Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-07-23
LONG WAS NOMINATED.
UNANIMOUS CHOICE OF THE DEMO-
GRATIS OF THE DISTRICT.
strong Platform Adopted by the Dele
gates on Monday-Bryan, SewalI, Free
silver, New County and CIeveIand's
Foreign Policy Endorsed.


gates on Monday-Bryan, SewaII, Free
silver, New County and CIeveIand,s
Foreign Policy Endorsed.
The Democratic convention of the
fourth legislative district was held at
Hazleton on Monday afternoon. Not
withstanding the fact that there was
no exciting times expected, Wagner's
nail was filled with as representative a
gathering as has been assembled for
years for the purpose
Chairman Daniel BrichoH called the
convention to order. When the delegates
presented their credentials it was found
There were no contests. For permanent
officers p. +. Boyle, of IIazlcton. was
elected chairman, and L. +. Uanlon, of
freeland, secretary.
a committee on resolutions, consisting
of ii. c. Mills, L. f. Hanlon. l.. G. Lu-
brecht, Frank Ncedhan and i. j. Duffy.
was appointed, and reported the follow
ing:
Resolved, That this convention hereby
heartily endorses the administration of Prcsi-
uent Cleveland, especially for his patriotic
ana heroic course in defending the rights of
our cltlHens throughout the world, and his
wise ana conservative course in the present
difficulties with England and Spain.
hcsolVcd, That we condemn the reckless
ana cXtraN agant course of the present state
administration in creating useless and un-
necessary offices, and by its enormous appro
prlations for the support of the same, thereby
lmpalring the usefulness of the churitnblc
institutions of this commonwealth
hesoiNcd, That we cheerfully endorse the
nominees OF the Democratic national conycn-
tiona Chicago-Hon. William Jennings BRYAN
Tor president, and Hon. Arthur SewalI for
vice president, and pledge them our hearty
support.
hcSolNed, That we heartily commend the
interest manifested by the voters of this dis
triet Ill the creation of IL new county from
southern Luzernc and adjoining districts
ana instruct the representative of this district
to use all honorable means to secure tbc
passage of II bill creating the same
Some of the delegates thought that
The resolutions did not sufficiently ex-
press the sentiment of the Democrats of
the district on the silver question. and
the following minority report was added
to the above, by vote of 81 to 4:
Whereas, The Democracy of the fourth
legislative district of Luzerne county, in CON
vcntion assembled, being the first representa-
1--WE body to meet in Pennsylvania since the
chicago convention, we therefore deem il ii
proud privilege to lead in giving our endorse
mcht TINS day 10 the nominees of the national
convention. Therefore, he it
heSolNed That we are in sympathy with the
financial plank in the platform upon which
thcy were nominated, and we believe that
WIN more money there will he less misery in
our country and that the principles as cnIlu
ciated by the Democracy at Chicago will raise
our people out of the rut of depression into
which they have been placed by the monied
Shylocks of the United States Great Britain
and the Republican party
The resolutions, as amended, were
then adopted.
a motion to endorse the candidacy of
d. j. Mccarthy for state senator aroused
considerable discussion. Many of the
delegates believed such action out of
place in that convention. The motion
was finally tabled by vote of "A to 3.
Nominations for candidates were then
called for, and Matthew Long. of Halle
ton, was named by II. c. Mills. Of that
city, and seconcd by James M. Gal
laghcr, of Lattimer. Mr.. Long received
u unanimous vote and his nomination
was greeted with tremendous applause.
a committee appointed for the pur-
pose found Mr. Long and escorted him
to the hall. whore he delivered stirring
address to the delegates and the audi
ence. The candidate stated his position
s..l
other questions. He stands squarcly
upon the platform adopted by the con
vcntion which nominated him, and gave
his assurance that, if elected. he will
devote all his labor and ability to ac-
compiSh what it calls for. The address
was well delivered and enthusiastically
received.