Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-09-10
IN. ,na,.napo,i. Convention.

W
The national convention OF tbs Ma
tional Democratic party ~ otherwise
known as the Sound Money Democrats
which opened at IndianapolisWe
day, proved itself, as had been expected,
one of the most notable political gath
eripgs ever held in this country. 1t
was not an assemblage OF boilers; 1t was
meeting of Democrats Of national
reputation men who care more for
party honor than personal advantage
and they braved the charge OF being |
traitors to their party, in order to voice
their protest against the recent surren-
der Of the party organization to princi-
pies with which true Democracy can
have neither lot nor part.
The press reports were unit in de-
scribiug the high personnel of the con- !
vention. sMen who have grown gray
in the service of Democracy, says one
correspondent, who are honore1 wher-
ever Democratic principles are cher
ished, were present to lend their aid
to this wonderful movement, which was
the most encouraging development in
American politics since the days of the
war;
1t was clear, therefore, that the In
dianapolis conventionwas no assembiage
of disappointed place seekers, striving
TO crafty personal grievances by the
defeat of the regular party organiza-
tion. The delegates we're, for the most
part, men who hold no Office and want
nune. But they love the Democratic
party and it's principles. and they can
not abide by the action of so-culled
national convention OF the party, which
adopted Populist platform, nominated
, Populist for President and Protec-
Zionist for Vice President, and alto
gether made a record to which no sin
cere Democrat who has firm belief in
J the true doctrine OF Democracy can fos
an instant subscribe.
1t is not expected that the candidates
, named at Indianapolis on Thursday
t will be elected. But they will serve as
rallyiug- point for Sound Money
: Democrats Throughout the country, and
the votes cast for these candidates in
: I ANphbhlpol VIII loi III tho bhSApao toh hAo
g reorganization of tine Democratic party
8 on true Democratic lines, for the cam
raigns Of the future. For the Demo
= cratic party is not going to disband
and 60 out of existence as great poll
. tical factor in this country. 1t is TOT
" much the party of the people for the
% people to do without it. And after the
g madness of the present campaign has
. subsidized. it will come together, stronger
II than ever, to de- good service in the
= cause of the people.
y The convention placed in nomination
y the following ticket
q For President Senator John Nc.
y Auey Palmer of Illinois.
70 For Vice Presideht-General Simon
Bolivar Buckner of Kentucky.
10 No apologies accompany the presen
!" tation of this ticket for the suffrage
u, of the people, for none are needed.
IL is Democratic, and not a Popnlist
"a representative, aud in its personne
~ stands for the obliteration Of the las
VI trace Of sectional luminosity growin
u out of the late Civil War. Senate
Palmer was a brave and worthy soldie
no in the Union army, while Genera
~ Buckner gained praise and distinctio
al in the service of the Confederacy
on Upon this point nothing further nee
VI be said.
70 Senator Palmer is a man of larg
ist public experience, with an enviabl
ny record for rare devotion to the interest
''S of the people. In him the spirit of pc
're litical independence was ever man
10 tested. Originally a Republican,
he left that party when he found himse
unable to longer give adherence to il
principles, aud has since been an alb
~, exponent of Democratic doctrine. H
ia strong personality materially aided
b;s giving victory to the Democrats in III
ian nois, in 1890 and 1892, and Democrat
RI. Legislature sent him to the Unite
In States Senate, where he is sill servin!
son General Buckner was one of the fir
tol of the Confederate leaders to accel
mo the results of the war, and resolute
apply himself to the work of restorir
mot national unity and fellowship. H
rty popularity at homo was shown by b
lie; triumphant election to the office
eir Governor of Kentucky, and his admit
or istration was marked by executive abb
hi. ity, and conscientious performan
an of every public duty.
lis The ticket Of Palmer and Buckner
ing thoroughly Democratic. 1t represen
leeiir ability, honesty, sincerity. 1t wou
and W " 'no 'aS''pE e'euis Vi Deia"a