The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-09-26
RESOLUTIONS DOPTED BY
THE MORGAN CITY CON.
VENTION.

Be it resolved, that we, the Demo-
cratic party Of the Third Congressional
District Of Louisiana, in convention
assembled, do hereby reatfirm our al
legiance to the time honored princi-
pies of the Democratic party.
resolved, that We indorse the plat.
form of the Democratic party adopted
at Chicago, and pledge to the nomi-
nees of that convention, William j.
Bryan, Of Nebraska, and Arthur Sew
Ill, Of Maine, our hearty and enthusi-
astic support.
Resolved. That we express our con-
fdence in Hon. Murphy j. Foster the
Democratic Governor Of Louisiana,
anu associates. and pledge to him the
hearty, support Of the Democracy of
the 7 hir.i District.
R.snIv-si. That we extend a hearty
w-:c.,n- =, all our fellow citizens re-
ga'.ll"ss If IL. il past party affiliations
t., lin IA in tsis great battle for the
interest Of the entire people, and VIC
nrge the adoption Of sn,se arrange
nlent by the various political part es
of this State 90 as to insure all free
silver men being united on the same
ticket.
Resolved, That sugar has for many
years been regarded BY the Democrat
10 party az an ideal revenue producing
article, and that the nomint g of this
convention be requested to urge upon
the national Democracy the necessity
Of placing such a tariff upon a. 1t will
both afford the government a large
revenue and our sugar producers pro-
lection for their product. W. also
urge q nominee to bear in mind ana
secure from the National Congress
just tariff rates on our products of
lumber, rice, etc.
Resolved that the deepening of the
Calcasieu Pass is . work OF such vast
importance to the whole State of Lou
isiana, and particularly to the growth
and prosperity of the southwestern
parishes Of the State that Our Senators
end representatives in Congr. s. are
In duty bound to use every legitimate
means to obtain adequate appropria-
tons from Congress for the continue
ton and completion ut the work al
ready commenced until deep water
navigation may he secured from the
Gulf of Mexico to the city Of Lake
Charles.
Whereas, the Hon. Andrew Price.
our present worthy Representative in
Congress. has signitied his determine
ton mUt to stand again for reelection,
aud has expressed his desire to i,is
party friends to be relieved from the
responsible post Of standard bearer !:
therefore, he it
Resolved, by the Democracy Of the
Third Congressional District in con.
ventlOn assembled, That We recognize
the ability, fidelity aud devotion with
which our worthy Representative has
represented this district in the laat
four Congresses. We view with pride
the gallant struggles made by him to
: the district from Republication,
and the matchless skill which he dis
played as our standard bearer in
keeping the district in the Democratic
column in the face Of untoward cir
cumstances, aud that while we are
loath to part with him az . standard
bearer. we are conscious that the ardu-
ous ami valuable services which he
has rrndered his people entitle him to
have his wisi,es to retire from the &C
tivits and atdnous labors Of standard
bearer respected, knowing full we'll
that he may always be counted on to
do bis fu!l duty rs . private in the
ranks for the success Of our canse.
Whereas, The Hon. Domslson Gallery,
who holds his seat ID the United
States Senate from a Democratic Leg.
%jslature. has abandoned the Demncra-
cy to join its euemies 10 q conspiracy
to fasten upon this country q system
of fibance niike unconstitutional aud
CONTRA, to the interest ard welfare of
the American people aud whereas.
in all, Inc himself with tie enemies Of