The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1896-09-10
The INDIANAPOLIS CONVEN-
TON,

following TO say of the sound
money convention that assembled |
on the 2nd:
Yesterday at Indianapolis, in
national convention, were assem-.
bled the Sound Money Democrats
of the United States. Forty-one
states and 3 territories were repre-
sented by SPA delegates, ard among
them we're some of the most emf
nent and venerable Democratic
leaders, while the entire body is
made up of men of high character
and exceptional ability.
"If ever public political body
in this country was free from the
presence of spollsmen and place.
hunters, the Indianapolis conven-
1iou is that one. 1t is devoted to
purposes wholly patriotic and I'm
selfish, and, therefore, it has been
wholly neglected by the politicians
and place hunters. No beasts Of
prey are haunting its precincts, no
hungry vultures are roosliDg oyer.
head among the rafters. The con-
'ventiOn is a gathering of Democrats
who are standing for the ancient
faith and doctrines of their party;
Tor the perpetuatlon of the honor
and good name OF an organization
whose foundation principles are
the mainse nance of the con >titution.
the liberties and the free institu-
tons of the American people, and
for all that is noble, heroic and
grand in the American character,
and against all privileged classes,
on the one hand. and all ignoble
on the other.
1.-The convention was organized
with United States Senator Gallery,
Of Louisiana, as its permanent
President. Mr.. Gallery, on taking
his seat. made ringing and bril-
liant address In his vigorous and
impressive style, and it was applaud.
ed to the echo. Mr.. Caffery is a N ,st
effective platform orator aud shows
to the best adYantagsfn such sit.
uation, for, with any sort of favor
able opportunity, he is always able
to put his audience in hearty and
enthusiastic accord with his cause.
"The choice of Senator Gallery
as the permanent Chairman of the
convention is a high compliment to
Louisiana and the genuine, old-fash.
Toned Democracy OF its people
Never have Democrats been more
true to their principles than some
OF the most distinguished Louis
ianlans.
"The convention, after organizing
suspended its sitting, to give place
to o grand Democratic sound mon
ey mass meeting which was helc
last night, and in the course o.
which Mr.. f. Fl. Farrar, among 9th
er distinguished visitors, made
speeches. The capital city of the
great State of Indiana was ablaze
with Democratic enthuiasm las
night
The convention completed its la.
bors on the 3rd inst. by the adop,
ton of platform and the nomina~
ton of "a presidential ticket.
The candidates are Gen. John M
Palmer, of Illinois, for President,
and Gen. Simon B. Buckner. OF
Kentucky, for Vice President.
The platform is an admirable
one-short and to the point. We
quote two of the most important
planks, as follows:
FALSE PRINCIPLES.
In view OF these and other grave
departures from the Democratic
principles, we cannot support the
candidates of that convention or be
bound by its acts. The Democrat.
&c party has survived many defeats,
put could not survive victory won
In behalf of the doctrine and the
policy proclaimed iu its name at
Chicago. The conditions, however,
which maze possible such lutheran.
ces from national convention is a
rssnlt of class legislation by the
Republican party. 1t still pro-
claims, as it has for years, the pow
er and duty of the government to
raise and maintain prices by law,
and 1t proposes no remedy for ex-
listing evils, except oppressive and
unjust taxation.
The national Democracy, here
reconvened, therefore renews it's
declaration of faith in Democratic
principles, especially as applicable
to their conditions of the times.
THE GOLD STANDARD.
The experience of mankind has
shown that by reason of their nat.
raj qualities, gold Is the necessary
- uey of the large affairs of com
kce aud busin ess, while silver Is