Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-26
B0LTlNG DEMOCRATS.
ILLINOIS STATE CONVENTION OF
THE DIsAFFECTED.
JOHN c. BLACK FOR GOVERNOR.
Other Nominatiops-Long Platform
Dcnouncing the Regular Demo-
cracy and Endorsing the Cleveland
Administration.


CHICAGO. August 25.-The State Con-
vention OF the Democratic boilers was
called to order by Chairman C. a. Ewins
of the State Executive Committee. az
1890 o'clock. There was large attend
ance of spectators. the galleries being
crowded. long before the convention was
called TO order. The reading OF the call
for the convention having been dispensed
with. Chairman Ewing reviewed the or
ganization and progress Of the present
boiling movement in Illinois and through
out the country. His reference to the
boiling Democracy, as exclusive Demo
Gratis" was cheered. and an outburst Of
applause. long continued, greeted the first
reference to President Cleveland. The
mention OF Senator Palmer's name
brought forth another hearty demonstra-
tion. as did references TO Secretary Car
Isle and Henry Watterson. GoverSr
Altgeld's name was received with a storm
Of Kisses
Hon. Lloyd +. Hamilton. of Sangamon
county, was named as temporary chair
man.
After the appointment Of the usual COM
mttees. Senator Palmer made some
what lengthy speech, and was followed
by ex-Congressman Foreman. who spoke
briefly The convention then. at l:55 L.
NJ. took a recess until O'Clock.
ECKELS CHAIRMAN.
Upon the reassembling Of the conven-
ton. the Committee on Credentials re-
ported that all the delegates present
4 ffot f4Fr1ff foe on
Permanent Organization recommended
the election of Hon. J. II. Eckels, Comp
troller Of the Currency, as permanent
chairman. and that the temporary or
ganization. other than the Craftsmanship,
be made permanent. The report was
adopted unanimously
The Committee on Delega tes-at-Larg
recommended the names of General John
NJ. Palmer, General John c. Black, Hon.
William S Foreman. Hon. J. T. Hopkins
Ben. T. Gable. Hon. Henry S. Robbins
Hon. c. a. Ewing, and Hon. r. c. Sui
livan. each TO have one half vote The
report was adopted without opposition.
BLACK FOR GOVERNOR.
Senator Palmer then placed in nomina-
ton for Governor General John c. Black,
referring in eloquent terms to General
Blacks distinguished services.
General Black was nominated by accla-
nation, as were all the other nominees,
who are as follows:
Lieutenant-Gove Chester A. Bah
cock, quincy.
Secretary Of State, Charles S. Wiley.
Coles county.
Auditor, Henry E. W. Bring. Washing
ton county.
Treasurer. Edward Ridgley. Springfield.
Attorney-General, Hon. w. S. Foreman,
st. Clair.
Trustees of the University Of Illinois
5. II. Bussey. Champaign; G. +. Babcock,
Cook; August Niehaus. Peoria.
PLATFORM VERY LONG.
The platform reported by the Committee
on Resolutions and adopted with enthusi-
asm is very long. 1t declares that the
Democratic party IS primarily and solemn
ly pledged to liberty regulated by law; 10
equal justice TO all men of whatsoever
condition or persuasion. religious or po-
ltical; TO economy. TO peace, and 10 hon
est friendship with all nations and en-
alliances with none; TO the pay
ment Of debts in honest money and TO
the maintenance of the public faith; and
is opposed TO class legislation The first
section. moreover, endorses every act
executive. legislative and judicial, Of the
present Democratic national administra-
ton"
The second section declares that the
gold dollar is now and for more than
sixty years has been the American stand
ard OF value, fixed by Democratic states
men who were opposed 10 a debased and
huctuating currency, and that IL is the
measure upon which private and public
faith has rested and now rests; and ii de-
clares unreservedly in favor Of maintain
ing that standard.
Section favors the use Of silver IS !
currency. and the coinage and circulation |
Of such quantities thereof as can be kept |
al parity with gold coin, but opposes "the |
free and unlimited coinage Of silver by the /
United States Government. as a measure |
certain to impair contracts. disturb busi- |
less, diminish ;he purchasing power Of the |
wages Of labor, inflict irreparable injury |
upon commerce and industry. and fasten /
an ineffaceable stigma upon the financial |
honor OF the American people"
DEMANDS AND CHARGES.
Succeeding sections demand the retire |
ment OF the United States from the |
banking business, and the gradual re-
iemption and cancellation Of all United |
States and Treasury notes; charge 10 |
he "monstrous Mckinley tariff and the |
Sherman silver-purchasng act. |
neither Of which could have passed log |
he other" the panic and depression Of |
1888 and succeeding years; denounces Re-
publican protection as a fraud and rob-
berry of the many for the few; declares |
or tariff for revenue only; scores the
Republican National Convention. as dom
mated by the intriguing attorneys Of |
favored interests. and the Democratic
Ma tonal Convention as controlled by |
agents OF the silver-mining interests, agi-
ators and demagogues.
Continuing, the platform commends the
honesty, economy. courage, and fidelity
If the present national administration,
md declares "uncompromsngl in favor
II the constitutional independence of the
United States Supreme Court, as one OF
he three coordinate powers in this gov
and especially commends Presi-
lent Cleveland for his impartiality I'm the
selection of the members OF that court
Having completed the ticket as named
lbove, the convention at 515 o'clock ad-
ourned sine die.