The Bemidji pioneer., 1896-05-07

ARE FOR PATTIsON.
Democrats of PennsyIyania Have
n Choice

a Choice
Allentown, Pa May i. - AT the,
Democratic convention the following
platform was adopted:
I'VE heartily indorse the administra-s
tion Of President Cleveland and con-
gratulate the country upon the firm.
ness, wisdom and ability shown by
him in all matters affecting the inter-
ests of the country. We especially
commend his wise, determined and
successful efforts to maintain the na-
tional credit, to avert financial and
business disturbance and to protect
the country's honor The Democracy
of Pennsylvania presents to the ma
tional convention as it's unanimous
choice for the presidency, the name Of
Robert n. Pattison. Knowing him 70
be honest, able, unassuming, fearless
a consistent Democrat and in harmony
with the highest purpose of his party.
we present him for this nomination to
the Democracy of the nation Conf
dent that this declaration of princi-
pies and Of our choice for the presi-
dency express the sentiments OF the.
united Democracy Of the state, and to
the end that the vote and influence OF.
Pennsylvania may be most effectively
heard and felt, the delegates to-day
chosen are directed to vote as Il Unit
in all matters entrusted to their
charge, said action to be determined
by the vote Of a majority of the dele
gates
After declaring it's adherence to the.
fundamental principles OF Democracy
the platform adds:
we are in favor of a firm, unyary-
ing maitenance Of the gold standard.
While we favor the most liberal use
of silver consistent with the enforce
ment Of gold standard. we are abb.
solutely opposed to the free coinage of
silver and to the compulsory purchase
of silver bullion by the government.
mississippi Democrats
Jackson, Miss, May /. The Demo-
cratic convention to-day elected dele
gates on the following platform:
.Resolved, That we favor the free
and unlimited coinage of silver and
gold at the ratio of JIG to /, without
waiting for the action or cooperation
of any other nation, and we hereby In
struct our delegates to the national
Democratic convention, to be held in
Chicago in July next. in favor Of a
Michigan Democrats
Detroit, Mich, May 1. Sound
money had won complete victory
when the Michigan Democratic con-
vention adjourned to-day On the ques-
tions which were most closely con-
tested this victory was accomplished
by the narrow majority of 5S, of a to-.
tai Of 800 votes The delegates-at-
large are all administration men. The
platform endorsed the last Democratic
platform in every particular. A mi
nority report favoring free coinage of.
silver was tabled.
Nebraska Democrats
Lincoln. Neb., May i. The state
convention of administration Demo-
Gratis was held to-day. Euclid Martin,
chairman of the state committee, called
the convention to order Shortly be-
fore this ceremony a mammoth por-
trait of President Cleveland wasI Horn
down the aisle and deposited OH the
stage amidst enthusiastic applause.
The resolutions indirectly denGu,lce
the a. r. A. and favor CIevelani's s.
version of the Monroe doctrine. Flee
coinage is denounced and the free sil-
yer Democrats OF the state terfned
Populists.
Vermont for Mckinley.
Montpelier, vt. May 1. - The Re-
publicans of Vermont assembled early
to-day for the convention. Following
the chairman's speech the convention
adopted resolutions reaffirming Rapub-
lican party principles, Including pro-
lection and reciprocity in trade with
the republics Of the American conti-.
nent. On the financial question the
platform says:
sThe continued agitation Of the free
coinage of silver retards the return of
confidence and prosperity. stands in
the way of beneficial legislation and is
in every respect harmful to the best
interests of the whole country"
After the platform had been adopted,
a supplemental preamble and resoIu-
ton Were introduced and carried with
demonstrations of enthusiasm, as fol-
lows:
while we recognize the wisdom OF
the precedent which has hitherto sent
our delegates to national conventions
without tying their hands with posi-
tive instructions, and would not break
that precedent, yet we feel we will be
untrue representatives Of those who
sent us here did we fail to give voice
to their convictions. Therefore. be it
.Resolyed, That in the great apostle.
of protection, William Mckinley of
Ohio we recognize the first choice of
the Republicans Of Vermont for their
presidential candidate.
Half-Fnre Excursion to Minncsot: J,
North and South DalSofn and Nom
fann.
May 9Th the Great Northern Railway
will sell excursion tickets to all points