The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-25

william Kressler, Fifth ward, one vote;
James Neary and Anthony Gillespie,
Fourth district of First ward, one-half
vote each: William Middleman and
Peter Gerrity, Second district of First
ward Of Archibald, one-half vote each.
The report was adopted.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Following this the resolutions were
read by Attorney James ]. O'Malley
and were adopted. They are as fol-
lows:
The Democratic party OF Lackawanna
county assembled in convention on Tues
day, Aug. "a, 1897, presents as its car
dinal principles the enactment of legis-
lation for the equal rights of all the
people, an economically administered
government, and an abiding faith in the
teachings of Thomas Jefferson, Andrew
Jackson and William Jennings Bryan.
Resolved. That the platform adopted
at the National convention of Democ-
racy in 1896 be endorsed fully and with
out reserve. That the noble battle of
that magnificent leader, william Jen-
nings Bryan for the interests of the
common people be f1ttingly recognized as
worthy of the highest commentator that
can be bestowed
Resolved. That the most cordial SYM
pathy Is presented to the cause of the
striking miners of the btuminous coal
fields of Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Ohio and Illinois and that the interfer-
ence Of the Federal courts in issuing in
functions be uncompromisingly de-
nounced. Government by injunction Is a
tyrannical, usurping, and undemocratic
method of proceeding to adjust the diff
ferences between capital and labor, and
it should not be tolerated in country of
freedom.
Resolved That the Pennsylvania state
legislature of 1897 be branded as the most
notoriously extravagant and wasteful in
the history of our commonwealth; and
that the offence is all the more pro-
nounced in view of the gratiutous prom
ises of reform made before last election.
The waste of the peoples money has
been so lavish that the schools, char
tiles and benevolent institutions of the
state have suffered largely in oonse-
quence. The extravaganza of the session
was so glaringly palpable that a Repub-
lican governor could not dare approve
of many of the appropriations.
Resolved That the Republican commits
sioners of Lackawanna county be stig-
matized as dishonesty extravagant in
contracting and approving bills for the
alterations and repairs to the court house.
The addition Of a third story has cost
the tax payers several thousand dollars
in excess of the amount that the struc-
ture and foundation originally cost. The
attention of the judges of Lackawanna
county is called to the cost of the court
house repairs, and they are earnestly
besought to instruct the next grand jury
to order an investigation.
MIR. BURKE'S PROPOSITION.
AS soon as the report of the commit
tee on resolutions was disposed of, Del
egate w. ]. Burke, of the Ninth
ward, claimed the attentions of the
convention. He read the following res
olution, and moved it's adoption:
Resolved, That the several delegates
from this county to the coming state
convention are instructed to vote in favor
of all resolutions offered in said conven-
tion for the purpose of purging the
Democratic national committee of all per-
sons, who do not affiliate with the prin:
ciples set forth in the Chicago platform
and particularly of those who were op-
posed to the election of William j. Bry-
an.
When the yeas and nays were called
on the resolution there seemed to be
more votes against than for it. 1t was
recognized as a direct slap at Harrity
and several of the latter's friends re-
quested the chairman to rule on the
vote. He was in doubt, however and
said so. By this time several of the
delegates were demanding that the
resolution be again read, and Mr..
Burke complied with the request.
The cheering and hand-clapping that
followed showed that the sentiments
expressed in the resolution were popu-
lar with good many OF the delegates.
Again a vote was taken, and this time
there was quite a storm of yeas" and
only a few weak mays" Chairman
Fitzsimmons declared that the resolu-
ton had passed and said the conven-
tion was ready to hear nominations for
county offices. Contrary to the usual
custom, district attorney was nomn-
ated first and a sheriff second, this be-
ing the order named in the new rules.
Attorney Joseph O'Brien made a Wig
orous address in presenting the name
of George S. Horn as a candidate for
district attorney, and paid high trib-
ute to Mr.. Horn as a lawyer and man.
Paul Aten, of Newton. seconded the
nomination. w. ]. Burke wanted to
know If any one was authorized to
speak for Mr. Horn and say that he
will accept,
HORN NEVER REFUSED.
George Horn has never refused to
answer the call of his party, and he
will not refuse now," said Mr.. O'Brien.
That seemed to satisfy the delegates,
and Mr. Horn was chosen by acclama-
ton.
Attorney NJ. ]. Ruddy made a neat
speech in nominating Charles H. Schadt
for sheriff. The nomination was made
by aoclamation, as was that of NJ. ].
Kelly for county treasurer. Mr.. Kelly
was nominated by Nj. j. Cadden, of the
Thirteenth ward.
When the office of prothonotary was
reached came the first and practically
the only hitch. Matthew Norton, of
Carbondale, was the slated candidate.
but evidently no one had been assign
ed the duty of nominating him. There
was long pause and then Patrick
Mcdonnell, of Minooka. nominated
Martin McDonough, of the same place.
Joseph Brennan, of Carbondale NOM
mated Matthew Norton. p. j. Null
herin. of Taylor, said he did not think
Mr.. Donough would consent to the use
Of his name and though it ought to be
withdrawn. Mr.. Mcdonnell thereupon
told the convention that he had been
told by Mr.. McDonough that he would
accept the nomination if it was tender
ed to him.
That being the case Mr.. Mulherin
said he was for Mr.. McDonough, and
made speech seconding the nomina-
ton. On motion of Joseph O'Brien,
John j. Corbett, of this city and Mich
ael Mcdonnell, of Dickson, were named