The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-09-03

Honest etu strike in ~. They hsSe given
u u tariff Oil. which was justly charac-
tcr.Zed b. distinguished senator a. the
most infamous tariff law ever PLACED
upon the statute book in any country
Every line OF il was written IN the int r
est # the trusts that contributed the
money TO make Mckinley's election pos
sibie II has been followed by strikes
and lOcSouts, the reduction OF wages and
an incr, a-e in the cost of all the neces-
saries of life.
They tell us prosperity 5as come; and
vet in the bituminous coal fields of this
country 2iD,uuD men are Idle because Of
their refusal To accept starvation wages
Let us take courage and gird our armor
for the coming conflict; and SO sure as the
victory OF ~ followed the defeat OF IS,
so sure Will the defeat Of go be followed
by glorious victory in 1900.
James Kerr of Clearfield. chairman
of the resolutions committee. then read
the platform adopted by thscommittee,
as follows:
We. the Democracy of Pennsylvania, in
convention assembled, heartily reaflirm
and reiterate the principles of the Demo
cratic party expressed In the platform
adopted by the national convention at
Chicago in 1895, and approved by 6.5OJ.OOD
free and independent voters. We are
firmly and unalterably opposed to the
single gold standard. which has been the
direct cause of the financial distress that
adoption. and we are in favor Of "a com
plete and Immediate return to our original
specie basis rs it existed prior TO the de-
nOnetiZatiOn act of 1873.
We congratulate William j Bryan, the
glorious champion of "A righteous cause,
for his mastery leadership in support of
these principles.
We denounce the Dingley tariff law as
a measure designed and PASSED in answer
TO the demands of trusts and mOnopOlies.
every important fcatare of which is ref
uge for the protection of some trust or
combination existing in opposition To the
public good and In violation of the com
mon law. The schedule is in brief an as
scsSment upon the individual citizens of
the country for the benefit OF trusts in re-
turn for money advanced to carry the re
cent election and add enormously TO the
burdens of labor by increasing the costs
of the neceSSarirs Of life without enhanC-
ing in the least respect the wages of
labor.
We abhor the character of the warfare
waCed by the government of Spain
against the inhabitants of the helpless,
haplcSs island of Cuba, in which the hu-
mane methods of civilized warfare have
given place to savage atrocities committed
on unarmcd civilians and defenselesS
women and children. The ruthless nature
of the conflict waged, as well as the dan
ger to our own peace inevitably resulting
from the further coRtinuance of such "a
system of anarchy so near our own bor-
tiOn by our government Imperative.
We ask the honest people of this com
monwealUh ~ examine the legislative and
other records Of Republican action in
Pennsylvania since the assumption of un-
limited power conferred at the last elec-
ton, the gross extravaganza, the hagrant
corruption. the total neglect OF every
public inte 81, the abject servility TO
mCnupOlies and every form and species of
jobbcry, tie utter disregard OF constitu-
tiOnal mandates. the reckless tamperin9
with finance and taxation. the exhaustion
of the treas dry by profit gate expenditures
the consequent suffering of public schools
charities and other objects of wise public
care, together with the scandalOus fury of
the factions "nraged over the spOils of the
PROSTATE commonwealth and of its sew
eral ring ruled cities.
We especially call sftentiOn to the man.
agement of the state treasury department
and demand an Investigation of the books
and accounts of the state treasury, "a full
statement OF the receipts and expendi-
lures, complete explanation OF the de
pOsitS of the state funds, securities held
bondsmcu thereon, as required by statute
and an itemiZed report Oh securities held
by such favored banks for said funds and
the amount f contribution mada in con
sideratiOn If such deposits TO me cam
paign fund of the party in power.
The late shameless exposure OF the un-
lawful practice of the state treasurer o.
paying out the funds OF the people TO stat,
warrant for the sole purpose of favoring
political friends, diSClOSeS one of the many
infamous schemes OF the dominant party
and has our severest condemnation.
We desire that the taxpayers inquire of
themselves " neither such party, self-ac-
cused, self-convicted, everywhere derelict,
false and corrupt, can be safely re-en-
trusted with the power thus abused, until
it'has undergone purgation and refOrma-
tiOn from top To bottom, and all its boss
Iings and machines have been cast out.
We sympathiZe with the miners OF the
commonwealth in their unequal struggle
10 obtain tair compensation for their
daily toll an declare that the ancient and
anglo Saxon right of trial by jury ought
TO be preserved, and we deplOre the tend
ency of cerJi. n federal and state courts to
detract frOT this right by an unwarranted
extension a.-d abuse of the remedy of ir,-
junction in differences between capital
and labor.
We hereby ratify the selection by the
Democratic state central committee of
James NJ. GuTey OF Pittsburg, who so
loyalty supported the Hon William J
Bryan for the presidency, to fill the posi-
tion of national committeeman from
PENNSYLVANIA on the national Democratic
committee. We desire here TO record our
appreciation of the efficient performance
of his duties by our state chairman, John
NJ Garman. His fidelity to his party and
its principles, his frequent forceful ana
fearless expression on the platform of his
solitical views have Infused the party
With new yigor and warmed 1t to higher
'esolves.
Ia accordance with the recommendation
Of the national Democratic committee
Democratic state, county and city boards
are advised and directed to further by
fvcry means in their power the organiza-
lion of regular Democratic societies in
Every district. and the u0ion of such so
rieties in the Democratic Society OF Penn
sylVaria and the national association of
Democratic clubs.
Charles p. Donnelly of Philadelphia
presented a minority report striking
tut the plank of the platform COM
tending the recommending of James
VI. Guffy as national committeeman in
place of William f. Harrity.
MIR. Donnelly pleaded with the dele
gates to confine their work to state is
sues and not attempt to create a fac
tional division by offering an insult to
Mr.. Harrity and friends.
l.. McQueston of Butler county de-
Tended the plank He said the true
Democrats of the state should not re-
tam in position of honor a man who
had not been true to Democratic prin-
ciples or in accord with the candidates
ana platform.
Chairman Irwin showed disposition
to settle matters and declined to per
init more than one speech on each side.
When he attempted TO force through
the platforiI as read by Mr.. Kerr, with =
out roll cali, the friends of Mr. Har-
rlty created such a storm of op oSiton
that he Withdrew his decision and the
roll was called on motion of Mr. DON
nelly to strike out the Guffey plank
The result of the vote sustained the
majority report by 300 to I34. Absent
or not voting, II. The Philadelphia
delegates stood Il TO % in favor of Mr.
Harrity.
Nomination of candidates was the
next order of business. Charles b.
McConkey of Harrisburg named ex-
Mar-pr L