The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-18

Bedford, Aug. 17.-Hon. George A.
jerks, of Brookville, was this after
noon formally notified by d. c. Dewitt,
of Towanda, that he is the standard
bearer of the Democratic party in this
state for the coming campaign. The
convention was called to order prompt
ly at 2 o'clock this afternoon by Levi
McQuiston, Of Butler. d C. Dewitt
was nominated and elected chairman
Of the convention. He appointed the
following secretaries: r. +. Umbell, of
Uniontown; John S. Riley, Erie and
Joseph Howley, of Allegheny. He then
said in part
Gentlemen and Hon. George A. jerks.
BY authority of the Democratic state
convention held at Altoona on June 29,
We were appointed a committee to
notify you that the state convention
having full confidence in your ability.
integrity and industry, unanimously
made you its nominee. He said fur
ther, 1t has been in many newspapers
iu the eastern part of the state but
not in the western part that NJ. s. quay
irfluenced the state convention, and
that you, ii nominee for governor, and
he have a friendly understanding. This
speech was followed by the speech of
Dir. jerks in which he denied very
strongly the accusation.
Gentlemen of the COMMITTEES: To oe
named by my fellow citizens of the De-
mocracy of Pennsylvania for the COVER
norship of the state is a testimonial of
confidence and good will for which ] ten
der my grateful acknowledgement. In
doing this, | do not overlook the fact
that the true import of a nomination,
worthy of either convention or nominees,
abdes not in personal compliment, but
must rest in scmc useful public purpose
to be promoted by it. Did unquestioned
fidelity to official duty mark every depart
ment Of the public service Of the state,
the trust committed 10 me by this noml-
nation would still be attended by the
most solemn obligation; hut, coming as
1t does, in the present junCturc of the
public affairs OF our commonwealth, l
am profoundly impressed by the re-
sponsibilities it imposes and the duties
1t enjoins.
The declaration of PRINCIPLES and pur-
poses adopted by the convention Is direct
and explicit. That statement of doctrine
and it's demands officially informs the
electors of the state of the principles of
action that shall govern the nominees of
the convention If entrusted with official
power. Neither the necessities of the
case nor the proprieties of the occasion
require, at this time, detailed discussion
of the issues submitted by the conven-
ton to the intelligence and patriotism
OF the people. Suffice II to say that the
voter, of whatever party affiliation, will
study the provisions of the platform in
vain for any declarations of principle or
purpose which would not, if carried into
execution, promote pure government and
good citizenship.
SPECIFIC ISSUES.
While referring extended discussion of
specific issues, / deem 1t eXpedient and
opportune TO here note certain considera-
tions preliminary and elementary to the
contest into which we are about to enter.
The people in whom is originally vested
the supreme sovereignty, have dstrib-
uted TO the federal government all inter-
national and interstate powers, with the
duties corresponding Herewith and nee
essarily implied therefrom. They have
confided to the state the protection of the
citizen, within its boundaries, in all his
primary rights of personal security per-
sonal liberty and private property"
While the federal and the state govern
nents are territorially co-eXistent, they
are separate and distinct to the sub
ject matter of their respective jurisdic-
tions and several duties.
1t follows from this division of powers
and duties that the questions arising un-
der federal jurisdiction are with rare ex-
ception, essentially different from tn Dse
arising under the jurisdiction of the
state. In like sequence, ii comes to pass
that controVcrted public questions aris-
ing under these respective jurisdictions
give rise to two sets of political issues,
not only totally distinct in their origin
and subject matter, but ultimately de-
terminable in widely different tribunals.
These two sets of issues being distinct
in origin, character subject matter, and
as to form of final settlement reason
suggests that each be tried separately
and on its cwn pc eculiar merits.
II there be those who neglect this OBJ
v!ous truth and thoughtlessly regard all
popular elections as inquests on federal
questions, let them reflect that ii is the
power confidcd in trust TO the state, that
assures security to the life and liberty of
the citizen; that stands guard over his
property; that makes his hut or his pal
ace his castle; that maintains schools for
the education of his children; that main
tains courts for the enforcement of his
rights and the redress of his wrongs; that
maintains highways for his use and con-
VenienCe; that regulates the elective fran
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