The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-09-03

wisconsin Democrats Nominate Hin
for Governor-rhe PIatform-A
Fusion Movement.

Sawyer, OF HARTFORD, LOT yoNerhuI
over Timothy 4. Ryan, of Waukesha.
and w. II. Rogers, of Madison. The
contest was in doubt until the votes OF
the last few counties were called. The
fight was a good natured one all
through and when IL was seen that
Sawyer had majority on the informal
ballot, motion that the ballot be
made formal and his nomination be
made unanimous was received with
hearty approval by the delegates who
shouted themselves hoGrse.
The balance of the ticket will he
nominated to-day and will probably
contain one or two candidates from
the ranks OF tho populists.
Though the report of the committee
on resolutions was signed by every
member Of the committee, a fight was
made by a few of the delegates in the
convention against the plank reaffirm-
ing the Chicago platform but without
avail.
The convention was called TO order
by eX-Gov. Peck, who announced
James L. O'Connor as temporary chair
man. Mr.. O'Connor was afterwards
made permanent chairman.
After a warm debate motion was
passed to appoint a committee TO con-
fer with the populists on the matter
of fusion on the state ticket.
The platform adopted is as follows:
THAT democrats OF the state OF Wiscon-
sin IN state convention assembled do az
firm our allegiance TO the democratic prin-
ciples-justice, liberty and equality, upon
which our Institutions are founded, which
the democratic party has advocated from
Jefferson's time to our own. and we de-
clare our firm devotion 10 the democratic
principles as enuncisted In the Chicago
! platform OF 1896.
/ 1--WE congratulate the citizens OF the ma
ton on their loyalty and ardent patriotism
y displayed in the vigorous prosecution or
| the late war. and we especially honor the
/ American army and navy for their valor
! and intrepid bravery on land and sea, and
4 We condemn I'm unstinted measure the war
I department for the plumbers and crimes
| committed against the brave boys In blue
/ in camp and on foreign battlefeids by
/ selfish contractors. incompetent surgeons
I and vain, heartless army officers, appoint
/ ed for political purposes and we hereby
| pledge to our brave soldiers and sailors
/ who survive this war our earnest and loyal
support TO secure the punishment OF the
\ guilty parties.
Nine planks are then devoted TO an ar
ralgnment OF the republican party Of the
state.
The platform then continues; 1--WE are
IN favor OF a primary election law 70 re-
place the present method of nominating
/ candidates for Office 10 the end that all
nominations shall be made by direct vote
OF the people.
1--WE declare that It is wrong against
public interests and morals for public
| officer TO receive gift or favor from
person or corporation, we, therefore,
uledge ourselves TO the enactment at the
drst opportunity. OF a law prohibiting the
issue of passes by railroads, express, tele-
| nhone telegraph, sleeping car and street
| railway companies TO all public oihcials
and delegates 10 political conventions, WITH
| provisions imp osng severe penalties upon
both giver and receiver OF the violation
thereof; and that, as soon as possible IL
he made a constitutional provision.
1--WE promise an economical administra-
,ton az the business OF the state and re-
auction OF the state taxes TO the lowest
rates consistent herewith.
ITO the full discharge of the pledges
herein made In letter and In spirit and to a
correction OF the errors and abuses herein
complained OF. we pledge the candidates
nominated by this convention.
..We believe IN the referendum the SUBJ
mission OF all laws TO the vote OF the peo-
ME. as the best and only means OF safe
guarding both the interests and Liberties
OF the common people ana aVertlhS the
oligarchlc tendencies.
1--WE favor honest legislation. state and
national to the end that capital ana cor
porate property shall bear its full share
OF the burden OF taxation.
1--WE are In favor OF good road system,
and shall encourage the Improvement OF
the public highways OF the state.
at Is a notorious and unchallengcd fact
that large sums of money have been drawn
from the treasury by state officers and
their favortes to the great scandal OF the
state and in direct violation OF law. We
promise rigid Investigation OF these acts
and the prosecution of all persons impli'
Gated therein.
I'VE most emphatically declare against
the blghtinE evil OF the lobby In legisla-
tive halls. and pledge ourselves 10 th'
enactment OF such legislation as VIII make
Il a penal offense for interpretations and
individuals TO employ or engage in improp
erly influencing legislation by methods OF
the lobby"
Milwaukee, Sept. 1.-The populis'
convention met in Robert Chivn's pos
hall Wedne sday Robert Schilling
chairman Of the state central commit
tee, called the convention 10 order
The populists adopted a platform
which Il part is as follows:
The peoples party OF Wisconsin. while
denouncing the unnatural condition.
, brought about by violating the fundamen
, tai principles OF the Declaration OF hide
! pcndence and the constitution OF the Unit
: ed States. proposes n return 10 first anS
! honest principles by ovcrthrowing the *
; isting unnatural and undemocratic condi
tons Legislation Is demanded on wha
r. known as the initiative and referendum
so that people make good laws or veto ba'
ones. The party demands public control o
: public utilities. national, state and local
issue of all money by the government di
rectly TO the people In connection with gov
! eminent savings banks; municipal hom
: rule; uniform primary election law. tn
D abolition of the arbitrary power assumed
D by judges, who have perverted law ant
= common sense by unjustihable Injunction
/ compulsory education; "A legal eight-hou
e day In Industrial pursuits. and the aboli
D ton OF the sweating" system and the pro
= hibition OF 'blacklisting' and child labor
e After the appointment OF commit
: tee on conference with the democrat
. or fusion recess was taken until 10