The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-09-14
l. l. HANDY FOR CONGRESS,
Dr.L. All. Bishop for State
Auditor and w. Nj. Ross
for State Treasurer.
NOEntfusiasm and
a Small Con-
VentiOn,
HANDY WAS NOT HEARD.

gless, William NJ Ross for State Treasurer
and DR.. l.. A. Ii. Bishop for State Audi.
tor.
The convention lacked the old time en-
thusiasm of the day gone by when will
liam Herbert and Samuel Townsend were
conspicuous figures, and the county con-
ventions were I'eld In Now Castle. These
were the good old days when the leaders
were almost as numerous MS the votes.
The following welknown Whining
tonians were on hand under The loader
ship OF those astuCe politicians Patrick
Neary, John Biggs, Lewis Il. Dickey
General Hurt, Fred Mnmmele, Michael
Dennis, John Pyle, John Rcgan, Baldwin
Springer, Thomas Davis. John Aydon
Robert H. Taylor, Ex-Judgo Marvil. Tho
push was nothing as large rs in years gono
by nor the enthusiasm so great 1t looked
as II the mon composing that convention
could SEQ defeat at the coming election.
Romane Tnmmany took very con-
splcuous part in the convention and show
ed that even if the Democratic Legislature
did set down on him, ho was still Demo-
crnt.
There was some opposition to renomina-
ting Handy for Congress, but the nal con.
tents were brought into line and thus the
Silver men were plucaled.
The Conven ion was called to order at
IL o'clock by John Biggs.
He then addressed the Convention as
follows: There never was time in the
history Of tho Democratic party of the
| State OF Delaware that u graver RESPONSE
bllity rested upon it. For more than
century our little State was tho brightest
star in the galaxy of the Union. This Is
no idlo boast, From tho signing of tho
Declaration of Independence to the call
for men III tho late war with Spain, Della.
ware has always done her part. and more
than her part in, the hour OF the nations
| need.
There was never stain upon her name
| until ten years ago, when political adven-
| turer came to this state and sought TO buy
from her people their most sacred birth
right.
We have come to point when 1t Is the
! duty of every man. regardless of party, a
duty which he owes to his homo and to
himself, to help stamp out Addickism
from this state forever.
Every Democrat should get registered.
William T. Richards, of Sussex County,
was made temporary chairman and Robt.
y: Wallen, OF Kent, temporary secretary
They were aft'rward, when the Cnnven-
ton re-assembled after dinner, made per-
manent officers of the Convention.
John NJ. Richardson OF Sussex County
Placed L. Irving Handy's name before the
Convention, and moved the nomination
be made BY acciamation.
Dr. Il. W. Cooper nominated Dr. L. A.
Ii. Bishop for State Auditor and he was
selected by acclamation.
Captain Robert W. Dasey nominated
Willie M. Ross for State Treasurer, which
was done by acclumution.
STATE COMMITTEE.
This state committs, was reported by
thedtferont counties and named by the
convention.
New Castle County-John Biggs, John
Pyle, E. B. Frazer, Clarence Il. Cochran,
Colen Ferguson.
Kent county-Wilson q. Cavender, Rob.
ert J. Reynolds, David Reese, e. l.. Clark
w. Ii. Har,lesty.
Sussox-W Il. Records H. c. Pening.
ton. r. &. Maull, Everett Hickman and Z.
d. Hearn.
Dr.. l. A. H. Bishop, the candidate for
state auditor, was introduced and made
brief speech, thanking the convention
for the nomination and urging all Demo.
Gratis to got registered.
THE PLATFORM AS ADOPTED.
The platform in full is as follows;
Tho democracy of Delaware, in con.
vention assembled, declares anew its de-
votion to all the cardinal rnciplos Of tho
democratic faith--which has come down
to us from the days OF Jefferson aud Jack
son-'and invites those voters who believe
Al clluul TlruI5 lIltlUr JuC law IOF all anu
special privileges for none, to unite in
earnest support OF the tickot this day
nominated.
I'VE indorse and approve the wise and
conservative administration of Governor
Tunnel in managing tho affairs OF our
state, and we heartily commend the |
zeal, ability and patriotism displayed by |
lhe Senators and Representatives in Con.
gress from Delaware. We recognize the |
pInt tan al fNn hn
improvement of Wilmington harbor rs
an evidence Of tho enorGy nnd watchful-
ness OF our Senators and Congressman to
promote IN every Legitimate why the bust.
ness interests of tho people of Delaware.
Their attitude OH the important national
questions which have recently come be.
toro Congress has fully and justly repre-
seEted tho Vatriot tlsm and democracy of
Delaware.
THE PRESIDENT CRITICISED.
"The administration of national affairs
under President Mckinley has been dis.
appointment to the country and has ut
terly failed Ia realize the hopes ana prom
iscs of those who supper ed him for elec-
ton. Prosperity has not returned to the
ms ssos of the people; tho'growih of trusts
combines and monopcies has not been
checked. No measures Of economy TO limit
extravaganza in public expenditures have
been introduced. The necessity for reform
ing our currency system is admitted on all
sides and confessed by the President him.
self, who senta monetary commission
abroad to consult foreign governments nnd
asked for the appointment of another
monetary commission to consider the ques
tion hore at homo but notwithstanding
tho admitted evil of our present complioat-
ed, Illogical and IN. furious system, the rep
ublican Congress and administration havo
taken no positive and effective measure
for reform.
'Iho Dineley tariff act increased taxes,
making tho highest tariff schedule known
In our history without increasing revenue
sufficiently to meet the expenditures of
government. 1t increased The special nd
and privileges of he Sugar Trust
and of every other trust but 1t did not in
crease tho wages of labor nor revive tho
depression under which agriculture Ian
guishes. Every indication points to tho
of expansion In our foreign trade
and we demand that THO fcttors OF tho
Dlngley tariff act be removed.
WAR REVENUE ACT DENOUNCED.
"Wo believe that all t,xltion, State or
should DO 50 laid as to place tho
least restraint possible on the labor, indus
try and enterprise of the people, and that
no privilege class or private interest should
bo permitted to use tho taxing power for
their own ends.
"We denounce tho ineluali les nf the
war revenue act. Every patriotic Ameri.
can is willing to pay his share of the neces-
sary expenses Of tho Spanish war, but in
the war revenue act The whole burden of
taxation falls upon the articles consumed
by the masses OF the people and upon the
commercial activity Of business men. The
great accumulation OF wealth In tho hand,
If millionairss il not made to pay its
share. The masses of the people, who pos
'Css only ono third of the wealth OF the
are burdened with the whole Ct
he war tax.
1T is furtherin evidence that the IL.
lebtedness incurred and the taxes levied
iro excessive; for at the close of the WIZ
yo find that the national treasury con-
nins an enormous and dangerous surplus
The available cash balance in the treas,
Try is moro than three hundred and nine
million dollars. This money, instead Of
'eing employed In the channels .of busi-