The record-union., 1899-08-31

every principle declared to be Demo-
cratic, the uncompromising foe to all
at variance with the peoples best in
terest, the unquestioned leader of a re-
united Democracy, his name trembles
upon your lips, and trust and confidence
in his honesty and capacity abide in
your hearts; an ideal candidate,
stronger in defeat than his opponent in
victory, he is demanded by the Democ-
racy of Ohio and the Democracy of the
country as our standard bearer in 1900
William Jennings Bryan"
After the adoption of rules the re-
ports on credentials We're presented.
The majority report was adopted with
the exception of Highland County, from
which county it was recommended that
the anti Mclean delegation be seated.
The minority report related only to
the Cuyahoga County, and recommend
ed the seating of the Wilson delegation
instead of the Salen-McKay delegates.
Bitter speeches were made on both
sides.
A motion to lay the minority report
on the table was lost. The previous
question was ordered on a motion to
substitute the minority report for the
majority report
The counties were called after viva
voce votes were disputed, and the vote
to substitute the minority report for
the majority report resulted 341 yeas
and 3S9 nays
The result of this ballot caused quite
a stir, as it was the first open test of
strength. Some McLeau men voted
Yes" although his managers were
trying to rally all his men on the mi
Mclean voted in the affirmative
The fifty-six contested votes of
Cuyahoga County could not be cast
on this ballot.
The majority report was then
adopted. when the reports on perma-
nent organization and resolutions were
adopted.
The following platform was adopted:
We heartily re-affirm the entire Chi
cago platform of 1896; and we especi-
ally emphasize the financial plank
therein and we continue to demand TIE
free and unlimited coinage of silver and
gold as equal in primary money at the
rate of l6 to l, Independent of all other
nations in the world
The Hon. William j. Bryan still re-
talns our confidence and we demand
his reorganization in 1900.
I'VE recognize the solemn fact that
our Government cannot be both repub-
lican and imperial
I'VE stand in line with Washington.
Jefferson, Jackson. Lincoln and Grant
and all other American patriots living
q
of our republic.
I'VE are radically and unalterably
opposed to Imperialism in the United
States of America. When we have
solved some of the race problems that
confront US at home, then by example
we can proclaim the blessings that flow
from free institutions and thus procure
benevolent assimilation without Grim
inal aggression
we are opposed to entangling alli-
ances with foreign kingdoms and en-
pires.
we commend the action of Congress
IN declaring our war with Spain was
Tor humanity and not for conquest.
we proudly recognize the valor and
glorious achievements of our gallant
soldiers and sailors from Bunker Hill
to this very hour as being among the
most thrilling and glorious in the his
tory of the world, but we profoundly
regret that American soldiers are being
used in the name of liberty. to crush
ana destroy dawning republicanism in
the Orient, and we denounce the secret
and vicious alliance now in evidence be-
tween England and the Republican Ad-
ministration, whereby this nation may
become involved in war with foreign
nations.
I'VE demand that the Cubans and
F1llplnos not only be permitted but en-
couraged to establish independent re-
publics, deriving all of their govern
mental powers from the consent. of the
governed
we denounce the Republican party
for its thirty-eight years of abject sub
serviency to the shipping interest of
Great Britain, and we denounce the So
called Hanna-Payne shipping bill.
which, if enacted into law, would fur
ther shackle our interests.
eve are in favor of maintaining orr
splendid and efficient navy.
"a large standing army in our repub-
lie is a menace to liberty.
1--WE favor the initiative and referen-
dunn, the passage of the eight hour
labor law, the more rigid inspection of
mines and workshops, the prohibition of
sweat shops and the abolition of the
contract system of prison labor.
We declare that all unlawful COM
binations of capital are the legitimate
fruits of a. gold standard and other cor
rupt Republican legislation on ques-
tions of tariff, and we demand that all
articles, the prices of which are placed
on by the trusts, be placed on the free
list
eve denounce the Attorney General
of the United States, appointed from
New Jersey, the hot bed of the trusts,
for his refusal to enforce the statutes
of the United States against them, and
we commend the present Attorney Cen
eral of Ohio for his earnest effort to
enforce the statutes of Ohio against
illegal combinations and pledge the
nominee of this convention for Attor-
ney General to the enforcement of the
statutes against them.
1--WE demand a cessation Of national
bond debt building to curse posterity.
we. uelidlu ot ISluiu W llSiu econ
omy in the administration of public
affairs, and a proper reduction of all
fees and salaries.
I'VE demand reduction of taxation
and a more equitable distribution of
its burden.
Political bosses are to be detested,
and are inimical to our form of govern
ment They live and exist through Jobs
and schemes loaded upon the taxpay-
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