The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-08-10
CANDIDATES NOTIFIED.
Large Gathering OF Democrats at Willamsport.

The committee appointed by the
Democratic State Convention to
notify the candidates of their NOM
ination, met at the Park Hotel,
Williamsport, OH Wednesday. A
large number of prominent Demo
Gratis from all parts of the state were
present. Those from this county
were chairman J. G.. McHenry,
Chairman =. A. Small. Represent
ative William Chrisman, r. G..
Kshinka, Geo. Z. Elwell, c. B.
En-, J. S. Williams. Congressman
Polk of Danville was there. The
meeting was held at p. m. and
presided over by state chairman
Killing. An eloquent address Of
welcome was delivered by N. M.
Edwards Esq. Congressman Bane
then notified the candidates Of their
nomination, and each responded.
CHAIRMAN BANE TALKS.
Congressman Bane introduced the
candidates as follows
The Democratic State Convention, held at
Harrisburg, on Wednesday and Thursday,
June Ia and IS last, nominated the Honora-
BILE s. l.. Mestrezat, Of Fayette county for
the Office OF justice Of the supreme court, the
Honorable Charles J. Reilly, Of Lycoming
county, for the Office of Judge Of the superior
court, and the Honorable William T. Greasy,
Of Columbia county, for the Office of state
treasurer, and this committee was appointed
to bring you official notice Of these nomina.
tons.
The convention by which you were nomi
mated was one OF the largest, one OF the
most earnest, one of the most intelligent
and one of the most enthusiastic poitica
conventions ever held in the commonwealth
Among its members were to be found lead
ing Democrats, and neil Of the highest emf
nence and distinction from every sector
of the state. The deliberations and work o
the convention were not ruled by any power
nor swayed by any influence, other han til,
Judgment and consciences Of the delegates
II and the wishes of the people whom the dele
gates represented. Your several nominations
the result of the work of the convention
have met with the universal approval of tn
Democracy of Pennsylvania. There is nc
4 section of the state from which one word c
dissatisfaction is heard and not a count
where any disaifection exists among our vol
ers. You will enter upon this campaign
hacked and supported by united and deter
mined Democratic host, five hundred thou
and strong, every man OF whom will do a
that he properly and lawfully can do to 81
cure your election.
The deep interest manifested by our pc,
ple in the result of the coming election,
due to the condition of the public affairs
Harrisburg. The Republican party, ever sin,
hos haa, ~ rppt,nl al ba St, 10 ne
has employed its power for the personal al
vantage and profit, and for the gratihcato
of the personal ambitions of the men wi
control its party councils. These leaders ke
. themselves in power by methods equal
-, as corrupt as those which character
III their use of power. Among the multitu
)n, of their transgressions are many viii
nv seriously affect the public welfare. TIL
have given us unjust and unequal tax Law
They have adopted the most inquitous b;
lot system in existence. They have doubl,
es- the expenses Of running the several depa
oyp ments of the state government. They ha
~. kept the peoples money on deposit in fave
ool ed private banks from which they recei
the the reward of large contribution to III
campaign corruption funds, and large priv;
loans for use in gambling speculatons,
never receive penny of interest for the ,
his or benefit of the people. They have incre
nh ed the salaries Of their public officers, a,
80, for the purpose of adding to the number
pa their dependents, have multiplied the nu
ltZ- ber of useless offices and clerkships in
elk, several departments of the state governme
.l-c, TO such an extent that the public service
become in fact what they have made il
vi name, plum tree from which is shaken
MA. price of political subserviency and perso
not fealty to the party leaders. The result
Ter these, and the many other wrongs VIII
-: they have done the people is, that today,
MS state treasury Of Pennsylvania is practic;
unS bankrupt, and that the commonwealth c
not meet and pay its honest obligatie
That it cannot, for want OF money give
accustomed support to the common scho
and cannot adequately maintain its n
worthy public charities. The state treas
is the center around which these men OF
oru, ate, and from that center the influence
their corrupt and prohigate practices exte
through every department Of the public
vice, and into every section Of the comm
wealth, seriously affecting every public
tte, terest Of the people. 1t is because OF
condition of affairs that our party has
III come so much aroused at this time.
in The convention, which nominated
eth adopted platform, in which are set fort
ron, clear and explicit language the princi
ioA and purposes of the party. In it are poi
ERE out the more fragrant abuses which are sol
aign TO be corrected and the more important
vate forms which are sought to be established
al the party. Without further discussion OF
several issues submitted to the people in
nder platform, it is enough on the occasion to
AL that there is not public evil which it
ton. demns, that ought not TO be corrected,
tLa not principle or purpose which it ad
'ne or declares which would not, if carried
lish- pramo,e the public welfare.
war, The campaign which confronts you is
ring wn,eh involves solely state, state issues, S. p,SP
ated in this contest What ~ we are contendin,
gov is honesty in the management of the at
hui OF our state. We want to know what