The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-15
DEMOCRATS OF
PENNSYLVANIA
State Convention in Session at
Harrisburg
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
Peerless veg Leaders Name
Vocif SusIy Cheered.
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ABOUT : 3 RITORIAL EXPANSION
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portant Question.
The PIa,,S. m is Silent on This I'm
portant Question.
THE SUPERB AND MATCHLESS
Eulogistic Reference to Bryan-Bright
Star in the Political Firmament,
Around Which Lesser Satel-
lites Are Revolving.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 14.-Between
400 and 450 of the democracy OF
Pennsylvania met here today for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates for the su-
preme court, superior court judges and
state treasurer. Shortly after midnight
the convention adjourned until tomorrow
morning. after having adopted platform
and taken eleven ballots in an effort to
nominate a candidate for supreme judge.
The fight appears to have narrowed down
to Judge Kennedy, of Allegheny, and
Judge Yerkes, of Bucks. and 1t is believed
one of these gentlemen will be nominated,
although the friends of Judge Kreibs, OF
Clearfield, refuse to concede the defeat OF
their candidate. .it-il1-
Bryan's Name Cheered
The convention was called to order at
1910 p. m. by State Chairman Killing.
Temporary Chairman William M. Brinton,
of Lancaster made a brief speech con-
graduating the democracy on its fight in
1886 and 1898. His mention of the name of
William ]. Bryan as the great leader Of
the democracy was received with widest
applause.
Charles J. Rilly was selected by the COM
mittee for permanent chairman.
Inc IldllOIil pIGpdicu oS liS SASNbNAfS
committee was adopted by the resolutions
committee and afterwards by the conven-
ton. A motion to amend by making
straightout declaration in favor of the
Chicago platform was defeated by viva
voce vote.
The platform thus touches upon the ma
tional platform: :
1.-The democracy of Pennsylvania, in con-
vention assembled, again renewing our
pledges of fidelity and devotion to the sa-
cred rights of the people; true to the faith
and principles of our party as declared In
the platforms of our several nationl con-
ventions, and proud of our matchless lead
er, William Jennings Bryan, realize that
the issues involved in the coming CAM
paign in Pennsylvania honest govern
ment, clean politics and the redemption OF
our state from republican misrule and cor
ruption." ! IAtA-s
Quay's Appointment Condemned
The appointment of Quay as senator is
condemned as Is also alleged extrava-
gances and the creation of offices by the
republican state government. Ballot re-
form is declared for. Prosecution of those
guilty of bribery in the senatorial confess
Is demanded Trusts are condemned. Eco
nomical and honest administrations are
wanted.
The platform closes with reference to the
war in these Words 1--WE glory and rejoice
In the patriotic devotion to the cause of our
country in the late war with Spain of the
brave and noble men who imperilled their
lives and shed their blood in order that a
conflict waged for humanity's sake might
la ~,
close"
The platform is silent on the question OF
territorial expansion.
When the convention reassembled, per-
manent organization was effected, with
Chas ]. Riley chairman. Mr.. Riley
said: THE democrats of the state are wait
ing dignified PRONUNCIATION of the will of
your majesty and the redemption of Penn
sylvania from a character of rule which
is opposed to the priciples of our institC
tions and fundamental priciples Of our
civic government"
OF the history of the democratic 2sRs- he
said: THE party gave US a Jefferson; it
gave us a Jackson and a Hancock. 1t gave
us a Schley. 1t gave us the moral, the in
tellectual, the great, the superb and match
less leader, William Jennings Bryan" The
report of the resolution committee was
unanimously adopted
An Ardent Bryanite
James Cadwallader, Jr., of Philadelphia,
said that since William J. Bryans name
had been mentioned in the platform he de-
sired to withdraw delegate from the
convention and left the hall The conven-
ton then proceeded to the nomination of
candidates for supreme judge seventeen
names being before the convention. Five
ballots were taken in the afternoon and
continued in the evening, the convention
having voted down motion to drop the
candidate having the lowest vote after each
ballot