Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-30

| COMPROMISING Zoe TO all at NdTldICt WIFI
J the peoples best interest, the unqueStoned
| leader of a reunited democracy, his name
| trembles upon your lips and trust and con-
| fidence 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 democracy of OHIO and
| the democracy of the country as our stand
ard bearer in 190-William Jennings
| Bryan. Under the banner of the democ-
| racy we enlist with him as our leader, and
! this days work will make an appropriate
| and fitting beginning for next year, when
at that great tribunal of the peoples will
| the ballot box-the error of 1896 will be
| corrected and the ill-considered and un-
| just judgment then rendered will be re-
| versed."
Mclean Men Get First Blood.
After the adoption Of rules the reports on
| credentials were presented. The majority
report was in accord with the dispatches
| of last night, with the exception of High
| land county, from which county it was
recommended that the anti-McLean delega-
| ton be seated.
The minority report related only to Cuya-
| hoga county and recommended the seating
| of the Wilson delegation instead of the
| Salen-McKay delegates. The most bitter
| speeches were made on both sides, with
| yells from the gallery.
| The counties were called after viva voce
| votes were disputed, and the vote to substi-
| tute the minority report for the majority
1
The result of this ballot caused quite a
| STIR as it was the first open test Of
strength. Some Mclean men voted yes,
although his managers were trying to line
up all their men against the minority
port. All of the field against Mclean voted
in the affirmative.
The majority report was then adopted
and the reports on permanent organiza-
ton and resolution were adopted
Platform of Similar Tone.
The following is abstract Of the state
democratic platform:
I'VE heartily reaffirm the entire Chicago
platform of 1896, and we especially empha-
size the financial plank therein, and we
continue to demand the free and unlimited
coinage of silver md gold equal in
primary money at The rate of 16 to l. In
dependent of all other nations in the world.
The Hon. VIM. j. Bryan still retains
our entire confidence and we demand his
denomination in 1900.
We recognize the solemn fact that our
government cannot be both republican and
imperial
I'VE stand in line with Washington JET
ferson, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant and all
other American patriots, living and dead,
in desiring the perpetuity Of our republic.
imperialism and Foreign Alliances.
I'VE are radically and unalterably op-
posed to Imperialism in the United States
of America When we have solved some
home, then, by example, can proclaim
the blessings that flow from free institu-
tions and thus procure benevolent aSsim-
ilation without" criminal aggression
We are opposed to entanglng alliances
with foreign kingdoms and empires.
I'VE commend the action of Congress in
declaring that our war with Spain was for
humanity and not for conquest.
I'VE proudly recognize the valor and
glorious achievements of our gallant SOL
dierS sailors from Rnpkar Hill this
very hour, as being among the most thrill
ing and glorious in the history of the
world. but We profoundly regret that
American soldiers being unawfuly
used in the name Of liberty, to crush and
destroy dawning republicanism in the
orient and we denounce the secret and
vicious alliance now in evidence between
England and the republican administration
whereby this nation may become involved
in war with foreign nations
independence for Cubans and Filipi-
I'VE demand that the Cubans and Fill
pinos not only be permitted but encour-
aged to establish Independent republics, de-
irving all of their governmental powers
| from the consent of the governed.
I'VE denounce the republican party for
its thirty-eight years of abject subserviency
to the shipping interest of Great Britain,
and We denounce the Hanna-Payne ship
| ping bill, which. If enacted into law, would
| further shackle our interests.
We are in favor of maintaining our
splendid and efficient navy. A large stand
| ing army in our republic Is a menace to lib
erty.
Initiative and Referendum.
I'VE favor the initiative and referendum,
| the passage Of the eight1hour labor law,
| the more rigio inspection of mines and
| workshops, the prohibition of sweatshops
| and the abolition of the contract system of
| prison labor
I'VE declare that all unlawful combfna-
| tions of capital the legitimate fruits of
| a gold standard and other corrupt repub-
| lican Legislation on questions of the tariff,
| and we demand that all articles the prices
of which are controlled by the trusts be
| placed on the free list We denounce the
| Attorney General of the United States, ap-
| pointed from the state of New Jersey the
| hotbed of trusts, for his refusal to enforce
| the statutes of the United States against
| them, and commend the attorney general
| of Ohio for his earnest efforts to enforce
| the statutes of Ohio against such illegal
| combinations. and pledge the nominee of
| this convention for attorney general to the
| enforcement of the statutes of the state
| against them.
| Election by Direct Vote.
| Political bosses are to be detested and
| are inimical to form of government.
| Bosses represent simply a concentration of
| political power, or a ring. They live and
| exist through Jobs and schemes loaded upon
| the taxpayers. They substitute their rule
| in the party for the rule of it's voters. They
| select the nominees. who, If elected, remain
| their tools and administer their official pow
| ers in the interest of their boss, and not
| for the people. The republican party in
| Ohio is now in such control.
| We recommend q constitutional amend
| ment providing for the election of Presi-
| dent, Vice President and United States SEN
| ators by a direct vote of the people
| I'VE favor such appropriations by the
| legislature may be necessary to insure
| the success of the centennial to be held at
| Toledo
Mclean Men Carry Everything.
! The vote on the admission of the majority
| report on credentials was 437 yeas and BOB
| noes. The Cuyahoga delegation was still
| prohibited from voting on this ballot. With
| the 56 Cuyahoga votes added to the 437
| the Mclean men then had 493 to 300 of
| the combined opposition and took every
| thing without further contest.
| The report of the committee on perma-
| nent organization as decided on last night
| was amended so as to make permanent the
| temporary organization. This continued
Thomas j. Cogan as secretary, well as
| Judge Mooney chairman, and left the
! anti-McLean men without representa- ton.
! Personal Mention.