Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

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Republican majority to pass the bill
pending In Congress.
We condemn the Hay Pauncefote
treaty as a surrender of American rights
and interests, not to be tolerated by
the American people,
We denounce the failure of the Re-
publican party to carry ont its pledges
to grant Statehood TO the Territories of
Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma,
aud we promise the people of those
Territories immediate Statehood and
home rule during their condition as
Territories, and we favor home rule
and Territorial form OF government
for Alaska and Porto Rico.
We favor an Intelligent system of i'm :.
proving the arid lands of the West,
storing the waters for purposes of irri-
CATION, and the holding Of such lands
for actual settlers.
We favor the continuance and strict
enforcement of the Chinese exclusion
law and its application to the same
classes OF all Asiatic races.
Jefferson said: "Peace, commerce
and honest friendship with all nations !;
entangling alliances with none.''
We approve this wholesome doctrine,
and earnestly protest against the Re-
publican departure which has involved
us in so-called world politics, includ-
ing tho diplomacy Of Europe and the
intrigue and land grabbing of Asia, and
We especially condemn the ill-oon-
oealed Republican alliance with Eng
land, which must mean discrimination
against other friendly nations, and
which has already stitied the nation s
voice while liberty is being strangled
in Africa.
Believing in the principles of self
government and rejecting, as did our
forefathers, the calm of monarchy, we
view with Indignation the purpose of
England to uverwhelm with force the
South African republics. Speaking
as we do for the entire American ma
ton, except its Republican Office hold
ers, and for all free men everywhere,
we'extend our sympathies to the heroic
burghers in their unequal struggle to
maintain their liberty and indepen-
dence.
We denounce the lavish appropria-
tions OF recent Republican Congresses
which have kept taxes high, and which
threaten trade perpetuation of the OPP
pressive war levies. We oppose tie
EXPERIMENTATION VI q buFplub w pd 6VudD-
dered in such bare-faoed frauds upon
the taxpayers as the Shipping Subsidy
bill. which, under the false pretense
of prospecting American shipbuilding,
would put unlearned millions into the
packets Of farorite contributors to she
Republican campaign fund. We favor
the reduction and speedy repeal of the
war taxes. and return to the time
honored Democratic policy Of strict
economy OF government expenditure.
Believing that our most cherished
institutions are in great peril, that the
very existence of our constitutional
Republic is at stake, and that the de.
cision now to be rendered Will deter
mine whether or not our children are to
enjoy those blessed privileges of free
government which have made the
United States great, prosperous and
honored, we earnestly ask for the fore
going declaration of principles the
hearty support of the liberty loving
American people, regardless of previous
party affiliations. #s
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo-,
July 6.--The final day Of the Demo-
cratic National Convention broke clear
and hot. The grateful wind which has
saved the week from teing intolerable
continued to blow steadily and famed
the vast crowd.
At 1854 the roll was called for the
nomination of candidate for Woe
President. Arkansas yielded to Illinois,
for the purpose of placing Adlai Steven
son in nomination. Delegate Williams
of Illinois nominated him. Stevenson 8
name was received with cheers.
Connecticut yielded to Minnesota
and Mr.. Roseing of the latter State
nominated Charles A. Tuwne.
IL. 40 a. m.-Croker, Murphy and
Van Wyck are urging Hill. He IS
protesting.
"You must take the nomination aud
save the day. said Edward Murphy
excitedly to Hill
II cannot, l cannot" replied Hill,
his face white and set. II do not
want it..
"iou must take it," said Richard
Croker, leaning over him, while Norman
Il. Mack and Frank Campbell held his
hands.
Senators Daniel and Martin Of Viz
ginia went to the New Workers. and said
that this was not the time or place to
nominate Hill.
ll.54 a. IN. When Senators Daniel
and Martin protested against Hill,
Croker said: "You want to carry New
York, don't you? Hill can do it,
1l.56 a. m.-Daniel said that Hills
attitude toward the income tax and
his past record would hurt the party in
the Fast.
Murphy and Croker said that Hill
had acceEted the platform yesterday
and that made him available.
An excited man from New Jersey,
shaking his fingers under Mr.. Hills
nose. shouted: You can't refuse, you
can't. The party must have you to
save the East.
II don't want it. lou can name
Stevenson. He's as good as / am, I"
said Hill, and then turning to Murphy
and Croker. and gripping his hands he
said: Please don't force this, please
DON'T"
Mr.. Murphy then gave an Indication
of prearranged scheme to nominate
Hill by saying to the excited Jersey
man:
"You keep quiet and it will be all
right. We have it fixed. y Meanwhile
the confusion continued to TO SO great
in the hall, that even after Chairman
Richardson had recognized Gov.
Thomas of Colorado, to second the
nomination of Mr.. Towne, his speech
could not he heard by the delegates or
the people in the galleries.
When the State of Delaware was
called the announcement was made that
the State would yield to New York.
Then the result of the Hill conference
was apparent. A Tremendous shout of
applause swept through the hall. Dele