The age-herald., 1900-06-15
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS ENDORSE MR. BRYAN Entire State Ticket Nominated
 and Delegates Elected. STRONG PLATFORM ADOPTED After Denouncing Republicans Acts the Platform Concludes by Extending
 an Invitation to All Voters to
 Join Democratic Party
STRONG PLATFORM ADOPTED

Atlanta, Ga., June 14.-Georgia's delega- ton to the Kansas City Convention which was chosen in the State Democratic Con- vention here today, was instructed to cast its vote for Hon. w. J. Bryan, as the Presi- dential nominee of the Democratic party
 There was considerable enthusiasm at the mention of the Nebraskans name, and the Democratic party in Georgia showed itself to be unit for his selection.
 The convention, with 400 members pres ent, was harmonious one. It was called to order by Chairman Fleming G. Du- Bignon, of the State Democratic Executive Committed at 10 o'clock, and only a few hours were required to nominate a State ticket, select four delegate-at-large to the National Convention adopt platform and adjourn.
 The following are the delegates from the State-at-large to the Kansas City Convon- tion: Boykin Wright, of Augusta; J. J. Spalding, of Atlanta; Wylie B. Burnett, of Athens, and Lewis F. Garrard, of Colum- bus.
 The galleries of the hall of representa- uVes was filled with spectators when the convention met. After being called to or der by Chairman DuBignon, Hon. E. T. Brown, cf -'t'anta, was elected temporary chairman. Ie addressed the convention briefly. Permanent organization was then pc; fec;ed, with MT DuBignon as permanent chairman.
 In addressing the convention he congratu- lated the party on its unity as a state or ganization, and said that it's power was greater this year than ever before.
 A committee on credentials and platform and resolutions were named There being no contests from any county the seat ing of delegations, the credentials commit tee had no business before it. The resolu- tions committee retired to formulate the platform.
 The State Ticket
 During it's absence the following state ticket was nominated:
 For Governor-Allen D. Candler
 For Secretary of State-Phil Cook.
 For Attorney General-Joseph M. Terrell
 For Comptroller General-Willam A. Wright.
 For Treasurer-R. E. Park
 For Commissioner of Agriculture-O. B. Stevens
 For Commissioner of Education-G R. Glenn
 For Justices of the Supreme Court-Wil- liam A. Little and Hal T. Lewis.
 Three prison commissioners were also nominated.
 There were no contests for any of the places on the state ticket, the delegates having been sent to the convention in structed by the state primary held in May
 The election of the foregoing ticket will take place in October.
 The convention also named Augustus Du- pont and Fulton Colville presidential elect ors from the state-at-large.
 Endorse Chicago Platform
 The platform which the convention adopted endorsed the Chicago platform of 1886, and declared against the national poli- cies of the Republican party.
 It endorses the present state administra- tion and congratulates the people of the state on the school system of Georgia, de- veloped and maintained under Democratic administrations An amendment to the federal constitution for the election ot United States Senators by the people was demanded. The construction of the Mica raguan canal was advocated The gold standard was denounced The repeal Of the war revenue tax act was demanded.
 Trusts were condemned and denounced as unlawful combinations and legislation was demanded looking to the prevention of such a utilization of capital Tariff for revenue only was advocated and the repeal of the present tariff act was demanded. The platform holds that since it is not practical to apply the Constitution of the United States to the people of another nation. the imperialistic policy of the Republican party is contrary to the theory of our government. The party declares its oppo- sition to large standing army. The Re- publican policy regarding the Porto Rican tariff act was condemned The platform favors expansion by all reasonable and practical means but denies that the present policy regarding the acquisition of foreign territory is ST . ervient to this end. In this connection the platform says that foreign trade expansion Is better promoted by the arts of peace and friendly relations than by war The acts of bravery and gallantry of the soldiers and sailors of the United States are commended.
 The repeal of the 10 per cent tax on state banks of issue is demanded.
 After ringing endorsement of William J. Bryan and the instruction of delegates to the national convention the platform concludes by extending to all voters ire spective of past party affiliations an invi- tation to join the Democratic party. Vice Chairman Brown read a letter from National Chairman Jones in which the lat ter urged the state not to select any mem- bers to the electoral college concerning whom there may the be the least doubt as to their eligibility in order to prevent any confusion when the electoral college meets.