Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-12
BRYAN AND STEVENSON.

The Democratic national convention
at Kansas City last week nominated
Hon. William Jennings Bryan, of Ne
braska, for President, and Hon. Ad-
lai E. Stevenson, Of Illinois. for Vice
President. No one was named In op-
position to Mr.. Bryan, and he got ev-
cry vote in the convention. He was
placed in nomination by VIM. D. Old
ham, of Nebraska, and a number Of
other delegates seconded the nomina-
ton in eloquent speeches. When the
roll of States was called and Bryan
was announced as the unanimous
choice of the convention there was a
scene of wild enthusiasm such as has
perhaps never been witnessed in this
country.
Hon. Adlai E. Stevenson, of Hi
nois, was nominated for Vice-Presi-
dent on the first ballot. David B.
Hill, of new York, might have been
nominated, but he refused to give his
consent. Charles A. Towne, the
Peoples Party candidate for Vice
President, was also named, but got
only 80 votes. Stevenson finally got
every vote in the convention, all the
States that had voted for other can
didates changing to him. Stevenson
was elected Vice-President with
Cleveland in 1892.
The convention was harmonious
one in every respect. The party
seems to be united and enthusiastic
and desperate efforts will be made to
win the fight next fall.
The following are the salient points
of the platform adopted by the con-
vention
Allegiance to the Constitution.
Warning to the American people
against the dangers of Imperialism.
Porto Rican law denounced.
independence of Cuba insisted upon.
Strong condemnation of the Philippine
policy Of the present administration a
promise of stable form of government
for the Filipinos, to be followed by the
independence of the islands under
American protection.
While not opposing the acquisition of
territory which can be erected into
States of the Union and whose people
are willing and fit to become American
citizens, the platform condemns the
seizing or purchasing Of distant islands
to be governed outside the Constitution.
The strict maintenance of the Monroe
doctrine is insisted upon.
Miltarism is opposed, but the develop
ment of the National Guard or State
militias is favored
Private monopolies and trusts are
condemned and the Dingley tariff law
is denounced as trust breeding meas
sure"
An amendment of the interstate COM
mence law is promised.
The Chicago platform of 1896 IS re-
affirmed and indOrsed, and there is a
reiteration of the demand for a bime-
tallic currency at a ratio of 16 to /,
without waiting for the aid or consent
of any other nation.
The retirement of national bank notes
is demanded.
Election of Senators by direct vote
Of the people is favored.
Government by injunction is opposed,
the blacklist denounced and arbitration
as means of settling labor disputes is
advocated.
The platform recommends the creation
of department of labor, with a secre
tary who shall be member Of the Pres
ident'S cabinet.
The courage of American soldiers dur
ing all our wars is commended and a
liberal pension is favored.
Immediate construction, ownership
and control by the United States of the
Nicaragua Canal is urged and the Hay
PauncefOte treaty den OunCed.
The Territories of Arizona, New Mex
leo and Oklahoma are promised state
hood and home rule, and territorial
form of government is favored in Porto
Rico and Alaska.
Government irrigation of western pub
lie lands is advocated.
Strict enforcement of Chinese eXclu-
sion laws is favored.
sympathy for the Beers is one of the
plankS, and England's policy in South
Africa is strongly condemned.