The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-15
STATE ISSUES.
Pennsylvania Democrats Think
They Are Sufficient.
Meet in Convention to Nominate
Ticket.
NO MENTION OF BRYAN.
Platform Is Given Up Wholly to
the Purpose
Of Roasting Republican Leaders
and Their Party's Record.
Democrats Who Voted For Quay
Receive Attention.
NO MENTION OF BRYAN.

Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 15.-The cam
paien for the ticket nominated by to-
days Democratic state convention Will
be entirely on state issues No men
ton is made in the platform of the
name of William J. Bryan or free
silver, Imperialism and other national
issues The last legislature is con-
demned for the passage Of rapid tran
sit and ripper bills. and pronounced
the most corrupt legislative body that
ever convened in this country. All
friends of good government are invited
TO join with the Democracy in its ef-
forts to save the state from further
dishonor" The platform was prepared
at a conference Of the party leaders
which lasted until daybreak. and it is
one of the most remarkable declara-
tions Of principles ever issued by 2
state convention in Pennsylvania
Those Democratic legislators who
Joined with the Republican majOrity ian
passing the bills condemned by the
platform are left to their immediate
constituents for the inhiction of po-
litical punishment" This part of the
platform was not satisfactory TO eN-
Congressman William II SOWden- OF
Allentown. and other delegates. and
before the convention met at noon they
threatened to offer mbre drastic reso-
lutiOns as q substitute.
The selection OF ticket was given no
consideration by the leaders before the
convention assembled. owing TO their
efforts to try ID effect compromise
between the rival Philadelphia factions
who are fighting for recognition Of
their delegate Judge Harmon Yerkes
Of Doylestown was the only avowed
candidate for supreme court judge, and
his non inatioa was conce ded from the
time his candidacy was first an
nOunced- The Rerks and I.ehigh dele
r.1a IL
trout. of Reading. but they did not go
to the trouble o open headquarters to
make a canvass for him
Judge Yerkes Is entirely satisfactory
to the Independent Republicans Of Phil
adelphia. who are opposed to the local
ticket and who are trying to effect fu-
sion with the Democrats on the state
ticket
called to order no one could predict
with certainty VINO would be the NOM
1nee for state treasurer The nomina
tion was rendered Cantafn William
Hasser. of oil City. by tha leaders. with
the assurance that he would be nomi-
mated By acclamation. He declined,
however. and then Representative An
drew J. Palm. of MeadviIe was picked
out as the most likely nominee. Mr.
Palms : clean record in the last legisla-
ture was used as an argument in his
favor
The Blair county delegates were
pledged TO vote for Representative T.
A. Coray. jr-, of Luzerne. Independent
Republican, for state treasurer. The
convention was decidedly opposed to
the selection of 11r. Coray or any other
Republican. ana it is conceded early
In the day that he had no show of nom
ina ton. The Democrats will not for
maliy open their campaign for the
state ticket nominated TODAY until
after the Republicans have made their
nominations in this city next Wednes-
day. National Committeeman Cuffav
Congressman Hale and Polk and other
leaders made repeated attempts before
the convention assembled to bring
about harmony between the discord-
ant elements of the Philadelphia Dem
ocfacy- Their efforts We're without re-
SUIT however, and when State Chair
man Greasy called the delegates ~
order at y O'Clock the signs indicates
sharp fight on the floor for admission
or delegates certified by the young
Den ocracy of Philadelphia The names
of delegates certified by the regular
city committee, Of which ex-Governor
Patuson is chairman. were placed IN 4
the roll Of the state chairman in ad-
vance OF the convention. and thev had
the advantage of occupying seats On
the floor
THE PLATFORM
Following is the platform adopted.
me Democracy Of Pennsylvania. in
convention assembled. makes this de-
clAfation or convictions and purpose in 4
the coming election:
waving all questions and proposi
tons upon which the people of the ma
ton divide into political parties We can
upon all honest citizens to unite with
us Tor the redemption Of our common
wealth from the political free-hootars /
who now control it,
We invite all political parties an or
ganfzatons of men heedful Of the r,lh !
lie welfare and all Pennsylvania to |
Join US IN crusade for the purifcation
OF the polluted channels of public auth |
oritx-
We deplore with all good men. the |
need of making the question OF com
mon honesty and decent administration I
an issue to divide the people of a great /
state, but to this deplorable necessary /
we nave oeen brought by the outrages /
oI republican machine government /
Win lncredulOus amazement the neo-
PIE OF our sister states turn their eyes 4
upon the spectacle made by our COM
monWealth. Every department Of orr I
state government is hOneycombed vii, I
proHlgacy, dishonesty and a reclSlass
disregard of constitutional or ,,,or-1
obligations
Inc powers Of government are urosfi
tuted TO the purpose of public Thieves I
constitutional restraints and co,D 4
fnanas, the sanctity OF law. the o1fipa i
tions OF official oaths and the demo "a. I
OF common honesty are thrust aside - 1
the substitution OF a higher la,vZ+ts
demands of an insatiate greed of .r,,riie.
plunderers for money. money. moro
money. .ioA'
Shamelessly and openly the votes "
legislators are bought and SO persist