Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-04

SUPREME
Mclean Men Offered Little Re-
sistance at the Ohio Demo
cratic Convention.
DIGELOW HEADS THE TICKET.
Session Lasted Less Than Three
Hours and Had Only One Ballot.
Cleveland Mans Platform Adopted
as It Came From Him.
THE TICKET.

THE TICKET.
Secretary of State-Rev. Herbert S.
9igelow, Cincinnati.
Supreme Judge-Michael Donnelley,
Napoleon.
Food and Dairy Commissioner
Philip H. Bruck, Columbus.
Member Of State Board OF Public
Works-Joseph J. Pater, Hamilton.
Convention Hall, Cedar Point, o..
Sept. 4.-The Democratic state con-
vcntion assembled in the pavilion a
this summer resort shortly after IL
O'Clock yesterday morning. The dec
crations were elaborate and the at
tendance was large.
After Hon. w. ]. Frey, chairman OF
:he Democratic state central commit
tee, had secured order, prayer was
offered by Rev. Theodore ]. c. Stell'
horn. Chairman Frey then reviewed
Il history CT the last campaign, con
graduated the party or the harmoni
Gus and organized condition Of the
Ohio Democracy at this time and pre-
scented to the convention the report
of the committee Of five, appointed
last year, on ways and means for bet
tor organization. He explained that
this report meant the establishment
IF thorough precinct, ward and
ownship organization ready for I'M
mediate campaign service.
At the close of Chairman Frey's ad-
dress the report Of the old Quintettc
was adopted and the committee OF
i've was discharged and the state ex'
ecutive committee Of nine, selected
Tuesday night by the state central
committee, was substituted in its
stead as successor in the permanent
organization Of the party. Hon. Tom
J.. Johnson was then introduced as
the temporary chairman and received
with cheers.
Johnson's Speech.
Mr.. Johnson in his speech touched on
ational issues. state questions Partntrr
ship between state officials and the rail-
rocds, his experiences in Cleveland, ripper
legislation. aud the universal code lie
said OF trusts what was needed was not
me examination Of trust account books,
but the sweeping Of mOnOpolies from the
statute books Of the people. The money
question, he said, was no dead Issue: lie
had never accepted the doctrine of "lG 10
:" but lad worked with its advocates be-
cause he thouSht the free silver fight was
tlIr first great protest against monopoly;
lie thought the Ohio Democracy should
not dictate national questions, but should
accept the hanSas City PLATFORM. and
I aid tribute to Mr. Bryan. lie arraiGned
Ihc Republican legislature In general. say
ing it had favored mOnOPDlicS and had
GIscrminatcd in favor "l the rich and
powerful rs against the poor. Taxation.
~ said. was un' YG4l. IN tlat steam rall-
roads paid too little and farmers too
huCn. In Cleveland he said the city cOun-
eli waS cnjoimcd from granting street cur
franchises with low fares. while every
ether city in the state can grant fran
LhiScs with high fares. Cincinnati. he
said, was in the hands OF political bosses.
;nd good civic conditions there were hope
less. He called upon the Democrats to
assist the Republican leaders In so far as
Ihoy aimed To make proper system of
municipal government. II" thought the
hl'Inicpal code should he framed with ex-
traordinary vigil regarding franchises, es-
r"cially those granted street railways. III
conCluStn. under the banner of home
rule and just taxation. he urged the Dem
CcratS Of Ohio tn night. and thought the
opportunity to win was good
The reports Of the committees OF
credentials, rules and order Of busl,
less and permanent organization
were then adopted, when Mayor John.
son received an ovation on the tenn
rorary organization being maGe
permanent Mr.. Johnson's platform
aS agreed upon by the committee on
resolutions was then adopted &C f1i
Irws:
The Platform.
IN state convention assembled. 80. the
Democrats OF Uhiu. hereby acknowledge
N declare our continued allegiance TO
;hr i'CmvC"dt.C party oI the nation and
Ca national ISSUES Icai!!rG ani endorse
IN" principles laid down i'll its last national
platform. adopted at Kansas City. and
!aIih:Uliy ana ably represented IN the
.ruu!nSs B!yan. Regarding those princi-
l.cs opposed to Imperialism and
"olunialiSEi. - opposed To- government by
injunction. Al Opposed 10 trusts and tIuSt
fostering taritS. AZ opposed 10 financial
W"nUpu!!. "i.U a> OPPOSED 10 all other
lr=a!!ZcC nUItIp"lCs and privileges. We
rondc:uE Cr.y effort 10 repudiatc or *
uOrc th.m.
In st:.,r and municipal affairs we pledge
Uu. party 10 faithful application Of those
burdens of I"-aIiu!. may be cGualized and
L.'mr rue ami local Self-gOvernment be
,..tT''liSlCi anu preserved.
Under ;hr long continued control OF tn"
Republican party in this state monopoly |
has been foStrred and protccted: the far |
,rrdcncd with excessive taxes that the |
lrnrnciarics and favOrites Of that party |
L-i-hr l. -. - -cpCe their .Cf |