The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-08-29


next year when. delegates to the
Democratic national convention are
to be selected
Although "the fighting" was all over
last night, the galleries were packed
long before w. J. Frey, chairman OF
the state central committee called the
Democratic state convention to order
at 1920 a. m. today. Demonstrations
had been arranged for several places
in the order Of business, notably in
the entry Of Mayor Johnson, the pre-
sentatioh Of his name for governor, his
acceptance and participation in the
endorsement of a candidate for Sena-
tor Hanna's place and those expecting
a good exhibition were not disappoint-
| ed.
! Delegates Unseated.
Among the delegates who were un-
seated were Lewis Bernard, leader Of
the Democratic party at Cincinnati for
a quarter Of century and ex-Con-
| gresham J. A. Norton who had sound
| ed the keynotes as chairman of for
| mer conventions. Formerly the men
were cheered as they entered the hall.
Before the convention assembled
some Of the Johnson men who were
opposed to Clarke offered again to
support John l.. Zimmerman for sena-
| torial endorsement but Zimmerman
would not accept.
Before Rev. John Hewitt offered
prayer delegate displayed a. Johnson
banner with a large portrait and cheers
| followed.
| johnson Loudly cheered.
mir
as he entered the hall.
After reviewing the work of the past
campaign, Mr.. Frey announced the
| temporary organization and introduced
u. M. Salzgaber as temporary chair
| man, who spoke as follows:
The Hon. G. NJ Saltzgaber, the tenn
porary chairman. said in part:
| 1--WE raised the banners which shall
| nave inscribed upon them War against
} 1arltt inlquities:' and Republicans who
and for us. Three fifths Of the voters
| ct OHIO are honestly opposed to a con-
| tlnuatlon OF the wicked favors granted
to beneficiaries under tariff law. Those
| opposed to the Democratic doctrine-to
| the cherished American doctrine of
equal rights. Convince the people that
you are in earnest and will carry this
alone the majority will sweep you into
| power.
WHY; nWh w. sh H they yr, continue to vote
the Voterz OF 6d zen
~, opposed to Mr. Hanna's ship subsidy
| scheme to draw money from the public
treasury and bestow it on those al
c ceaay f1 en- Will majority of voters
| consent that Mr. Hanna shall remain in
power to further schemes by which
some are enriched at the expense of the
many.
poly and trusts: Trusts are area menace eso
10 our republican institutions. The
opposition party. no matter what moves
| lt pretends to make. will never serious
The ehe onv Tons re Of the
! IN the success Of the Democratic party
| J.; LEY US not lower or surrender our
| mign 1oeals on the: subject of human
tbe f Eee Us hed mantqn that America
and mat not only here shall there be
shelter to the oppressed of all nations,
FRut that there shall not cease to go
to al. al men everywhere.
me Iowa Republicans recommend
Ihat self-government be conceded to the
|zP e1l 50 far as this is: found
right to self-government is recommend
ed. but, who is to determine when the
CONCESSIONS are found practicable? SEN
asor Teller pointed the way in the case
example, be followed, The Spirit that
subjugated the Philippines is the same
!hat demands an increase in the stand
tth hg army and continuing increase in
overgrown military establishments are
lnausp1cious to liberty under anV form
OF government. and are to be regarded
ns particularly hostile to Republican
mat this nation is great. let us rather
as OF old, say our government is good.
ACROSS thu rqer in his giant strides
tary spirit. Gazing over the Western
sea- sea ~ ne a; ss;xclaims. We must dominate
1T has always been the declara ton
OF the Democratlc party that the people
ness the action of legislative bodies is
OFTEN unsat1stactory to the people. It
munlclpal affairs; as well as in state
mi m the people should have voice
N determining the nature Of the laws
that govern them, and also how fran
chlses and privileges should be bestoW-
Ejaculation in. the postoffice DEPART
Republican politicians of high rank.
agaln admonish the people that, al
though thai. party may create and fos-
not vet secured monopoly of honesty.
It may be the general average of the
Democratlc party is no higher than that
OF the republican on this score. but it
rs good thing, when one party has
been long entrenched in power and has
become corrupt. to. turn the rascaIs
out
There can be no civil progress except
IN the orderly processes Of the law. We
are all shocked at the recent manifesto
atlons OF brute force in the lynchings,
burnlngs and fortunes which are a dis
grace to our civilization. But has not
the example Of disregard for law Set
by those who are greedily fattening on
privilege and monopoly something to do
with the spirit that prevails? Have we
not as q nation gone mad in the rush
f2 for, wealth. the frenzisd struggle to get
conviction that those who promote
great enterprises have sneering con-
this not then have encouraged others
| lower down to think that might makes
| right, and that cunning and deceit NAV
| ply their vocation unmolested?
We don't want harmony in the Dem
ocratlc party not the kind that marks
| servile. abject submission. Out of dis
! cusslon and contention let us hope to
! discover the truth how best to dis
charge, our civic duty. and how to