The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-26

ApIulHuuns piiot Auk' SDs~fEtilHls'
nary meetings this afternoon and
evening of the democratic state con.
vention rssnited In favor OF Mayor Ton
Johnson. OF Cleveland, In his contest
with John l.. Zimmerman, OF Spring.
field. for the gubernatorlal nomination
Mayor Johnson had the uncontested
control of the democratic state com
mlttee last year and the committee
selected then provided that the creden-
tials from all counties we're TO be first
submitted 90 the state central commit
tee, The state central committee met
today and passed upon contests that
affect iib Of the 500 delegates in favor
of johnson men. The johnson men se-
cured most OF the members OF the new
state central committee which holds
over 20 call the state convention next
year when delegates at large TO the
democratic national convention will be
selected and the endorsement be made
for the presidency
The Hon. George l.. Loomis, the tenn
pornTy chairman. said In part:
In democracy the Individual man
stands first and foremost, and his rights
and interests are the matter of SUI
preme consideration. No one must
think from this. however. that there Is
any design or purpose in democracy
inimicsl TO capital, for such Is not the
case. The true spirit Of democracy urge
every one 20 save and accumulate
by all honorable means, and rejoices In
the success and prosperity Of all men
II Is only when capital seeks to evade
It's just share Of the burdens of gov
ernment or when It's owners undertake
20 use the power il gives them to In
jure and oppress others, or TO stiht
competition. or to gain by Illegal OF
questionable means some inequitable
advantage over the less fortunate, that
| the voice OF democracy Is raised in pro-
tcst. No one can regret more than We
| the almost ceaseless conilict going OF
between capital and labor, for we rec.
| ognge the fact that each Is Dependent
on the other for its highest prosperi,
| and good. The two should be th'
staunchest OF friends and would b'
| OF the right spirit always prevailed OF
| both Sldes but while human nature
is so constituted that men viii disagree
! and are unable many times to settle
| differences between themselves ant
! the disagreements between capital an(
labor are fraught with so much hard
| ship and injury Ia both, and often 4
| the people OF the whole country, som'
means OF adjusting such differences Il
of vital Importance. We, therefore IA
yor such voluntary arbitration as tn
men ms best intended to bring about
fair settlement Of al differences be
tween the two without injustice TO eth
en-
I'VE are now ON the eve OF anothe
national campaign. He who has beer
our leader In the last two campaigns
ana has borne aloft the standard Q
democracy with nm energy and apilit!
that has no parallel In the annais o
this or any other country, is not agar
IN be our candldnte. Let us see TO !
then, as loyal democrats, that his man
lie falls not on one unworthy TO wea
II. -
conditions are fast ripening Tor
srana national victory. The party II
power, evidently mistaklng its success
in The mast few elections to mean al
irreVoeable vote of confidence on IN
mart of the people, has become AFRO
gant and corrupt, utterly regardless 0
personal rights, openly defiant OF al
law that stands in the way OF party pu
noses and shows itself unworthy to b
entrusted with power
ITS many sins of commission an
omission have set the people TO thihk
,ng. and they are thinking pretty hard
and thew are getting ready when th
time comes 10 administer a rebuke ina
w,u be efficient as 1t is deserved
The Hon, G. NJ, saltzganer the temp
orary chairman, said in part'
eve raised the banners whleh snai
have Inscribed upon them war agalhs
tariff lniouities," and republicans wh
love honor and justice will tgnt Witi
&c and for us. Three tifths OF the Vot
ers Of Ohio are honestly opposed 70
continuation of the wicked favor ,
Granted to benehciaries under farii
,ows THOSE laws are diametrically an'
m eyerlastingly opposed to the demoerau s.l' y,
doctrlne--to the cherished Amerieal
doctrine-of equal rights Convince tn' n
uoo noonle that YOU are in earnest and vii
carry this one reform into erect ana OF
'VS ,vhv should they continue to vot
with Mr.. Hanna? Nineteen-twehtieth
Of the voters of Ohio are also right
ea eously opposed to Mr.. Hanna's shil
subsidy scheme to draw money iron
ths nubllc treasury and bestow i o
those already rich ,o,,o, 40
"The tariff system does shelter mo
roply and trusts, Trusts are men ,..,
nee to our republican institutions, IN IN
onnosltlon party, no matter Wha
moves, mo- II pretends to make, VIII l' neye
ss seriously impair the growing power Q
~ ,r,sts The only hope Tor rene