Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-20
Pennsylvania Democrats Re-
fused to Indorse Judge Parker.
FAVOR PANAMA CAN AL
BRYAN's OPINION ON THE ACTION
OF NEW YORK CONVENTION.
Election in Louisiana Assures the Re-
Democracy is Anti-Hearst.

/
| A dispatch from Harrisburg, Pa, says:
| The democratic state convention, which
| was held here yesterday, refused to In
| struct the national delegates from Pennsyl-
| vania to vote for the nomination OF Judge
| Alton s.. Parker Of New York for presl-
| dent The delegates will go to st. Louis
unrestricted and will be bound by the unit
| rule
An attempt was made by the meetings of
| the resolutions committee Of the conven-
| ton to amend the platform by substituting
for the unit rule plank paragraph In
structing the delegat es for Judge Parker.
1t failed, and the platform as adopted by
the committee was unanimously adopted
by the convention. The leaders who op-
posed the instructions concede 1.-The exist
ence of strong sentiment among the dele
gates in favor of Judge Parker.
Justice Samuel Cuisine Thompson of
Philadelphia was nominated by acclama-
ton for supreme court justice to succeed
himself for the full term of twenty-one
years. He Is at present member Of the
supreme court by appointment of Governor
| Pennypacker and his commission expires
next January.
Delegates
The following were unanimously elected
delegates at large to the national conven-
ton: Col. James NJ. Guffey Of Pittsburg.
State Chairman J. X. p Hall of Ridgeway,
Ex-Governor Robert E. Pattison. Phi.adel-
phia. and Robert E. Wright, Allentown.
James s. Killing Of Erie. E. M Herbst of
Reading. George MCGOWAN Of Philadelphia
and j. Davis Broadhead of South Bethle-
hem were elected alternates at large.
Stanley w. Davenport and Robert W.
T~rrrg,,
District delegates to the st. Louis conven-
ton and district electors were also elected
Abstract of Platform.
The following Is an abstract of the plat
form adopted:
After dwelling at length upon the political
wrong perpetrated by the republican party
in Pennsylvania, and an alleged attempt
ito discredit and dishonor our supreme
court by making 1.-THE highest judgeship a
mere perquisite OF a corrupt machine and
place of exile or reward for those who
hinder or help its selfish purposes the
platform continues:
1T is obvious that since the accession of
President Roosevelt to the presidency the
thoughtful sentiment of the country has
become distrustful of his administration
and fearful of the consequences of his ex-
traOrdinary, erratic and autocratic assump-
ton and exercise of power.
All that conservative men feared as q
result of his accession to power has come
to pass. Safe, dignifed administration has
given way to strenuous, spectacular parti-
sanship. national and International prob
lens of vast import have become the sport
of personal ambition, and have been fash
Toned and nodded as stepping stones to the
presidential succession. r .-s-..a - Is I'D
Democracy for Safety and Relief.
To-day the country finds in Theodore
| Roosevelt standing menace to constitu-
tional n Mt
and to business stability and prosperity.
1t turns to the democratic organization for
safety and relfef-to that party of conserva-
tism which from its birth and through so
many years was the bulwark against which
the spirit of sectionalism, fanaticism radi-
calism and the crude, wild theories Of ex-
perimentalists dashed in vain.
'The democratic party is to be congratu-
lated on the fact that we are now able to
unite upon the cardinal tenets Of our party
faith and their application to the vital,
pressing questions of today.
I'VE declare our adherence to the funda-
mental principles which democracy has
taught from the foundation of our govern
ment, and which essential to the pres
ervation of our constitutional system.
Stands for Strict Construction.
I'VE stand for strict construction of all
grants of power that initiate against the
liberty of citizens and for a liberal con-
structon of all reservations Of his rights
for home rule and local self-government,
and against Capitalization of power-and
for the largest liberty to the individual
consistent with law and order, with pro-
lection of person and property and the
maintenance of government.
1--WE are opposed to paternalism in gov
eminent. to needless interference with the
rights, the liberty or condition of individ-
uals and to all legislation that may ham
per the capabilities of the citizen or that
irli 11o
ileges or power or restrictions not affecting
others.
Federal taxation of all kinds should be
reduced. The enormous surplus accumu-
lated by the government has not only
brought extravaganza, but has become a
standing menace to the financial stability
of the country. The entire currency con-
ditions today affecting all business inter-
ests, are made to depend upon the mood
and whim of the Secretary Of the Treasury
In his manipulation of the government de-
posits. This condition has become intol-
cradle and should be remedied by reduc-
ton of taxation.
Favors Panama Canal Bill.
"Our national strength should rather be
exhibited in resisting the aggressions OF
great powers than In browbeating the
weak American republics whose guardian
ship and protection we have so long as
sumed and maintained We favor the
speedy completion of the Panama canal,
but regret that our government should
have permitted this great project to pe
stained with evidence Of dishonorable in
trigue against the integrity of friendly
republic.
I'VE deplore the continued existence of
labor troubles affecting important indus
tries, and vast numbers of people and ex-
press the earnest hope that through con-
cession. arbitration, moderation and fair
dealing, early adjustments may be reached
'I,ah No
ment of the condition of wage earners, act
ing within the limits of law and not SUBJ
versive of public order or individual rights
are not only lawful, but commendable and
should be met, recognized and dealt with
accordingly"
The platform instructs the delegates to
the national convention Ito vote as unit
in all matters intrusted to their charge"