The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1904-07-12

the public service. wise and business
like revision and reduction of the tariff by
the friends of~the masses and Of the COM
mon veal and not by tariff beneficiaries
and their representatives alone, reduce
ton which shall aim at equality of bur-
dens and equality of opportunities and
whose ultimate object shall be to raise a
revenue by taxation to support the federal
government in virility, but in simplicity
an object to be reached in a businesslike,
conservative and common sense way, with
due regard to existing conditions, and by
steps constituting in themselves an object
lesson for their own justification and for
the justification of further reform 1t will
come out fiatfooted for amicable rather
than retaliatory trade relations with the
other nations Of the world and especially
for generous reciprocity with Canada.
1t will announce in no mistakable way
that we have no duty of any sort to fin-
tervene in the internal affairs of other
countries because they tdo not conduct
themselves well" or because they do not
know how to act with decency in indus
trial and political matters or because
they "do not keep order or because they
do not pay their obligations" We will
announce Enthusiastically to the world and
to the nations of Europe that we will not
make of the army and navy of the United
States a constabulary for the collection
of their debts from the governments or
peoples of South and Central America
independence For the Philippines.
A Democratic administration will find
In our treatment of Cuba an example of
American courage justice and magma
nimity, an example to be initiated as soon
as 1t can be wisely and safely done in
the Philippines, ultimately leaving them
and giving them the promise now thus to
leave them free and independent to work
out their own destiny in accordance with
their own race traits, tendencies and ca
liabilities.
Under the treaty with the republic of
Panama, which was rendered possible
only by Democratic votes in the senate
of the United States, votes difficult for
Democrats to cast, because of the manner
in which the mushroom republic was
ushered into the world, the Democracy,
when intrusted with power. will construct
the Panama canal speedily. honestly and
economically, thereby giving to our peo-
pie what Democrats have always contend
ed for, great interoceanic canal.
However shamefully the Panama repub-
lie was born and however shameful our
connection with it. it was born and is
now recognized by us and by the other
civilized nations Of the world as an exist
ing international entity, an independent
government on the surface of the earth.
Entering into treaty with the republic
of Panama in order to acquire the untold
benefit of transisthmian canal no more
smirches us with the shame Of the man
ner of its setting up as mushroom re-
public than entering into an extradition
treaty with Russia, Austria or Prussia
would besmirch US with the shame of the
partition of Poland
Above all, and in conclusion, a good
Democratic administration will ponder
and practice the simple precepts OF JEFF
fersons first inaugural address,
Mr. Williams was frequently inter
rupted by applause and at one point
was forced to threaten to stop speak.
ing, so prolonged was the cheering
This outburst was occasioned by q
mention of the name of Grover Cleve-
land. 1t lasted eight minutes. New
Hampshire, Alabama and New Jersey
gave three cheers for Cleveland, Tam
many joining in.
Another demonstration marked the
close of Mr. Williams address.
Chairman Williams announced that
the delegates were invited to the ex-
position and asked the clerk to read
the invitation.
The last few words were lost in cries
of Bryan! Bryant that came swift
and thick from different parts of the
hall
was fully minute before the voice of
the clerk was able to rise above the tu-
mutt Mr.. Bryan remained quietly in
his seat during the demonstration made
by his friends and gave no outward
sign Of his recognition of the applause
that had greeted his name.
A motion to accept the invitation
was adopted unanimously.
The chairman then announced the
committees, and the convention adj
journed.
ST. Louis, July THE Democratic
national convention reconvened at II
o'clock, entering upon the second days
session. The stirring scenes of the first
day had the effect of heightening in
terest In the assembiage or the Demo
cratic hosts. Again those having tick
cts Of admission at their disposal were
overwhelmed by those who desired to
be spectators.
AS the opening hour was advanced
two hours the crowds In Olive street In
the vicinity Of the main entrance to the
Exposition building were in evidence
much earlier than ON Wednesday. The
throngs outside the building were large
ly augmented by the collection Of large
numbers to watch the delegates as they
entered the hall
There was another group about the
entrance through which the delegates
pass, and that was composed of men
with cameras to take snapshots at the
more conspicuous ones who figure in
the convention doings
The developments of the night arous-
ed still greater interest in the conven-
ton, giving much to be anticipated by
the onlookers. Many of the delegates
worked late into the night on commit
tees with consequent, loss of sleep.
The credentials committee did not
adjourn until after a. M, while SUBJ
committee of the committee on resolu-
tons labored until after the midnight
hours.
An interesting feature Of the pro-
ceedings before the committee on ere
dentials was the appearance at a. m.
of William ]. Bryan, after the Illi-
nois contest had been disposed of. He
asked for reconsideration Of these
cases that he might make minority
report The committee ruled that no