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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

greater part of the cheering and uprcar
was distinctly heard by the candidate at
his home 500 miles away, telephone to
which was attached an immense mega
phone having been placed in the hall and
Mr. Bryan, at the other end Of the wire
at Fairview was able to hear the cheer
ing in his honor that filled the convention
hall.
Forty-five minutes after the name
of Bryan had been mentioned Chair
man Clayton tried to stay the tumult,
but in vain Another five minutes
elapsed and he tried once more, but
did not succeed even in driving the
flag wavers from his own desk.
Mr.. Clayton stood the invasion
few minutes longer and then boldly
dragged the men from his desk. With
uplifted hands he stood trying to re-
store order and there were increasing
signs now that the outburst had about
run its course. Half of the delegates,
tired and hot, had resumed their seats
The more enthusiastic ones kept up
the noise, however, the band pouring
out tune after tune to add to the din
Of the cheering, whistling and blow
ing Of horns. Some of the enthusiasts
tic shouters on the speakers rostrum
lassoed the stuffed eagles which were
suspended overhead and soon they
We're swinging forward and backward
A measure calculated to cause { cessa.
ton Of the shouting was the turning out
of many of the lights in the clusters on
the ceiling. This had a marked effect
and a storm of Kisses that was directed
at the shouters from all parts of the ball
helped the work amazingly.
At II 20 p. NJ, when the demonstration's
last cry had died away, Chairman Clay
ton directed the secretary to continue
calling the roll of states. Arkansas pass
ed and california yielded to Oregon. SEN
ator Gearin Of that state then was intro.
duced to second the nomination of Bryan
Senator Gearin mentioned the name of
Bryan in his first sentence but it received
only ripple of applause. the enthusias m
having completely spent itself The sen.
ator spoke but few minutes and left
the stand with liberal applause
Arkansas, which had passed early in
the roll. gave way to North Carolina and
Gov. Glenn of that state took the stand
to second the nomination of Bryan.
The crowd grew very impatient as
the speaker continued his address
The next speaker who rose to second
the nomination of Mr.. Bryan was Gov
Swanson Of Virginia, who spoke as fol-
klows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Economy In Administration.

The Republican Congress in session
just ended had made appropriations
amounting to $1,00S, 100000, exceeding
the total expenditures of the past fiscal
year by $9OO00,OO0 and leaving a de-
felt of more than $60,00O,000 for the
fiscal year We denounce the needless
waste of the peoples money which has
resulted in this appalling increase, as
shameful violation of all prudent
conditions of government as no less
than a crime against the millions of
workingmen and women from whose
earnings the great proportion of these
colossal sums must be extorted
through excessive tariff eXactions and
other indirect methods. We insist up
on the strictest economy in every de-
partment compatible with frugal and
efficient administration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Railroad Regulation.

We assert the right of Congress to eX-
ercise comrlete control over interstate
commerce and the right of each state TO
exercise like control over commerce with
in its borders.
We demand such enlargement of the
powers of the interstate commerce COM
mission as may be necessary to compel
railroads to perform their duties as COM
mon carriers and prevent discrimination
and eXtortion.
We favor the efficient supervision and
rate regulation OF railroads engaged in
interstate commerce. to this end we rec
ommend the valuation of railroads by the
interstate commerce commission, such
valuation TO take into consideration tho
physical value of the property, the orig
inal cost of reproduction and all elements
of value that will render the valuation
made fair and just.
We favor such legislation az will pro-
hibit the railroads from engaging in bus
mess which brings them into competir
ton with their shippers, also legislation
which will assure such reduction in trans,
portation rates as conditions will permit
care being taken to avoid reductions that
would compel a reduction Of wages, pre-
vent adequate service or do injustice to
legitimate improvements. We heartily
approve the laws prohibiting the pass and
the rebate and we favor any legislation
to control and prevent such abuses
We favor such legislation as will in
crease the power of the interstate com,
merce commission, giving it the initiative
with reference to rates and transporta-
ton charges. put into effect by the rail-
road companies and permitting the inter-
state commerce commission on its own
initiative to declare rate illegal and as
being more than should be charged for
such service.
We further declare that all agreements
OF traffic or other associations of railway
agents affecting interstate rates, service
or classification shall be unlawful unless
filed with and approved by the interstate
commerce commission. We favor the
enactment of a law giving to the inter-
state commerce commission the power to
inspect proposed railroad tariff rates or
schedules before they shall take effect
and If they be found to be unreasonable
to initiate an adjustment thereof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

rhe courts, if just, are the pulwarKs VI
our liberties, and we yield to none III our
purpose to maintain their dignity.
II Is the duty Of the courts to interpret
the laws which the people create. Elk
ner,ence has proven the necessity OF
modification of the present law relating
n ipiunctions and we reiterate the
pledge of our national platforms OF 1880
and 1904 in a vow of the measure "lnci'
nassed the United States Senate IN 1885,
but which Republicans in Congress nave
ever since refused to enact; reiatlhg 10
contempts in federal courts providing 1or
trial by jury in cases of indictments. we
deem that the parties to all Judicial pro-
ceedines should be treated with rigid I'M
partially and that injunctions should ne
issued in any cases in which in1unctlons
will, not issue if no industrial dispute
were involved.
."rhe expanding organization Of indus
try makes it essential that there should
not be abridgement of the right CT wage
earners and producers to organize for the
protection Of wages and the Improvement
Of labor interests that such labor organ
izations and their members should not be
regarded as illegal combinations in re-
straint of trade.
I'VE favor the eight-hour day on all
government work.
I'VE pledge the Democratic party to
the enactment of a law by Congress as
far as the federal jurisdiction extends.
for general employers liability act,
covering injury to body or loss OF life
of employees.
1--WE pledge the Democratic party to
the enactment of a law creating de-
partment represented separately in the
Presidents cabinet, which department
shall include the subject of mines and
mining"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Platform Presented.

"Gentlemen of the convention" said
the chairman, II now have the pleas
ure of presenting to you the chairman
of the committee on resolutions, Gov
ernor Haskell of Oklahoma
The Governor called forth loud cheers
from the convention when he ANNOUNCE
ed that there was division among the
members of the committee and that
he represented them all in presenting
the report. He then read the PLATFORM
which will be found elsewhere
When the call of the roll of states
for Presidential nominations was re-
sumed. Florida yielded to Augustus
Thomas Of Missouri. who made a sec
onding speech in behalf of Mr.. Bryan
General cheering followed the speech
Of Augustus Thomas. Senator Looney
of Texas seconded nomination of
Bryan.
On the resolutions recommending
that the Tooth anniversary of the birth
of Abraham Lincoln be appropriately
observed throughout the country
Chairman Clayton. after the ayes had
chOrused the approval, said that as a
son of Confederate soldier and slave
holder, he declined to put the negative
and declared the vote unanimous
I. L. Strauss of Maryland declared
that he desired to move n reconsidera-
ton of the vote.
Hoots and cries Of NO. mo" was
directed at Strauss. and it was moved
that the motion of Mr.. Strauss be
tabled This motion was carried unani-
mously.
Mr.. Strauss idea in asking for re-
consideration was to amend the motion
by adding to 1t the name of General
Robert f. Lee. He left his seat and
explained his motion to the chairman.
Georgia, Texas and Indiana seconded
Bryan. @"F fN-*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Philippines.

We condemn the experiment of i'm
perialism as a blunder which has
involved us in an enormous expense
brought us weakness instead of
strength and laid our nation open to
the charge of abandoning a fundamen-
tai doctrine of government We
favor an immediate declaration of the
nations purpose to recognize the indie
pendence of the Philippine islands as
soon as stable government can be es-
tabished, such independence to be
guaranteed by us as we guarantee the
independence of Cuba, until the neu-
tralization of the islands can be Sc
cure by treaty with other powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Waterways,

We earnestly favor the immediate
adoption of a liberal and comprehen-
sive plan for improving every water
course in the Union, which is justified
by the need of commerce, and to Sc
cure that end. We favor, when practi-
cal the connection of the Great Lakes
with the navigable rivers and with the
Gulf through the Mississippi river.
and the navigable rivers with each
other, and the rivers, bays and sounds
of our coasts with each other by arti-
fetal canals. with view to perfecting
a system of inland waterways, to he
navigated by vessels of standard
draught
We favor the cooperation Of the va
rious services of the government con-
nected with waterways, in one service
ard we favor the creation Of a fund
ample for continuous work, which shall
be conducted under the direction of a
commission Of experts to be authorized
by law. ..sE. ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
1ANlsHED
MAGGING HEADACHE

Sherman, Me-, Aug. II, 1900,
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Bitters for headache, and always WIN
success" Yours truly,
Mrs. B. c. Perry.
Everyone can enjoy immunity. from
the ills that .beset humanity by MAINTAIN
ing the integrity of stomach, liver, OoS
els and blood with Il. F." Atwooat ~
Bitters.o Their occasional use brings tne
body to splendid condition Of health . ~
remedy for any member of the house
bold they are ideal. 35c. at drug stote$
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Grazing Lands.

The establishment of rules and regu-
lations in relation to free grazing upon
the public lands outside of forest or
other reservations, until the same shall
eventually be disposed of should be left
to the people of the states respectively
in which such lands may be situated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
The Rights of States.

Believing with Jefferson in the sup
port of the state governments in all
their rights as the most competent ad-
ministration for our domestic concerns
as the surest bulwarks against anti
Republican tendencies and in "the
preservation of the general govern
ment in its whole constitutional vigor,
as the sheet anchor of our peace at
home and the safety abroad" We are
opposed to the Capitalization implied
in these suggestions, now frequently
made. that the powers of the general
government should be extended by jul
dicial construction. We insist that fed
eral remedies for the regulation of in
terstate commerce and for the preven-
tion of private monopolies shall be
added to. not substituted for, state
remedies.
Tariff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Publicity Of Campaign Contributions

We demand federal legislation for
ever terminating the partnership
which has existed between corpora
tons of the country and the Republic
can party under the expressed or i'm
piled agreement that in return for the
contribution of great sums of money
wherewith to purchase elections, they
should be allowed to continue substan-
TALLY unmolested in their efforts to en-
croach upon the rights of the people.
In order that this practice shall be
stopped for all time, we demand the
passage of a statute Furnishing with
Imprisonment any officer of corpora
ton who shall either contribute on be-
half of, or consent to the contribution
by corporation of any money or thing
of value to be used in furthering the
election of a President or Vice Presi-
dent of the United States or of any
member of Congress thereof
We denounce the action of the Re-
publican party having complete con-
troll of the federal government, for it's
failure to pass the bill. introduced in
the last Congress, to compel the pub
LEGATION of the names of contributors
and the amounts contributed toward
congressional funds, and point to the
evidence of their insincerity when they
sought by an absolutely irrelevant and
impossible amendment to defeat the
passage of the bill.
We pledge the Democratic party to
the enactment of law preventing any
corporation contributing to cam
paign fund and any individual from
contributing an amount above a rea-
sonable minimum and providing for
the publication before election Of all
such contributions. Attention is called
to the refusal of the Republican Ma
tional Convention to declare against
such practices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
The Navy.

The constitutional provision that
navy shall be provided and maintain
ed means an adequate navy, and we
believe that the interests of this coun-
try will be best served by having a
navy sufficient to defend the coasts of
this country and protect American
citizens wherever their rights may be
in jeopardy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Bryan Is Pleased
With Platform,

Fairview. Lincoln, Neb., July l0.-r9r
A. M).-'I am very much pleased with
the platform. 1t is clear. specific ami
strong and I am grateful to the comm;,
tee for the work that they have dona In
stating the issues. / am sure that IN.
platform will greatly strength us in III.
fight upon which we are entering"
Statement of w. j. Bryan upon readir,
the platform adopted at the Democrats
national convention tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Continued from Page One.)

welt forced on the convention candi-
date for President that it did not want,
and the convention forced on him a
candidate for Vice President that he
did not want.
During the Russian-Japanese War
kilograms came from the front say
ing: 'Kuropatkin is in statu quo The
boys in the village did not know what
that meant, SO they took the message
to the wise man of the town and he
did not know what 1T meant but he
took a chance and he said:
'Fellers. statute quo means that
Kuropa:kin is in hell Of fiA.' That's
what the matter with the Republican
party"
The convention was convulsed.
Mr. Clark concluded with a tribute
to Mr.. Bryan as 1.-The greatest living
American"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Pan American Relations.

Inc Democratic party recognizes
the Importance and advantage of de-
Veioping closer ties of Pan American
friendship and commerce between the
United States and her sister nations
or Latin-America and favors the TAX
ing of such steps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
The Misuse of PATRONAGE.

We contemplate as violate of spirit
of our institutions the action of the
present chief executive in using the
patronage of his high Office to secure
the nomination of one of his cabinet
officers. The right of the people to
freely select their officials is inalienable
and cannot be delegated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Gray Nominated.

While the cheers for Johnson We're
slowly dying out and the Chair was
struggling with the galleries l.. Irving
Handy of Delaware was waiting on
the rostrum to nominate George ].
Gray of his state.
Some cheering was heard when Mr.
Handy had concluded, but there was
no attempt at Gray demonstrations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Pensions,

We favor generous pension policy,
both as matter of justice to the sur
viving veterans and their dependents
and because it tends to relieve the
country of the necessity of maintaining
large standing army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Hawaii.

We favor the application of prin-
ciples of the land laws of the United
States to our newly acquired territory
Hawaii, to the end that the public
lands of that territory may be held
and utilized for the benefit of bonatide
homesteaders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Foreign Patents.

We believe that where an American
citi%eh holding patent in a foreign
country Is compelled to manufacture
uhoer MS patent within certain time,
siiniiar restrictions should be applied
IN TINS country to the citizens of and
subject of such country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

We advocate the organization of all
existing national public health agencies
into national bureau of public health
with such powers as do not interfere
with the power of the state health
controlling agencies"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Asiatic Immigration.

We aver full protection. bv both
national and state governments with
in their respective spheres, of all for.
eisners residing in the United States
uhder treaty, but we are opposed to
the admission of Asiatic immigrants
VINO cannot be amalgamated without
population or whose presence among
us would raise race issue and in
Volve US in diplomatic controversies
with Oriental powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Protection of American Citizens.

We pledge our services to insist up
on the just and lawful protection of
our citizens at home and abroad.
We demand that all over the world
a duly authorized passport issued by
the government Of the United States
to an American citizen shall be proof
of the fact that he is an American
citizen and shall entitle him to the
treatment due him as such.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Arizona and New Mexico.

The national Democratic party has
for the last 16 years labored for the
admission of Arizona and New Mexico
as separate states in the federal union
and recognizing that each possesses
every qualification to successfully
maintain separate state government
we favor the immediate accession of
these territories as separate states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Civil Service.

The laws pertaining to the civil SER
vice should be honestly and rigidly
informed to the end that merit and
ability shall be the standard of APP
pointment and promotion rather than
services rendered to political party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Alaska and Porto Rico.

We demand for the people of Alaska
and Porto Rico the full enjoyment of the
rights and privileges OF a territorial form
of government. Officials appointed to ad.
minister the government of all our terri.
tories and the District of Columbia should
be thoroughly qualified by previous bona,
fide residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
telegraph and Telephone.

We pledge the Democratic party to
the enactment of law to regulate the
rates and services of telegraph and
telephone companies engaged in the
transmission of messages between the
states. under the jurisdiction of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Agricultural and Mechanical Education

The Democratic party favors the ex-
tensions of agricultural and mechani-
cal education. We also favor the es-
Establishment of district agricultural ex-
pertinent station. the secondary agri-
cultural and mechanical colleges in the
several states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Merchant Marine.

We believe in the upholding of tho
American merchant marine without new
or additional burdens upon the people and
without bounties from the public treas.
ury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Popular Election of Senators.

We favor the election Of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people and we regard this reform as
the gateway to other national reforms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Oklahoma.

We welcome Oklahoma to the sister.
hood of states and heartily congratulate
her on the suspicious beginning of e.
great career.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Panama Canal.

We believe the Panama canal will
prove of great value to our country
and AYERS its speedy completion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

We favor an income tax as part ~
opr revenue system. and we urge the
s,hmission of a constitutional amend
ment specifically authorizing Congress
~ law and collect tax upon individ-
ual and corporate incomes 10 .ne s.u
that wealth may bear Its propor.'onate |,
share of the burdens. OF the 1edera'
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
JOHNSON NOMINATED.

Ncnver. July 9.-10.45 p M.-Mr.
Hammond of Minnesota now speaking,
nominating Gov. Johnson for Presi-
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10
Post Roads.

We favor federal aid to state and
local authorities in the construction
and maintenance of postroads.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-10

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