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- ■■ ■ ■ 'MS-' “■ mS. ■ ••«... V-- ^ - i s 1 i VOL. XXVII. I-' 7 " BARNWELL, S. G.. THURSDAY JULY 14, 1904. Democrats Are Harmonious. All Factioos Are Now United for a Great Victory. BRYAN GETS AN OVATION. The National Convention Took ^ Four Days to Do Its Work, but Did it Well. Bryan a Prominent Figure. The Democratic National Oonren- tioo ooDveoed at St. Loola Wednesday. Long before the doors were swung open vest crowds thronged the streets US the rlolnlty of the main entranee to the exposition building, where the oonTentlon met. In the surging line were men and women, and xisltlng political organizations, eagerly seeking entrance. Those who have charge of the distribution of the tickets of ad- have been deluged with re tor them, but is cards have provided only to the extent of the seating capacity of the hall, many persons were disappointed. / The decorations of the hall were un dertaken on a most elaborate scale and the pleasing and effective scheme has been carried out to the minute de tails. The great dome celling which rises high above the floor Is covered with a fabric of solid yellow, with here and their flounces of a white ma terial earning out the architectural design, within each of the sections of the calling Is the seal of one of the states end s stand of colors, while in -front of the gallery spaces are festoons of white doth. The walls are adorned with the national emblems forming a frame from the colonial color picture over head. The splendor of the various colored gowns worn by the large number of ladles occupying seats in the galleries and the ever moving fans gave the finishing touch and completed a scene both spectacular and picturesque. Flowers were eliminated for the With the exception of bo on the tabks, on the ebair *s platform, plants and blossoms were not in evidence, preference hav Ing been given by the designers to more enduring decorative materials, AX naraHSK AKPUITHKATBK. The hall Is an immense ampblthe atre admirably arranged for a nation al convention and especially arranged so that all available room nay be uti Used to the greatest possible advsn tagnJFbose charged with the prepar ation evidently grasped the ai'.uxtion. The accommodations for the general public, and especially tor the press, are much mfire complete than they were at the uhloago convention and the best for the latter that bare ever been provided eta national conven- tlon, every facility for the reporting of the proceedings and the prompt dis- C ot the news of the world at being afforded. ▲ stream of visitors and a drlzz's of dalsgates and alternates were pouring Into the ball sn hour before the time set for the opening of the convention. The big men, the directors of political strategy, were not ss prompt in ar riving. Beside the novelty of viewing a greet convention, many of them are constantly haunted by the dread that a conspiracy is afoot to deprive them of their seats, and, fearful of a oatas- trophy in the great demand tor tick- eta which baa existed for the last tow •days, the anxious ones hurried to plant themselves in their seats before any other person should pre-empt them. The ball Itself Is not well lighted by the sun, there being win •dews Ok but three sides, end these are tolose to other buUdlcga. There la no opening in the roof to permit the escape of the heated sir, and even before one-tenth of the dele gates had arrived it became uncomfort ably warm. The windows open but half way, and art on the level of the top row of seats In the gallery. By the time the hall was one-third filled the heat began to Increase to a notice able degree. The great majority of and visitors had pro ve with fans, sod the , viewed from the speaker's was see yellow flutter as tbs leaf fans bobbed back end forth. lost but little time in outside of their costs and the ) Hon of the lower put of the ^ at first, beeaose lighter and Nrti dMftKpeand am bjBOTne evident. Or AFFLAUBK. of* ifnisnse that was five minutes before 12, and up to that time not a band clap had been offered to any man who bad entered tbe ball. The platform was crowded with memteisof the national com mittee, but tbe oroofi paid no atten tion. The Philippine delegation came n with their banner, which was not floating free like those that bad en tered before It. It was an American flag of silk wrapped closely around tbe staff and tlel bard and fast. This done, sexnrdlng to one of tbe Philippine delegatisn “with delib erate intent,** as if to show that tbe Democratic convention did not recog nize the Philippines ss a part of the nation. Chairman Guffey, of Penn sylvania, strode in closely behind tbe nillpplne flag and was heartily cheered. Exactly at noon Chairman J. K. Jones, of the national committee, called tbe convention to order.’ His app araoceon tbe platform and tbe sound of h s gavel brought forth a cheer from tbe floor aod galleries. Chairman Jones directed tbe ser geant-at-arms to preserve order. He i ontlnued belaboring the table with hie gavel, but It was some time before quiet resigned. California's appear ance with a huge silk banner gnd s'lk American flags and a yell, “Califor nia, California!” Hearst, Hesrst!” caus d cheering. Just as the Califor nia delegation reached He reservation after marching up and down tbe cen tre aisle, William J. Bryan, who bad come in unnoticed, arose in his place and was given a cheer. Then an cn terprising member of tbe Montana delegation created a diversion by v g- orously ringing a cow bell. Again Chairman Jones demanded that the convention be in order, and at oaoe directed the secretary to read tbe call of tbe convention. Applause fo'low- ed the reading of the cal). After quiet wss restored Chairman Jones announce I that the convention would M opened by prayer by Rev. John F. Cannon, pastor Grand Avenue Baptist ohurcb of St. Louis. During the invocation the conven tion stood. Dr. Cannon's voice was entirely Inadequate to reach even the centra of the ball. The prayer occu pied several minutes. WILLIAMS RBCXIVES CHEEKS. Enthusiastic cheering greeted tbe chairman’s announcement that he was directed by tbe national committee to appoint John S. Williams temporary chairman and C. A. Walsh temporary secretary, and John I.Martin tempo rary sergeant-at STIES. Tre chairman appointed Col. J. M Guffey, of Pennsy 1 vaniar and M. F. Tarpey, of CalitornU, to escortJfr. Williams to tbe ohsir. As tbe plat form was enclosed by a railing, it was nece sary for tbe committee and Mr. Williams to climb over the railing. The committee lifted Mr % Williams safely over, and the entire convention burst into cheers as be ascended the platform. __ — “I have tbe honor to introduce to you John Sharp Williams, ss t m porary chairman,” stid Chairman Jones, and aga n the convent! n cheered. Mr. Wriliams was atUrsd in a Hgbt gray suit and a whl e waist coat. He delivered his address calmly and without gestures. Several cries of “Loude I Louder!” inte rupted Mr. Williams as he began, his clear but not powerful voice at first failing t> reach all parts of tbe hall. _= As Mr. Williams proceeded his voice Increased in volume and the delegates listened attentively. The convention appeared corsiderab'y amuse 1 at Mr. Williams humorously sauuslh lefer- eco s to^-the- “mutual adaaira>ios siciety” of Mr. Roosevelt aud Mr. Root. and when he read an elegy try -the president aud Mr: R ot the dele gates laughed end applauded. Mr. Williams rpoke In an ironical tone that caught tbe fanfcy -of tbe convention and be was Interrupted time and again by laughter. At this poirft the Michigan delega tion entered the ball and there were veral calls for order. QLgVKLAND DEMONSTRATION. A great part of Mr. Williams speech delivered under great difficulty for tbe speaker and those of his hear era who were supposed to be most directly interested in his remarks. Hie aisles leading pest the delegates were packed by dense th oigg who kept op a constant-hum of oonversatloo that smothered Mr. Williams’ voice. Pas-log from tbe discuraioa of Mr. Boot's speech tbe speaker took up tbe Republican platform. Mr. Williams drew a picture of the country’s condition at tbe time of President Cleveland’s Inauguration, declaring that much of the distress that came in tbe early nineties were due to RepabTcan misrule that had gone befoie. Under Benjamin Har rison, he said, for three years all hope had well-nigh vanished from tbe busi ness world. He scored the attitude of the Republican party on the finan cial question, declaring that It had been full •of inoon-tstenciee and absurdities. Hrmentioped the name «f Mr. Bryan In dlscuas ng tbe price of wheat during the first Bryan-Me- Xialuf campaign. The ntteranoe of called for a little applause oheeia. Jk. second later he tbe name again and the applause was not repeated. - ▲ mention of the name of Grover scbeeradJustlly. Amo the first seene of tbe UttaoL-^— fXmnOgff |Qg tbe Repub'lean party to attempt to slete the laurels of Grover Cleveland. A genuine outburst of applause toTow- ed. Cheer after cheer rolled through tbe hall, atd, although the chairman used the gavel vigorously, the cooten- tlon was soon beyond bis control— New Hampshelre delegates climbed upon their seats and yelled vigorously. One lows man of tbs Hearst-lnstruct- ed delegation from that common wealth stood up aod waved bis bat frantically, and a wild cborous an swered him. “Three cheers for Grover Cl ve- lahd,” shouted an Alabama delegate, and they oame with great power and enthusiasm. No cry came from Nebraska, where Mr. Bryan and his friends sat quietly without taking part in the noise. Again and again tbe cheers came in dense volume,- despite numerous cries of “Order 1” and tbe strenuous pounding of the chairman's gavel. Then Mr. Williams sat back and watched tbe scene be bad created. As the cheers and cries fell, there would be a renewed outbreak and tbe demonstration lasted eight minutes. GREAT ROW ENSUED. Tim Murphy, of St. Louis, stand ing in the center aisle' and encourag ing the demonstration was flr|t re quested to take his seat and then ejected from the hall by John I. Mar tin, sergeant-at-arma Murphy was rushed towards the platform by Mar tin, through a railing and down a narrow stairway leading under the stage. - Another encounter between Mur phy end Martin took place in the passageway under the stage. Mur phy then permitted himself to be taken from tbe ball by two officers. Fox several minifies after tbs Mur phy incident the demonstration con- tlmud. Finally In desperation Mr. Williams tried to continue bis speech. “You have placed me here. I am your servant I f jou don’t want me to continue, It is your pleasure,” be cried. This announcement was effective and Mr. Williams secured crntrol of the dearentr** 1 '™ that his ment ou of Cleveland bad caused dying slowly out. When he said that he had beard that Dewey, Schley and Miles, were Democrats; that a Republican admin istration bad snubbed tbe first, tried to disgrace tbe second and insulted tbe third, tbe Convention again broke out into shouts and app’ause. By this time Mr. Williams’ voice began failing. It grew weaker and he was beard with difficulty even by thoee very near tbe platform. Mr. Williams’ flow of oratory was uninter rupted for some time. A response of applause followed bis denunciation of tbe Republican claims of prosperity because of the tariff. Cries of “Lxider!” were again heard in various parts of the ball. “I wish I had the lungs tj speak louder, but I cannot,” answered Mr. Williams. “What did you say?” came a voice frem tbe gallery. So rapidly did the noise Increase- that Mr. Will’ams tegan to address himself directly to the perse ns on tbe p a.form. This brought forth from the galleries loud cries of “Time!” and loud cheers. TRUSTS Is the Platform Adopted by the Democrats. PROTECTION DENOUNCED. Liberty for Filipinos, Election of Senators by the People and a Reduction of the Army Imperatively Demanded.-^- The Democratic party of the United States, in national convention assem bled, declares its devotion to tbe es sential principles of the Democratic faith which brings us together in party communion. Under them, local self-government and national unity and prosperity were alike established. They underla d our independence, the structure of our free republic, and every Democratic exten sion from Louisiana to California, apd Texas to Oregon, which preserved faithfully in all the States the tie be tween taxation and repreeentation. They yet inspire the masses of our tie, guarding jealously their rights and liberties, and cherishing their fra ternity, peace and orderly develop ment. They remind us of our duties and responsibilities as citizens and im press upon us, particularly at this time, the necessity of reform and the rescue of the administration.of govern ment from the headstrong, arbitrary and spasmodic methods which distract business by uncertainty and pervade the public mind with dread, distrust and pertusbation.' FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES. The application of these fundamen tal principles to tbe living issues of tbe day is tbe first step toward the assured peace, safety and progress of our nation. Freedom of tbe press, of conscience and of speech; equality be fore the law of all citizens; right of trial by jury; freedom of tbe penon de fended by tbe writ of habeas corpus; liberty of personal contract untratn- meled by sumptuary laws; supremacy of tbe civil over military authority; a well disciplined militia; tbe separation of church and state: economy in ex- nditures: low taxes, that labor be lightly burdened; prompt and sacred fulfillment of public and private obit- in 6 “Bryant” that frtm different CALLING FOR BRYAN. The last few words were knt cries of “Bryan!” came swift and thick parts of the ball. Cheers mingled with the calls, aod it was fully a minute before the voice of the clerk was able to rise aboveJbbe tumult. Mr. Bryan remained quietly in his seat during the demonstration made by bis friends and gave no out- ward sign of bis reocgnltlon of the applause that bad greeted his name Delegate Powers, of Michigan, was re cognized by Chairman Williams to re turn the ih&nks of the convention to fie exposition officials for tbe courtesy shown, and made * brief speech of acknowledgement. may red . _ _ . blt- gations; fidelity to treaties; peace and friendship with allnations; entangling alliances with none, absolute acquies cence in the will of the majority, the vital principle of republics; these are doctrines which Democracy has estab lished, approved by tbe natiQn_and they should be constantly invoked and enforced. ~ CAPITAL AND LABOR. We favor enactment and adminis tration of laws, giving labor a.id capi tal impartially tneir just rights. Capi tal and labor ought not to be enemies. Each is necessary to tbe other. Each has its rights, but the rigbts of labor are certainly no less “vested ” no less “sacred” and no less “unalienable” than tbe rigbts of capital. [-'1 CONSTITUTION AL GUARANTEES. Constitutional guarantees are vio lated whenever any citizen is denied the right to labor, acquire and enjoy iropertyor reside where Interests or inclination may determine. Any de nial thereof by individuals, organiza tions, or governments should be sum marily rebuked and punished. We deny tbe right of any executive to disregard or* suspend any. constitu- or limitation. in tbe legislative departments can complete exposure, punishment and correction be obtained. FEDERAL GOVERN ENT CONTRACTS. We condemn the action of tbe Re publican parity in congress In refusing to prohibit an executive department from entering into contracts with con victed trusts on unlawful combina tions in restraint of interstate trade.? We believe that one of the best methods of procuring economy and honesty in the public service is to have public officials, from tbe oocu- G int of tbe White House down to the west of them, returned as nearly as may be to Jeffersonian simplicity of living. EXECUTIVE USURPATION. - We favor the nomination and elec tion of a president imbued with the principles of tbe constitution who will set bis face sternly against executive usurpation of legislative and judicial functions, whether that usurpation be veiled under the guise of executive construction of existing laws, or whether It take refuge in tbe tryant’s pleas of necessity or superior wisdom. We favor the preservation, so far as we can, of an open door for the world’s commerce in the Orient, with out an unnecewary entanglement in Oriental and European affairs, and without arbitrary, unlimited irrespon sible and absolute government any where within our jurisdiction.— We fervently as did George himself, an Indefinite, ir- . discretionary and vague absolutism and a policy of colonial ex ploitation, no matter where and by whom invoked or exercised; we believe with Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, that no government has a right to make one set of iaws for those “at home”, and another and a .different, set of' laws, absolute in their char acter for those “in the colonies.” All men under tbe American flag are en titled to tbe protection of tbe Institu tions whose emblem, tbe flag is; if they are inherently unfit for those in stitutions, then they are inherently unfit to be members of tbe American body politic. Wherever there may ex ist a' people ineapable of being govern ed under American laws, in conso nance with the American constitution of that people ought not to be part of the American domain. We insist that we ought to do for the Filipinos what wo have done already for the Cubans, and it is our duty to make that promise now, and upon suit able guarantees of protection to cit izens of our own ana other countries resident there at the time of our with drawal, set the FU: their feet, free an work out their own destiny. The endeavor of tbe secretary of war, by pledging tbe govern mentis endorse ment for “promoters” in the Philip pine Islands to make the United States a partner In tbe speculative legislation of the archipelago, which was only temporarily held up by the opposition of tbe Democratic senators, in tbe last session, will, if successful, lead to en tanglements from which it wfll be dif ficult to escape. The Democratic party has been, and will continue to be, tbe consistent op- x>nent of that class of tariff legisla tion by which certain interests nave >een permitted, through congressional avor, to draw heavy tribute from the American people. This monstrous perversion oftnose equal opportunities which our political institutions were established to secure, has caused what once may have been Infant industries to become tbe greatest combinations of capital that the world has ever known. These especial favorites of the Parker and Chosen monopolization Mists, suclT prohibi tion should be enforced through com-1 pre he naive laws to be enacted on the subject. RECLAMATION OF ARID LANDS. W* congratulate our western «iti- zens upon tbe passing of the law known as the Newlands irrigation act for.the Irrigation and reclamation of the arid lands of the west; s measure framed by a Democrat, paased in the senate by a non-partisan vote and passed in the house against the oppo sition of almost all of the Republican leaders by a vote the majority of which was Democratic. We call attention to this great Dem ocratic measure, broad and compre hensive as it is. working automatical ly throughout all time without further action of congress, until the reclama tion is accomplished, reeerving the lands reclaimed tor home-seekers in small tracts and rigidly guarding against land monopoly as an evidence or the policy of domestic development contemplated by the Democratic par ty, should It be placed in power. ISTHMIAN CANAL. The Democracy when entrusted with power will construct the Panama canal speedily, honestly and economi cally,thereby giving to our people what Democrats have always contended for —a great inter-oceanic canal, furnish ing shorter and cheaper lines of trans portation and broader and less tram meled trade relations with the other peoples of the world. AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP. We pledge ourselves to insist u tbe just and lawful protection of citizens at home and abroad and to use all proper measures to secure for them, whether native born or naturalized, and without distinction of race or creed, the equal protection of laws and privileges open to them under the covenants of our treatise of friendship and commerce; and if under existing treaties the right of tnvel and sojourn is denied to American citizens or re cognition is withheld from American by The Democratic Hosts to Vfctory in the Next Election fill IAKE A GOOD TEAR. passports by any countries on ground of race or creed, we faro ic time of our with-J beginning of negotiations with the ipino people upon I government of suen countries to secure id independent to | or treaties tbe removal of these unjust discriminations. We demand that all oVer tbe world a duly aoffftnticated passport issued by tbe government of tbe United States to an inner lean citizen shall be proof of tbe fact that be is an Amer- Icaa citizen and shall entitle him the treatment due him as such. ELECTION OF SENATORS BY PEOPLE. We favor the election of United States senators by tbe direct vote of the people. STATEHOOD FOB TERRITORIES. We favor the admission of tbe terri tories of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. We also favor the immedi ate admission of Arizona and New Mexico ss separate States and a terri torial government tor Alaska and Puerto Rloo We hold that the officials appointed to administer tbe government of any territory, as well as with the District of Alaska, should be bona fide resi- w. w vw dents at the time of their appointment rovernmenthave, throughtrustmeth-{®f!f^, e .^*"i t " r J r . or K f i8fc 5j c M n . wlilch < ids, been converted into monopolies, 1 ^helr duties are to be performed. thus bringing to an end domestic com petition, which was the only alleged check upon the extravagant profits made possib These financial assistance they can give, now control tbe policy of the Republican party. We denounce protection as tf* rob bery of the many to enrich the few, and we favor a tariff limited to the needs of the government, economically administered and so levied as not to discriminate against an class or section, and to tl The motion to accept the invitation with which Mr. Powers concluded adopted unanimously. SergsaoU at arms with. bundles of exposUllm tickets were at once sent. < tbrougboat t!» K«U W tional privilege or limitation. Obedi ence to tbe laws and respect for their requirements are alike tbe supreme duty of the Citizen and the official. > The mtlitafyshould be used only to support and maintain the law. We le spectatori, concluding that tfieL. “ vor . ,, 1 oer » 1 appropriations for iterating soloes of tbe convention tbe ^ delegates and alternates banding them to tbe chairman of tbe delegations. When tbe ticket paaiers bad nearly finished their task tbe chairman an nounced that the roll of states would be called, each state as Us name was called to send up to tbe chairman’s desk the names of its committeeman in caucus. ^ While the roll'call was in progress the spectatori, concluding that the were finished for the day streamed ont by thousands. Tbe noise Of their exit sod the talking throughout the hall was so great that tbe clerk’s voice could be heard only with great diffl culty. Tbe announcement of Mr. Bryan as a member of the resolutions committee from . Nebraska, called forth a cheer from such of his friends as were able to hear tbe aonounoe- ment. David B. Hill’s name as a member from New York, also brought a shout of applaus*. Second Days Proceedings. Wm. J. Bryan was given an ovation when he entered tbe hall just prior to the opening of the afternoon session of the convention on Thursday. He was ball way down the aisle when he was first rec gnized. There dame s ter rific yell from > group of delegates In the rear Qf the ball and instantly U wss caught up by tbe arowd and the cheers rolled up In a roar., Mr. Bryan ad slowly down thratale picking way through the delegates who ware matoed in the aisle. He paid no attention at-firn to tbs demo—lari- lion, but quietly took Ws seat. Tbe galleries joined In tbs cheering with pass- 1896, summary sens without a trial at or for tbe con trol of elections. We approve the measure which ed the United States senate in but which a Republican congress has ever since refused to enact, relating to contempts in federal courts, and pro viding for trial by jury incases of indi rect contempt. -- - —. , M WATER W ATS, We favor liberal ter ways of the country. When an waterways Hke the Mississippi river iient importance suffici ial aid £ tOonttnosd os pags 13 to demand of the Id be extended wltb a definite plan of continuous work until perms nent improvement is aecurea. We oppose tbe Bepblic&n policy of starving home development In order to Teedthe greed for Cbnsequest ant the appetite for national “prestige” and display of strength. ECONOMY OF ADMINISTRATION. . Large reductions can easily be made in the annual expenditures of tbe gov ernment without Impairing the effi ciency of any branch of the public ser vice, and we shall Insist upon the strictest economy and frugality 00m patible with vigorous and efficient civil, military and naval administra tion as a right of tbe people, too clear to be denied dr withheld: We favor honesty in the pupAc ser vice—the enforcement of honesty in the public service snd to that end a thorough legislative investigation of those executive departments of the government already known to them with corruption, and tile punishment of ascertained corruptionists without fear or favor or regard to persona. The K raistent and deliberate refusal th the senate and boose of repre- aeotativee to permit such Inveetiga- t—1 to be oolybya CONDEMNATION OF POLYOAMV. .. u , We demand the extermination of upon the extravagant proiita polygamy within the Jurlediction of ttesibleby the protective system, the united States and tbe complete industrial combinations, by tbe | separation of church and state In polit ical affairs. MERCHANT MARINE. We denounce tbe ship subsld recently passed by the United as an Iniquitous appropriation of pub lic funds for private purposes and a wasteful, Illogical and useless attempt w ir^not-v i to overcome by subsidy the obetruc- L tlon ndsed by Republican legislation ill© CnQ tll&t r+ga t.hxx ormartH on/i rlotr/xl/MawiAnfr Both Candidates Were Nomina- / ted on the Firtf Ballot and Each Nomination Was 1 Then Made Unani mous. tin Friday evening tbe crush of riel- tors around tbe doors and Inside of the National Democratic Convention eh at eight o’clock, the time set for tbe greater than at any previous It wu something rarely paralleled at any national convention. The first genuine reception of the evening was given to Senator Hill of New York who made his lint appear ance In the ball. General Nelson A. Miles was also present tor the first time. At 8 o’clock there was not s va cant smI in toe vast auditorium. Frem platform to topmost gallery it was packed with delegatee, alternates end spectators. The heat was in team. Tbe stnnta oil the tour sldcnof the ooti- eeum were Impeeeible. By tbe time tbe ohalrpan called tiw convention to order, the hal wee filled to the danger line and beyond. A «•> rise of energetic thumps on the pm-, elding officer's table was given by Chairman Clarke a 8 JO o'clock la an endeavor to call tbe convention to orv Jer. As Mr. Clark stood at the disk, Senator Daniel of Virginia, chainsah of the raeptuttons committee, made bis way to his tide with a copy of the plat form In his hand. Without Idelay it that the report! he received. At this statement, the convention seized the opportunity to vent lie sat isfaction at the nnamfno— report to be made. A great cry went up. Many delegatee Jumped to their feet and the first demonstration of the night ses sion occurred. ' Beoommlng Impetlent at the May, Senator Daniel began hit announce ment In the midst of the uproar. UNANIMOUS REPORT. “I am Instructed to make to convention,” be began, “this mous report from the committee resolutions.” The the platform, which wee [adopted with thegxialffi! ; THE NOMINATIONS. “ “The clerk will now call tbe roll of Static for tbe nomination of a candi date for president,” shouted the chair- vs owwivpsj. Oliva W vxac diva UU4»U he burdens of taxation shall be dis tributed as equally as possible. We favors revision and a gradual reduction of the tariff by the friends of its abuses, its extortions and its of purpose of raising revenue by taxation, to wit: tbe sup port of the federal government in al Its Integrity and virility, but in sim plicity. TRUSTS AND UNLAWFUL COMBINA TIONS. We recognize that the gigantic trusts andjeombinations designed to enable capital to secure more than its just share in the Joint pi:ducts of capital and labor, and which have been fostered and promoted under Re publican rule, are a menace to benefi cial comgetion and an obstacle to per- IJUIIl cchy. to tbe growth and development American commerce on tbe sea. We favor the upbuilding of a mer chant marine without new or addi tional burdens upon the people and without bountiee from treasury RBCIPROCl' Wefaver liberal trade agreements with Canada and with peoples of other countries where they can be entered into with benefit to Americas ture, manufacturers, mining meroe. MONROE DOCTRINE. We favor tbe maintenenoe of tbe Monroe doctrine in its full integrity. ARMY. We favor the reduction of the army and of army expenditures to tbe point historically demonstrated to be safe and sufficient. PENSIONS AND OUR SOLDIERS AND A wttd cry 0! delight came from tire galleries who aosmod to think the whole thing a show ran for their entertainment. " “Alabama,” shrieked tbe clerk. “Alabama yields to the Empire State of New York,” celled Delegate Russell of Alabama, standing in Ms one arm grasping the standard 5 entered 1 Agrlcul- or com- manent business prosperity. A private monopoly TTJlidefensible and intoler able- individual equality of apportunlty and free competition are essential to a healthy and commercial prosperity and any trust, combination or monopoly in tending to destroy these by controlling reduction, restricting competition or ixing prices, should be prohibited and punished bylaw. We especially de nounce rebates and discrimination by transportation companies sf tbe most potent agency in promoting sod strengthening these unlawful con spiracies against trade. We demand an enlargement of the powers of the Interstate commerce commission, to (he end that tbe trav eling public and shippers of this country ms/ have prompt and ad equate relief from tbe abuses to which they are subjected in tbe matter of transportation. We demand a strict enforcement of existing civil criminal statutes sgafnet Hall such trusts, combinations and monopolies; and we demand tbe enactment of such SAILORS. Tbe democracy would secure to the j up~in their chain that could be waved, Marlin W. Uttieiaa cOfre of medium height, an* sturdy Agues, with a full, dean shaven face, with a heavy mam of iliili Tim in tuti. tf—d back from his brow and ears, took the stand amid ringing applause, to; Judge Barker of New York in tlon. All that had happened in the 1 tlon up to the time Mr. Littleton luded bis addram, multiplied times, was almost as nothing compare^ to the hurrkmne that broke out when K - “Alton H On the part Ofthe Parker < it was a revelation In tbe politics. Like one man they ei mentioned »r» surviving soldiers and saliori and their dependents, generous pensions, not by an .arbitrary executive order, but by legislation, which a grateful people stand ready to enact. Our soldiers and sailors who defend ed with tbelr lives tbe coostitutiorf and the laws have a sacred interest in their just administration. They must ore share with us the humiliation with which we have witnessed the ei altation of court favorites, without distinguishing service over the scarred heroes of many bkttiea; and aggran dized by executive appropriations out of tbe treasury of a prostrate people in violation of the act of congress which fixed tbe compensation or allowance of tbe military officers. CIVIL SERVICE. The Democratic party stands com mitted to tbe principle of civil service reform, and we demand their honest, just and impartial enforcement. We denounce the Republican party f>mter ^^iorss ^v^ M^rv for iu continuous and slitter ro effStuSvii neoeaiary wwchm&Bts upon the spirit and ope-1 to effectually suppress them. ] ration o' civil eery lee rules.whereby it ] “ “ "‘ ‘ has arbitrarily dispensed with exami nations foroffioe In tbe interest of fa- tbe air. Fiord la, after a tow yelling, started around men screaming and Uaslog bl banners, inscribed “Florida, Sound.” Texas, Georgia an*'many other State fell la behind and with wild yells followed on. Tbs delegates tore tbelr State em blems from the *Jolea, end, carrying over-head, tramped around again/cbMijring freniledly. flags 1 appeared magteaUy and toared flaming bite of color into Itbesoene. -• After the excitement bad about 12 minutes, then was a 1 title abatement and the up “Amarios,” Umnaands of Joining in the 1 named away, 1 ri Dixie,” and the ■Any trustee unlawful combination engaged In interstate commerce which la monopolizing any branch of busl- was rorites and. employed all devices to overreach a principles. and set aside tbe which tbe dril service [Oontiausd on page 4.J EC ME