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Show J&P J&T. LOUIS, Temporary National I0CRATIC Dkm. CoN'VENAION OX TUES- DAY LAST WITH $IR. PuixCE as Secretary. Mr. Whites Speech. Unanimity and enthusiasm characterized the delegates and proceedings at the National Democratic Convention at St. ti Louis on J, 'here was po at- tempt at a contest over the temporary prVdnizatipn. zJMr White was made clrairrrian-an- d Secretary amid the greatest enthusiasm. Delegates vore their bandanas on their canes , and cheered for Thurman and whenever d President Clevelands name was the cheers were deafening. The California delegation gave three cheers standing fur Chairman White. His remarks were punctuated with applause and cries of Hurrah for California, Qni the California delegation. Mr. White sajd: Gentlemen of the Conyention: I anj profoundly grateful for the distinction conferred on me. I am nevertheless conscious that I have been chosen for this position because of your appreciation of hat important cause of our commofi country from whence I came. I cn assure you that those whom I in part represent will regard .with satisfaction the recognition which they have just received. Not because of any uncommon ability or influence of mine," but for th reason that this is only an occasion!! n the bistory of our national conventions on which the Pacific Slope has been accorded such honor. California was acquired under democratic rule. It became a commonwealth under democratic auspices. It is therefore fitting that the bestowal of this favor should emanate from the organization whose patriotism and courage gave her to the 'American union; and that party should jbe the first to press forward with parental fondness the childrep of those who knqcjfed for admission to the priveleges of1 Statehood. I congratulate ' you, not Merely as democrats, but as American citizens on the encouraging circumstances which attend the inauguartion of our proceedings. For the first time for the period covering more than a quarter of $ century, the democratic national cqfiyemion is held whjle the affairs of the government are conducted by demo-)- b r rti d "a dTTi lifi s t ra'tio n . Up to he,late Presilentlal elecfiqp, the republican .'par-- , ' ty fleclarea that democratic success meant national ruin; and whatever might be said of the crimes and transactions of those then in authority, yet to us, and to no pt'pprs keeping could the welfare of the fJnited States be safely Confided. For years it had been generally conceded that it was necessary to reform tlie tariff The existing law on the subject had been called 'into being during the excitement, and ecaug,e of war. The republican po? d?iiying the necessity lrfisftfcr failed to suggest any and ha ynivrsally tl)w arted the efl&rts thd' defniyracy to afford the r ;ed?d relief. j he present administration has real , ' i k UiefpiJoJnfesTiiade by the demoera-i. fSSp f It has sought to Reduce taxation andfigliten the burdens ' the pedple and to resluce revenue so as to prevent an undue accumulation in the treasury, and has at the sam e time foster and mkenjiljiietjuisite 'JPU sjeps. J petfiinjestic industries. It has discouraged tjjtj centralization of wealth and has enabled, as far as circumstances , would permit, those in less favored walks ' of lifb to enjoy the benefits of their- - ex-- i ertions. 1 111 other words the democratic . administration has set, its ytmost endeavor? jo carry out the platform by which our great reform victory was achieved. If tariff has notheen modified, it is because of repubBcaft tybsttoftioii. - The existence ofan enormous supply in the treasury vhic.h threatens the industries of the ,M (tpttntry. is a Constant source of inquiry to v.-jbe fcansumei and men of moderate means, who find it difficult to obtain monetary' Resistance because of the withdrawal of a Large portion of the circulating medium.' This quloftunte situation . h directly attributed to the policy of the f f republican party, whose aim has ever jjeen o encourage atid enrich the monopolies and to ignore the interests of the masses. During the , republican domin-ancof acres of public do- -, njanv friiUi'ons main pisseT into the hands of, corporate aqd foreiiv vindicates formed for the creation Gfnjftyiiual fortunes. Obligations imposed as conditions preceden t to the investiture of title Verb presistently bv flifetfbenefkiwe and tliose 'i d vrefatfens-faWnhcfled pntjl the linistrajiof), in conformity Mr-Psi- nre I metr-jtione- . (l . ljcFQnennf J , f y O hus tendering to those SLilgnSesiijItoCSFfaith 'more .than nutli6nV&f fictes whibbr 'iraS t beer? forty withhei i by thewpublkaa party for the fe- Jin conformity benefit of a ;Vjth ; thf views of the President, A statute has been enacted presenting the acquisition of lands by those not citizens of the United States, and restricting the power of a corporations title to If proceeding republi: fy m had adopted the administrations can democratic policy there would seljj s. present have been preserved, as homes for settlers locating in good faun, immense tracts of fertile sojl, which, are nowin the hands of corporations affif foreign speculators. For years universal attention has beendirected to the damages ol Chinese immigration The ail vent of hordes of pagan slaves discipline to starvation and inured to unremunerative toil, has rigidly been considered destructive to the interests of labor and R menace to the republic. The democracy, unlike its political adversary, has always been with the people of this issue. The adinistration has entered into a treaty with the Chinese Empire, which must result in excluding the Mon-- , golians from our shores, and which, for the first time, makes it possible to prevent flip perpetration of frauds, till now practicable, on our immigration laws by that race, and to preserve us from the evils of servile competitions. Thus, after repeated republican failures, we reach a successful settlement of the question which justly agitated a vast number of our citizens, and with which the republican leaders have proved themselves incompetent to deal. I cahnot permit myself to dwell at any length op the many subjects which this occasion suggests. I cannot permit myself fo bring out the benefits which have accrued to all from the wisdom and prudence of our chief executive. The proprieties of the hour bid me hasten to the performance of the duties incident to this place. Sufficient to say that the is demanded of Grover, Cleveland by the patriotic sentiment of the land. The republican party is struggling for life. It cannot Jong survive. Its extended incumbency jvas due to the fears and doubts of succeeding civil conflicts. These forpbodings have been removed by time qnd thought and honest opinion, in spi)e of the illegal lorce openly used. Notwithstanding the criminal efforts at defeating the public will as expressed at the ballot box.it has but driven unworthy servants from office and has summoned to power an administration to which no stain' or suspiciop has ever attached. This was due when the world doubted whether a free government could be maintained here, and whether oir cifizens 'were strong enough to control the agents of their own selection, who defied the power of these lrom w hence their authority proceeded. It was accomplished, despite the perpetuation of a crime against thl electoral franchise which deprived the, democracy of he fruits of victory and the whole pepleof the serjficAs of that great statesman amFtrue American, Samuel J.Tilden. Here where he was nominated, let it be said: Peace to his ashes. He discharged the great duties greatly. His name should be transmitted as an example of one who rather than disturb the public tranquility sacrificed pn the altar of l)is country the noble aspiration? of an American citizen. Unable to reinstate themselves on any meritorious issue, corrupt puliticans, whose transgressions have excluded them from office, seek 'restoration to authority by endeavoring to reftiijmate he issue of a past generation.' iut those unseemly efforts mu?t ail, and those v!to participated in the struggle are not anxious to renew it. The agitators of y wpe A ill most instances nopcombatants. new generation has come upon the race. Younger voters know the pay only through tradition and histoiy. They are ardent, ambitious and enlightened. They look with aversion on every attempt to lead them, into impertinent discussion. They are ankious for present success and future honor "and happiness. They arc-tobusy with the practical affairs of life to engage in a useless controversy. They love their country better than the delusion of an empty name. They know that the glory and advancement of the repubjic is dependent on general While they glory in their fathers heroic deeds they believe that unkind words and exaggerated references to the past are not promotive of prent harmony, nor of future prosperity, and that an administration which treats all alike and recognizes that there is no distinction. before the law, c.f race or section, is best calculated to further the general interest and to perpetuate the blessings of liberty. The honest intelligent elector whose judgement is not maintained by prejudice is prepared to again entrust this government to the democratic party. That that party has accomplished so much, notwithstanding the continued opposition of its Joes, is an ample evidence that during the next four years its policy wilt be finally and completely adopted. The poming contest w ill result in the triumph of democracy. The nominees of this convention will be, chosen ones of the people and it we do our duty thf republican party will henceforth be unabld to retard the progress of 6 a r con n t ry. ' At' the cuncRifiotai io Whites speech Governor Green of New Jersey offered a a re$otuioii adopting the rules of the preceeding convention as the rules of the followpresent convention subject to the for canin modification: That voting ing' and President fo didates no state shall be allow ed to change its vote until the roll call of states has been made Adopted. Then Thomas M. Patterson of Colorado rose and craving the indulgence of the convention m beliall of the State of Col ' to-da- Vice-Preside- convention gravel manufactured of Colorado silvtr, richly chased and burnished. It was, ) e said, the modest offering from a young :r member of the Federal Union to thjit party which had restored silver to thfit high plane from which it had been fe' i graded by the congressional conspirij-- j of 1S73 and which had ever remained hs constant companion. I.et the announcement be made throughout' the civilized word, through the silver tone of fie gavel, of the second and iirraiiir.iolis nomination of the people's choice jor I.olid President Grover Cleveland. ' applause. The different committees were Jp: pointed, and at 2 p. m. the convention adjourned till 10 oclock a m. Wednesday. The respective committees held sessions in the afternoon and evening. orado, presented to th -- Wednesday ' A) 'lht ! : f1 . i id rr?T 4 GENERAL:'"' MERCHANDISE 1 The convention gathered Wednesday morning early, owing probably to the protracted meeting of the platform committee Tuesday night and the further conference at 9 oclock this morning. There was a picturesque flutter of fans over the hall. The hall was very close, and a disposifc ion on the part of the visitors in the galleries to view the proceedings in their shirt sleeves. The portrait of Thurman taken from the California headquarters had been conspicuously hung ia the gallery to help the red bandannas boom the old Roman into the Among the eariey arrivals at the hall was a delegation of women who are here to insist upon the incorporation of a plank in the platform in favor of woman suflerage. As the delegates came; in there was a good deal of talk about jflfe efforts of the silver meq to have their views reflected in tl)e platform. The report of the credentials committee f was adopted unanimously. The report of the committee on pert manent organization was adopted. The convention was called to order and the Rev, J. P. Qreene of Misburi deT livered the invocation. The report seating W. F. Stede and H. L. McGuire, of the Church factson, from Dakota, was presented. The Kentucky delegation was granted consentto second the nomination of Cleveland. Jas. A. McKenzie faid the Presidents message had the directness and force of a Kentuckv rifle and the exRenecution of a dynamite cartridge. ewed applause and great laughter, P. A. Collins, of Mass, jfa elecfteij 4 chairman of the convention. SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO MAIL ORDERS - ' - i a " y. 's''. v' V r . MAIN AN D DEPOT OORN3DH, TH3S1ET mmm Al r. H . 1 ., I, m f 'n 1 I .. s ' NEPI. - V ? i fM x 94. - . ? g& Miii A GENERAL MERCHANTS r CORRESPONDENCE. ; 1 IV A Ed. Ensign: Where is our band? TJiia is a question asked by a great many of the mnsiedovers of Neplii, as well as bj otlieis from our neighboring towns. recently, could I always boast of a good brass band, and what lias become of it now? We never hear them at their practices, or serenading, and nit st of tire the Nephites have almost forgotten what a Brass horn sounds like, it js so long since they heard one. There is surely plenty of talent in Ncphi to have a good band, and all that is neede, is Sbnre energetic person to take Ire Id of it and a little and e icuui jgement from the public. I must say that our band lias h:td very little encouragement from the citizens of Nepln. 1 have seen them go out and play all day on holidays toi nothing, and would not get even a thank you. ; Music and instruments cost moneyluld considerable tune is spent by the boys in learning to play them and one' can not blame them for not t; king very great interest in making music lor the public for nothing. Now I would suggest to the boys to keep on practicing and I will also suggest to the music lovers of Nephi to encourage am) assist them all they can. I, lor one, will willingly and cheeifully give and that of my neighbor my who does not like to hear a Brass Band. Who would not like to Ire a aroptn a,r concert on Main street once a week? w ho. Echo ' J : : i b .; U NEBO BLOCK; OPPOSITE CO-O- MAIN STBEE, NEPHI. P, complete stock of Groceries, Dry Goods Hardware and everything in the General Mercantile lihekept constantly on hand. A Lars;eand a . t v . 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