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Newspaper
Bryan Morning Eagle
Location
Bryan, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1898
Page
1
The report highlights Browning joining the ticket as lieutenant governor candidate with Smith for attorney general and Finley for comptroller, noting that four others are equally as lucky in the race.
Galveston August 4 The Democratic state convention reconvened at 8 AM and adopted the platform in a rush. J D Sayers is named governor and J N Browning lieutenant governor with Tom Smith attorney general. 8 S Kendall is chosen superintendent and 3 W Finger land commissioner. The second day centers on organization and the Galveston Lovejoy versus Webber delegation contest is settled in favor of Lovejoy. Major Joe B Agnilo becomes county executive chair.
Permanent chairman J. W. Blake and a long list of officers presided as the convention opened with Dixie after a brisk march. Debates over the platform stretched from noon to after midnight, a minority anti expansion resolution was defeated 721 to 354, and adjournment set for the next morning to resume the platform vote.
Indies Except Cuba Aug 4 1896 platform mirrors national Chicago platform endorsing income tax against bank money power free coinage at 16 to 1 and unlimited legal tender. Denounces Dingley tariff as burden on the weak and notes war mood must not distract from money questions. Also condemns revenue bill for equity gaps while recognizing need for war taxes.
The platform endorses war actions against Spain and calls for full presidential support. It urges rapid naval expansion to protect commerce and citizens, and supports construction of a U S canal through Nicaragua. It reaffirms adherence to Cuba intervention resolutions and states the party aims for an early and successful end to the war.
A promotional note announces sale access to 201 north area for tourists. Return option available through December 31 with an 18 percent rate.
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