Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-07-09

Henry Phoeler.
Major Bobelstcr resented the insinuation
against the Republican Germans, and pledge
their united vote for Strait or any other
man nominated by the convention.
Samuel Fowler, of Carver county, seconded
the nomination of Major Strait, but said the
Germans of Carver county would support any
man nominated.
The chair appointed Messrs. Robest Bobe-
Letter and j. W. Emery as tellers, and the con-
vention proceeded TO take an. informal ballot
for candidate. which resulted as follows:
Strait 81, Cole SO, and Chandler II, making
total of 102 votes cast, or two more than the
number of delegates.
On motion the convention proceeded to take
a formal vote with the following result:
Strait Sc Cole %, and Chandler ~.
Upon the announcement of the result the
convention cheered Justify, and j. Nj. Emery
moved that the nomination of Mr.. Strait be
declared unanimous. This motion was carried
with few dissen ing votes.
STRAIT ACCEPTS.
Messrs. j. A. F. Norton, j. W. Emery, and
Il. Z. Barrow, were appointed committee to
wait upon Major Strait and ask for his pres
ence. Major Strait appeared and read as fol-
| lows:
Mr. President and Gentlemen OF the COnVen-
tion: Again it becomes my duty to thank the
Republicans of this district, in convention as
| u,
candidate to represent them in the national
! House of Representatives.
To say that 1 fully appreciate this honor, and
am profoundly grateful for this evidence of
your continued confidence in me, but poorly
| expresses my feelings on this occasion ac-
cept this nomination with a full knowledge of
| the duties and responsibilities OF tie position,
and can only say that if elected, will, as in
| the past always labor for the best interests of
| the district, and TO faithfully represent my
constituents TO sustain the principles ana
policy of the great party of which we are men,
! bers.
| 1t will be my pride and pleasure in the com
ing political contest, to take my place under
the banner of our distinguished national stand
| ard bearer, and to do all IN my power to con-
tribute to that grand national victory which Is
already assured to US.
Ispeak thus confidently because l know that
the American people can never forget the SER
vices which the Republican party has performed
for it, in the preservation of the Union, the
abolition of slavery. the reduction of the pub
lie debt the placing of the finances upon
sound and satisfactory basis, and the bringing
about of the era of prosperity which We now
enjoy.
If more than this was necessary to assure Us
of SUCCESS we certainly have it in the COM
manding character and ability of the distin-
guished statesman and soldier who has been
chosen as our national leader, and whose laboIs
in behalf of Republican principles have earned
the high honor so worthiiy bestowed upon him
by the Republican party.
If we but do our duty in the contest We can
not but succeed. 1t is natural that in a great
party like ours where nomination is consid-
cred equivalent to an election, there should be
several names urged and advocated for the
respective nominations, and it is not surprising
that this should be done with considerable zeal
and feeling by the friends of the respective
H.. GOD thn nj
but when the nominations are made, the per-
sonal contest there ends, and devotion to the
party and its principles resumes its sway; and
the gentleman selected becomes the candidate
of all.
Remembering that it is only by the united
efforts of the whole party that he can sue
ceed; the successful candidate will, as in duty
bound, consider himself under equal obiga-
tions to all, whether they were original sdvo-
Gates of his nomination or not.
The people demand an honest and economic
al administration of the government. They
are alive to and watchful of all questions touch
ing finance, economy, official honesty and in
tegrity. that their wishes in this respect, will
be accomplished through the instrumentality
of the Republican party, does not admit of a |
doubt. And l desire here to say, in its fullest
and broadest sense, that it will always be my
pleasure, (as it is my duty to aid in placing
upon our statnte books such laws as will best
and pressing necessity of State and he
Northwest is, that agricultural and manu-
featuring interests be properly encouraged and
i'm aroved.
These two great branches of our industry are
SO identical in interest, and dependent upon
each other, that it is impossible to injure one
without seriously cr1ppling the other. Any
step that may be taken to foster or improve
our agricultural, manufacturing or other in-
dustrial enterprises, will meet with my earnest
cooperation and approval
We owe much of the prosperity which the
country enjoys to day to the agriculturalists
of our land, to the sons of toll whose produc-
tions have been needed abroad to such an ex-
tent that it has caused large balance of trade
in our favor.
The time has come when the tariff should be
modified, so as to tighten the burdens of the
masses. Let us foster and protect the laboring
classes by laws that are just and equitable;
and when we have done this, we can say we
have aecomplised something in favor of agri-
culture, which is the true source of national
wealth and prosperity.
The question of the power of Congress TO
regulate Interstate commerce, and control
the railroads engaged therein, has risen to that
of national magnitude. Congress, NO doubt,
has power to regulate commerce between the
States and the grasping averice of these corpor-
ations should be controlled and restrained by
just and wise laws, which will protect the peo-
pie from extortion and at the same time do no
injustice to the great corporate interests of
the country.
Ne better solution of this great question of
transportation has yet been presented to the
Northwest than the improvement of the water
routes. which Investigations and surveys have
shown capable of being made practicable, and
of immense value to us. We should encourage
by judicious legislation all attempts that ap-
pear feasible, to develop these natural resources
of ours. All such measures as have this OBJ
ject in view, should receive such liberal ap-
prepriations from the general government as
the magnitude and Importance of the subject
demands.
1t ought to be needless for me to say that I
believe in and am in favor of only such legis-
latlon and management of our finances as will
preserve to us what we have already gained,
uniform standard of values.
In conclusion allow me to say that believe
it is only through the instrumentality of the
Republican party that this great country of
ours can be successfully governed, and these
important measures which / have briefly
referred to, carried into effect; and
that it is therefore the patriotic duty of every
Republican to labor for the success of these
measures by supporting those whom it has
chosen to carry them into effect.
l enter upon this campaign with perfect con-
fdence as to its successful issue: and enter
tanning as do, the kindest feeling for each
ana every one Oh you ana every member OF the
party, confidently rely upon the cordial and
active support of each and all.
Again thank you for the honor and COM
pliment of this nomination.
Major Straits address was frequently ap-
plauded.
Congratulatory speeches were made by J.
A. Thatcher, j. j. Arnold, M. s. Chandler, J.
w. Arctender and Gordon E. Cole, all lauda-
tory of the Republican party. and predicting
an overwhelming victory in November.
The committee on district committee made
the following report which was adopted E.
y. Geary, Wabashaw; Robert Deacon, Good
hue, Levi Nutting, Rice; Marcus Johnson, Kan
diyohi; Lam K Stone Chippewa; L. q. Rogers,