New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-06-28

ia district met in Mankato last
Wednesday, and was called to order
by Hon. E. P. Freeman, chairman
of the district committee. On mo.
tion, Col. B. F. Smith, Of Blue
Earth county, was elected chairman
of the convention, and A. Bennett,
of Granite Falls, secretary. The
committee on credentials reported
every county in the district fully
represented in the convention.
RESOLUTIONS.
The committee on resolutions re.
ported the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
The Republicans Of the second congressional
district OF Minnesota, In convention assembled as
sorting their steadfast adherence to the fundament-
al principles Of the Republican party, do hereby re-
solve:
That it is the aim and mission of the Republican
guard the rights Of the producers and to to
the Industrial classes the fruits OF Their toll by just
and equitable legislation.
That we believe in the fulillmcnt in good faith
of all legal acts passed by Congress making grants
OF lands in aid OF the construction of railroads in
our State, but condemn in unqualified terms any
construction Of such acts in any manner as to con-
vey any larger portion OF the pubic domain than
was by Congress originally intended /; and demand
of our members inj congress such action as will
correct the evil and leave the largest possible
amount OF the public domain open to settlement
and cultivation under the homestead and preemp-
ton laws.
That we are opposed to the renewal Of patents
by congressional action of articles in common use
for which we compelled to pay exOrbitant
prices far above all adequate and legitimate return
for the capital involved in their production and
That the question of cheap transportation for our
agricultural products Is one Of vital Importance to
the people Of thi country and we demand that our
representatives in the State and national legislature
shall give early and earnest attention to the solu-
ton Of this problem.
That it is the duty of congress to so modify our
present internal revenue aud tariff laws Us to per.
init articles Of prime necessity to come into the
country free from oppressive and unjust duties,
and to impose upon Injuries the burden, as far as
practicable, OF furnishing the revenue tor the sup.
port of the government.
That the nigh trust OF an Office should be admin
stered in the sole interest OF the people, and that
the same efficiency economy, and integrity should
private trusts.
After the adoption of the resolu-
lions, it was decided to take an in
formal ballot for a candidate for
Congress. Hon. S. P. Childs in "a
few well.timed words nominated
Hon. James B. Wakefield, of Fari-
bault county. The name of NJ. D.
L. Collister, of Waseca, was also
placed in nomination. The inform
al ballot resulted-W Wakefield, 80,
Collister, Z, total 106.
On motion of Mr.. E. B, Collister
of Waseca, the nomination of Mr..
Wakefield was made by reclamation,
in the midst of great enthusiasm.
A committee was then appointed
to wait upon Mr.. Wakefield and in
form him Of his unanimous nomina-
ton, and upon being introduced to
the convention he spoke as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the convention:
To say thank you is to say but little. Any in.
formal phrase or speech in acknowledgment of
the great honor you have done me to-day, would
reflect my emotion very feebly and imperectIy.
10 be selected under any circumstances as the
leader OF SO large fraction of that great Republi-
can host that has dominated the State and coun-
try for more than twenty years, ia an honor that
more ambitious than am; but to be chosen under
the peculiarly gratifying circumstances that have
characterized the proceedings of this convention;
of representative Republicans to the able and
we'll equipped gentlemen whose names have been
mentioned and had prominence in connection with
this nomination; to be assured, as am assured by
your action here, that the people of this great
Second District of Minnesota desire me to bear to
Washington the first expression Of their wants and
claims while it fills me with what hope is par
WITH .e sense cf
toreshadows. 4realize that the position for which
you have named me will, in some respects, be an
anomalous and trying one.
If, as have no reason to lonbt, it shall appear
that you have to-day reflected correctly the views
of the people whose delegates you are shall re.
presentportions OF two districts with large and
Intelligent constituency, one portion having been
fer many years accustomed to the able exposition
member ia noted, while the other has been eXcep-
tionally favored. with representative and leader
whose words have been deeds, and whose earnest,
Jealous practical efforts in behalf of his constitll
ency have received emphatic endorsement and ap;;
provement by repeated reelection at the hands Of
the people he has served. shall need, therefore,
expect at your hands the exercise of your fore
bearance and charity, in their broadest and fullest
sense, and generous waiting for the development
OF my opportunities for efficient service,
Representing as shall district of such. great
extent of territory, including in its boundarie:
twenty of the finest agricultural counties of thu
sentatives of nearly all the energetic natvnalitcs
of the globe, it can hardly be expected that shall
harmonic and give form to all the theories tina
! will find pigment in the minds OF men SO diverse
in their natural instincts, their associations ane
| education. shall endeavor, however, to keel
| fully abresst of the Republican sentiment of M!
constituents and the country: The resolutions yoi
! have been pleased to adopt are in accord with m.
Judgment so far as l am informed of their .pur
port They form platform broad enough and lib
eral enough for any! American citizen to- STAN
upon. They enunciate, l think, the true theorie
and beliefs of large majority OF oar people, and
J I shall gladly labor to give them force and efec
in legislation. shall hold myself in READINGS
! both as private citizen aud public servant, to d.
all in MY power to ennoble and dignity labor, an
to realize to every main, whether farmer, artisan 0
professional man, the truth Of that 'aqthoritativ
! hire.
! shall aim to protect the hash ,ndman in tn
enjoyment Of the full fruits of his industry, and
protect him from the rapacity Of those who woul
earn their bread by the sweat of his brow, whethe
they are entrenched behind charters or fortified b
grants. / will advocate and sustain such legisla
try to procure the needs oil life fee from oppressv
tariffs and discriminating duties. Twill especial
fayor the elimination from our national statutes
those burdens0me restrictions upon inteectu
progress which an qnwagrantable duty upon p
per has imposed. Believing as do that the tra1
sportation ques ton is one Of paramount impo
lance to this district VIII heartily co-9Rsra
problem will be for the best inter ests Of q pur
~ agricultural constituency. While I will N
: knowingly lend mysetto any action that will ter
to cripple unjustlably the resources or impair Il
efficiency Of those great corporations to whom v
: are in q large measure compelled to look for Il
transportation Of our product to market, yet
7 would give them to understand that as they ha'
received their life from the breath of generous pc
pls 20 should they not forget that that breath W
nomination has come'to me, gentlemen. with gu,
apparent unanimity Of feeling and with sly
2 hearty indications Of your trust and confilen
: that should be either more or less than h
/ man if !. did not greatly .strust my ability
\ justify your judgment. OF one thing, howev'
: 4 can assure yoa; If your action to-day shall
8 supplemented BY the endorsement Of the people
the polls shall come to the office you have SO g
eroasly rendered me unhampered by person
; pledges and free from the endorsements OF mul
; nljed and conflicting promises.
shall enter upon the discharge of my duties
a the expoHelt Of no 81 que. or ring, or faction.
STALL be the representative Of Roindiy:dual or 90
J. bnation OF individuals, under whHteyer gaise tn
may assume, to dictate or with whatever l,a
they May bc clOthsa. shall be. to tho extent
q my power, the representative of the whole Seco
- All ali la.fnre ME