The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-02-07

labor organizations, and better understanding
the relations of capital to labor, have almost
universally accepted the doctrine of this plat
form, and can no longer be deceived by the
trader; nor can they be placed in antagonism
to US by the selfish appeals or threats Of az
gregated capital that has grown TO unsafe
proportions under the baneful influence of
tco high protective tariff. Ny own position is
definitely taken i adoptthe Ohio platform 10
letter and spirit. With the party stand on II
sQuarely and perpendicularly. There is
broad line of demarkation. extending from
the equator to the Arctic, distinctly sePsrst-
ing our citizens and interests from the inter
ests of England. Succeeding or failing,
standing or falling, i will succeed or fan,
stand or fall, on the American side of that
line, and there in all cases will my voice and
my vote be found.
We had a partial test Of this tariff policy In
the late canvass, which resulted in the most
complete and magnificent victory ever won
by our party. 1t has borne luscious fruits
Columbus was never wreathed in such joyous
smiles as to-day. The departments are all In
the keeping of our friends We have asserted
our power and have placed on the bench law
yers eminent for their learning and integrity
We have once more q Democratic Governor
who. in all the accomplishments for the Office,
in talents, in culture and spotless purity OF
ernors of the thirty-eight States of the
Union. And what shall ] say OF this Demo
cratic Legislature but that the high character
and intelligence of its members give conn
wisdom and prudence, and furnish the graft
flying assurance that positive progressive leg
islation, modified by q reasonable conserva
tism. guarded by free and frank interchange
of views will result in the enactment of laws
equal and just in their character, that will
make this session memorable for its regard
for personal liberty and care for the rights Of
individual citizenship. And anticipate with
confidence such results from the Democratic
Administration that the public will not soon
desire a change.
Reverting again to Senatorial duty, am in
clined to accept the word encourage" as the
keynote to most questions of public policy.
In regard to the fuller development of our
agricultural interests to coast defenses, river
and harbor improvements, including the
Mississippi River, the recovery and advance
ment of the mercantile marine, the negotia-
TONS especially with Mexico and Central and
South America, opening the markets of these
countries TO the products of our manufac-
tories; educating the people, especially the
whom in some of the States can neither read
nor write-why not to the utmost verge of
constitutional authority "sneOurd0s" each one
of these by liberal appropriation? No Amert
can right or interest should be treated with
indifference, much less in an unfriendly
spirit.
But have detained you too long. l have
said sufficient, trust, to indicate the line Of
policy shall pursue if permitted by kind
Providence to enter upon the duties OF the
high Office which you have conferred upon
me.
Gentlemen, ask you all to join me in q
sentiment: 1.-The health of the members Of
the General Assembly of Ohio"