Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-09-10

the grand army, led by Richard, the Lion
hearted, to the Holy Land were two Knights
who teI INTO dispute about some matter per-
sonal to themselves. while the army Law within
sight Of the white walled tents of SaIadin. Hot
IN their rage, they were brought before
richard. who, after Gliding them for presum-
ing TO quar- ell upon the eve of battle. closed
is admonltlon IN these words: Hereafter let
the contest between you be who shall carry the
furthest into the ranks of the enemy the sword
of the Cross" And this high mandation I re-
peat to all who follow the banner of the match
less Blaine and the lion-bearted Logan.
Gentlemen Of the convention, what is vour
pleasure?
The speech was frequently inter
rupted by rapturous outbursts of ap-
plause, and it was generally agreed that
it was one of the most able speeches
ever delivered in state convention here.
The Chair appointed committee to
wait on the state officers and request
their presence before the convention.
The state officers were introduced
and spoke briefly their acknowledge
ments for the honor conferred
No resolutions were reported back.
Andrew E. Elmore presented reso-
luton urging the necessity for system
of examining banks every six months.
Henry @. Payne introduced resolu-
ton that the Republican party of Wis
consin was opposed TO the employment
of convict labor in the penal institutions
Of the state.
Both resolutions we're ignored.
The convention then adjourned with
three cheers for Blaine and Logan.
In the evening a grand torch-light
procession took place. Fully 1000
men were in line with several brass
bands. The lines formed il capt.
toll park, facing Main Street, at 7 80
o'clock, and marching out of the
entrance opposite the Villas House
proceeded along Main to Carroll, along
Carroll to State, along State to Henry,
along Henry to Langdon, along Lang
don to Wisconsin Avenue. along Wis
consin Avenue to Gilman, along Gilman
to Pinckney, along Pinckney to Wilson,
along Wilson to Monona Avenue, thence
into the park and up to the capitol.
Among the organizations represented
in the procession were 200 from
Fort Atkinson; 200 and band
from Richland Center; the Flam-
beau Torch Company from La
Crosse; Loo and band from Beloit;
$50 to 200 from Dodgeville; $50 and
band from jar esvilie; rs TO 100 from
Baraboo; Is from Mazomanie; so to 100
from Stoughton; so from Oregon; rs
from Mt. Horeb; 80 from Elroy; 80 from
Reedsburg; a large number from Fond
du Lac, Oshkosh and Milwaukee, and
squads from scores of stations through
out Southern and Western Wisconsin.
Fireworks and colored fires were dis
played both from the leading buildings
along the route and in the procession.
A large number of the stores and dwell
ings along the line were decorated
with Chinese lanterns and tri-colored
festoons. After the procession, two
meetings were held in the capitol
one in the assembly chamber and the
other in the senate chamber, Gen.
Atwood presiding at the former and
Gen. Fairchild at the latter.
THE PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.
The Prohibition state convention met
in the assembly chamber, Madison, al
noon on the 4th inst, and was
called to order by Fl. II, Giles, char
man of the State Central Committee.
John j. Sutton, of Columbus, was
elecsed temporary chairman. He made
lengthy speech, assailing the Repub-
hcan party for not submitting prohi-
bition amendment, and congratulating
the temperance people upon the growth
of their party in Wisconsin. B. E. Park
err, of Mansion, Chris. Carlson, Of Eau
Claire, and Henry Sandford, Of Mantle
voc, were chosen secretaries. After
a recess, on motion of E. W. Chain, it
was resolved that hereafter the temper
ance party of this state be known as the
Prohibition party" instead of the en-
dependent Temperance party The
following platform was then adopted:
We heartily endorse the platform and nomi-
nees Of the National Prohibition convention held
at Pittsburg, Pa, July % and "a, 1884 and pledge
our hearty support to Gov. John P. st. John,
of Kansas, for president, and Hon. William
Daniel, of Maryland, for vice-president be-
leving them to be the most up1i ght, honest
and pure statesmen now before the people of
this country, for their suffrages. We demand
the submission, adoption and enforcement of
al amendment to our state constitution for
ever prohibiting the manufacture and sale of
Intoxicating liquors as beverage. That
no more politicians but educators and
business men, be appointed as agents of
our state university and normal schools. To
the end that al sections of our state may be
found working in harmony let it be understood
that with US days of compromise have passed
that we will neither seek nor accept of utilization
with other parties that may promise temporary
advantage-that our own appreciation of our
work is such that we can only move forward in
straight lines until it is accomplished. That
We favor the submission Of the question of
woman suffrage to the popular vote. That we
inscTibe on our banner: The Home and School
against the Liquor Traffic and Polygamy; and
adopt as our motto, Unconditional Surrender.
A resolution of sympathy with women
in their struggle for political advance
ment was adopted, after which VIM.
Daniel, of Maryland, the Prohibition
candidate for vice-president, delivered
a short address.
The following state ticket was then
nominated:
Governors. D. Hastings, of Madison.
Lieutenant G overnor-A. A. Kelly. of st.
Croix.
Secretary of State-E. G.. Durant, Racine.
Treas urer-C. NJ. Blackman, Walworth.
Attorney eneral-F. NJ. Angel. Barron.
Superintendent Public Instruction-Rober
Ora ham, Oshkosh.
Railroad Commissioner = Henry Sanford,