The Dickinson press., 1884-08-02

SenatoI Logan q leGGeI 0ccepGlng the nOmln-
alton:
Having received from you on the 24th Of June
official notification of my nomination by tho
national Republican convention as the Republi
States, and considering it to be the duty Of
every man devoting himself to the public SER
vice. to assume any position to which he may be
the nomi, alton with grateful heart and deep
sense of my responsibilities and if elected shall
endeavor to discharge the duties Of the Office to
the best of my ability; This honor, as is well
understood, was wholly unsought by me. That
1t was ten,iercd by representatives Of the party,
IN manner so hattcring will serve to tighten
whatever labors may be called upon to perform.
Although the variety Of subjects covered in the
very excellent and vigorous declaration of prn-
ciples adopted by the late convention prohibits,
upon an occasion calling for brevity Of express
sion, that full elaboration of which they are sus
ceptiblc, avail myself of party usage to signify
my approval OF the various resolutions OF the
platform, and to discuss them briefly.
PROTECTION TO AMERICAN LABOR.
The resolutions of the platform declaring for
the levy of such duties AS to afford security to
our diversified industries and protection to the
rights and wages Of laborcrs, to the end that 40
tive and intelligent labor, as we'll as capital,
may have its just award, and the laboring man
his full share in the national prosperity" meets
my hearty approval. If there be u nation on the
face of earth which might, if it were desirable
thing, build q wall upon its every boundary line
deny communion to all the world and proceed to
live upon its own resources and productions
that nation is the United States. There is hardly
legitimate necessity of civilized communities
which cannot be produced from the cXtraordi-
nary resources of our several states and terri
tories, with their manufactures, mines, farms,
timber lands and WATERWAYS. This circum-
stance, taken in connection with the fact
that our form OF government Is entirely
makes it utterly absurd to institute compari-
sons between our own economic systems and
those Of other governments, and especially to
attempt to borrow systems from them. We
n n11r
possibilities and aspirations. In all successful
governments ii is prime requisite that capital
that both should enjoy the highest attainaDle
prosperity. II there be a. disturbance Of the
Just balance between them one Or the
which is harmful to both The les.
sons furnished by the comparatively short
history of our own national life. have been too
mental article In the old Democratic creed pro-
claimed almost absolute free trade, and this too
no more than quarter of century ago. The
low condition of our national credit, the finan-
cial and business uncertainties, andsgeneral lack
of prosperity under that system can be remem-
bered by every man now in middle life Although
great number OF reforms have been instituted by
the Republican party, sufficient credit has not
been publicly awarded to that of
TARIFF REFORM
It's benefits have nevertheless been felt through
out the land. The principle underlying this
measure has been in process of gradual develop
ment by the Republican party during the COM
paratively brief period of its power. and to-day
aportion of its antiquated Democratic opponents
make unwilling concession to the correctness Of
the doctrine of an equitably adjusted protective
tariff by following slowly in its Footsteps though
very long way in the rear. The principle in
volved is of no great obscurity, and can be
readily by Intelligent
political and social systems of some
Of our trade-competing nations have
created working classes miserable in the ex-
treme. They receive the mcrest stipend for
their daily toll and put to great expense for
necessities Of life; are deprived Of those COM
food, which, with wholesome mental and social
recreation, can alone make existence happy and
desirable. Now, if the products Of those coun-
side American products, either the American cap
italist must suffer in his legitimate profits he
must make the American laborer suffer in
species ' Of labor above % referred i't to. In In
case of substantial reduction of pay there can
be no compensating advantages for the Ameri-
sumption which he uses with the exception of
articles not produced in the United States,
being especially provided for, as coffee and tea,
are grown in our own country and would not be
affected in price by lowering i'll duties. There
fore, while lie would receive less for his labor
his cost Of living would not be decreased. Being
practically placed upon the pay OF the European
1aborer, our own would be deprived of facilities
for educating and sustaining his family respect
mites of self-improvement and his value as
citizen charged with q portion of the obligations
Of government would be lesscned.
THE MORAL TONE
of the laboring class would suffer, ..na in turn
the interests of capital and wcll-beng of orderly
citizens in general would be menaccd, while one
be general disturbance OF the whole commun1-
ty. The true problem of good stable govern
ment is how to infuse prosperity among all
classes OF peOplc-the manufacturer, farmer, me-
chanic and laborcr alike. Such prosperity is
preventive of crime, is security for capital, and
the very best guarantee of general peace and
ernment is to protect both capita!
% duties This This protection should extend to
which goes to build up the general prosperity Of
our people. The national convention, in view Of
the special dangerous menace to the wool inter-
adopt separate resolution on the subject Of its
proper protection. This industry is q very large
and important one The necessary legislation
should be extended. No one realizes more fully
than myself the great dclicacy and difficulty Of
adjusting the tariff 50 nicely and equitably as
to protect every home industry, sustain
every class Of American labor, promote to the
highest point our great agricultural interests,
and at the same time to give to one and all tho
not In competition with our own: thus not only
building up our foreign commerce, but taking
measures to carry it in our own bottoms Difi-
susceptible Of accomplishment by patient and
intelligent labor. and to no hands can it be COM
those of the Republican party.
OUR MONETARY SYSTEM.
The Republican party is the 1ndisputable
author of financial and monetary system
which, it is safe to say, has never before been
equaled by that of any other nation. Under the
operation Of our system of finance the country
war; with national credit which has risen
higher and higher with each succeeding year,
until now the credit Of the United States is sur
passed by that OF no other nation, while its
securities are at constantly increasing premium,
and are eagerly scu,tlt after by investors in oil
parts Of the world. Our system Of currency is
| most admirable in construction. While all the
convcniences of bill circulation attach to it
every dollar of paper represents dollar Of the
| the just and wise policy of the Republican party
is continued, there can be no impairment Of the
national credit; Therefore, under the present
laws relating thereto it will be impossible for
| any man to lose penny in bonds or bills Of the
| United Statcs or i'll bills Of the national banks
The advantage Of having bank note in tn.
was the night before. should be appreciated b,
all. The g, c,onyertibility s Of currency shoYd b'
silver coinage be measure of pecuiia
advantage.
INTERSTATE, FOREIGN COMMERCE AND ronr1e,
The subjects embraced in the resolutions, re
spectively looking to the promotion of our inter
state and foreign commerce, and to the matter o
Jul 1olClSI IciuulouS, ttTc Win Cue great
est Importance to our people. In respect to inter
state commerce, there is much to he desired il
the way of equitable rates and facilities of trans
portation, that commerce may flow freely be
tween the states themselves, diversity of indus
tries and employments be promoted in all sec
tions of our country, and that the great granarie
and manufacturing establishments of the interio
may be enabled to send their products t.
the seaboard for shipment to foreig
countries, relieved of vexatious restriction
and determinations in matters of which 1t ma,
emphatically be said Time is money!" and ais
OF unjust CHARGES upon articles destined to NEE