The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-21
MEMPHIS TENN. THURSDAY. JUNE 81, 1888.

lurtner 10 you, my lrlenus ana gentlemen OF
the convention, that am not able to say ex-
actly what your platform will be- but the
people of the country have echoed its senti-
ments, and the rattle of the skirmish line
was heard only two weeks ago from Oregon
[great applausel and God willing, next No
vember you will hear from Cleve-
lands Appomatox all over this great
republic [Cheers.l My friends and
gentleman OF the convention, again
thanking you for the very high honor
you have conferred upon me, and inn
pressing you, hope and pray, with the be-
lief that our duties are the gravest and most
solemn in character, and trusting from the
depth of my soul that every act may be done
To promote the best interests Of our common
country and 10 advance the great Republic
can party, will call for the next order Of
business. IApplause.l
At this point Mr.. Roche, OF Chicago, came
forward with a magnificent gayel, aud upon
stepping upon the platform was greeted with
applause, and addressed the convention rs
follows:
Mr.. Chairman and members OF the ma
tioual Republican convention, Us emilia
matte OF the substantial character OF the
Republican party aud its Identification with
the interests OF both capital and labor, ! am in
structed by my fellow citizens in their name
ia their behalf, TO present to this convention
this gavel.
Here Mr. Roche waved the gavel aloft and
was greeted with cheers. IL is not made OF
silver alone, but OF gold and silver Zap
plausel, the bimetallic basis OF our sound
national currency. [Applauscl A boon
given by the Republican party 10 the people
OF this country tapplauscl, the material dug
from the bowels Of the EARTH the Separating
and refining processes aud the adornmcnt of
precious stones represent both rude and
skilled labor Iapplagsel, and teach the les
son which the Republican party by
its legislation for generations has
taught Of free homes. free schools
and a free ballot lappausel, and
not only this, but free labor, intelligent
labor, shall have its just rewards lchconl, rs
IL is the foundation OF all wealth, Individual
and national prosperity. [Cheersl Mr..
Chairman, ms gold and silver regulate
our national currency and maintain the
wheels OF progressive industry, normal and
healthy condition, may this emblem Of au-
thority Ia the hand OF the chairman OF this
convention enable him TO conduct II 10 u
successful issue aud happy result. Loud
aud continued cheers.
Charles A. Works, OF Rockford, Ill.-Mr.
Chairman: | hold In my hand also a
gavel scnt 10 the Illinois delegation by Mr..
Il. w. Montgomery of Galcna, ILL., IL Is n
plain tool, aud Is made of neither silver nor
gold, but IL is connected closely by associa-
tons with name, the memory Of which
will ever be dearer in the hearts ofthc Amer
lean people than either silver or gold. II Is
made from piece OF wood from the desk In
n tannery in Galona loud checnl which
desk was left by that supcrbly magnificent
silent soldier ol America, u. :. Grant Loud
and continued applause, the entire audience
rising TO It's feet with enthusiasm. ]
On yesterday, Mr.. Chairman, the Michigan
delegation presented TO the temporary chair
man Of this convention a gayol, with which
IL was proposed 81 pound. 10 death the De
mocncy Cheers. 1, on behalf Of the llli-
nois delegation, take great pleasure la pre-
ucntingso you, AIR. Chairman, this gaycl
/ with this sentiment That having pounded
10 death the Democratic party We will tan It's
hide. loud laughter aud applause.
The Charman---Mnyor Roche aud Dclceats
/ Works of the Illinois delegation In behalf
OF the National Republican convention We
accept In their name these tokens, one OF
pure silver the Other a mcmcnto Of the gal
liant, great man who will live IN the htart-
OF the American people ~ long as history
shall be read. Applause. We accept these
tokens from you a- cmblcmatic of the purity
Of our great party, H. lofty and patriotic
purposes, and we say TO you! with these
/ tools as our guiding stars we are bound to
win hereafter" loud applausc.l What y
the further pleasure Of this conycniioni
The committee ON rules, | believe, Is the
next In order.
Mr.. Payne, Of Pcnnsylvania--Mr. Prcsi-
dent: The committee ON rules aud order Of
business. Cries Of platform, platform" !
Mr.. Funk, u Illinois, rise, Mr.. Chair
man, 10 q question Of privilege.
The ChaiT-Iho gentleman from Illinois
rises ~ question Of privilege.
Mr.. Funk, Of lllinois-And II IL that we
request that these State banners be lowered,
that the people may see. We are blinded
here by these banncri we cannot see the
speakers.
The Chair-Thc scrgcantat-arms will SEQ
that IL Is corrected. Before the gentleman
/ from Pennsylvania (Mr Bayne) reads his re-
port, II there Is no objection by the conycn-
ton, the scugcnnt-at-arns will remove the
banners and replace them hereafter with
smaller ones.
The gentleman from Pennsylvania tMr.
Bayne, chairman VI the committee ON rules,
las the floor.
Mr.. Baync, Of Pennsylvania, addressed the
chair, and In response 90 loud cries Of plat
FORM" came forward amid great appluse aud
presented the report Of the committee ON
rules as follows
THE COMMITTEE on RULES
Has the honor 10 submit tho following re-
port
/ Hult L. lNlN fnllNfTstfnN fflAll thiNlHi hl n
number Of delegates from each State equal 10
double the number Of H. senators and rupro-
scntatiycs In Congress, ten delegates from
the Territory Of Dakota lchccrs and applause ]
six from Washington Territory two from
each one Of the remaining Territories, aud
two from the District Of Columbia.
Rule 4 The rules Of the House Of Repro.
scntatiycs shall be the rules Of the conycn-
ton, 10 far as they are applicable and not
inconsistent with the following rules:
Rule .. When the previous question shall
be demanded by n majority Of the delegates
Of any State. aud the demand seconded by
two or more States, aud the call sustained
by n majority Of the convention, the ques-
ton shall then be proceeded with aud dis
posed Of, according to the rules Of the House
Of Representatives la similar cases.
Rulo 4 Upon all subject. before the con.
ycntion the States shall be called IN alpha.
bctical order and next the Territories aud
next the District Of Columbia.
Rule 0. The report u the committee on
credentials shall DO disposed Of before the
report Of tho committee on resolutions IL
acted upon, and the report Of the committee
on resolutions shall be disposed Of before
the convention proceeds 90 the nomination
Of candidates for President and vioc.Prcsi.
dent
Rule q When a majority Of the delegates
Of any State shall demand that vote bo re-
corded, the same shall be taken by States.
Territories and the District OF Columbia, the
secretary calling the roll Of the States and
Territories and the District Of Columbia In
the order herein before stated.
Rule 7. In making the nomination for
shall the calling OF the rolf be dispensed
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