Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-22


TnR MERCHANT MARINE.
We earnestly recommend that prompt action
20 taken by Congress ia the enactment ~ such
legislation a. viii best secure the rehabilitation
OF our American merchant marine, and we pro
~ against the passage by Congress Of free
~ iosseninR the wages Of thoae engaged In pre-
pairing materials as veil as those directly ON
p'oyed In our ship-yards.
The NAVY AND COAST DEysycEs.
We demand appropriations for the early re-
building OF our navy. for the construction Of
coast fortincadons and modern ordnance sad
Other approved modern means OF defence for
protection Of our defsnceless hsfbors and cities;
Tor necessary worss OF national importance In
thc Improvement OF harborp and channels, Of
Internal, coastwise. and foreign commerce; for
we encoHt sseInent OF shippibx Interests Of the
I tho payment OF the maturing public debt. This
policy viii give employment 70 our labor, activity
to our various Industries Increase The security II
our country. promote trade, open now and dire =
markets for our produce, and cheaper tbs cost OF
transportation. We aflirn this n be far better
Tor our country than the Democratic policy Of
loAning the Governments money without inter-
ost to a" pet bank. "
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
( The conduct II foreign affairs by mo present
I Administration has been distinguished by its
I ineniclency and ia covsrdice. Having with
drawn from the Sooato all pending treaties
I effected by the Republican Administration for
I the removal Of foreign burdens and restrictions
/ upon our commOrce and for its extension into
better markets, 10 has Mother effected nor pro-
I posed any others ia their stead PROCESSING adj
hcrepce 70 the Monroe doctrise, 1t has seen with
1 Idle compiAcepcy the extension OF foreign
/ influence IN Central America and Of foreign
trade everywhere among our neighbors II has
refused 20 charter, sanction, or encourage any
American organization for constructing the Mica
raugua canal, work Of vital importance 70 the
maintenance Of tic Monroe doctrine and cf our
Z Influence
I America. and necessary for the development ~
trade with our Pacific territory with South
America and with tue Islands and further coasts
OF the Pacidc Ocosu.
TIE FIsHERIRs QUESTION.
We arragn the present Democratic Admins
traitor for ~ weak and unpa riotic treatment Of
Tho fisheries question and its pusillanimous sur
render Of tho essential privileges 20 which cur
fishing vessels arc entitled in Canadian ports
under The treaty Of 1915, the reciprocal mari
time legislation Of 1890, and the comfy Of na-
lions, and which Canadian fishing vessels re-
ceiye In she ports Of The United States. We con-
de mn the policy bf the present Administration
ana the DemOC' attic majority In Congress to-
wards cur fisheries az uniriendly ana cOnBpicu-
ously unratriotic. and ss tending TO destroy
valuable national Industry and al indispen-
sable resource Of defence against foreign
enemy.
The name % American applies alike 20 gil citi-
zens OF the republic and imposes upon oil alike
tho same obligation Of obedience 70 the laws. At
The same time that citizenship is and must be
the pauoply aud safeguard OF him who wears 1t
ana protect him, whether high or low, rich or
poor, In all bis civil rights. IL should and must
Afford him protection at home aud follow and
protect him atrosd ia whatever land DO may be
on lawful orrand.
HIT AT THE HUGwUYPs.
The mon who abandoned the Republican party
In 1871 and continue 10 adhere 10 he Democratic
parry have deserted not only the cause OF honest
government, Of sound finance or freedom or
purity II tue ballot. ntospocially have deserted
the cause OF reform In the civil service. We
Will not fail 10 keop our pledges because they
have hrcken theirs or because their candidate
has brOs Gu his. We. therefore. repeat our de-
csraiiou % leSi-to VIII; The reform Of tho
civil service ausptciOusiy begun under the Re
publican Administration should DO completed
10y tho further extension OF the reform system
already established by Law 20 all the grades OF
Tie service 20 which IL Is applicable The spirit
aud purpose OF the reform should be observed
IA al executive appointments, and all laws az
variance with the OBJECT OF existing reform logis-
laiion should be repealed, 10 tho end that tho
dangers 10 the free institutions which Turk in
Tho power Of ofhcisl patronage may be wisely
and effectively avoided"
PENSION RELIEF.
The gratitude Of the nation to the defenders
Of the MON cannot be measured 10y laws. The
legislation OF Congress should conform to tho
pledge made by loyal people. and be 80 enlarged
aud extended a. 20 provide against the posstil-
~ that any man who hOnOrably wore tie Federal |
uniform shsll become an Inmate OF an aims
house or dependent upon private charity. in
tho presence OF an OV0r1OWing Treasury 10
would b@ public scandal 10 do less for those
whose yaor0us service preserved the Govern
menL We denOunce the hostile spirit shown by
President Cleveland Ia bis numerous Yetoes OF
measures for pension relief, and the action OF
tho Democratic represen atves in refusing even |
a consideration OF general pension legislation. !
In support OF the principles herewith enunci- |
ated we invite the cooperation OF the patriotic !
men Of all parties aud especially Of all working
men, whose prosperity IL seriously threatened |
10y tho free-trade policy Of tie present Admins
uatlOD.
HcwIT WAS RECEIVED.
In a clear ringing voco, which could DO dis |
tincty heard Ia every portion Of tho auditorium, |
Mr. Mckinley read the declaration OF kepubn- |
can principles Az no mentioned the names OF |
the dead leaders OF the Republican party cheer |
after cheer assembled, and his allusOn 10 the |
living hero. General Philip II. Sheridan, was re-
cetyed wish loud applause. But these burstS OF |
enthusiasm were az nothing TO the storm Of ap
plau-e aud cheers which broke out when Nc
kluloy enunciatod tho principle % the kspubli-
can party IN regard % protection. Every mem
Der OF tho convention rose TO his feet and many
Of the spectators followed their example. Fans
we're waved, hAndkerchiSfs were fiuttered. cheers
we're given, and shouts Of approval found noisy
vent. For fully minute Mr.. Mckinley Was una
bio TO continue on account OF the demonstration
which broke out affesh when tho denunciation,
OF the Mills Dill found expression in the plat
form.
Whom the reading Of the report had been COM
|
be adopted. aDi By rising vote. Mr.. Marine said
before that motion WAS put no desired ~ say
few words We have a right, he said, 70 DO
proud Ito be proud Of our party as We have 70 DO
proud Of our country. The great Republican
party began with The cry OF free soil. free speech
and free press. and had never faltered when the
enemies Of the nation attempted 10 take its life,
AMI the Republican party would not t8ltCr now
that again the country 10 in danger, and will re-
spOnd a. of old 10 the cry OF the poo. le We will
plant our parry on tho great rock Of truth and
Justice, and II will stand thore n refuge for tho
troubled people. We hayo been fortunate IN our
platforms in the past, but never more fortunate
than now, aud Ills is the greatest utteranco that
This great party has ever made, and should 10
adopted unanimously.
M. Horr. OF Michigan, on behalf OF his State
delegation, seconded the motion and demanded
the previous question.
The previous question having been ordered,
the report Of the committee was adopted unRnI-
mOusly by a rising vote amid great enthusiasm.
NOMINATIONS.
The Chairman stated that the next order Of
business was the cali Of Stsies for the preseDta-
ton OF names Of nominees for President
Alabama aud Arkansas we're called without
response. When California WAS called the dele
CATION whose position was we'll known, asked
tho convention 10 pass California on the roll-call
for tho present
Mr. Warner. II Connecticut when Connecticut
was called, presented without further remarks
The name Of lion. Joseph X. lawley.
When Illinois was called a buzz Of expectancy
broke out. which grew into a shout OF greeting
when Leonard SNett stepped upon the platform /
10 present the name Of Walter q. Gresham.
Mr. SWEET sposc win great elaboration and |
without any attempt al artificial oratOry. lie |
,ould be heard al over the bah. and while he
lid not often excite the eRthusiasm Of the con-
TentiOn he was listened 20 with great attention. |
When be reached the climax Of naming Gresham
hore was Wild applause.
Gresham's nomination was seconded by Davis |
Il Minnesota, Lynch Of Mississippi Mccall Of {
and Rector Of Texas
Governor Porter the1 made bow 70 the au-
Hence, and was given warm reception. Ho | !
poke with impressiveness and force, and ap-
lsalod more 10 the Judgment VI the convention
han TO It's sentiment
As Governor Porter Ia regarded as within the S
possibility OF nomination should there De a dead
Ock, ne was cgyiously examined by the dele I
rates, aud their IMPRESSIONS OF him were de- {
ldedly favorable.
The Gresham men in the galleries cried ont the
ZANE Of their fayoritS when Governor Porter
mentioned Harrison as lndiana's choice. 20 c
ihich he respOu4 90 with emphasis thAta voiced I
he unanimous and earnest sentiment OF the
Indiana delegation IN presenting ex-senator
prisons name
Al the conclusion Of Governor Porter's speech, /
n ulotion Of Mr.. Brogan, Of Tennessee, tue con- s
entiOn took a recess until O'Clock. |
Afternoon session.
ut.. .tr xw.a ooofer In IA affarnonp and ha |