The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07


But having thus far discussed the prin,
ciples and politics which divide the two
great political parties in the present con
test, ii is bu, proper that We turn our at
tention for short time 20 the candidates
who have been placed before the Amer.
lean people for the most exalted positions
in their gifts. On one point can and do
most sincerely congratulate the leaders OF
the Republican party. Never did con
vention more skillfully adapt its nomina-
ton TO its platform than was done at Chi.
cago y few days ago, in June. Never
were candidates in their natures, educa.
ton habits, ayocations and associations,
more absolutely the representatives OF
their party's declared policy than Benja.
min Harrison, OF Indiana, and Len T..
Morton, OF New York. They are no bet
ter in their attitudes toward the industrial
classes than the most evil features of the
Chicago platform, and IL Is impossible for
them to be worse. They tit the monstrous
and abominable thing exactly. At the
head OF the ticket n corporation
lawyer and militia captain In uni
form against railroad men striking for liv-
ing wages, nominated by .he management
OF Chauncey VI. Dcpew, ut the behost Of
the railroad systems OF the VanderbiIts
and the Goulds; against the grander sup
port OF Allison aud the labor friends Of
Gresham. On the ticket with him mill
ionaire magnate and national banker and
broker Of Wall street, New York. II
would seem that such combination
could have only been made In express
derision and contempt Of the labor elr.
ments and labor interests OF the United
States.
would not do injustice TO Gen. Harri-
son. Tho struggle between corporation.
wealth and power on the one hand, en-.
ploycd labor on the other, in 1877, will
never he forgotten in Indiana. The scenes
then enacted, and the part which men took
mthem, have become part Of the perma-
nent history OF the State. When thepoorly
paid and ovcrworked attempted, through
their lawful and peaceful Organizations. 10
better their conditions, their appeal was
met by some with worlsoi Kindness, aound
advice, hope and encouragement. In the
breasts OF nearly the whole public their
condition excited sympathy and desire 10
aid them IN fair, equitable and poaccable
settlement OF their grievances and claims.
Ten. Harrison had no share in this feeling
lie met them from the first with insult and
reproach. lie denounced them 10 their faces
a. law-breakcis, consequently criminals. lie
assumed toward them the lofty aud arrogant
bearing Of master over slaves, rrfusinp
to treat with them for redress of their
wpnes while they were In revolt lie re-.
quired them Ia cover in his presence. sub.
NIT 10 his mcuacing insults. and return 90
their tasks; then he might condcscend 10
look into their ease and see what ought 20
be- done. Failing 10 carry his point in this
direction at once, lac WIS swift in his will
ingness to shed their blood. lie esteemed
Il an honor to be even a captain under
Gen. Macauley in such cause. His en-.
eampmcnt, with Others Mt tile arsenal, We
NM announced In the Indianapolis Nous
Of July "a, 1871. Ms follows;
-Four companies OF volunteers, under
the respective commands of Gcn. Benia.
min Harrison. Col n. H. Rucklo, Mai. J.
Palmer aud Capt Harry Adams, marched
into camp NJ the United States arsenal this
morning. The men are armed with the
new hrcech.loading Springfield ride, most
formidable aud efficient weapon. 1"
Railroad labowrs oi Indiana, that Spring.
hcld rifle was meant for you, because Won
wanted mOrc wages, aud when your wiye.
and children read the announcement in
the Mus their hearts stood still with dread
and horror nj tho thought that ycu would
b. brought home 10 them mauflsd by lis
aecur-cd lead. Those four companies at
the arsenal, with their formidable and Ell.
Gent weapons, were expressly Organized 20
make war on You aud 10 sprinkle tho dusty
streets Of indianapolis with youl blood II
yon refused, without terms, O. the diria.
ton Of organized capital. Christian men
and Christian nations psou 10 peaceful
negotiations and arbtrations f,r the settle.
meni Of differences. Gen. Harrison pro-
posed nothing 10 YOU bot the stern afbitra.
mcni Of the sword. notice that 10 is 10.
rciying many people and delegations who
call 10 do him honor Let hun put on the |
captains uniform hc wore nj the arsenal, |
take a Springfield rife in his hand AMI |
then be will appear to the delegations call. |
Ing on the Republican candidate for The 1
Presidency NJ be did 10 the latsfiur eco.
pie Of Indiana In 1871, aud a.. De ,iiil an.
pears "a them. The clothes w0fnby Wash.
ington during the revolution. ths coat IN
which Jackson whipped tho British al
New Orleans, the hat which covered /
Grants headai shiloh, aud other precious /
aud immortal relics may be ssfn sa,fr,lly /
preserved In glass cases in the National /
museum u Washington. What shall Le i
done with llarriz1n's uniform 10 which Ls /
campai Fned against wofkinsneu eleven
short yClu ago. | leave Il 10 other. ~
tngsIsi n proper place iu witch a. pts.-t,p
~ iutufv inspection aud admiration surb
lllnsiuous rsimcnt In the meantime
the man WHO vas mofc wiling 10 give
bullets Than bread 10 tho labbrcr nnN
wants that lalupfs vote % make INN
rommandcfin.chirioi the army and nav
but There 3. still another labor question
on which ten. Harrison h tlp consistent 4
exponent Of the principles ui lis Marty i
When The Republican party had iis birth. !
Chinese laburrf bad prfhars never non
seen on American suil. Tho ChInrss rui.
pirc NJ that time WIS an Isolated lup..,u,,
power seeking neither negotiations nor
alliance Will Other nations aud submit
ting u none, u they could he avoided
Win The coming ui the Republican p,ri, /
came The bufiingamo treaty aud other
equally prtnicinus measures. opruiu, ouf
shores o. thincEo immigration and puttiny
The Chinainan, with his Asiatir blood ami
habits, in competition with tho American
laborrr. Every almond eyed Monaghan
nov In the United States II hero a. tItr 49,.
suit OF treaties aud laws made by thr a..
publican party; and when teen. Uar,is1p
voted fourteen times In the Senate against
restrictions on thincso immigration he
Was simply carrying out the principles and 4
adhcfing ~ thc established practices of his
party When Ice voted IN the Iurtv.ssyrntb
Congress against both the bills rcp1fted by
Senator Miller, Of California. and Mr.
Page, of the House. restricting the immi.
grafton Of Chinese labofpf. into the United
States, he was faithful 10 his instincts II
hostility 70 American labor When lac
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