Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-19
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THE Chicago CONVENTION
CONTINUED from first pdoe.l

Inc taIln question was not considered as
one embracing solely or chiefly the manu-
embraced the social condition Of the laboring
producers In the home market, and OF
the countrys real independence. The
themselves against all competition, until they
were masters OF the commercial world, and
gnIii they REALIZED that the United states,
by a moderate use OF the same means
was becoming formidable rival. II was only
when Great Britain perceived something OF the
future Of her American rival that she attempted to
regain that control over this country by artince
which she was unable TO hold or reclaim by force
OF arms"
After relating the history of the alleged alliance
OF the south with English manufacturers under
the administrations OF Van Buren,, Polk, Pierce,
buchannan, Chairman Jones continued:
1.-The republican party yanquished the demo-
cratic party, passed the homestead law, destroyed
redeemed the country anu started II anew on the
lines contemplated by the fathers. To-day We
occupy much higher plane than any other
people on the face Of the globe. The republican
party believes that 1t is not necessary or right
that We should be reduced TO q common
Level with other nations; but that we
natural advantages and the full enjoyment OF our
glorious heritage. The logical consequences
VI %ou 1ds b,y theories Of the
ways. Many of the leading bourbon demo-
Gratis OF to-day look upon the magnificent
developments and the grand Improvements
OF the nation, which are simply labor genius
and management crystalized, as rank unnatural
and unwholeSome growth, and believe that we
ought TO go back 10 the days OF ignorance, sloth
and small things as quick as possible.
Through the criminal folly OF certain pro-
fessed republicans and by frauds and dupl-
city on the part OF the democratic party,
our honored and gallant standard-oear.
for the country, we have still the benefit OF the
wise laws passed by the republican party and
still shave majority in the senate OF the United
States which nvi "a
legislation. We are again confronted with this
same democratic party, the mother OF all the evils
for the power TO control and direct It's future
course, and We md that the same element which
nIst led Il astray by its malign influence
days OF the rebellion, is again in full
control Of its affairs II majority of the Ameri
San v0teTs favor aae Of the
the world, and the forcing OF our
people, now the most prosperous and happy on
down 10 level with the cheapest, poorest
and most miserable OF our foreign rivals,
the democratic reactionary doctrines will prevail.
II not, the republican party Will resume Its au-
thortty and successfully lead this great country
whit benefcent institutions toward that sublime
gon which all patriots believe 10 be It's heaven
Temporary Chairman Thurston was then intro
duced and spoke as follows:
The Temporary Chairman's Address.
"GENTLKMEN OF THE CONVENTION: 1 am deeply
ferred upon me the presiding officer OF your
temporary organization. am also mindful OF the
grave responsibilities OF the position, and IL they
are successfully met IL Will be due TO the continu-
ance OF your generous favor and the bestowal OF
your loyal assistance. have no words in which
To nttingly express my heartfelt appreciatian OF
your confidence. thank you gentlemen, not for
myself alone, but for thai great and growing
West which never disappolnts the expectations Of
the republican party.
81 come from a state whose vast domain has
been largely appropriated by the surviving vete-
rams OF the Army OF the Republic, under the bene-
ncent provisions OF the homestead and pre-emp-
ton laws enacted by republican Congress. And
true 10 the heroic recollection OF the past the
homesteaders OF the West still march on under
the banner OF repub,icanism. In victory and de-
feat, In sunshine and In storm, in prosperity and
adversely this mighty West retains the coy,raVe
OF It's convictions ana holds that devotion to prn-
ciple though IL brings defeat, is better than sue
honor.
ave are met In national convention for delibera-
Ton and conference. The republican party OF the
United States relies upon the wisdom OF its as
sembled delegates Tor such action as will ensure
success. III we are prepared 10 honestly and fairly
ueet the supreme issues Of the hour, with clear
fearless and ringing declaration OF principles and
IL nominate a ticket which Will commend itself TO
the 10y atty and intelligence OF the country,
grandly WIN We enter upon the proceedings OF
this convention prepared TO sacrifice individual
Judgment 70 The wisdom OF the majority
aud TO lay down personal preferences on
candidates are chosen, we will all lOin
with heart and soul In the grand chorus OF reoic-
Ing, and the rainbow OF our harmony shall give
certain promise or the glory OF victorious morn
Ing In November.
"when the democratic party at the close OF the
last presidential election ROBBED us OF q victory
honestly and fairly won, We patiently waited for
the certain coming OF the justice OF the years.
We hoped and believed that 1883 would right the
great national wrong OF 1854. Right it not only
Tor the republican party, but also for the grand
and glorious Candidates whose names We're the
Inspiration OF that wonderful campaign. The in
wisdom all-Wi has thar
wise decreed.
zone OF them-the citizen soldier, the warrior
statesman, The Black Eagle OF Ilnois-has been
summoned by the Silent Messenger TO report TO
his Old commander beyond the river. But,
although John A Logan IS dead in the body, yet
he lives again In the Illuminated pages OF mis-
countrys most splendid history; lives in the
grateful love OF a free people. whose Union he
SO CALAMITY fought TO preserve lives In the bless
ings OF u down-tTodden race, who's. freedom he SO
manfuly struggled TO achieve; lives in the future
song aud story OF hero-worshippng world and
along the highway OF the nations glory, side by
side with old John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and
Ulysses Grant his soul goes marching on
THE other-that gallant leader, the chevalier OF
American politics, the glory OF republicanlsm and
the nightmare OF democracy, our Henry OF Ma
varre-ls seeking in foreign travel the long
needed relaxation and rest from the wearysome
burdens OF pubic life and service. With the sub
lime magnanimty OF his Incompatible greatness
he has denied Us the Infinite pleasure Of support
ing him in this convention. Desiring above all
things party harmony and success, he mas stepped
from the certain ladder OF his own laudable ambi-
ton tndt some other man may climb 10 power,
LAS his true friends We cannot, dare not commit
the political crime VI disObedlence To his expressed
Will We cannot place him at the head OF the
ticket, but We Will make him commander-in-chier
at the head VI the forces IN the Held, where he will
be invinclOle. And though James q. Blaine may
not be our President, yet he remains our un-
crowned king, welding the baton OF acknow lodged
leadership. supreme In the allegiance OF his devoted
followers nOnored and respected by all honest and
loyal men, the greatest ilving American and the
worthy object OF our undying love.
"But The republican party is not left without
great men 10 place upon It's ticket. We have that
honest, able, ana experienced 1nancier states
man aud senator from ONO, and his no less dis
uuguished colleague from Iowa. Indiana Nichi-
gan, ana Wisconsin present TO Us gallant soldiers
While New YORK. New jersey, Kansas, Connecti-
cut. and other states offer worthy and fayor1te
sons FROM this spendid galaxy OF political stars
we cannot choose aIniSS The republican party
points with PRIDE 10 the great achievements OF It's
past, ana Oilers as an earnest OF It's tuIure faith
Iuln-ss, an unorOken record OF services performed
Tor freedom. union, and national prosperity It IS
pre-emlnently the party Of protection. IL was
born OF the desire protect the slave
from the lash OF the MASTER nd 10 save our ciyli
Zatlon from the blghting curse OF its crime
against humanity. IL performed the sacred mis-
sion OF protecting the republic from secession ana
disunion, and In the later time II sue.
currency Of the nation from repudia
ton md Imitation It's platform, epitomized Stands
for the protection OF popular government on the
American continent; stands for the protection OF
all governmental and international rights from re-
strctOn or Invasion; stands Tor the protection OF
the life. liberty, and property or the individual:
stands for the protection or all the immupities
the protection OF the balotbox from the Grimes of
Intimidation. robbery and substitution. staDda