Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-29
THRsARAToGA ooNvENrIoN,

observation-disclosures Canadian Pol.
icy Denounced A High License
Plank.
SARATOGA, Aug. 2s.-The State Republic
| can convention assembled in the Casino at
| noon to day to nominate candidates for gov-
ernor, lieutenant governor, judge of the court
l of appeals and four electors at-large. 1t was
| but few minutes past twelve o'clock when
| the assemblage was called to order. Rev.
| Mr.. Leech of Albany invoked the divine
blessing. General Benjamin E. Tracy of
Brooklyn was made temporary chairman and
addressed the convention. He said in part
as follows
''Gentlemen of the convention: You meet
under circumstances of the gravest import.
| Not since 1864, when the Democratic Na-
tional convention so1emnly declared in its
| platform that the war for the Union was
failure, and demanded that it should be
brought to a speedy end, has q more impor-
tant political issue been presented to the
American people than that presented by
President Cleveland's free trade message and
the Mills bill. The issue of 1864 involved
the very existence of the nation; theissue of
1883 involves the continued existence of our
manufacturing industries and our CONNER
cial prosperity.
The situation is alarming. Nothing in the
future of nation can, apprehend, be more
certain than this, that if the policy of legis-
lation indicated by the Presidents free trade
message and the Mills bill becomes the per-
manent policy of the country the nation will
suffer disaster second only to that it would
have sustained by the triumph of the rebel
lion itself. In this supreme emergency New
York becomes the pivotal State.
The speaker then went on to discuss the
proposed tariff reduction of the Democratic
party and traced in rapid historical sketch
the several commercial panics which had
ensued whenever the Democratic
aftAT1T7tnd n 6Xan0tinn
for-revenue-only theories.
The delivery of Mr.. Tracy's address lasted
over an hour. Motions were submitted and
adopted providing for the appointment by
the chair of the committees on credentials,
permanent organization, resolutions and cleo
tors-at-1arge. A recess until four O'Clock
was then taken.
A STIRRING ADDRESS.
After the recess the convention e-assem-
bled and was addressed by General Bateheller
who eulogized the Republican party as one
representing the best patriotism of the peo
pie. The issue was distinctly drawn. The
Republican platform supports the interests of
America, the Democratic platform and Presi-
dent the interests of Europe. The Democrats
are endeovoring to tear down the vast fabric
of Industrial wealth erected by the Repuh-
licans during twenty-five years. General
Harrison was worthy to bear the banner of
the party whose cause was that of the verify
l
the career of Mr.. Morton was one OF
incentive to every citizen. General Harrison
would not give up our fishing rights to Can
ada. He would not have to seek among the
works of foreign economists for an American
industrial policy. Mr.. Cleveland had been
elected on the plea ofreform. Great faith
had been placed in the plea. He had proved
like faith itself, "The substance OF things
hoped, the evidence of things not SEEN"
daughter and applase.) Two points stand
L. TO- ,-~-ID,>
put down the rebellion and hostility to pro-
lection. (Applause.) The Democrats had
adopted in their declarations of principles
whole section of the confederate constitu-
ton. (Applause.) General Batcheller urged
that in vi1w of these dangerous tendencies
the Republican party lead the workingmen
of the country in great strike at the ballot
box for high principle as well as high wages
guaranteed by the American policy.
Upon the conclusion of General Batcheller's
address the committee on electors-at-large re-
ported the names of William 81. Seward of
Cayuga and James S. T. Stranahan of Kings.
The report was adopted.
General Curtis offered resolution that in
the death OF General Sheridan the world has
lost one of it's greatest military captains; the
armies of the United States, an officer who
will always be regarded as one of the most
distinguished commanders; the comrades of
the late war, one of their most brilliant and
patriotic leaders; his family, faithful hus-
band and good father; and the convention
tender to Mrs. Sheridan expressions of their
sincere coincidence and sympathy. 1t was
adopted by rising vote in silence.
THE NOMINATIONS.
Nominations were then in order and Sens-
| tor Sloan nominated Hon. Warner Miller in
/ a speech extolling the candidates virtues.
Senator Fassett, General Curtis and Mr..
1 Hustled seconded the nomination and was
4 carried by reclamation, the delegates rising
| and cheering Justify. A committee was APP
pointed to notify Mr.. Miller of his nomina-
| ton and request his presence. Commission
| er c. n. Teintor of New York then in brief
1 speech nominated Colonel S. Van Rensselaer,
| Crueger of New York for lieutenant govern
| or. Mr.. Ketcham of Dntchess and Mr.. Young
| of Queens seconded the nomination. Mr..
1 Smith of Buffalo nominated Colonel ]. B.
Weber of Erie.
MIR. MILLER SPEAKS.
/ At this point Mr.. Miller was escorted upon
4 the platform and received with great app
plause. In accepting the nomination he con-
| graduated the party on being united in this
| State, and said that the contest in New York
1 was to be against fraud and corruption in all
/ departments of the government. In the ma
tional contest the people were to decide
1 whether the reactionary forces now in con-
/ troll of the government were to remain in
power and stop the care of progress which
| ton for twenty-five years, or whether they
were to be dethroned In conclusion he
said: believe the country will judge and
l condemn the present administration. But
4 the final result depends very largely on your
| action in New York. Do You propose to make
| good the pledae given on your behalf at Chi
| caeof (Ories of s'Yes.'0 If 80 it will
| require constant and unceasing work from
| this day until the polls close. 1t will neces-
state bringing out every Republlcan vote IN
1 the State. 1t will necessitate the increasing
/ of the Republican maiorities in every Re-
publican county. Do you propose to make
| this pledge goods C'Yes," "Yes.D You
have chosen me as your leader. now
| pledge you that in the position where you
have placed me will know no rest from now
until the polls close. And that whatever OF
i the power or ability may have shall be used
for the accomplishment OF this mueh desired
result" (Great applause.)
General StewartL L. Woodford OF Brooklyn,
| in behalf of Kings county, seconded the nom
| ination of Colonel Cruger, as did also Rock
land county. Cornelius R. Parsons, mayor
| of Rochester, was placed in nomination by
| Mr.. Sutherland of Monroe. Congressman W.
| G.. Laid1aw of Oattargus placed IN nominal
I ton ex-senator N l.. Allen, which was Sec
onded by Secretary Smith OF the
convention. There were various sec
onds of the different nominees and finally
at O'Clock the roll of counties was
called for the first ballot. The roll call
proved beyond doubt that Colonel Cruger
lead. and the friends of the other contestants
all having Withdrawn in his favor his nomi-
nation was made unanimous Judge Rum
sey of Steuben county was then nominated
for Judge of the court of appeals by acclama-
ton. The committee on resolutions was then
called and the chairman, ex-Congressman
Payne, read the resolutions.
A brief address by Colonel Cruger follow-
ed and the convention adjourned sine die.
/ THE PLATFORM.
The following platform adopted by the
convention is:
ton assembled cordially accept and approve the
declaration of principles adopted by the National