The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-06-30

the dlstlng shed honor that Won have seen dt
70 confer upon me. appreciate to the fullest ex-
tent the grave responsibilities deyolving ON me,
and II being Republican convention, l shall
AK IN all things its charitable judgment and its
candid and earnest support
Gentlemen of the convention following so
illustrious a gentlemen as your temporary
chairman shall not attempt TO detan you by
any heightened speech. only want to say to
public, over on the Pacific shore that
cannot even guess who your nominee is going
10 be- Laughter. Of course, you ali know.
say further TO you, gentlemen of the convention,
that am not able 10 say exactly what your plat
form VIII be; bat the people of the country has
echoed Its sentiment and the rattle of the skir-
mlsh line was heard only two weeks ago from
Oregon
Here the speaker was interrupted by
a round IF applause. and at the stigges-
tiun of some enthusiastic individual in
the gallery, three hearty cheers were
given for Oregon. Mr.. Estee continued
God willing. next November you viii hear
from Cleyelands Appomattox all over this great
republic EGreat applause.l
Friends and gentlemen of the convention.
again thanking YOU for the high honor you have
conferred upon me and lmpressing you with the
belief With all nay heart and soul that our duties
are OF the grayest and most solemn character; and
trusting from the depth of my soul that every act
may be done to promote the best interest of our
common country, and advance the great Repub-
lIcan party, LwilI call for the next order OF bust
ness lApplauSe.l
The Chair recognized Mayor Roche,
of Chicago, who advanced to the plat
form holding In his hand the beautiful
silver gavel which has been already de-
scribed, which he said he had been in
structed TO present TO the convention on
behalf of the citizens of Chicago. 1t was
not of silver alone, as that one present
ed at St. Louis, he said. but of gold and
silver, the bimetallic standard of our
sound financial policy. 1t represents
both crude and skilled labor and teaches
the lesson that free homes, free schools
and free ballot shall be maintained in
this country.
Charles A. Works, of Illinois, also
presented to the convention a gavel
which he said was plain tool and made
neither of silver nor gold, but it is con-
neeted with great name in American
history. 1t is made from a piece of
wood from q desk in tannery in Ga
lena, H., which was left by that silent
soldier, {. s. Grant, when he took the
field to fight for his country.
The mention of Gen. Grants name
was greeted with an outburst of cheer
ing which lasted several moments and
day.
The Chair accepted the token in a
neat speech, in which be expressed the
thanks of the convention to the donors.
Alter the adoption Of the report OF
the committee on rules the convention
took a recess.
The convention was again called to
order at $40 O'Clock.
Mr.. Wellington, of Maryland, offered
resolution rendering, on behalf of the
Republican party Of the United States,
to the German nation, Its: sympathy in
this hour of their bereavement and deep
sorrow, caused by the death of their
ruler, Emperor Frederick of Germany.
1t was adopted by rising vote.
Mr.. Dixon, of Maryland (coloredl
offered resolutions of respect to the
memory of Grant, Logan, ex-President
Arthur and the late Senator Conkling,
which were also adopted by rising
vote.
The report of the committee on ere
dentials was submitted and adopted.
In the Virginia contest the Malone
delegates-at-large were accepted and
the Wise district delegates were placed
on the list. There was a minority re-
port read by Mr. Russell, of North Car
DINA, but 1t was not adopted.
THIRD DAY.
CONVENTION HAIL, CHICAGO, ILL.,, June
2l.-Congressman Mckinley. of Ohio,
chairman of the resolutions committee,
entered the hall at 1875. He was rec
ognized by the Chair, and he
arose to make the report of the
committee. The convention, reeoguiz-
ing one of the dark horses in the presi-
dental race, and popular one also,
cheered Justify, and when Mr.. Mckin-
ley advanced to the platform to read
his report, the applause redoubled and
became almost an ovation In a clear
distinct voice Mr.. Mckinley read the
committed s report as follows:
The Republicans of the United States. assem-
bled by their delegates in national convention.
pause on the threshold Of their proceeding to
honor the memory of their first great leader, the
the people-Abraham Lincoln; and to cover also
with wreaths of imperishabie remem b-ance and
gratitude the heroic names of our later leade rs
who have more recently beer called away from
our councils-Grant, Garfieli, Arthur Logan,
ConklIng. May their memories be faithfully
cherished We also recall with our greetings
of our living heroes whose memory viii be treas
ured in the history both of Republicans and OF
the republic the name of that noble soldier and
favorite child Of victory, Philip II. Sheridan.
In the spirit ofthose great leaders, and OF our
own devotion to human liberty, and with that
hostility to all formsof des potism aud oppression
Hcau party, we send fraternal congratulations to
our fellow Americans of Brazil, upon their great
act OF emancipation, which completed the abOli-
ton OF slavery throughout the two American
continents; We earnestly hope that we may
soon congratulate our fellow citizens of Irish
birth upon the peaceful recovery Of home rule
for Ireland.
We reaffirm our uuswerving devotion to the
national Constitution and TO the indl soluble
union of the states to the autonomy reserved to
the states under the constitution to the personal
audi Ffff In
territories IN the UHion and especially to the
supreme and sovereign right OF every lawful
citizen rich or poor, native or foreign born,
white OF black. to cast one free ballot IN public
duly counted We hold the free and honest
popular ballot and he just and equal repre-
seutatIOn OF all the people to DC the fOuuda-
ton Of our Republican government and demand
effective legislation 10 secure the integrity and
purity of elections, which are the fountains of
ali public authority. We charge that I he present
administration and the Democratic majority in
Congress owe their existence TO the suppression
of the ballot by q criminal nulifcation Of the
constitution and laws OF the United States.
We are uncom promisingly IN favor Of the
American system OF protection; We protest against
It's destruction as proposed by the President and
his party. They serve the interests of Europe,
we VIII support he interests of America. We
accept The issue and confidently appeal TO the
people for their judgment. The protective sys-
ten must be maintained lts abandonment has
always been followed by general disaster to all
interests, except those OF the usurer and the
sheriff
We denounce the Mills bin as destructive 10
the general business. the labor and the farming
interests of the country, and we heartily endorse
the consistent and patriotic action of the ReTuo-
lican representatives IN Congress in opposing its
passage
We condemn the proposition of the Democratic
party 10 place wool on the free list, and we III
siSt that the duties thereon shall be adjusted and
maintained so as to furnish fun and adequate
protection 10 bat industry.
The Repu 0lican party would effect al neeGed
reduction Of The nstionsl revenue By repeating
Ths' "a yes upon tobacco. which are an annoyance
and burden 20 agriculture, and the tax uro1
spirits used IN the arts. and for mechanical
purposes: and By such revision OF TIE
tariff laws as viii tend 70 check imports of sIeu
articles as are produced by our people. the pro
31getIon OF which gives employnent to our labor
and release from import duties those articles o.
foreign production except luxuries the Ike of
which cannot be produced at home. u there
ShaN stiu remain a larger revenue than -
requisite tor the wants OF the government, We
lsvor the entire repeal OF internal taxes, FatHsf
than the surrender OF any part OF our protective
system al the Joint bshest OF the WhisA5 1lhs
and the agents Of foreign manufacturers
we declare orr hostility to the INTRODUCTION
into this country OF foreiga contract isooF, sns
OF Chinese labor. alien to our clFlhzauon ana
our constitution aud we demand the rigid En-
ferce-,stt Oi the existing laws sgAinst IL ana a
ver srcn Immediate legislation as VIII exc4isds
such labor from our shores.
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