St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-06-06

servile competition. Thus, after re-
peated Republican failures, we reach a
successful settlement of the question
which justly agitated a vast number of
our citizens, and with which Republican
leaders have proved themselves incom-
petent to deal.
L cannot permit myself to dwell at any
length on the many subjects which this
occasion suggests. 1 cannot permit my
self to point out the benefits which have
accrued to all from the wisdom and
prudence of our chief executive. The
prOprietieS of the hour bid me hasten to
the performance of the duties incident
to this place. Suffice it to say that the
REELECTION OF GROVER CLEVELAND
is demanded by the patriotic sentiment
of the land.
The Republican party is still strug
Cling for life. 1t cannot long survive.
Its extended lncumbency was due to
the fears and doubts of succeeding the
civil conflict. Those forebodings have
been removed by time and thought and
honest opinion, in spite of illegal force,
openly used, Notwithstanding criminal
efforts defeating public will as eX-
pressed at the ballot box has driven un-
worthy servants from office and has
summoned to power an administration
to which no stain or suspicion has ever
attached. This was done when the
world doubted whether free govern
ment could be maintained here, and
whether our citizens were strong
enough to control the agents of their
own selection. who defed the power of
those from whom their authority pro-
ceeded. 1t was accomplished despite
the preparation of a crime against the
electoral franchise, which deprived the
Democracy of the fruits of victory, and
the whole people of the services of that
great statesman and true American,
Samuel j. Tilden. Here, where he was
nominated, let it be said
PEACE TO HIS ASHES.
He discharged great duties greatly.
His name should be transmitted as an
example of one who rather than disturb
the public tranquility sacrificed on the
altar OF his country the noblest aspira-
tlons OF an American citizen. Unable
to reinstate themselves on any meri-
tOrlOuS issue, corrupt politicians, whose
tranSgreSsionS have excluded them from
Ofhce, seek restoration to authority by
endeavOring to reanimate the buried
issue of past generation.
But these unSeemly efforts must fail.
Those who participated in the struggle
are not anxious to renew it. The agi-
tatOrs of to-day were in most instances
noncOmbatantS. A new generation has
know of the war only through tradition
and history. They are ardent, ambitious
and enlightened. They look with aver
sion on every attempt to lead them into
impertinent discussion. They are anx-
lOus for present success and future
honor and happiness. They are too
busy with the practical affairs of life to
engage in useless controversy. They
love their country better than the
DELUsIoN OF AN EMPTY NAME.
They know that the glory and advance
ment of the republic is dependent on
general cooperation. While they glory
in their fathers heroic deeds, they yet
believe that unkind words and eXag-
gerated references to the past are not
prOmOtive of present harmony, of future
prosperity, and that an administration
which treats alike, and recognizes that
there is no distinction, before the law,
OF race or section, is best calculated to
further the general interest and to per-
petuate the blessings of liberty. The
honest, intelligent elector, whose judg-
ment is unJainted by prejudice, is pre-
pared to again entrust this government
to the Democratic party. That that
party has accomplished so much, not
WiCHStdHuluS Gue continued OppOSlClOn
of its foes, is ample evidence that dur
ing the next four years It's policy will be
finally and completely adopted.
The coming contest will result in the
triumph of Democracy. The nominees
of this convention will be the chosen of
the people, and if we do our duty, the
Republican party will henceforward be
unable to retard the progress of our
country.
Although Mr.. White had requested,
by way of preface, that during the de-
livery of his speech, the convention
should preserve silence, he was fire.
quently interrupted by applause, and
once or twice was compelled to stop
until the applause had died away. He
spoke with distinction, and could be
heard all over the hall. When he men
toned the name of President Cleveland,
the convention
AROSE TO IT'S FEET,
and with waving hats and f1uttering
handkerchiefS, cheered for several sec
onds. The mention of tariff reform
was also cheered. and at the close of
his address, the speaker was generously
applauded. Curiously enough, the ref
erences in the speech to Tilden failed
to arouse any marked enthusiasm, and
none of the New York delegation ap-
plauded the mention of that once in-
spring name.