The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-20

seemed certain. Wnen douglas, drawing
from his bosom the priceless casket cast II
far out into the midst OF the on-coming host,
and cried out, Lead on heart Of Bruce, we
follow thee, " the knights Of Scotland, never
defeated while following q Bruce, pushed
forward and won the day.
Let this convention find Douglas for our
Bruce. He will take the soul OF our great
leader into the golden caskct Of his love, and
with II lead us on TO certain and splendid
victory.
Mr.. Thurston then took the chair and was
greeted with applause.
The MISUNDERSTANDING Of the convcn-
ton The national committee has requested
the announcement OF these further officers
for your temporary organization. They will
be read.
The Secretary-For temporary secretaries,
the Hon. Charles w. Clisbec, Of Michigan,
the Hon. Michael Griffin, Of Wisconsin, and
the Hon. William Rule, Of Tennessee; for
temporary assistant secretaries, the Hon.
Thomas Brogan, OF Tennessee, James BiNby,
Of Minnesota, Henry McCooper, Of Arkan-
srs, William, Nelson, OF New Jersey, William
Monroe Of Maryland, J T.. Wiley, Of Texas,
G. NJ. Shonno, Of West Virginia, aud John
Il. Minor, of Louisiana; for temporary read.
ing clerks, the Hon. Henry Ballard, Of Yer
mont Col. Clarkson Lake, OF New York,
Capt David tanning, Of Ohio, James IL.
Stone, Of Michigan. and George NJ. Brinkcr-
hofl, Of Illinois; official stonographcr, Gus
tavus l.. English; scrgeantatarms, Charles
Fitzsimmons, Of Chicago.
When the reading Of this was concluded,
the Elgin Watch Factory Military band en-
tertaincd the convention with music. At thi
| point, Congressman Horr. OF Michigan, hold.
ing in his hand gayol composed OF various
materials 90 be presented 90 the chairman ol
/ thu Enp NaVNfnta utAnnN.N tho f.1aNfarNa aud
addressed the convention a. follows:
Gentlemen Of the conventional am re-
| quested by the delegates from my State to
| present To the Temporary chairman Of this
| convention for his use a gayel made from the
wood OF the oak under W hiCh the Republican
| party was organized on the 9th day of July,
1901, In uc village or city Of Jackson,
M the State Of Michif an. loud cheosn,
This gayel has upcB IL copper. wool
five Industries that the uarty now IN pove
would ruin and abolish fn1m the face % thi'
country. Loud chcersl We thought II
was meet that this conycntlon should com
mcncc early 90 pound the daylights out OF
that party lgrcat laughter and cheers, and
consequently we beg the permission Of tho
convention 20 present this Tor the use Of our
/ temporary chairman. Chccs.l
The Chnirmnn-Thc chairman will say
/ AlNNN w wv VI AllN NfNNNfl-
| ton aud accepting the gavclhe proceeds 10
| pound the life out Of the Democratic party.
/ lGrcat laughter. The chair recognizes the
| gentleman from Arkansas.
| Mr. Roots move that this convention 10
now elect as the officers Of lis temporary
organization the various persons respective
| ~ recommended for those positions by the
national committee.
The Chairman As the chair understands
/ that the chairman OF The national committee
having recognized no objection on the floor
Of the convention, the temporary orgnniza.
ton has been accepted by the convention.
| tApplausc.l
Mr. Osborne, Of Khnsas---Mr. Chairman,
the Kansas delegation cannot consent that
that declaration should pass without an oh.
| lection. Misses. Kansas would desire 10
be recorded as voting for some other person,
/ aud had the roll been called H. vote would
/ have been east for The Hon. VIM. Warner
/ Of Missouri. Kisses.
Mr. Root, Of Arkansns-I suppose IN max.
Ing the motion that The president II the con.
ycntion had been fully recognized II was
only the other oillcer u the convention that
motion was intended 30 refer 10. | now,
| with the consent OF the gentleman, withdraw
that motion considering the other officers
recognized NJ the ofllc rs Of the convention.
! Applause.
Mr. Moody. Of Dakoia-Mr Chairman.
The Chair-The chair recognizes Judge
Moody, Of Dakota
Mr. Moody-I rise for the purpose Of max.
/ Ing motion that will change somewhat tho
record already made vs. this convention or
/ by the officers Of II. ! see that upon the
records u borne the name Of Dakota with two
votes allowed, which .ho had q generation
/ ngO. nearly. Now, I move sir that Dakota
] Las aIInNrfI "a H. fHla 80 NuV
votes Instead Of two, and desire very briefly
| 90 say what We regard ~ the prominent facts
| which should govern The convention upon
this proposition. In ihC 6rst place Il y In
accordance with the population Of the Terri.
/ tory at the present TIM. Secondly u II In
accordance with the tmohonorcd usage Of
/ the Republican convention wherever II has
/ been assembled and whcn the question has
been presented. In lN0, when that great
pathfinder and leader who honorcd NJ with
his presence loud am lsuscl was aCknowl.
edged A. the leader ~ ihc party NJ the time
the Territory Of Dakoih vas given nine votes
IN the convention. IL 100, when Abraham
i Lincoln was nominate 10 this city, Kansas
and Nebraska were O ch given siK votes In
tho convention. In } -5s again the c0nycn.
ton had assembled IN this great city, aud
that great man, greai general aud great
statesman was first nominated, and Colorado
! was AlioN'h ~ ulht bnli alA NNtH va llht
convention. II was fiToatcd agnin IN 1870
Thus the precedcnis be all one way. When.
ever the question has been presented the Re.
publican party has DEALT literally with
the Territories always. The Demo.
cratic parties have never dealt, not
merely with libsnlity, but decent
justice, except when hose Territories had
been corrupted BY dc institution that was
their support. Now, Nr. Chairman, We ask
this because the Stat, q Dakota has been
/ formed and has kn0i krd Al the door OF the
Union, and the Rep hlioan party has done
ell In lie power 10 oiihtuto IA State In tho
Union. The Democrat party has opposed
her, has met her al every step has driven
her back every time fhe has taken nn nd
vance, and we ask tlai the action Of the
Democratic party In excluding that Terri.
tory aud refusing 20 recognize Others shall
be repudiaicd. not ony by the declaration Of
this local body, but alio BY iis action In per.
hitting us NJ the prsc1denis have gone 70
cast the vote whIch'oi right they would be
entitled 10 had justice ruled.
A delegate from penn.ylvania--Mr Chair
man, move you, H. In order tina, We may
proceed 70 business, tai the rule Of the las.