Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-29

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The republican party is in favor Of the
use OF both gold ana silver money, and con
denns the policy of the democratic admin
siratiOn in its efforts to demonetlze silver
We demand the reduction of letter postage
TO one cent per ounce.
In "A republic like ours where the citizen
is the sovereign and the Official the servant,
where no power is exercised except by the
VIII OF the people, IL is important that the
sovereign-the pcople-should possess in
telligence The free school is the promoter
Of that intelligence which il Ia preserve US
free nation therefore, the state or nation.
or both combined, should support free in
situations Of learning, sufficient 20 afford 10
every child growing up in the land the OPP
portuuity OF good common school ciuca-
ton.
We earnestly recommend that prompt
action be taken by congress In the enact
ment of such legislation as will best secure
the rehabilitation OF our American merchant
marine, and we protest against the passage
by congress of "a free ship bill, as calculated
to work injustice 10 labor by lcsseniug the
wages of those engaged in preparing mater
halls as well as those directly employed in
our ship yards.
We demand appropriations for the early
rebuilding of our navy; for the construc-
ton of coast Notifications and modern ord
nance and other approved modern means OF
defense: for the protection Of our defence
less harOors and cities: for the payment OF
lust pensions TO our soldiers; for necessary
works OF national Importance in the i'm
proycment of harbors and the channels OF
Internal. coastwisc and foreign commerce;
for the encouragement OF tue shipping in
tercsts Of the Atlantic. Cuff and Pacific
states. as we'll as for the payment of the
maturing public debt This policy win give
employment 20 our labor, activity 10 our
various industries, iucre 81 the security Of
FffaFFr =
direct markets for our produce, and cheap
en- the cost OF transportation. We affirm
this 10 be far better for our country than
,hc democratic po,icTof loaGinc The govern
mcnts money without interest 10 pet
banks.
The platform concludes by berating the
administration for It's inehicieucy and cow
ardice in regard 10 foreign treaties, and its
refusal 10 encourage any American organ
llation for cOuutcractiug the Nicaragua
canal calls for the protection by the United
States government OF naturaiZcd citi2cus
abroad, condemns the mugWumps for de-
sorting the republican party and true civil
service reform: expresses gratitude 10 the
defenders Of the union and calls for cen
largcd pledges" dcnOuuccs the hostile
spirit shown by President Cleveland in his
pension vctOes, and finally unites in sup
port Of the principles above enumerated,
1.-THE co operation of all patriotic men Of all
whose prosperity is seriously threatened by
he free trade policy OF the present admin
stration.n
The platform WAS unanimously adopted
The call for the previous question cut off
all debate.
After the platform had been adopted nom
nations were in order California was the
first 10 respond 10 under The call Of states
and the chairman said California, whose
position is well known, asks TO he passed
for the present
Connecticut placed in nomination Gen
Joseph Il. Hawley
When Illinois was reached Leonard SWEET
of Chicago nominated Walter &. Gresham.
giving an account OF his brilliant military
career and recouutiur his work in the polti
cal field. The nomination was seconded 10y
Davis Of Minnesota and Lynch Of Nsslssip
p
Tx Gov. Porter Of INDIANA then nominal
ed William Henry Harrison. GOV. Porter
referred 70 the glory of Gen. Harrisons
ancestors-to his uamcsalic, Ben. Harrison,
q signer OF the declaration ofindepeudence;
to William Henry Harrison, first secretary
of the northwest territory, and afterwards
president of the United States for "A single
month. Indiana well remembered his ser
vices in the country's cause, which had not
died with him, but which Will ever remain
fresh and imperishablc. Mr.. Terrell OF
Texas and h1r. Gallincr Of New Hampshire
seconded the nomination Of Gen. Harrison.
When Iowa was called Mr.. Hepburn Of
that state arose and presented the name Of
William Is. Allison. Rhode Island support
ed the choice Of Iowa, and the roll call OF
states proceeded without any response un-
iii Michigan was reached. when Robert T..
Frazer of Detroit assembled the platform for
the purpose Of presenting the name Of Rus
sell \. Algcr 10 the convention. Mr. Fra
zors address. like all of the others. recount
u laf ftff
convention was asked tOnomiuate. dwelling
at great length upon the indomitab.e will
and perseverance which had conquered the
adverse circumstances Of his early life, his
brilliant military record. his part in the
political events of the past years, the purity
Of his private life, the charities which
flowed from his hand 50 bountifully, closing
one OF the most brilliant addresses Of the
day in the following words:
1T has been said by some. ana believed, I
that the power is given 20 reach across the
river that We AL must pass and commune
with the spirits Of he dead. J would that
some power would give me the authority
20 summon from the field the spirits Of the
dead who have gone before. L would call
here into your presence. upon this platform
the spirit OF America greatest general. ]
would stand him here 10y my side. Whcr
we all with tears in our eyes and uncovered
head, were gazing uuon that sanity form /
J.
what his experience has proved true. In /
the death of Gen. John y. Logan H.
The speakers voice was drowned in q
round OF applause. which lasted
tor some moments. When Il had s0bsidcd
he continued:
I'm the death of John y Logan. Gov. I
Alger lost "a most cherished friend. !
would ask him 10 tell YOU of this man
kind heart of his marvellous comprehen /
sion: OF his great deeds | would ask him
20 tell you if he over forgot friend If ht /
ever struck an enemy a cruel or needless /
blow ] would ask him 10 tel! YOU IT, when
the friend had died and gone 10 that bourne
whence no traveller ever returns. IL the
friendship of Gen. Algcr did not last and
cling 10 those he had left behind him
fChecrs. ! can utter no better words (
YOU. | can inspire Your hearts with nc
greater theme FOR thought than 10 quote &c
YOU the words of the widow of John A.
Logan, in speaking Of Gen. Alger, which
should be written in your hearts. Would
that some infinite power would enable me
10 write it upon the sky, so that all mer
might read II. She said Of him: ~ mar I
who has proved true 10 his friends car bt
trusted by his country
Mr.. Charles j. Moves Of Massachusetts /
Patrick Eagan of Nebraska, and l.. Il
Eggers of Arizona, seconded the nomina
tion Of Gen. Ager
The clerk proceeded with tho roll-cal |