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

victory in the campaign upon which we are
about TO enter. There can be no doubt AS TO
which side the great majority OF votes will
fall, If each party be tried by its record; il
the grand achievements of the Republican
party be appreciated and the utter failure of
the Democratic party be understood. The
two parties are Numerically opposed to
each other. One favors progression, the
other rctrogression. One starts up, the other
casts down. Thanks TO Mr.. Cleveland and
his southern allies, the Democratic party has
thrown off the disguise in which il has here
tofore fought its battles in the northern
States, and has but lately declared for British
free trade and against American protection.
This avowal has caused much adulation in
certain sections Of this country, and in all of
England, which has, from the beginning,
been hostile TO the industrial progress of the
United States, but IL has fallen heavily upon
the ears of the patriotic portion of the DEM
ocratic party.
However, we must not expect that this is
the end of dishonest pretenses. Deceit falla-
cies and sophistry will again be resortcd to
and practiced. Therefore we should have a
platform based upon true Republican princi-
pies, free from equiyocation or ambiguity,
and should nominate candidates who are the
embodiment of these principles. The found
ers of this government saw that II was abso-
original thirteen States should become unit
ed for the purpose of protection, Of defense
against alien acts and influences, rs well rs
for economical and effective government
One OF the first acts OF the Federal govern
ment was TO provide for revenue and for the
protection of the industrial interests of the
country. All our early Presidents, from
Washington TO Jackson, inclusive, advocated
tariff for revenue and protection. All OF
a
conceded in this. No man of note, who was
lover OF his country, down TO Jackson's
first term, entertained or expressed doubts
as TO the constitutionality of the policy of
protecting the industries OF the United States
against foreign competition. The tariff
question was not considered one embracing
solely or chiefly the manufacturers inter
ests, but one that broadly embraced the con-
dition Of the laboring classes, the mutual in
terests Of all home production In the home
market, and Of the country's real independ-
ence.
Mr.. Jones added: Gentlemen, ut the re-
quest Of the National Republican committee
propose to you, as temporary chairman
of this convention, the Hon. Jno. III.
Thurston, lapplausel.
Delegate Osborne, OF Kansas In behalf
OF the Kansas delegation desire 10 say that
we decline 10 become responsible In any
manner for the action OF the national com
mittee in this matter. They regard Il as
very great mistake. [lIisses.l They desire
that the roll OF States may be called on this
question, and II the roll is called they will
vote for the Hon. VIM. Warner, Of Mis-
souri,.
JUDGE THuRsToN's SPEECH.
Gentlemen Of the Convention lam deeply
sensible Of the distinguished honor you have
conferred upon me as the presiding officer Of
your temporary organization. | am also
mindful Of the grave responsibilities Of the
position, and II they are successfully met IL
will he 20 the continuance Of your generous
favor and the bcstowal Of your loyal assist
ance. have no words In which to iittingly
express my heartfelt appreciation Of your
confidence. | thank you, gentlemen, not
for myself alone but for that grand growing
west, which never disappoints the expecta-
tons OF the Republican party. come from
a State whose vast domain has been largely
appropriated by the surviving members Of
the Army Of the Republic under the bcnc-
ficicnt provision OF the homestead and pre-
emption laws enacted by n Republican Con-
gross. Aud true 10 the heroic recollection
of the past the homestcaders Of the west
still march on under the banner OF Rcpub-
licanism. In victory and defeat, In sunshine
and In storm, IN prosperity and adversely,
this mighty west retains the courage Of It's
convictions aud holds that devotion 90 prin-
ciple though Il brings defeat, Is better than
success achieved by broken VOWS and polit-
zeal dishonor.
We are met In national convention for
dcliberation aud conference. The Rcpubli-
can party Of the United States relies upon
the wisdom OF It's assembled delegates for
such action n will insure success. II we are
prepared 10 honestly and fairly meet the
supreme issues Of the hour with a clear,
fearless and ringing declaration Of princi.
pies and % nominate n ticket which will
commend itself 20 the loyalty and intelli.
gcncc Of the country, we can grandly win
To enter upon the proceedings Of this con.
vontion prepared 10 sacrifice individual
Judgment 20 the wisdom OF the majority,
and 10 lay down personal preferences on the
altar Of party suoccss-vhon our candidates
are chosen we will Join with heart and soul
In the grand chorus Of rejoicing, and the
rainbow Of our harmony shall give certain
promise Of the glory OF victorious morning
In November.
when the Democratic party atthe close OF
the last presidential election robbed Us Of q
victory honestly and fairly won, We patiently
waited for the certain coming OF the justice
Of the years. We hoped and believed that
1883 would right the great national wrong
Of 1884; right Il, not only for the Rcpubli.
can party bui also loT lnt FIhnu uiiu Flufl-
Gus candidates whose names were the inspi-
ration Of that wonderful campaign. The
infinite wisdom Of an all-wisc proyi.
denco has otherwise decrccd. One OF
them-thc citizcn-solder, the warrior.
statesman, the black eagle Of Illinois, has
been summoned by the silent messenger 10
report 10 his old commander beyond the
river. But although John A. Logan Is dead
/ In the body, yet he lives again IN the illu.
minated pages Of his oountry's most splendid
history; lives In the grateful love Of free
people. whose Union be 70 calamity fought
10 preserve, lives In the blessings OF down.
trodden race, whose freedom he 20 mnnful-
Isl struggled TO achieve; lives IN the future
song aud story Of n hero-wOrhiping world,
and along the highway Of the nations glory,
side by side with old John Brown, Abraham
Lincoln and Ulysses $. Grant his soul goes
marching on. The other, that gallant lead.
or, the chcyalicr OF American politics, the
glory Of Republoanism and the nightmare
OF Democracy, our Henry Of Navarro, IL
seeking IN foreign travel the long needed
rest from the wcafisome burdens Of public
life and service. With the sublime magma.
nimity Of his Incompatible greatness lac has
denied US the infinite pleasure 81 supporting
him In this convention. Desiring above all
things party harmony and success, he has
stepped from the certain ladder Of his own
laudable ambition that some other man may
climb 10 power. As his true friends
we cannot, dare not, commit the political
crime OF disobcdicnco OF his expressed will.
We cannot place him At the head Of the ticket,
but we will make him commander-in-chici
nj the head OF the forces In the field, and
though James q. Blaine may not be our
President, yet he remains our uncrowned
| king welding the baton Of acknowledged
leadership supreme In the allegiance of bis
devoted followers. Honorod and respected