The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-21

The substitute was accepted, and was
adopted by rising vote
Mr.. Dixon (colored), OF Maryland, offered
| resolutions Of respect 10 the memory OF
Grant, Logan, ex-President Arthur and the
late Senator Conkling which was also
adopted by rising vote
Mr.. Wellington Snid, In support OF his
| resolution, that the German nation Is q great
nation. The Germans have advanced TO the
first in civilization, culture, and during the
late war was the stoadfast friend of the
| Union. II has furnished America with some
OF its best citizens and statesmen.
| Mr.. Harris, of North Carolina, suggested
that the following resolution, which had
l been agreed upon the committee ON resolu-
| tions MS an expression 10 be passed, not as a
part OF, but along with the platform TO DO
adopted tomorrow.
| The chair asked for the report Of the COM
mttee on credentials, being the regular order
| of business.
Gen. Henderson, OF Iowa, announced that
Chairman Hepburn, Of that committee, was
not present and the secretary OF the conyen.
| ton proceeded 20 kill time by announcing
kilograms received for delegates, after which
the band In the gallery proceeded to put In
time until the credential committee would
be ready 20 report
While the band was playing
COL. rRED GRANT AND HIS WIPE,
accompanied by Mrs Potter Palmer entered
the convention, and walking through one OF
the delegation aisles, stepped upon the plat.
| form and took the seats In the rear Of tho
stand assigned 90 them. The convention al
once recognized Col. Grant and chccred tho
| distinguished visitors.
The chairman again called upon the com.
mtteo on credentials and again received nd
response lilo then called upon the commit.
tee on resolutions, but Mr.. Harris, OF North
1 a ~
ready 70 report and would not be before TO.
morrow
Mr. Hayne then suggested that the roll Of
States should be called for the purpose OF Sc
| Letting members OF the national committee,
but his motion 10 this effect was defeated
Then the committee, having nothing else
TO do, commenced TO call upon Bradley"
and In response TO the call the chairman pre-.
scented
W. o. BRADLEY, OF KENTUCKY.
After thanking the convention for tho
honor conferred upon him by the request "a
address the convention, he said; Rcpublic-
ans were here 10 accept the challenge from
81. Louis. They were not here 30 make any
cowardly sacrifices Of their principles, but
for the purpose OF accepting every rcsponsi-
bility and proving themselves equal 20 every
emergency In the country's history.
The fact has been written In letters Of gold
all over this country. This is a nation and
not the subject Of the petty States Il has pur-
chased with It's own bounty. Republicans
were here 10 say that the curse Of Ignorance
should be swept from the land. Applause
| They were here to saw that every man, black
or white, should be secure In his rights and
protest against the cowardcc Of the south
which tramplod upon the voter. They
wanted TO put the Democratic party out OF
power. II was n delusion aud n snare, n
4 a
obstinate resistance to the grand measures
inauguated by the Republican party. Zap.
plause.l Kentucky In November would
clasp hands with Ohio Indiana and Illinois.
tApplansel
The Democratic party has never been able
20 Originate a system 10 collect revenue, aud
now they are NOT able 70 inauguuteaf hems
70 re. ia Of the surplus, which 4 in'fras
inE. IN the treasury, Who shall be q a
leader fCries Of "biHsne +" 'Blaine. " min.
gled With hl~scs II matters not whether ID
he the Plumed Knight from Maine or thu
other distinguished gentlemen Iapplnuscl,
the Republican party will win this light.
Mr.. llallowoll, OF Kansas, amid the most
enthusiastic outburt Of enthusiasm that
has yet bean seen la the convention, moved
that Gov. Foraker Of Ohio be uskcd % adj
dress the convention The motion was
agreed 90.
GOV, FORAKER WAS INTRODUCED
aud was received with a yollcy Of cheers.
lie said lac could not be insensiblo TO tho
compliment which had been paid II be would,
and he would not " lac could. While lac
thanked the convention for the honor con-
fericd upon him, he said that ho would
greatly preferred not being called What
are we herr ior1 Republicans we're here 10
formulate Republican principles; they were
herr 10 nominate the next President Of tho
United States Applause The lint was
| easy Ia do. Every school boy knew what
| the deClamtons IL the convention would lie.
Every Democrat ~ well a. Republican know
what the attitude Of the Republican party
wns with respect Ia tho questions which com
ccrncd the American people Ropuhlioanism
4 sincerity, aud sincerity never cquiy0catcs.
We believe In a free ballot and fair count
aud We will not hesitate 10 say 20 In an tho
thunder We can put IN the platform. Wa
believe In protective tariff aud that tho
present Democratic administration isa fraud
aud puicnse We want q change aud va
are determined 10 have one. We believe
that Clcyclinds free trade message Ia
| fraught with danger. We want Ia take care
Of American labor. American homes aud
American Industries, aud We will lay -.
! Then We will nominate our candidate
/ don't know who he will be- A voice in the
| gallery Gresham" and chOrrs
Gov fomkcr continued. I don't know
what hlh name is-lu voice, FORAKER
cheers But can say he will be- a grntle-
man. CONTINUED checrsl That d saying a
/ good deal In view ni recent experience.
Here broke In Henderson, Of Iowa, with
the declaration that the nominee would not
/ 10 fishing on Decoration day.
Continuing, Foraker said that the nomi-
nee would be a man Of good moral character,
/ and would have some social standing la tho
community. lie would not only be a man
| 81 cherish patriotic recolectons, but would
be without spot or blcmish. lie would take
the Republican standard IN his hand aud
carry u 10 victory In the name 81 kopublic-
anism without explanation or apology %
/ anybody, and when once elected u would
| be his highest business a. give the county
/ Republican administration. lApplause.l
/ lie would not DO Il by false
prctenses be would 90. straight al
| The mark IN conclusion, be taid. We
can catch up the glorious refrain that comes
| from Oregon aud carry Il sweeping over tho
whole country With n magnificent Triumph
which will knock Grover Cleveland aud Old
Handana In the 'innocuous dcsuetudc."
loud and long continued applause aud
cheers
Mr.. Fuller. 81 North Carolina. moved that
/ Col Robert q. lngcrtol be asked 70 mako
/ an address. but the committee on credentials
being ready 10 report the regular order WAS
proceeded with.
TuT chEpESriAL coNNirrrrs HrroHr.
The chairman Of the crcdential. COMMITTEES
then advanced 10 the platform and made
his report.
The report, among other recommends.
tons iayou the admission Of the Wise dis