The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-26
Pennsylvania Republicans NOminatea Candi-
date for Supreme Judge and Select
Delegation to the Chicago Convention.
Massachusetts Chooses Delegates-at-
Large and Denounces Democracy.
and Miscellaneous Political Information
from Indiana and Elsewhere.
Notable Speech by Chairman HTiiler-Text of
the Platform Adopted.

to the national convention. candidate for Su-
prsme Judge and two electors-atlarge, met in the
opera-house at IL o'clock this morning. The
convention is the largest held here for many
years. and the opera-house is overerowdsd. The
convention was called to order by Chairman
Cooper. of the State committee. Samuel II.
Miller, Of Mercer county. vas elected temporary
chairman. Upon taking tho chair he congratu
lated the convention upon the harmony which
prevails among she Republicans of the State.
and said:
To more than to the distinguished gentle
WHO represents the western slopes of the Ale
ghenies in the upper house of Congress is this happy
state of affairs DUE Throughout the country the out
look is cheering and hopeful Every branch of indus
try is fairly prosperous BY virtue of the wise fnan
cal and industrial legislation of the Republican party
manufacturing and other industries are fairly
prosperous, notwithstanding the dscourag-
them by every Democrats Congress that has been in
power since 1874. Capital is more remunerative i'm
vestment more sure and certain. aud labor better
fixed and protected than in any nation of the old
world. AS nation and as individuals we are con-
tented rich and not for or on account OF
ing attempting to do but despite their effort to
overthrow and overturn the financial and industrial
1861. Every wheel that has been put in motion and
kept in motion in countless workshops; every fire
foundries furnaces and mills; every spindle that fills
the air with its ceaseless music; every mine that
of the legislation of the party to which belong
The vital question of to-day is, shau
markets for American manufactures, be retained or
shall the Democratic party be permitted to hinder
cripple and overturn all this9 Shall our people march
forward shall they beat retreat at the whim of
Democratic ways and means committee. moved by
h the na1s resdent Of the Unted States favor
the policies and theories of Cleveland Blainea
There is another question that merits attention.
As Pennsylvanians directly interested in the
success OF the Republican party in the Nation. A
the development of our manufacturing interests
would be felt severely by the people of our
Sections @ A that have not direetIy been "a affected
by the growth and prosperity which natur-
Of aSs .aosa tbsrsfors that
Pennsylvania Republicans should take the lead in all
that are calculated to extend strenghen and
solidify Republican theories policies and principles
in every part of our Union. How this be accom-
perpett b word and deed solid SOUTH Have
We, Republicans done all that do TO
anxious to create and maintain terms of aInity, and
friendship and peace with those of our fellowciti-
Nationq Is it not worth while to have. not only
truce but peace2 Is it not an object worthy of
States in which confederates can 9bn heartily,
and which viii make the States of the South de-
States of the North. East or Westa take that
every Republican deems this wise, prudent and de-
ing alive the animosities of the wara By
causeless and useless discussion about the
keeping
ord of that class of citizens denomnated Southern
brigadiers" because they are honored by the people
Of the South with positions of honor trust and profit
the Nation solely because he aided and abetted the
rebelhon in 186l-4a Gentlemes of the convention,
Is it not time that all this should close and that dis
tngushed representatives OF party whether IN
out of the State should know that the path to
ferment in every State leads by and through more
fruitful political feldsf Have not learned by
psrience that never firmly plant the standard
by BY SUI such pane methodist General Grant Grant never sasr
uttered worthy sentiment than in
people need it for their full development : socially
and politically; but mines and man ifactures,
that they may be fully developed the future,
demand the amity and good feeling that hall flow
therefrom IF the Republican party l. to have an
vide the South. The two virgnias, Tennessee,
North Carolina Alabama. Georgia, and Louisiana
should be debatable New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut, and Indiana. and they would be il we
would once convince the people of those States that
their local and home interests safe under a
Republican under Democratic administration.
We have given occasion. in the past, to Democratic
demagogues to teach those people to distrust
What has it awaited us politically2 Let the past
answer.
Mr.. Miller's reference to Blaine was greeted
with loud and continued cheers. The conven-
ton then proceeded to elect temporary secre-
taries and other minor officers, and to appoint
committees on resolutions creden tiais and per-
manent organization, and upon motion of Mr..
Robertson, of Pittsburg, all resolutions were
referred without debate TO the resolutions
mittee. Amezg the resolutions offered WAS one
by Mr.. Norris, of Philadelphia recommending
such revision of revenue laws of the State as
will impose upon corporations taxation equal in
amount to that from which they have been ex-
EN- pied by judicial decisions recently rendered.
s. McSwope of Adams, presented the name
Of Judge Wilbur T; Sadler, of Cumberland for
Supreme Judge w. c. Moreland. of AIle-
gheny, nominated Judge Edwin Henry Stove,
of Pittsburg, and VIM. Brown. of Lawrence
county. nominated John J. Wyckham, of Beave
Judge Mitchell was nominated on the fourth
ballot
Thomas Dolan. of Philadelphia, and Lewis
Pugh, OF Lackawanna. were chosen candidates
for presidential electors-at-large, and Senator
NJ. s. Quay Gen. Daniel f. Hastings. Nelson
p. Reed and Henry w. Oliver were chosen del
egates-at-laree to the national convention.
Following is the platform adopted
The Republican party of Pennsylvania in convsn-
ton assembled. make the following declaration of
First-We assert the simple proposition that FREQ
right to vote according law and to have the vote
counted is the foundation of American representative
government. Representation in Congress and in the
Electoral College apportioned the basis of popu
lation, and large portion of that population in
their suffrage. A 1najority of the House of
Representatives thus maintained, which threatens
the country. Such government is free but tyran-
nical. With due consideration for the difficulties Of
such legislation shall secure fair election for
members of Congress and the Electoral College.
Second-We declare that the object of the Ameri-
can system of tariff legislation besides securing reve-
nue., Is the protection of American industry. The
p1ospoEAJ oi lats the pest eN1
dence of the of this policy and the
servative should be taken in disturbing many in
dus.riai interests which have grown MP under this
system. The principle of all American legislation is
to the happiness the elevation. prosperity and
independence of each individual American citizen,
and this principle is best maintained by pro-
tectye tariff which has for its object the eleva-
ton and fair compensation of American
labor The last message of President Cleveland is
open assault upon industries, which viii, If
resisted result policy of free trade which viii
the future parayze destroy those industries.
reduce the compensation of labor and impoverish
the Nation. Inasmuch as hare large debt unpaid.
hnrbors unimproved. and inadequate public buildings
for the purposes of the government. and navy in
eapsbie of commanding the respect due the dignity of
a great nation, the Democratic administration Is
sponsible for allowing the accumulation of a large
surplus in the United States treasury which should
have been appropriated for these purposes Excessive
revenue can and should be prevented by the reduc-
ton or repeal of internal taxes
Tbird-Contasning. as our State does. some of the
celebrated woolgrowing territory in this United