The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-20
] THE ENEMY.
The Republicans Meet at Chicago.
Chairman Jones Calls the National
Convention to Order.
His Speech is Brief and Emphatic
ally for Protection.
Temporary Chairman Thurston
Throws Cold Water on Blaine.
His Presumptuous Reference to
Him Causes Stampede.
A Number Of complimentary Recog-
nitions Accorded by Delegates.
Malone and Wise. of Virginia,
Engage in a Wordy Duel.
: ne Little Readjuster Makes a Strong
Kick Against the Anti-Mahone Dele
gates Who Contest the Seats
OF His Followers-He Is
Victorious.
His Presumptuous Reference to
Him Causes a Stampede.
A Number Of Complimentary Recog-
nitions Accorded by Delegates.
Malone and Wise, of Virginia,
Engage in a Wordy Duel.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 19.-At 1890 o'clock
pm. all the delegates were in their seats and
Chairman b. H. Jones, Of the national COM
mittee, looked out over the delegates and up
at the tiers Of spectators as If he thought il
was about time TO commence. Another min
ute elapsed before he acted, but at 1891
O'Clock the gayel fell and Chairman Jones
announced that the proceedings would be-
gin. He said:
The convention will come 10 order and will
be opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Gun
saulus; of Plymouth church, Chicago.
The Rev. Mr.. Gunsaulus addressed the
throne Of grace as follows:
THE PRAYER.
Let MS unite in prayer. Almighty God,
our heavenly Father, we thank thee for the
Projections Of the divine government We
rejoice in all thy mercies and in all thy love
60 the children Of men. We give thee our
gratitude az this time that thou hast guided
our nation by the powers of the Holy Spirit,
andrthat thou art giving unto us now such
stars of hope In the sky Of our thought and
purpose. We thank thee. this morning, oh
God, for the history which has eliminated
intothis hour and we rejoice for
ali that thou hast done by Thy prov
idence through the great organization
whose representatives are here assembled.
We thank thee, our Heavenly Fnther for
the courage and heroism, for the intclli-
gcnce and conscience that have, under these
banners Of the Republican party gone for
ward 10 the conquest OF new realms, 10 the
enlargement Of human life, and we ask thee
today, oh God. TO give us such voice and
the vision OF the future, that all this great
past may be kept forever pure, and forever
safely.
We thank thee. oh God, for the problems
Of the present as well as for the glories OF
the past. We thank thee for the majesty Of
the law. We thank thee for the inspiration
Of liberty. We thank thee for all the forces
Of loyalty that are ready 20 leap 10 the front
nj the command Of great ideas In our land.
Aud We pray thee that this convention may
be dominated by lofty purpose, and 20 ruled
by great truths that In its large work for
days TO come Il may do much 10 the glory
God. and for the good Of men. We ask thy
blessing today upon all these delegates. We
besccch thee for thy holy spirit for them,
that they may act according 10 the inspira-
tiOns OF God. We pray thy blessing for all
the leaders Of this party at home and abroad.
We ask thy blessing for those who stand In
high places Of government, that they may
be checrcd by the inspirations and methods,
held by the power Of the living God. We
pray thy blessing today upon that great sol
der, the captain Of our armies, who lies ~
near 20 death.
oh, Lord, touch him tenderly by thy
hands; comfort him by thy spirit, aud re-
store him 20 the nation that loves him, 10
health and " hope.
We bescech thee today, oh God, 10 re-
ceive our gratitude for the cross Of Jesus
Christ. We thank thee that the fag-that
the stars and stripes---has been held 10 near
90 thy cross that there are In our lands, In
its atmosphere the hope Of equal rights for
all men. We pray thee that wherever this
cross has not won its perfect victory for
equal rights for black and white aud bond
aud free that the largest triumph may come.
We ask thee for thy blessing ON this con-
vention. that is work may be done for tho
glory OF this cross, and the triumph Of rs
principles. And we will give thee all the
honor and the glory NJ last In the city Of our
God, through Christ Jesus, Our Lord,
Amen.
SECRETARY FrssESDES
hen read the call for the convention, rs
lows
Gentlemen OF the Convention and Repub.
llcan Electors Of tho United States-ln ac.
cordance with usage, and I'm obedience 30 the
instructions OF the Republican national
convention Of 1884 a national convention OF
delegated representatives OF the Republican
party will be held IN the city Of Chicago,
Ill. on Tuesday, the 10Th day Of June, isss,
ut ~ o'clock noon, for the purpose OF nomi-
Mating candidates for President and Vice
President 10 be supported at the next ma
tionnl elation, and for the transaction OF
such other business a. may be there pre-.
sentcd. Republican electors In tho several
States, and voters without regard 10 past
political affiliations, differences or actions,
who believe In tho American principle Of q
protective tariff, for the advancement
and development 81 American industry
fapplnus0l and for the development
OF homo labor. which would re-
ducc the national taxes and prevent the nc.
emulation Of the surplus In the trcsury In
harmony with this principle lapplausel who
arc opposed 10 the attempt now more openly
avowed than before 10 establish policy
which would strike down American labor
20 the level Of the oppressed Of foreign lands
tapplausel; who favor a system Of naval aud
coast defense which will enable the United
States 10 conduct H. international negotia.
tions with self respect lapplausel; who crate.
fully cherish the defenders Of our country
lapplausel who condemn and resent the
continued and unjust exclusion Of rapidly
growing Territories which have an indisputa.
bic title [appauscl; who are In favor Of free
schools and popular education tapplausoli
and free aud honest ballot and q fair
count [grcat npplausel; the protection Of cy.
cry citiEeno tho United States In his rights Al
home and abroad lapplausel; aforeign policy
that shall extend our trade ana commerce W
every land and cline. and shall preserve sep.
crate the dignity Of the nation aud the pro
motion Of the friendly aud harmonious rela'
tions and intercourse between all the States
are cordially invited ~ unite under this call
tho formation Of national ticket ZAP
plausc.l
oninMAg JONES,
After Secretary Fcssrnden had proceeded
with tho remainder 81 the call apporiioninl
votes 20 each State and Territory, addressed
the convention. AR. Jones said: