The Washington critic., 1888-06-20

the press entrance and modestly takes a
seat away back in the rear. The venerable
Richard Thompson once Secretary of the
Navy comes in, arms locked with ex-
Governor Porter and William Pitt Kel-
logg, each exchanging greetings with the
silvery-haired Senator FROM Massaohu-
sets.
Here, too, is Robert Smals, the noted
colofed statesman Of South Carolina,
the centre of such a distinguished group
as Senators Quay, John T.. Jones, Spoouer
of Wisconsin, and Governor Foraker. Il
is " O'clock and the hour for Mr.. Thurs.
tons gavel to be heard, but the temporary
chairman Is among the laggards, and 200
delegates seats are still unocoupied.
There are cries for music. Colonel George
II. Davis, who holds the fort in the chair
mans inolosure, now that Wharton
Barker has disappeared, touches the
electric button, and the band in the bal
cony responds with selection from the
"Chimos of Normandy" presently vary
ing IL with q medley of patriotic airs.
The Convention Called TO order.
Here at last, twenty minutes late, is
Chairman Thurston. The gentleman
with him, slim in stature, intellectual In
countenance, clean.shaven chin and
closely cropped moustache, is Stephen
A. Northrup, pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Fort Wayne, Ind, and well
known rs president of the Board of Man
agers of the Baptist Ministers National
Home at Eenton, Mich.
Meanwhile the band, which has been
keeping the convention in good humor
with Tramp, the Boys are Marching"
"Rally Round the Flag and similar ex-
hilarating airs concludes its selection
with America" Mr.. Thurston rises,
surveys the throng through his gold
trimmed glasses, his gavel falls and, at
12:33 the convention Is called to order.
The clergyman is introduced and gives
thanks to God for his mercies. When the
preacher concluded the band in slow
and solemn strain rendered familiar
hymn. Having announced that large
number of resolutions that had been sent
to the desk before the reassembling had
been referred to the appropriate commit
tees, the char asked
"What is the pleasure OF the conyen-
tionY'
MIR. Hammil of Colorado was quickly
on his feet to move an adjournment until
8 o'clock this evening, "unless,n he add.
ed, there is something we have to do"
Little Dispute 0uieted.
Mr.. Anderson of Iowa moved that the
convention adjourn until p. III. Con-
gresham Bayne of Pennsylvania insisted
the convention proceed to the permanent
organization. lie had the convention with
him, ps was evident from the applause,
and seeing this he called for the vote Mr..
Anderson Withdrew his motion to adjourn
and the motion to receive the report of
the Committee on Permanent 0rganiza.
ton was unanimously adopted. When
Governor Foster of Ohio stepped upon
the platform TO present the report he was
heartily cheered. lie named the follow
ing officers:
Chairman-IIon. NJ. NJ. Estee OF California.
secretaries-Charles W. Oliabee. Miehigan;
Michael Griffin, Wisconsin,; WIN. Buell., Ten
hessee, and NJ. Lynch Pennsylvania.
Assistant Secretares-Thoma j. Brogan,
Tennessee; James Bisby, Minnesota; Henry
NJ. Cooper, Arkansas: VIM Nelson, New Jer.
sey; A. W. Monroe, Maryland; J. E. Wiley,
Texas; c. NJ Shiun, West Virginia, and John
X. Minor, Louisiana.
Reading olerks-IIenry Ballard. yermont
Colonel Clarksou Lake. New York; Captain
David Lenning, Ohio; James II. stone,
Michigan and George NJ. Brinkerhon,
oficial stenographer- -Gustayus P. Eng,
lislI.
sergeant.at;Arns Charles fitzsimmons,
The Names Cheered.
Mr.. Estee's name was received with o
burst of applause from the Californians.
Benz. Butterworths name among the
VicePresidents was received with great
APPROPRIATION.
Flanagan Again on Hand.
When the name OF Webster Flanagan
ofTexas was reached the audience gave
great shout then went into convulsions
Of laughter, and finally concluded with O
cheer. The man who wanted to know
"What are we here for?' blushed like q
school girl, while his wife, who sat upon
the stage, laughed heartily over the rec.
ognition accorded her husband.
Mr.. Estee hadprepared an elaborate adj
dress discussing the issues of the day and
arraigning the Democratic Admnistra-
tion, but for some reason decided at q late
hour not to deliver it.. He confined him
self to few oti-hand remarks, in which
he returned thanks for the honor con-
terred upon him, referred to the responsi-
biities resting upon the convention, and
closed by predicting victory in November.
The following is Chairman Estee's pre-
pared address;
Chairman Estee's Address.
"GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION:
While appreciate the honor you have
conferred upon me, yet must assume
that 1t was intended for the people of the
Pacific Slope, and in their name thank
you.
"This convention is assembled from
the body of the American people to NOM
in ite candidates for President and Vice.
President From the long list of illus
trious names which will be presented to
you for your support you can hardly
make q mistake in your selection. The
adoption of a platform, yoicing the prin-
ciples of the Republicans of the nation,
is still easier of solution, for the leading
features of that platform, it may be
permitted to suggest have all been dis
eussed and adopted by the people. The
Democrats are for free trade the Repuh-
hcans are for protection.
"The Protection of American Labor
and American products against the COM
petition of foreign labor and foreign
products will form conspicuous place in
your platform. When, by reason of free
trade you stop the protection of any arti-
Gle at home, and thus have to look to q
foreign market, competition ceases, and
the price will be increased Second, free
trade means European prices of products
and the European prices for the labor
that produces them; and thus the Ameri-
can laborer is placed on the same plane
with the ill-paid labor of foreign countries.
Lastly, free trade will decrease the num-
Der and variety Of American products;
while the fact is, the larger our field of
industry the greater Is the opportunity
for the employment OF labor and for the
investment of capital.
From the first hour of Mr.. Cleye-
lands administration until now his we'll
known free trade principles, added to the
repeated effort of Il Democratic Congress
TO change the tariff laws, have been q
perpetual menace 10 the industries of the
country. New enterprises are thus dis
couraged and new lines of labor are not
created, The result has been that, under
the Democratic administration, the COM
bined exports and imports OF the coun.
try have been less than for any like pc.
Tiod in the ten years Immediately pre-.
ceding, yet, while the exports OF corn
over the imports have increased during
tonnage of American shipping than dur