The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-29


their stead Processing an adherence TO the
Monroe doctrine 10 has with idle COM
placency the extension of foreign influence in
Central America and of foreign trade every
where among our neighbors. It has refused to
charter, sanction, or encourage any American
organization for constructing the Nicaragusn
canal, a work Of vital importance to the
maintenance OF the Monroe doctrine and of our
National influence IN Central and South Amer
lea, and necessary for the development of trade
with our Pacific territory with South America
and with the islands and further coasts Of the
Pacific ocean.
We arraign the present Democratic Admins
tration for its weak and uupatriotic treatment
OF the Fisheries question and its pusillanimous
surrender Of the essential privileges
which fishing vessels en-
titled to in Canadian waters under the
treaty OF 1913 the reciprocal maritime legIsla-
ton of 1880, and the comfy of nations, and
which Canadian fishing vessels receive in the
ports Of the United States We condemn the
policy Of the present Administration and the
Democratic majority in Congress toward our
fisheries as unfrendly and conspicuously IN
patriotic, and as tending 20 destroy valuable
National industry and an indispensable re-
source Of defense against a foreign enemy.
The name of American applies alike to all
citizens Of the Republic and imposes upon all
alike the same obligation Of obedience to the
laws. At the same time that citizenship IS,
and must be, the safeguard of him who wears
it, and protect him, whether high or low, rich
or poor, in all his civil rights. It should and
must afford him protection at home and follow
and protect him abroad in whatever land he
may be on a lawful errand.
The men who abandoned the Republican par
ty in 1884 and continue to adhere to the Demo
cratic party have deserted not only the cause OF
honest government, Of sound finance OF free
dom and purity Of the ballot, but especially
have deserted the cause Of reform in the civil
| service. We will not fail to keep our pledges
because they have broken theirs, or because
their candidate has broken his. We, therefore,
repeat our declaration OF 1884, to-wit: THE re-
form Of the civil service auspiciously begun
under the Republican Administration,
should be completed by the further
| extension of the reform system already
| established by law, to all the grades Of tho
| service to (which it is applicable The spirit
| and purpose of the reform should be observed
| in all executive appointments, and all laws in
| variance with the existing reform legislation
| should be repealed, to the end that the dangers
to free institutions which Turk in the power of
! official patronage may be wisely and effectively
| welded"
The gratitude Of the Nation to the defenders
of the Union can not be measured by laws.
1 The legislation Of Congress should conform to
! the pledges made by loyal people and be so
/ enlarged and extended as to provide against
| the possibility that any man who honorably
| wore the Federal uniform shall become in
| mate of an alms-house or dependent upon pri-
| vate charity. In the presence OF an overflow
! iEg treasury IL would be q public scandal
| te do less for those whose valor-
|
denounce the hostile spirits shown by Prest-
/ dent Cleveland in his numerous votes OF meas
/ uIes for pension relief, and the action OF the
| Democratic House of Representatives in re-
| fusing even consideration of general pension
| legislation. In support of the principles here
! with enunciated we invite the cooperation OF
| patriotic men of ali parties and especially OF
| all workingmen whose prosperity Is seriously
threatened by the free-trade policy Of tbs
| present Administration
The nomination Of candidates being next in
order, the call of the roll Of States was pro
ceeded with.
California was the first to respond, and asked
to be passed for the present
| Connecticut nominated General Hawley BY
simply announcing his name, and when Hi
nois was reached Leonard SWEET, of Chicago
rose to present the name OF Walter Q
Gresham, which he did in a lengthy and clio
quent speech outlining the career of his canal
date and the reasons why he m ght consistently
claim the consideration Of the convention.
The nomination was seconded by Messrs
Davis, OF Minnesota; Lynch, Of Mississip3ii
Samuel A.McCall, of Massachusetts, and JOhI
r. Rector, of Texas.
When Indiana was reached the venerable
Richard W. Thompson introduced ex-Governo
| Porter, who placed General Harrison in nOmi
| nation, speaking at length of the Importance o
Indiana as a pivotal State and high qualihoa
tions tor the presidential office possessed b.
| Mr.. Harrison.
At the conclusion of Governor Porters
speech recess was taken until p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
It was fully fifteen minutes after the chaiU
man called the convention to order before tn
noise and confusion had abated sufficiently 70
the commencement of business.
The nomination OF General Harrison wa!
seconded by Messrs. Terrell, of Texas, an
, Jacob H. Gallinger, of New Hampshire
! At the call OF Iowa, General Henderson, o
/ that State introduced William P. Hepburn
I who presented the name and claims Of William
Oh,
, OF Iowa know that here in naming our frien
5 we place him IN generous rivalry With most i
IustriOus names:
sherman, Of ripe experiences, sagaoioui
D methods and honest purposes.
D Ben Harrison, the worthy son of an ancestry
q | renowned for worth.
o Gresham, the soldier the statesman and
: the just Judge; varied has been the character
9 but never varying the pure quality Of his ez
tended service.
s ''Alger, who has no enemies save bis coun
J try'E enemies, and who wins the owe of mer
; whether he leads them in the fierce shock o
:, battle or guides them in the quiet walks O.
Z peace.
t New Jerseys son, cultured, eloquent wise
| How contentedly we could all follow him as ou
o leader.
9 'Feusk, fearless in duty; the clamor of the mot
{ has no fears for his niexibls soul; and Ingalls,
T how the affections OF my old comrades flow
d toward him as their champion, who never 1alt
: ers in his strife to secure redemption Of the
The candidate have named we of lows
l. commend to you. man Of that calm poise 0
y | mind who seeks the methods OF a judcicus con
n servatsm, and yet who has on all occasions thu
3 courage to do the right"
> The nomination was seconded py Benjamin
d NJ Bosworth, OF Rhode Island.
o Michigan being called, all of AlgeF's friend
, rose in body and rent tho air with cheers
a Ex-Congressman Horr, of that State introduces
n Hon. Robert Frazer, who addressed the conven
/ ton in behalf Of the gallant soldier, bushes
man and philanthropist, General Russell A
AlRer.
3 The nomination was seconded by Mes srs
Charles J. Noyes, of Massachusetts; Patrick J
i Eagan, Of Nebraska; Estes, of North Carolina
. and L. F. Eggers, of Arizona.
70 When New York was reached Senator His
d cock advanced TO the platform, and after tn
Il applause which greeted his appearance had
Depew, lone of the most brilliant and success
N ful business men OF the country" as candi
a date for the presidential nomination
Is Mr.. Depew's nomination was seconded by MI
10 Hartley, of Minnesota.
$ The call OF Ohio brought General Daniel F
= Hastings, of Pennsylvania, to the front, wit
N the nomination OF the patriot, the statesman
le the honest man-John Sherman"
70 The nomination was ably seconded by Coy
a. ernor John B. Foraker OF Ohio and John N
n | LanRston, Of Virginia.
Mr.. Arson of North Carolina, also seconde
Oh the nomination Of Senator Sherman. and in al
IS dition placed Mayor Filter of Philadelphia
II | nomination
At the call Of Wisconsin, Senator Spooner al
70 dressed the convention placing in nominatio
] Governor Jeremiah Rusk of the Badger State
70 At the conclusion OF Senator SpooneF
ie speech the roIl-call was completed and theI
- no further response
Is Mr.. Warner Miller, at 1880 p. m, moved
adjourn until eleven o'clock Friday morning
Is Carried.
10 FRIDAYS SESSION.
= CONVENTION HALL CHICAGO June 22.-TE
- convention was called to order at a few minute
after eleven o'clock by Chairman Estee- III
= latter, however. having nearly lost his voice
previous sessions. called on Senator Fran
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