Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-21

from the Senate all pending treaties effected by
republican administration for the removal OF
foreign burdens and restrictions upon our
markets, II has neither effected nor proposed
any any, others In their stead: Protesting ad.
it has seen with idle compIacency the extension
OF foreign influence In Central America. and OF
foreign trade everywhere among her neighbOrs.
IL has refused 10 charter, sanction or encourage
any American organization for constructing the
Nicaraugua canal, work OF vital Importance TO
our national influence in Central aud South
America, and necessary for the development OF
trade with our Pacific territory, with South
America and with the islands AID further coasts
OF the Pacific ocean.
THE FISHERIES.
I'VE arraign the present democratic admnistra-
uon for its weak and unpatriotic treatment OF the
fisheries question and its pusillanimous surrender
OF the essential privileges 10 which our fishing ves
sells are entitled In Canadian ports under the treaty
or 1873 the reciprocal maritime legislation OF 1880
and the coDtty OF nations, and which Canadian
fishing vessels receive in the ports OF the United
states We condemn the policy OF the present ad-
mnstration and the democratic majority In Con-
gress toward our fisheries as unfriendy and con-
splc1ousy ~ unpatrote, and as tending 70 destroy
resource OF defense against a foreign enemy.
The name OF American applies alike TO all cti-
zens OF the republic and imposes upon all alike
the same obligation OF obedience 10 the laws. AT
the same time that citizenship Is and must be the
panoply and safeguard OF him who wears IL and
all his civil rights II should and must AFFORD him
protection at home and follow and protect him
abroad in whatever land he may be on lawful
errand.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
''The men who abandoned the republican party
In 1854 and continue TO adhere to the democratic
party, have deserted not only the cause OF honest
government, or sound finance, OF freedom or 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 or 1854, 10
Wit: The reform or the civil service auspiciously
begun under the republican administration should
be completed by the further extension OF the re-
grades OF the service to which IL Is applicable.
The spirit and purpose OF the reform should be OBJ
at variance with the object OF existing reform leg
islation should be repealed, to the end that the
dangers TO the free Institutions which urk In the
p power OF omcial patronage may be wisely and ef-
'The gratitude OF the nation to tie defenders OF
the Union cannot be measured by laws. The
legislation OF Congress should conform TO the
and extended as to provide against the possibility
that any man who honorably wore the Federal
uniform shall become an inmate OF an alms-house
or dependent upon private charity. In the pres
ence OF on overnowing treasury it would be a
public scandal 10 do less for those whose yaorous
service preserved the Government. We denounce
his numerous vetoes OF measures for pension re-
lief. and the action OF the democratic Representa-
lives In refusing even consideration OF gener al
pension legislation.
"In support OF the principles herewith enumer-
ated we invite the cooperation or patriotic men
OF all parties, and especially OF ali workingmen
whose prosperity Is seriously threatened by the
free trade policy OF the present administration"
In clear ringing voice, which could be distinct
heard In every portion OF the Auditorium, Mr..
Mckinley read the declaration OF republican prin-
ciples.
As he mentioned the names OF the dead leaders
OF the republican party cheer after cheer ascended
and his aiIusiOn to the living hero Philip H. sher-
dan, was received with loud applause. But these
bursts OF enthusiasm were as nothing TO the
storm OF applause and cheers which broke out
when Mr.. Mckinley enunciated the principle OF
the republican party in regard 70 protection
and many OF the spectators followed the example
Fans were waved, handkerchiefS were fiutteied
cheers were given and shouts OF approval found a
noisy vent. For fully a minute Mr.. Mckinley was
unable to continue on account OF the demonstra-
tion which broke out afreSh when the denuncia-
ton OF the Mills bill found expression In the plat
form.
When the reading OF the report had been COM
pleted Mr.. Marine OF Maryland, moved that it be
adopted, and by rising vote. Mr.. Marine said
that before that motion was put he desired 70 say
few words.
. We have a right, he said, to be proud OF our
great republican party began with the cry Of free
SOIL, free speech, and a free press and had never
faltered when the enemies octhe nation attempted
falter now that again the country is In danger.
aud Will respond as OF old 70 the cry or the people
We will plant our party on the great rock OF truth
and justice, and II will stand there a refuge for
the troubled people. We have been fortunate In
our platforms In the past, but never more fortu-
nate than now, and this Is the greatest utterance
that this great party has ever made. and should
be adopted unanimously.
THE PLATFORM ADOPTED.
Mr.. Horr, OF Michigan, on behalf OF his state
delegation, seconded the motion and demanded
the previous question. The previous question
having been ordered, the report Of the committee
great enthusiasm.
Nominations in Order.
The chairman stated that the next order of busi-
ness was the call OF states for the presentation OF
the names OF nominees for the presidency.
Alabama and Arkansas were called without re-
sponse. When called. the California delegation,
whose position WAS well known, asked the con-
ventinn TO pass California the roll-can for the
present.
Connecticut Presents Hawley.
Mr.. Warner, OF Connecticut, when Connecticut
was called, presented without further remarks the
name Of the Hon. Joseph X. Hawley.
When Illinois was called a buzz OF expectan cy
when Leonard SWEET stepped upon the platform 70
present the name OF Walter q. Gresham
Mr. SWEET NOminases Gresham.
'.Mr. president and gentlemen OF the convention:
This presence recalls scene enac ted in this city
twenty-eight years ago. That was the second ma
tional republican convention, and the first nomi-
nation of Abraham Lincoln. We have assembled
again to select President for 10000. 600 OF free
people. Who most in character Is the very essence
Of these people? Who OF all the names suggested,
win draw support most largely from all classes?
Who can best bring together and reuntte the
broken fragments or our party. VINO, by personal
courage and sublime confidence In his own con-
victions IL an ideal leader OF the American people?
Who most strtkingy stands for cosmopolitan
American character These are the questions OF
the hour addressed TO US all suggest the name
OF Walter Q. Gresham, OF Indiana and Illinois, and
invite q thOughtrul consideration OF some OF the
reasons why he should be nominated:
He was born or sturdy and rugged parents In
Harrison County, Ind, fty-seven years ago. and
He has always been an unwaver1ng and inflexible
republican. One-third OF a century ago he or
gantzed the party OF Fremont and Dayton In his
native county. In 1S60 then at the age OF twenty
at the same time Mr.. Lincoln was elected
President from q strong democratic county and by
the aid OF German votes. There he originated and
passed law which authorized Oliver T. Morton,
our greatest war governor, 70 organize and arm at
the expense Of the state, any regiment anywhere
In the state. We owe the peace and loyalty OF
Indiana at this critical period to the admirable
Ice, Of great value TO his state, be selected 1000
young neighbors and friends and marched at their
head into Kentucky with Gen sherman ut the very
beginning OF the war. These forces aided the
the nortnern part Of the state while the southern
part broke on and went with the rebellion But
Tor the presence OF these troops the Ohio river
wOgS % have prSSsoy Ssen tas na qSng ,nOs
have been the frst battle ground
"He served with Grant &C shiloh and vicksourg,
and was distinguished ngure with sherman IN
his march upon Atlanta In 1854 He was fre-
0nantIv nrnsnoted for Gallant conduct the battle