The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-09


it seemed as if the very walls and roof were
quivering. 1t was a magnificent, memoir
able exhibition of the inspiration that the
name of Grover Cleveland brings to the
Democracy Nothing could have been bet
ter than the delivery of the speech, which
was as follows:
greet you, my countrymen, with fraternal re-
gard. In your presence bow to the majesty of
the people. The sight itself is inspiring. the
thought sublime. You come from every state and
territory, from every nook and corner of our
ocean-bounded continentcovering country.
You are about to discharge a more than imperial
duty. With simplest ceremonials, you, as the
representatives of the people, are to choose a
magistrate with power mightier than a monarch,
yet checked and controlled by the supreme law Of
the written constitution.
Thus impressed, ascend the rostriIm to name
the next president of the United States. New
York presents him to the convention and pledges
her electoral vote. Delegations from the thirty
eight states and all the territories are here assem-
bled, without caucus or consultation ready sim
ultaneously to take up the cry and make the vote
unanimous. We here, indeed, not to
choose a candidate - only to name the one the
people have already chosen. He is the man for
the people. His career illustrates the glory of
our institutions. Eight years ago unknown, save
in his own locality he for the last four has
stood in the gaze of the world discharging the
most exalted duties that can be confided to q
mortal. To day determines that, not of his own
choice but by the mandate of his countrymen
and with the sanction Of heaven, he shall fill the
presidency for four years more. He has met and
mastered every question as If from youth
trained to craftsmanship. The promises of his
letter of acceptance and inaugural address have
been fulfilled. His fidelity in the past inspires
faith in the future. He is not a hope, he is re-
alzation.
Scorning subterfuge, disdaining reelection by
concealing convictions, mindful of his oath of
Office TO defend the constitution, he courageously
declares to congress, dropping minor matters,
that the supreme issue is reform, revision, and
reduction of national taxation. That the treas
ury of the United States, glutted with unneeded
gold oppresses industry, embarrasses business,
endangers financial tranquility and breeds ex-
travagance, Capitalization, and corruption. That
high taxation, vital for the expenditures of an I'M
paralleled war, is robbery In years of prosperous
peace That the millions that pour into the
treasury come from the hardearned savings of
the American people, That in violation Of equal.
ity of rights, the present tariff has created n
privileged class, who, shaping legislation for per-
sonal gain levy by law contributions for the nec-
essares of life from every man. woman, and
child In the land. That to lower the tariff is not
free trade; 1t Is TO reduce the unjust profits of
monopolists and boss manufacturers, and allow
consumers to retain the rest The man who as
SertS tnat 10 lower the tarlH means Tree trade in
suits intelligence. We brand him as a falsifer.
II is farthest from thought to imperil capital or
di;turb enterprises. The aim is to uphold wages
and protect the rights of all.
This administration has rescued the public do
main from would-be barons and cormorant cor
porations, faithless to obligations, and reserved
It for free homes for this and coming generations
There is no pfering, there are no jobs under this
administration Public Office is public trust.
Integrity stands guard at every post of our vast
empire. While the president has been the me-
dum through which has flowed the undying
gratitude OF the republic for her soldiers, he has
not hesitated to withhold approval from special
legislation IL strictest inquiry reveals want OF
truth and justice. Above all, sectional strife as
never before, is at an end, and 0o0O0O0o of free
men, In the ties Of brotherhood, are prosperous
and happy.
These ere the achievements OF this administra-
ton.
Under the same illustrious leader we are ready
to meet our political opponents In high and honor
able debate, and stake our triumph on the intelli-
gence, virtue and patriotism of the people Ad-
herring TO the constitution us every line and let
ter, eyer remembering that "Powers not dele