The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-08
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
Secretary of State NOminated-The Admins
tration Enthusiastically Endorsed.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 7.-When Chair
man Andrews called the Republican State
convention to order in the opera-house. at
1895 most of the delegates were in their
seats. The following were unanimously
elected temporary officers of the conven-
tion: Chairman. Walter Lyon, of Allegheny;
secretary. Frank Willing Leach, of Phila-
delphia; assistant secretaries, Henry HUM,
geant-at- arms. VIM. Blair. of Pittsburg
Mr.. Ly ons. in brief speech, congratu-
lated the convention upon the election of
President Harrison, and rejOiced in the fact
that to the Republican party of Pennsyl-
yania is due the credit of furnishing the
great political general under whose leader
ship the victory was won. "On the assem-
bling of the first convention since the vic
tory of 1885," said he. 1--WE can congratulate
ourselves on the harmony which prevails
in our party. Dissensons, discOrds and
factions are rapidly disappearing. and to-
day are assembled stronger than ever
we were In the history OF the party in this
State"
Senator G.. w. Delamater was made per-
manent chairman, and the subordinate Of
ficers were continued. Senator Delamater
made brief speech, IN which he dwelt
upon the grand administration of President
Harrison, and paid glowing tribute to
man Quay's magnificent leadership evoked
long-continued applause. A fitting eulogy
was pronounced upon the late General
Cameron, and then the speaker described
the administration of ex-President Cleve-
land, the latter's position on pensions, and
his su subserviency to the South being the
leading thoughts.
The platform indorses the Chicago plat
form; rejoices in the victory of 1888, be-
cause it was. fought on Pennsylvania
lot nd lac
er; indorses the administration of Presi-
dent Harrison; declares in favor
of liberal pensions. and commends
the friendly. hberality of Commits
sioner Tanner and declares that the
Republican party has fulfilled all its obli-
cations to the Prohibltionists by having
provided the machinery for submitting the
question to the people of the State. 1t COM
mends the administration of Governor
Beaver, and advocates such legislative &C
to the JohnstOwn sufferers. In conclusion
the platform expresses regret at the death
of Gen. Simon Cameron.
The planks referring to the administra-
tiOn are as follows:
We cordially indorse the administration of
President Benjamin Harrison, because 1t devOteS
itself TO the work Of broad and intelligent admin
istration by competent and trusty officials, and
makes its rule of infexibe duty the faithful OBJ
servance, not the hypocritical evasion, Of the
public statutes; because 1t proposes honestly
to collect and honestly to disburse the proceeds
OF public taxation, and seeks to SO adjust the bur-
dens thereof that those persons and interests
able TO bear most shall bear most, and those able
to bear least shall bear least and that in all
the vexatous and inQuisitOrial forms of taxation
shall be first reduced and abolished; because it
Is pledged to give to suffering communities
needed help in the necessary work Of PUBLIC edu.
cation, in order that thereby the citizenship OF
this whole country may be elevated; because
it aims to secure by adequate legislation pro tee
ton against the Offenses OF suppressed and mis-
tad ha1 of fQA rafr rrno fol m
certificates Of election and OF murderous meth
DDS of maintaining the insufferable wrongs which
now stain the records of Southern States and
touch the honor of the Southern people, making
OF elections in most Of them q fraud or farce,
whose fruits are a large body OF Democratic
in the legislative halls OF the Nation; and he
cause more than all else. it makes as its cardinal
aim in foreign affairs the vindication of the
safety and dignity OF all Americans; and In do
mestic affairs. the development of our own re-
sources the advancement OF our own interests,
the enlargement OF our own industries, and the
upbuilding of the labor Of iour own people,
against all OF which the Democratic party
stands as an ever-present danger and
political faith. Its greatest blessing is that in
protecting the American laborer and manufact-
urer it strengthens and builds up all interests,
resulting In the promotion OF a great di-
versity of business enterprises, and home mar
ket. 1t thereby nurtures not only the interests
primarily and directly protected but all inter
country and higher prices Of a home market its
great advantage. Pennsylvania Democrats have
until recently claimed the unique distinction OF
being Democratic prOtectionists. At last, how
ever, the controlling element in that party, not
only In the Nation, but State, has unequlv0cally
announced its antagonism to protection. II is
our duty to take advantage of this opportunity
and press home this living issue. We will there
by deal Democracy its death blow In Pennsyl-
vania.
IL protection to American industry be the
cornerstone OF our political faith, then protec-
ton TO those who fought in defense Of the Union
is its capstOne. We reverence the memory of
those intrepid martyrs who gave up their lives
upon the field OF battle and of those other heroes.
burdened with years and covered with scars,
who have since gone to their rest But tears
will not suffice for the tens of thousands OF brave
soldiers who still survive. We advocate such
amendments to the pension laws as VIII make
adequate provision for all hOnorably discharged
veterans of the late war whose advancing years,
wounds or other fntrmlties disable them from
total or partial self-suppOrt Those who saved
the Nation from dissolution should be saved by
the Nation from penury; and We heartily com.
Commissioner Tanner TO his brother soldiers In
Office.
When General Reeder finished the read
ing of the platform. the ripples OF applause
that greeted the various planks sweiied into
o mighty shout that expressed the approv
al of the convention. Mr.. Kennedy, of AL
legheny, offered a resolution, naming Hon
III. w. Andrews for chairman OF the Repub
lican State committee for another term be-
ginning Jan. /. 1890. This resolution was
HoIs's Henry K Boyepp' BsSop''ef Of Philadelphia. wa.
nominated by acclamation for State Treas
urer. Mr.. Boy sr accepted in brief speech
aud the convention adjourned