, 1890-03-06
AT NASHVILLE.
The Republican League
Convention.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME
A Grand Reception Given
the Delegates.
A STRONG PLATFORM ADOPTED.
Harrison's Administrator Heartily
Endorsed--Tariff Reform and
the Elective Franchise
STRONG PLATFORM ADOPTED.

fkom Prssidcnt Harrison, rcpnblican
eonsresssnen. Hon. y. G. Plat, OF New
York. and others.
Pmsident Harrison, among other
things, said; Tho party 70 which you
belong has never suffered by an intelli-
esnt dfscussion OF its history. or its
principles, and am surs your organixa--
tion vii continue 10 furnish COURAGEOUS
and well-sprointsd champions when-
ever the lists Of debate arc opened"
Al noon the members marched In q
body v tho state house, where they wore
rendered reception by tho governor
and tho lssislaturs.
Upon tho arrival at the state capitol,
she bAnd played "Dixie'' and as tho
Isaeus marched into tho house tho
members OF the legislature arose, ana
with shouts and the waving of handker-
chiefk and flags welcomed the visitors.
They wsn welcomed by Speaker Clapp
and Governor Taylor.
PRECEDENT Thurston replied to the ad-
dres5cs OF welcome In the capitol, say
ing In part; I'VE will gu home with a
bs(tsr Idea Of tho possibilities Of Tennss-
70 than W ever had before, and tho re-
ult will bo worth millions TO tho state,
e7hich e. indeed, blessed. We recognize
=
thnt there must be two political parties.
and when they arc nearly equal in
stcsngth public intorosts are best sub
neryed. Thank Godl that the republi-
can party Is In tho supremacy, and that
tne uemocrntic party IN strong enough
" hold II down."
Tho applause which followed the
spesch was OF long duration Then the
ssn.~,sr x.ssr- .ss'.s..
biaie, and intense enthusiasm was
again manifested members of both PAR
tes standing on chairs and desks and
uravine fiars
fL.xc-.l rth.r h~l.y aa.,-..s.. xr.-.
-. 80 -. .as'e sas "'''
-"a ."e 'sosp.'o" snueu
IN. eonv,ntIon me-, again a, 4 o,e,osk
.,'d . nisf,orrn v.. nrs..n,.d .nJ
Pes sae
Hooptsu- ~ nearby eongfhtnintes the
country upon the success and mar
velou1 prosperity that has attended the
nov ro~:r i'm ~ sSa % Ss,,erai ravsrnmspa. con-
.r.,,,ist.s prcs,dcut fIa,r,son da,,.r.s
', -'Ss.N' 'S','' ue0's,v'
aoso'nte confidence. ana pledges MN
cordial support; rejoicesin the restoration
q dignity. vigor and statesmanship In
trated BY tie Samoan ticsty and the
Pan-Amcrican congress; In the prudent
management Of the treasury depart
mcnt, by which the national department
is being distinguished and the money
market protected against special combi:
tho postal service and the progressive
policy of the secrctary; in the faithful
ness and practical wisdom that have
characterized the present management
Of the other departments.
Tho platform demands the mainte-
nance OF tho system of protection to
industry and labor, but pledges support
70 thorough and equitable revision |
Of the tariff, so as TO adapt the protec- |
ton II affords TO the changes in busi-- |
nees conditions. II arraigns tho demo- !
cratic party for the manner in which |
1or years IL has prevented the accom- |
plisbment Of this purpose, and de- |
nounces the practice Of the democratic |
DArty In Its systc matte, persistent and |
outrageous oiierts to deprive Southern
republicans Of the right OF franchise, and
Asserts the. expressed determination Of
tns repupiican party 70 maintain this
Any shsory OF state right. which shall
be held 70 prevent the government from
projecting all OF It's citizens ia
the enjoyment Of their civil,
religious and political rights.
The government OF the United states
@-eE@&s6 $50 .s.t"s~~0fs>% .fts's"
menu OF every ciuzen service IN her oe- |
tense IN time q peru, u Is bound oy
evefy principle OF honor, consistency
and good fsitn 70 protect ats citizens IN |
tho fuli and irec enjoyment OF each anu
every nsht conierred py the constitu-
tton and this convention protests |
against ti.e senting In tue American
congress OF any nppilcaht nc mnttef OF
Wn1cn party. VINO presents hinreit iof
edmiasion, MS election issmaintained
eifnof " fraud. violence or assassina
uon. ana ePproves tne present ASTON OF
Congress IN Carrying out TINS pohcy.
The piAtorfn Isvon the general pro
visions Of the interstaie conmerce biii,
and demands tho regulation OF all rail-
way nno transportation lines IN man
nor 20 Insure iair ana feasonaDle rates 70
producers anu eonsuIners, iavon such
!eUsisuon a. woulu pNvelt llega com
biuAvonB ana un1us cAhctionb OF aggrc.
EAte capital and corporate powers. anu
proper iogisiapon 70 project the peoples
interests.
II continues; We snail unswerv-
ingly oppose every attempt 20 lessen
tho iruit OF toll. or place honest work.
men In competition with paupers and
conyicss domestic or foreign: The rigid
snisrceTsnt Of this administration unaslsu. sn Of
mapds our appreciation. The request Of
fbe wage WORKERS for reasonable hours
lesislative consideration.
We approve the action OF the various
repuoiicnn iegisntures IN tae anoPuns
q eys.em oi pahot Nlorn, wneaeoy