St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-21

it results in counting the Republican
voters as the basis of representation Ill
congress and in the electoral college,
and then excluding them from taking
part in the elections; as breeding
Contempt for the Ballot Box,
and as manifestly tending to the most
serious and alarming consequences.
This convention declares its confidence
in the national administration, in the
integrity, patriotism and earnest pur-
pose to promote the public welfare
which directs its action, and cOmmendS
the efforts it is making to establish re-
ciprocal trade relations with the several
nations OF this continent upon such
basis as will be mutually advantageous.
1t further warmly approves the course
of our senators and Republican repre-
sentatives in the present congress.
They have ZealOuSlY and consistently
upheld the best interests OF the state
and the nation, and proved themselves
worthy of the trust repOSed in them.
That we recognize and emphasize the
importance of returning a legislature
which shall insure the continuance in
the public service of Senator John G.
Spooner. That the commanding posi-
tion which he has already acquired in
the councils of the nation is the strong
est vindication of his eminent Qualifi-
cations for the important station to
which he has been called and OF
his right to rank with the distinguished
statesmen: the Republican party of Wis
consin has heretofore placed in the sem
ate of the United States. Gov. Hoard
was placed in nomination by Gen.
George G. Bryant, of Madison, and
motion to make his denomination by ac-
clamation was supported by George
Grimm, Lutheran and German, and
also by other delegates. The motion
was carried amid cheers, and Gov.
Hoard was then sent for. He was en-
Enthusiastically applauded, and spoke as
follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Con-
vention: tender to you and through you to
the Republicans of Wisconsin, my heartfelt
thanks for this mark of your confidence and
esteem. Life brings no better reward in any
department. of human effort than the assur-
ance of duty well done. Two years ago l
promised to hold your honor and the honor
of our beloved commonwealth in faithful
keeping What you have done to-day is evl-
dence of your belief that l have at least
tried to redeem my promise. For your gen
erous and hearty recognition and indorse-
ment am deeply grateful Wisconsin stands
to-day with the eyes OF the whole nation
upon her. From Maine to California comes
the inspiring words, stand by the little
school house. Forsake not the hope of your
children and the progress and perpetuity of
the republic The Republican party has
always been party of principle and an ex-
ponent of conviction. 1t fought for the
slaves from SO to 81. 1t fought for the
life of the Union from 81 to '65. 1t has
been fighting for the preservation of the
fruits of that victory ever since 1t stands
with sublime courage for progress, equality
and liberty in everything. 1t now demands
for every child that he be given the privi-
leges of his birthright. 'The child that is.
the citizen that is to be- has appealed to the
Republican party and all patriotic citizens,
that he be granted these rights. Shall he ap-
peal in vain Thank God here is an issue
that touches the very core of our civic life.
Men from every nation, and of every religion,
forgetting every prejudice of race or belief,
touch elbows along down the line in defense
of that education to the child that shall
make secure that for which the immortal
Lincoln prayed at Gettysburg, "a govern
ment of the people, by the people. and for
the people
J. B. Treat. of Green county, was
nominated for lieutenant governor on
the first ballot, and the convention then
adjourned until p. m. The ticket was
not completed until after midnight.
The nominations are: Secretary
of state, Edwin d. Coe, of Wal
worth; treasurer, Albert B., Cell
fuss, of Milwaukee; attorney general,
James O'Neill, of Clark county: super
intendent of public instruction, L. d.
Harvey, of Winnebago; railroad COM
missioner, Lyman E. Brimi, of Eau
Claire. The convention is still in ses-
ciOn of q m