New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-27
MR. M'KINLEY RENOMINATED.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC CONVENTION AT MAS
SILLoN, OHIO,
SECRETARY BLAINE SENDS A TELEGRAM-THE
NOMINEE MAKES RINGING SPEECH
OF ACCEPTANCE AND REVIEWS
THE WORK OF THE HOUSE.


THE WORK OF THE HOUSE.
Cleveland Aug 26.-The opera-h house in Mas
sillon was jammed full of Republicans when the
big Mckinley Convention opened at o'clock this
afternoon 4 telegram from Secretary Blaine was
read causing immense cheering. Congressman
Smyser introduced Judge Munson, of Medina, who
made the speech renominating Major Mckinley.
He reserved Major McKinleys name to the last,
and as it was pronounced the cheers and shouts
that arose fairly shook the house. When the vote
was called forby MrSmyserthe walls auivered with
the mighty aye" that went up and the crowd
cheered and cheered again. Major Mckinley then
followed with his speech of acceptance, which was
a mastery effort. A number of other speeches
were made, and the convention ended amid great
enthusiasm.
Congressman Mckinley spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Convention
accept the nomination that you have unanimously
rendered me- For the honor / beg you will receive
my sincere thanks and most grateful ackno"ledg
ments and believe me when say that appreciate
more than find words to express the cordial coll
fdence shown by your action Public station hus It's
and It's compensatons, and one OF the chie1 CON-
pensations is the approval of just and intelligent
constituency. Nothing sustans the representa-
two nothing gives him courage for the Work before
him. 1t inspires him to the highest EFFORTS IN the SER
vice of his country, and encourages nm 10 inc iosV
faithful work of which he is capable, that he may the
better deserve the trust repoSed IN him. The relation
becomes closer and the ties stronger between Congress
man and constituent in the continued and unbroken
as. ociation OF years freely acknowledge publicly
Acknowledging affection for the old district winch
has honorcd long and which, in all weather and
under all circumstances, has given me faithful ana
unfaltering support With the generous assurances
have received to-day to the new district and Its
with hone nd
resolute purpose to join with them in bearing to the
front the flag Of faith and in resisting every as
saut upon the principles which are so essential 10 the
Nations growth and the countrys welfare 1t cannot
be said that the district is altogether nc" We
are total strangers, although the counties comWis
ing the district are for the first time in the history of
the state, brought into Congressional relation one
OF the counties that of Stark, have been identified
with In all the political changes for the last two de-
cades, for Democratic Legislature has not yet
been able TO separate me from my home county,
where all the years of my manhood have been spent
and where that is and dear TO me in memory
and association to be found. Nor are Wayne and
Medina strangers TO each other or 70 me in political
association Wayne has been twice in the district
have had the honor TO representn 1873 and again IN
15s4n which latter year Medina was also associated
In the Congressional district. These were
memorable years Memorable in this That Demo
cratic Legislature had carved out the districts for
Democratic triumph which, after one Of the most no
table local contests In the State were happily ana
goriously turned into Republican victory. Nor arc
we strangers TO Holmes. The little band Of enthus
astc Republicans of that county known the State
faithful and unwavering in their devotion to
the Republican party and Republican principles.
DEMOCRATS PLAN TO STEAL FIFTEEN SEATS.
Mr.. Chairman. while this is a Republican conven-
through and through, it would not be true to say
that 1t originated with the Republican party. The
leaders OF the Democratic party in which the rank and
file had no part. made this convention necessary.
Democratic Legislature, without any demand from the
great body their constituency, in disregard OF the
rights of majority of the voters of this state ana
with the single purpose to increase unduy the political
power of the Democratic party in the National House
of Representatives, made this district and fourteen
Others TO be surely Democratic, and TO insure hf'een
Democratic Representatives from this state out OF
t~cnty-one 10 the LID Congress The Congressional
relation therefore. which find ourselves is not
of our own making of our own seeking. II was
not made by our party friends, but by our party op
ponents in the Legislature, made at the close OF the
decade with the new census already UNDERTAKEN ana
a ney apportonment soon 10 be made and against
the wishes Of many Democrats, made out OF tlme'
against precedent and that they might seize political
control in state where they are fairly in the minor
ity and thereby party majority In the popu'
lar branch OF Congress. This was the sole ana uil-
concealed purpose OF the Democratic gerynahdcr' an
example OF partisanship. the like OF which mas
no parallel in Ohio and which has, and deserves the
condemnation Of fau-minded men of all parties.
Nothing remains for US but 70 meet them and JON
issue upon the field which they have chosen-chosen
for partisan advantage, chosen with the odds against
u.s. chosen with majority OF thousands In their FAVOR
We can only meet them IN fair and fuu debate carry
ing our principles the people, submitting them 10
their Judgment without passion or prejudice ana
leave the result with the people before whose decree
all parties and policies must yield. We must realize
that the contest will be a hard one, probably the
hardest we have had and that without the most
determined spirit, the most resolute purpose inc
seyerest effort moved by high considerations OF duty
and OF public policy, rather than blind parsanship
our efforts will be in vain Moved by such sentiments
we can go TO the people and rely upon that sense OF
fair play so Characteristic Of the American citizen 10
oin with us in reluking the party leaders who nave
sought without Justification or precedent, TO override
the will of the majority in the State. The contest TINS
wear throughout the country is national one EIec-
lions will be held in every State Of the Cnon-elec
tons which will determine party supremacy in~the
Bouse Of Representatives from the 4th day Of March,
1891 to the 4th day Of March, 1893, up to and In
GLIDING the election and Inauguration Of the PRESIDENT
OF the United states TO succeed General Harrlsoh
The importance OF these elections cannot be over
stated and their very importance demands OF all OF
us the fullest discussion and the most enlightened
Judgment Whether or not the next House Shall be
Republican Will depend, and should depend upon no"
we'll the Republican party has administered its trust
through the first session of the List congress, no"
drawing 70 close, and TO that record invite the
most scrtinizng examination and upon II am willlhe
10 base our claims for party supremacy in the Ma
tional councils.
The House organized in December last and has Deeh
In continuous session for nine months. It's work thus
far made up and must speak for Itself frst Oh an
and essential to ALL was the change OF rules VINO"
would enable the majority chosen by the people. to
conduct the public business. The House has setueu
that question not only for the present but believe ior
all time by declaring that quorum of Representatives
In tfetr seats TO perform their public duties
under the Constitution; drawing their salaries for the
performance Of such Gutics cannot by their silence
stop the public business and interrupt the power OF
the majority enact needed legislation and that their
presence will be noted and counted make con