Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-14
House oy REFRESHMENTS. "a, !

tucu icdu us lOllOWS.
HouSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. L. 8.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. August II, 1890.
Ch1jr7HG and Gentlemen OF ffs Pf9ablifar Sat
| C5nueatiou, Sueraxseato, Cai. Regretting sheir
inability be with you, the Republican repre-.
sentatiyes IN Congress from Caliio=nia desire to
express 10 yeutheir congratulations on the sd
spicious political conditions under which you
have assembled IN Convention to adcpt a plst
form and select candidates for the coring cam
paign. That we have been detained here longer
than was anticipated is due mainly to the fact
that we did not sufficiently estimate the per
verse tendencies of the Democratic part5 The
democratic rninorit5 in Congress, commencing
Its career OF obstrucsn in silence and con -ruet-
i've absence, has developed into the actual pres
ence OF an organized resistance to all legislative
action. As Speaker Reed has well said, I'VE
never can appreciate in advance the enormous
drag OF the Democratic party on human pro-
gress." The Republican party has, however
proceeded TO redeem its pledges to the country
notwithstanding such obstrl ton. The prin
ciple OF protection to American industries as
declared in the national platform OF the party
is being worked out with firrnness aud judg-
ment; the laws against the introduc-
tion of foreign contract sud Chinese
labor are being rigidly enforced and favorable
progress made in securing legisiaslon, max ng
the exclusion of Chinese immigration absolute
and perpetual. The unearned railroad grants
are being restored TO the public domain Pro
vision is being made for the reclamation of the
arid lands of the United States forshe benefit
OF actual settlers The populous and growing
Territories OF Idaho and Wyoming have
been admitted into the Union as States
and the pivotal political power of the
country taken from the Tammanys chiefs of
New York City and transferred to the farm
ers, mechanics ana L liners of the far West
Contracts, combinations and trusts in restraint
of trade and commerce have been made illegal
Legislation is being perfected to prevent force
ana fraud IN national elections, and to insure
the lawful and peaceful conduct of such cleo
tions in every part of the Union. Pensions
have been provided for the disabled veterans of
the late war: A navy is being built. fortitica-
tions and defenses provided, postal convent
ences extended. fair but economical apprcpria-
tions made for the efficient admins
tration of all the departments OF the
Government, and the. silver product
of the United States has been converted into
money for the convenience and benefit of the
people The silver legislation alone would
justify the country in continuing the Repubn-
can party in power During the admin. tlation
of President Cleveland, and by reason OF its
hostility and the presence of a Democratic ma
jority in the House of Representatives, silver
reached the lowest point of value, as compared
with eold. in the history of the world when the
bu lion value of q silver dollar WIS reduced to
20 cents. To-day under Republican admins
tration and Republican legislation, the bullion
value of silver dollar has risen to IS cents
and will be at psr with gold when the money
changers of London are made to understand at
the next election that the Republican party is
to be continued in power. The silver product
of our mines has been increased in value mill
ions OF dollars, and the wheat product OF Cali
fornia, selling in competition with the silver
purchased product of India, will be advanced
in value millions more The administration of
President Harrison has been wise and patriotic
the laws have been executed with trmness and
dispatch. Our reciprocal relations and business
intercourse with other republics on this conti-
nent promoted by friendly con ;erence, and in
our controversy with Crest Britain our rights
have been maintained by Mr. aine with such
courage and dignity as to command the admi-
ration Of every American citizen The Repub- |
lican party believes that the highest duty OF cur
Government is TO protect the interests, remove
the difficulties and multiply the advantages of
our own people. California, like Oregon and
ispeculiaIly interested in the policy
OF the Republican party. Her resources require
development which must be accomplished by
our own well-paid INTELLIGENT labor. We have
homes to establish, school houses to build and
colleges and universities to promote. All these
require the fostering care of the party of pro-
gress. / am sure you will give the coming cam
paign such wise and patriotic direction in your
platform as will assure the people that the Re-
publican party, as State as well National
is in harmony with their best SEN
timents and their highest aspirations. / am in
formed that my name will be presented 10 you
preciate the honor, and desire to express my
thanks for the distinction. If nominated will
do all in my power to win substantial victory
for the whole ticket. II not SO nominated, 1
will cheerfully and! actively support the nomi-
nees of the Convention. and in the coming
will do my full share of Sc vice in
saving the State from the calamity of Demo.
cratic control NM- W. MORROW.
The reading of the dispatch was followed
by. cheers.
THE VOTE Foa GOVERNOR.
The roll was then called with the follow
ing result: