New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-14
WHAT CONGRESS HAS ACCOMPLISHED.
A REVIEW OF THE IMPORTANT WORK ALREAD


A REVIEW OF THE IMPORTANT WORK ALREADY
DONE BY THE REPUBLICAN, MAJORITY.
Washington, Aug. 10 epeciaD.-Considerable in
tcres was shown by Republicans III Washington 10
day in regard TO the proceedings OF the Caiorht ne
publican State Convention, which was In session al
sacramento both as TO the candidates for nomination
70 the Govern6rship and the platform which would
he adopted Representative Morrow, who was re
cardcd as one of the leading candidates had the sohs
sympathy and hearty good wishes OF all MS party
associates in the House Of which, during ue l's'
seven wears he has been 50 faithful ana eNh''c"'
member Another candidate in whose prospects some
Interest was manifested was cXkcpIeseh'a'Ne H. H.
Markham, who is pleasantly remembered by me" NHo
uere associated with him in the NLlAth Con
orose He had strong following in the south
crn counties Three of the four RepuOhcah h'P
resentatives from California have been ucU"'u
in Washington by their legislative euues anu
the obstructive tactics of the Democrats Even vi
Morrow whose presence at the state Convention was
nost1v desired Inv his friends prevented from
leaving his Mace in the House In order 10 make
amends for his absence far as possible ne sent 10
,he Chairman of the state Convention ana the oclc
gates dispatch which fully explained 'ne 'a"'.'
and At the same tmo summed up In a terre anu ~
mirahIe manner the results already obtained by INC
Republcan majority in the present congress !"
substance the dispatch IS as follows;
upcgrettinc their inability 10 be with y"u TIC
ponrblcan REPRESENTATIVES in Congress from 'ahor-
mia desire to express to you their Congratulations y"
the auspcious political conditions uhu'r WIN" ~"
have assembled in convention l" auop' P
and select candidates Cor the coming campaign l"a'
we have been detained here longer thah wis anu
mated is due mniny 10 the fact that We dlu ho, s-
ienty estimate the perverse tendencies OF the Demo
cratic party The Democratic minority III 'ohsN's'
,e,rninr rs career OF obstruction In silence dn'
constructive absence has developed into The actual
nro.cnce Of an organized resistance To all legislative
action. As speaker Feed bas well said we never
can appreciate in advance the enormous drag Oh 'ho
Democratic party human progress
The Republican party has. however PROCEEDED u
redeem lis pledges to the country, Notwithstanding
svrh obstruction. The principle Of protection t.
American industries. declared in the National p"V
form, NJ the partv is being worked oIt with lrie's
and Indictment: the laws against the Introduction oi
foreign contract and Chinese labor are being Tlsiu
enforced and favorable progress made IN securing
legislation making the exclusion OF Cmhc>e Imih'
grafton absolute and perpetual; unearncd fdiiI"F'
grants arc being restored 10 the public domain, pro
vision is being made for the reclamation oil the aria
lands Of the United states for the benefit oil actua
settlers: the populous and growing Territories OF
Idaho and wyoming have been admitted into the Union
As States and the pivotal political power OF Tie oou
try taken from the Tammany chiefs OF New-N"rk ana
transferred 20 the farmers, mechanics ana miners 0
he "a
restraint Of trade anr commerce have been made II
LEGAL legislation being perfected TO prevent force
and fraud in National elections, ana 70 insure the IA"
mi and peaceful conduct OF such elections in every
part of the Union pensions have been PROVIDED loi
the disabled veterans OF The late war navy l. penny
bniu: Notifications and dcicnces provided; postal
cGnveniences extended fair but economical appr0pra
lions made for the efficient administration OF an t1e
Departments Of the Government and the silver prod
not Of the United states has been converted mo
money for the convenience and beneht Oh ue PEG
The silver legislation alone would justify the cOun
try IN continuing the Republican parry N ID bo| ,nd
by reason Of It's hostility and the presence OF eiG
cratic majority in the House o. Representative, sii
with gold in the history Of The world. when me
bullion value Of silver dollar was reduced 10 30
cents. To-day, under a Republican Adnpl1ua1 az
and Republican legislation, the bullion yaine OF
silver dollar has risen to - cents ana VII De al par
with gold when the money hangers OF London ar
made 10 understand at the next election that The
Republican party is to be- continued IN Po crea.o6 me
silver product Of our mines mas been horease , ~
value millions Of dollars, and the wheat pT0auct %
California selling In competition with the silver puf
chased product Of India, has been advanced IN value
miSn ions more n President Harrison has been
wise and patriotic The laws have been executed
vita frmness and dispatch. Ia our controversy WIZ
| Blaine with such courage and dignity as to command
the admiration Of every American citizen. Itch. ,,,,,
Of our Government is to Protect the Interests remove
| the difficulties. aud multiply The advan93cS OF oar
Is perHHarily Interested in the policy Of the Rcpub
lean party. Her vast resources require deVeoPin"ht
| which must be accomplished by our own Wcll-paid
intelligent labor We have homes 10 establish, school
| Louscs 70 build and colleges and nniycrscs TO pro.
mote All require III fostering care ~ the party
| of progress. sure you will eve the coming
| campaign such wise and patriotic direction IN your
pntform as will the people that the Republican
party, as a state well as a National orslmihpn.
L i'm harmony with their best sentiments and their
| highest aspirations.
I an informed that my name VIII be presented TO
Won ne candidate for the Office OF Governor. apprc
date the honor and desire express my thanks for
! the distinction. II nominated | will do all In my
power to win substantial victory for the whole ticket
| IL | actively
ort Tho nominees OF The convention and In the coming
ramnacn will do my fill share Of service in saving the
state from the calamity Of Democratic control.
FARMERS ORGANIZING ~ OHIO.
| Co,uubus Ohio Aug. 10 (spcclaD-Thc farmers