The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-25
NEBRASKA POLITICS
The Republican Convention is
for James G. Blaine.
40 FREE COINAGE OF SILVER
Mckinley and his Tariff Commended-Rscl.
procity Praised-A Ciap-trap Device to
Make Enthusiasm for the Maine Man.

LINCOLN. Neb., Sept 24-The Republi- !
can state convention was called to order |
here al 10 O'clock this morning by Chair |
man Watson, of the state central commit |
tee. He made brief speech, congratulate
ing the delegates upon the large attendance
ana predicting success for the candidates
to be nominated. "If the signs are true"
said Chairman Watson, "the Republican
national convention at Omaha Tcheersl in
1892 will nominate the next President of
the United States, and that man viii be the
glorious captain of the gallant ship of state,
the skiliful navigator, the fearless leader,
bright, brilliant, matchless Blaine"
At the mention of the name of Blaine a
cord from the rear was touched and the
portrait of the secretary of state dropped
in sight. The effect was magical. Five
hundred delegates Immediately sprang TO
their feet and cheered. In concluding his
speech. the chairman introduced George II.
Thummel, OF Grand Island, as temporary
chairman. He was greeted with cheers. His
speech was brief, consisting mostly OF a
prediction of Republican success. The
temporary officers were declared permanent
and committee on resolutions appointed,
consisting OF p. L. NOrval and J. Heck.
Among the resolutions introduced aud re-
ferred 10 the committee was one opposing
any fusion whatever with the Democratic
party All resolutions were referred TO
The committee On platform and the con-
ventlon took recess until 80 this after
noon.
| The committee on resolutions immedl-
ately met and began the formation of
platform. There was little difference of
opinion as 10 the financial and transporta-
/ n
place the Republicans of Nebraska on rec
ord as declaring for honest money ami en-
dorsing the Republican legislation in the
last Congress on the silver question. An
equitable aolu tment OF freight rates is de-
manded ana the Mckinley tariff law and
! the principles of reciprocity warmly en-
dorseG. The administration of President
| harrison is approved and Nebraskans point
with pride 10 the diplomatic victories
| achieved by the state and AGRICULTURAL de-
! partInents under the present Republican
| administration in securing the admission of
American pork into France and Germany.
Immediately after the reconvening of the
| convention the chairman OF the platform
committee reported and tie platform was
adopted. 1t renews The expression BY the
Republican party of Nebraska of its devo-
tion to the principles OF the Republican
party and declares those principles as eX
pressed by tue Republican convention
should be strong point of union between
all Republicans in Nebraska.
The prosperity of the state under Re-
publican rule is mentioned. prosperity
which should silence the calamity takers
IL congratuates President Harrison on his
wise and courageous administration,
pledging him their support in the discharge
OF the duties devoiviDg upon him as chief
magistrate Of the nation. 1t continues rs
follows: I'VE rejoice In the restoration Of
lzrfrr
our foreign affairs under the guiding hand
OF Americas favorite son - James g.
Blaine, We approve of the silver coinage
act of the present administration by which
the entire product of the silver mines of
the United States is added 10 the currency
Of the people, but we denounce the Demo
cratic doctrine of the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver as financial
policy able to precipitate the people of
every city and every state in the union in
10 = prolonged and disastrous depression
and delay the revival of that business en-
terprise and prosperity so ardently desired
and now apparently SO near. The free and
unlimited coinage of silver would tend TO
the boarding Of gold and force the use of
cheap money in payment of wages in every
workshop, mill, factory, store and farm
and tend 10 the scaling down of the wages
Of toilers already depressed and weaken
ing Of the purchasing power of the dollar
which would be used 10 Purchase the pro-
duct of the farmers. We are in favor OF
} having every dollar as good as any other
dollar.
ave demand the maintenance of the
: American system of protection to Ameri-
can industry and labor, the policy that has
been identified with every period of ouI
national prosperity, and we admire gener-
, ously that heroic statesman William Nc
hinley, jr., whom the people of Ohio will
his magnificent service to the country.
1--WE also commend and endorse that pol
icy of reciprocity by which the Central anC
South American nations and Spanish In
dies are being opened up to our trade upon
favorable terms and by which all the sur
plus products of our country may find {
| market and by which ali our people shall
receive in exchange therefor long line o.
( products which co not produce ruinoui
I competition among our own people mol
destroy the developing industry of oul
country.
!. 1--WE are heartily in favor OF the genera
/ provisions of the Interstate commerce law
and we demand the regulation of all rail
: way and transportation lines in such man.
l ner as 10 insure fair aud reasonable rates
d TO tue producers and consumers of tht
y country. We favor such legislation as will
! prevent all illegal c.mbinatlons and ell uu-
= Just eXsctions by aggregated capital anC
corporate powers. We insist upon the sup
preston of all trusts, combines anC
schemes designed TO artifcially increas,
j. the price of the necessaries Of life.n
e The Worlds Columbian exposition Il
= ENDORSED - an important event in tht
ID. worlds histo y" and I'VE are in hearty
II sympathy with every effort TO make Il
!. success An additional appropriation TO
y Nebraska's exhibit is recommended.
Alter referring with pride to the prcg
= reSs of the slate and piedging Legislation
Tor the benefit of the Industrial population
the platform proceeds as follows: "W
depounce the Grand Island platform of tn,
= Democratic party as framed with the de
/ l.bsrate purpose 10 mislead and deceive
S wherein sympathy is expressed thoug
Il none IS ieit, wherein help is propose
where none Is intended, wherein purpose
9 are advanced which are not entertained. Il
. support Of this Indictment we point TO tn
- pretended friendship for the soldier, Will
, Ell the same ulno the Democratic party hs
;, always proclaimed against gran,
= ing liberal pensions; TO the fire.
A silver plank Isirtended to deceive
! for the support of the free and unlimite
. coinage OF silver when 1t is known man
leaders Of the party are opposed to thi
doctrine: failure 70 give the people relic
from eXogbitant freight rates while it Wa
q afraid to either approve or censure the cleo
4 ton of its acting alien governor for votin
= the Newbury bill. We denounce the Dem
u ocratIc party for Its insinuations sgains
u the integrity Of the supreme court of th
r state an effort to make the iudicis
n power subordinate TO parties and as dis
n graceful 20 political organization. w
: oenounce the Democratic party for it
, double dealings with the civil and politics
/ rights OF the people wherein it appears u
= favor free ana unLrGmmeled election
a in the state of Nebraska, but never raise
: its voice against political outrages prac
= firaA ngatnsr RennhIican vntars uhira On