The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-09-25
BLAINE. BLAINE.
The Cry Of The Republican Gathering
in Nebraska.
They Cheered Themselves HOarSe When
His Portrait Appeared.
Mr.. Watson Wants The Maine Man
Nominated in Omaha.

LINCOLN. Neb., September 24.-The Re-
publican state convention was called TO or
der at 10 o'clock today by Chairman Watson
Of the state central committee. In his ad-
dress Mr.. Watson said: 'If the signs are
true the Republican National Convention at
Omaha lcheersl In 1892 will nominate the
next President Of the United States, and
that man will be the glorious captain OF the
gallant ship OF state, the skilful navigator.
the fearless leader. the brilliant, matchless
Blaine" At the mention Of the name Of
Blaine hidden cord was touched and the
portrait Of Mr.. Blaine dropped In sight. The
effect was magical. The 800 delegates sprang
to their feet and cheer after cheer resounded
through the hall for the distinguished Secre-
tary Of State.
Chairman Watson then introduced Hon.
George w. Thummel Of Grand Island. as
temporary chairman OF the convention.
Chairman Thummel's speech consisted most
ly In predicting Republican success. Among
the resolutions introduced and referred to
the committee was one extending the greet
ing Of the convention to the Republicans so
nobly battling for the principles Of the party,
for honest money, and far protective tar
~ for Mr.. Blaine's Idea cf reciprocity.
The committee on resolutions Immediately
met and began the formation OF the plat
form. There was little difference OF opin-
lon on the financial and transportation ques-
tlons, but 1t was finally resolved to place the
Republicans Of Nebraska on record as de-
clarlng for honest money and endorsing the
Republican legislation OF the last Congress
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The platform presented and adopted re-
news the pledges OF allegiance TO the princi-
pies OF the Republican party, speaks OF tie
rapid development OF the state under Repub-
lican rule, and congratulates President HaI-
rison on his wise and courageous admins
tratiOn, pledging him support In the dis
charge OF the duties deVolving upon him as
Chief Magistrate of the nation. IL contln-
ues: 1--WE rejoice In the restoration OK dig
nifty, vigOr and statesmanshlp In the conduct
Of our foreign affairs under the guiding hand
Of Americas favOrite son. James q. Blaine
We approve Of the silver coinage act OF the
present administration. denounee the Demo
cratic doctrine Of the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver, and favor having every
dollar as good as any other dollar. We de-
mand the maintenance OF the American sys-
tenn Of protection TO American industry and
labor, policy Identified with every period
Of our national prosperity. We admire the
genius Of that heroic statesman, William
Mckinley, Jr. We commend and endorse
the policy Of reciprocity, by which the Cen
tral and South American nations and the
Spanish Indies are being opened to our trade
upon favorable terms.
1--WE favor the general provisions
OF the Interstate commerce act, de-
mand the regulation OF all railway
and transportation lines 10 Insure
fair and reasonable rates to the producers
and consumers Of our country, and favor
such legislation as will prevent all Illegal
combinations and unjust exactlons by aggre-
gated capital and corporate powers. We In
slst upon the suppression Of all trusts, com
blnes and schemes designed to artifeially In
/ crease the price Of the necessities OF life.
We are In hearty sympathy with the World 5
Il Columbian Exposition, and favor an addi-
tional appropriation by the next legislature
for the purpose OF making a creditable ex'
| hibIt Of Nebraska products.
1--WE take pride In the record OF this state
We realize that its growth and power, It's
| prosperity and its good name have been the
| fruits Of its Industrial people, and we be-
lieYe In such politics, state and national. as
Will promote justice and widen OpportunI-
ties among these classes. To their support.
In the future, as in the past, we pledge our
most intelligent judgment and most sincere
endeavor.
"We denouuce the Grand Island platform
OF the Democratic party, as framed with the
double purpose to mislead and deceive. We
denounc9 the Democratic party for It's insin-
uations against the integrity Of the supreme
court Of the state, and its double dealing
with the civil and political rights OF the peo-
pie, wherein 1t appears to favor untrammel-
led elections In Nebraska, and never raises
its voice against the political outrages prac-
tlced against Republicans throughout the
Democratic states OF the South"
The ticket nominated Is headed by A. NJ.
Post for associate justice Of the supreme
court,