Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-16
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
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backed by high terrace of half . dozen rows
of solid seats, all beautifully covered with neat
white and blue bunting, completed the stage
settings.
WHY TWO DAYS ARE TAKEN.
In order to make the occasion one TO give
full vent to party exuberance, as well as to give
the party managers abundant time in which to
complete an aggressive party organization for
the coming campaign. It was arranged that
the convention should occupy two days. This
forenoon was to be devoted to the meeting Of
the various congressional delegations and
selection Of the new state central committee
and the committees on credentials, resolutions
and organization.
At 2 pm. the convention was to meet, but il
was understood IN advance that little would be
done beyond the selecting Of the tempo
rary officers and listening to the address
OF the temporary. chairman, Hon. Rob
the understanding was that the convention
should adjourn till 10 Am. tomorrow, when
the permanent organization would be COM
pleted and the nominations made
The chief event Of this evening was to be
reception to Mckinley by the Lincoln League.
CHAIRMAN xEvrN's ADDRESS.
Chairman Nevin was warmly received. He
first spoke Of the record Of the republi-
can party and then dealt at length
with the policy which had been
pursued by the republicans and democrats Of
this vein he said: "with regard to
all the great measures it has ever ad-
vocated our party stands today where
1t has always stood with nothing to regret, to
explain or to apologize for. It stands upon
to every principle in has ever enumerated
1t maintains now, as 1t ever has,
are entitled to equal rights, equal privileges
and equal protection, regardless Of race, creed
or color. 1t stands today Tor purity of elections
for free ballot and an honest count,
for protection to American industry and
American labor, whether engaged in agri-
culture or manufactures, whether in the
field and farm or at the furnace
and forge. It is in favor Of maintaining our
country as an asylum for the honest, capable
and intelligent OF all nations, but it is opposed
to making it the dumping ground for the
vicious and criminal classes Of Europe.
1T believes that the proudest title that any
man can have is that Of American citizen,
and it Is for the upholding Of the rights Of all
such native and naturalized, white and black,
at home and abroad.
1T recognizes the debt of gratitude the ma
ton owes to those who fought and bled, suf-
fered and starved that it might live, and it is
pensions to our soldiers, their widows and
Orphans. 1t 10 for a sound currency, with
gold and silver standards so regulated ~ that
while both remain each shall be as nearly az
possible the equal Of the other. 1t is for
honest and economical administra alton, for wise
legislation, for the encouragement and
development Of the resources of the whole
country for the adjustment of all differences
and difficulties between capital and labor In
accordance with the principles Of arbitration,
having in view equal and exact justice TO both.
(Cheers.)
ITS FINANCIAL BELIEF.
''The republican party of Ohio is now, as 1t
has ever been. opposed to all visionary schemes
Of finance or wildcat imitation, either in the
shape Of unlimited currency or the
free coinage Of any metal that will
debase the standard of value and give to labor
less than 100 cents for 81 worth Of toll
1t is opposed to the purchase by money of
seats in the United States Senate,
and insists that any man elected by
the general assembly Of our state to that high
Office should ut least reside within our borders
1t is opposed to pretending to the people Of
the state before election that it is in favor of
home rule and then ripping up the cities aud
asylums after election that its henchmen may
have place and power. (Applause.)
But let us turn for few moments from q
review of state politics to a contemplation of
national affairs"
RECEPTION TO MKrNLKY.
The unusual spectacle of 1000 mon marching
in line under a scorching sun Of 20 in the shade
was witnessed at midday when Col. Nc
Kinley arrived in the city on q
special train from Canton. He was accom-
panied by all his old republican friends
and neighbors and several OF the
marching clubs of his section Of the
| state. Cheer after cheer arose from
the vast crowd at the depot as the
train rolled in and the Napoleonic
features of Mckinley, so often
the subject of eulogy, we'll as caricature,
were recognized by those In waiting. There
were few cries for "a speech, a speech" by
the enthusiastic crowd, but they were nngrsti-
fed.