Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-05-07

have ever been submitted to by any of our
people. 1t is therefore in opposition to
the spirit of American liberty, which re-
joices in the blessing of public discussion,
free speech and an honest exchange OF sem
tlment. But if the republican party ey
pected tC hold the allegiance OF the western
people it must see to 1T that western in
terests were recognized. It's first and most
sacred duty is the protection of the
RIGHTS OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
Not to increase but to destroy sectional
ism; not to rekindle the bitterness of the
past, but to lay the foundation for per-
feet future, it proposes that in govern
ment of the people, by the people, for the
people, every Individual citizen, high or
low, rich or poor, foreign Or native, black
Or white, east or west, north or south,
snail be permitted to walk to his country s
ballot-box and exercise the inalienabIe
privileges of the citizenship without dam
ger to his life or the surrender Of his man
hood. The republican party further pro-
poses to protect the ballot-boxes of this
country from both the petty and grand
larcenies of alleged honorable democrats
This is not sectional question, except in
so far as crime against citizenship has be-
come general, respectable, ard politically
profitable in the southern states. The
democratic party of the south secures It's
congressional representation based upon a
census of the colored population. The
negro is tie salvation of the south; his
patient, cheerful, profitable labor is its
greatest blessing and dearest hope. But
he is the democratic Nemesis. If he is not
counted for congressional and electoral
presentation, the democratic party can
not exist; if he is counted at the polls, the
democratic party dies. The republican
party pledges its faith that it will enact
and enforce such legislation a. will result
In democratic funeral one way or the
other.
STRONG RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions honored the memory of
General Sherman, Admiral Porter and
Secretary Window; Endorsed the action of
Speaker Reed in compelling the members
of the house of representatives to transact
public misunderstanding protection and
reciprocity; remembering the claims of
soldiers-and declared the aim of the
league to be the dissemination of the prin-
cipes and doctrines of the republican
party, as fashioned by the teachings Of its
greatest leaders. The following clauses
are In full:
1--WE indorse the wise, statesmanllke.
courageous, and patriotic course of the
administration of President Harrison. Its
conduct of both domestic and foreign af-
fairs has been such as to command tie
thorough respect and hearty admiration OF
every true citizen. Its attitude in dealing
with alien residents and giving to them
the protection accorded to American c1ti-
zens. and no more, is just, and should com
mend itself to the civilized world.
''We oppose any attempt to debase the
currency and coin of the country, but in
slst upon such legitimate increase of oul
circulating medium and such maintenance
OF the double standard as will fairly sat.
isfy the increasing necessities of trade
and commerce.
Loyal and intelligent republicans will
not seek to destroy vested interests, nor tc
cripple any Legitimate enterprise, but they
demand that the best thought of the re.
publican party shall be concentrated on
the formulation OF such legislations as will
protect the people from any exactions Of
the userer from expressions Of monopo-
lies. or from exhortionate demands of pub
lie carriers.
ent than ever the necessity for exercising
the sovereign right inherent In our nation
as in all others, to use discrimination in
the admission of foreigners as residen S In
this country. We therefore recommend
such change in our laws as will efectu-
ally prohibit the immigration of paupers
and criminals.
I'VE reaffirm our belief in anu devotion
a., e
lawful citizen, rich or poor. native or
foreign born, white OF black, to cast one
free ballot in public elections and to have
that ballot duly counted. Denial of such
right should result in decrease of represen-
tation of congress and the ELECTORAL college
I'VE recognize the republican press OF
the country as a great and indispensable
force in the advocacy and promotion of re-
publican principles and commend every
believer in repu blicanism the duty Of lend.
Jig his influence and efforts to the ex-
tension OF the benefits of this potent
agency"
CLOSING BUSINESS.
General Drake, of Iowa, presented the
report of the committee on league work,
recommending the appointment of state
and deputy organizations, and that the
league methods be set to work in every
school district of the doubtful states. 1t
vas also suggested that committee OF
FIVE be appointed to report at the next con-
vention on the propriety of incorporating
the league. This provoked opposition, as
the western men thought it meant the es-
tablishment of permanent headquarters
in Few York, out it was finally carried.
Then came the election Of officers, and
with great dignity and decorum the nom
mating speeches were made. Judge Pow
ers placed John S. Clarkson in nomina-
ton A half dozen delegates seconded the
nomination. Senator Matthews, of Hi
noiS, courageously met the apparent ava
lanche toward Clarkson by presenting the
name of W. w. Tracey, president of the
Illinois league, and one or two delegates
favored Mr.. Tracey. But President
Thurston left the chair and made brief
but forcible speech which seemed to settle
the matter. Mr.. Tracey's name was with
drawn and Mr.. Clarkson received the
unanimous vote in an enthusiastic man
ner.
The election of secretary displayed some
feeling. New York wanted the present
incubent, Nj. Humphrey, to remain
Wisconsin joined and read a telegram
from Clarkson in Humphreys behalf
Pennsylvania somewhat resented wha;
Looked like dictation. and named Theo
Staub Ohio followed by naming J. J.
Chester. The vote was so close that an
election was doubtful on the first ballot
but changes began and ended in the choice
of Mr.. Humphrey.
Phineas Lounsberry, of Connecticut, was
rejected treasurer.
The committee reported in favor of In
dianapolis as the next place of meeting
but the convention voted that the execu.
tive committee shall name the place anC
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