The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-23
HONORS FOR GARRISON
Unanimously Chosen President
Of Republican League.
Great Questions to Settle in National
and Domestic Affairs.


tien Laws Revised, Trusts Restricted.
CiscIysArr. April 2-The League con-
vention was late in convening. and many
delegates We're not in the hall when Presi-
dent Ihurston called it to order. A big
box of American tin plate, forwarded by
congressman Niedringhaus. of ST. Louis,
vas placed on the stand and lively
scramble for possession of the brilliant
souvenirs followed. The secretary read a
number of letters received. The reading
was punctuafed with frequent applause.
but when letter was announced from the
president Of the United States the dele
gates cheered again and again, and finally
they rose en- masse, waving handkerchiefs
and papers. and cheering until the great
hall reyerberated with enthusiasm. Presi-
debt Harrison regretted his inability TO be
present, and said:
The convention Of the Republican party and
legislation OF the last congress has very clearly
defined and very courageousiy presented the
issues upon which the next contest must be
waged To these conventions declaration
give assent, with deep conviction, and to the
earnest support II the people of the United
States viii now give the word 10 understand
that protection and the enlargement of our do
messic industries, the extension of our foreign
trade by reciprocal arrangements Is not incon-
sistent with the protective policy. and the
revival of our merchant marine by methods that
au other nations use is our settled policy, we
will speedily. ] am sure, realize marvellous
development and renewed prosperity.
IN ha oar,la ssf fha Trnft viii
give the world to understand that protection
and enlargement of our domestic interests and
extension Of our foreign trade by reciprocal
arrangements not Inconsistent with the pro-
tective policy and revival of our merchant
marine by the methods that Ill other nations
use Is our settled policy. we win speedily, am
sure, realize marvellous development and re-
newed prosperity.
Hon. ]. S. Clarkson, of Iowa, wrote:
The party at large looks to this convention
today with eager interest Il viii set up q
standard Of victory for IS9e that viii be faith
fully representative; that in the hearts and am
bition Of the people it viii regard not merely
statesmanship and money, but also statesman
nearer the hearts of the American people today
than the price OF tin cup. or whether the color
Of the money Of the realm shall be yellow or
white. Greater questions are those of human
liberty, the protection of the weak in their
rights, insurance under the constitution of .
republican form Of government to the several
states now without il, and as absolute security
and peace to the poorest citizens and families
on the ia0oo - the richest citizens on the Hud-
son.
The Republican party sin has great and
mighty things % do As long as the Democracy
lives anu reslyt8 the fullfnterpretatidn and CO.
ceSsion Of the rights of Ill men Republicanism
must live and ,all il mission unfinished These
unsettled questions are now before the nation,
and neither the betraying cowardice of the Sem
ate, more careful of commerce than Of human
rights, nor the stronger apathy of the pew-h hold
ing religion, " hich covess the negro for heaven
but is dumb to his wrong IN politics in this life
can finally avail nor long delay their fullest.
righteous settlement There are great questions
for the Republican party to settle in national
Affairs and domestic concerns. The question of
labor and larger reward TO labor through the
encouragement and promotion OF practical
systems Of cooperation and prohs-shar-
ing is one peculiarly 10 incite the
ambition OF the Republican party-fhe greatest
and most faithful friend the American laborer
some political party is going TO do very soon.
and the Republican party, the best of all, can
settle it. and best protect the national honor and
commercial safety in doing it The just repres-
mon of the power OF corporations and syndicates
OF wealth, and particularly some wise law to
prevent or curb the menacing evils to the CON-
mon people rapidly growing ont of abuses OF
public corporations Tor private benefit = new
and dangerous system by which money is not
only syndicafed but made immortal in its life In
bulk and profit. is another great question. and
no party that has the heart, brain and conscience
to settle it justly but the Republican party
Money should have rights, but money has too
many rights when aggregated and specalatiag
wealth in one city can deprexs all the values in
tie country, and when one rich man can smite
ali the BANKS of the land with palsy aud leave
them helpless 10 care for the business interests
and financial credit of their own community
II is the solemn duty Of the Republican party
to enact just laws to stop all trespass of wealth
on the rights OF the people. These problems to
be settled for the future are such as TO engage
the ambition Of al good men, and especially all
young men, to whom the party just now enter
Ing the second generation of life must commit
its fortunes.
Among other letters read were those
from Senator John Sherman, Senator Man
derson, Secretary Foster and William NJ.
Evarts.
Senator Sherman wrote:
The organization of Republican clubs should
be extended to every county of the United
state, and all these clubs shonld unite in har-
mouious action for the success OF the Republic
an party. Their influence for good can not be
oyerestimased-
The letter from Evarts read in part:
The meeting you are about to hold is well
timed for survey OF the great thester OF politi-
cal conflict which is 20 come 20 head in the
election OF isas This conflict viii be between
the Republican party and its principles and
methods for promoting the prosperity and honor
of the country % far as the conduct Of the gov
eminent is concerned with them, and the vague
and ncndescrips theories and pressntions OF the
great political party which is seeking 20 oves-
throw the power OF the Republican party and
defeat its principles and methods of govern
meny- An intelligent and faithful presentation
al this grave issue 20 the people Of the country
from this time forward until the election in lss.
il closed Is the great duty OF all Republican,
The committee on resolutions, through
Jndse Webster, of Nebraska, presented It's
renort. The resolutions honor the mem
ory of General Sherman, Admiral Porter
ana Secretary Window; indorse the
course of Speaker Reed; favor protection
and reciprocity; declare emphaticaIly fol
a free ballot and fair count: remember the
claims of soldiers, and declare the aim oil
the league TO be the dissemination of the
principles and doctrines of the Republican
narty as fashioned by teachings of il.
greatest leaders The following are clauses
In full:
We endorse the wise, stssesnanlike courags
snd paeyiotie course of the administration o.
President Harrison- Ifs conduct oi both dones
tic and foreign Affairs has been suea IS 10 com
usrd the thorough respect and hearty scrnisa
tion OF every truc citizen It's attitude in deal
ing with alien residents and giving 10 them ths
protection accorded 10 American citizens anf