Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-04-22

said that il gave him great pleasure TO well
come the delegates to this city, for it was
here that the league originated.
Ex-Governor Poraker's speech
AT the close of his remarks Ex-Governor
Foraker was introduced, and when the ap-
plause had subsidized, Mr.. Foraker earnest
ly welcomed the delegates on behalf OF the
Republicans Of Ohio. He said that he was
not representing the Republicans of Ohio
just now so much as he once did, for an
other had his job in that capacity, but he
could nevertheless speak for Ohio Repub-
licans No Republican candidate for the
presidency had ever failed 60 get Ohio's
electoral vote, and as it had been in the
past IL would be in the future. Ohio Re
publicans cherished the memory OF Lin.
coin, Grant and honored Blaine, whom the
speaker characterized as the greatest liv-
ing American The cheering which greet
ed this statement lasted some time, and
when it had subsidized, Mr.. Forkaker said,
You seem to think so, too"
Mckinley for Governor.
The Ohio Republican convention, the
speaker said, would soon be held, and its
work Is practically done now, for 10 would
take the much talked about Mckinley bill
for its platform and the brilliant McKin-
ley for its nominee for governor. When
the governor closed there were loud calls
for Mckinley, who was sitting on the stage,
but he did not respond. Chairman Thurs.
ton announced that Judge IA. II. Powers.
Of Vermont, would respond In behalf OF
the National league. Mr.. Powers returned
thanks for the cordial welcome extended
the delegates and congratulated the Re
publicans of Cincinnati ON the result OF
fine aIagftnY, hara 10 aIssI
hope that the welcome news would soon be
sent all over the country that Mckinley
had been elected governor Of Ohio by "A
rousing majority. Hon. John M Thurs
ton, of Nebraska, chairman Of the Nation
al Republican league, then addressed the
convention.
President Thurston's Speech.
Hewarmly praised the volunteer polite
al organization Of the Republican party,
whose delegates were now before him,
paid glowing tribute TO the protective
policy Of the Republican party, and pre-
dicted great results from the Mckinley bill
before the next presidential election He
said the hope of the Democratic party to-
day is based upon its ability to combine
with the Alliance on electoral tickets IN
the western states, and thereby throw the
election of president into the house OF rep
resentatives
In his Judgment this result would never
come. The secret closed doors Of the Al
lance were in opposition TO the spirit OF
American liberty, which rejoices IN the
blessing Of public discussion. But if the
Republican party expected to hold the
allegiance OF the western people, it must
see TO it that western interests were recog-
nized and western demands given fair con
sideration in all legislative and admins
trative affairs.
The Salvation Of the south.
The speaker then denounced in vigorous
terms the Mugwumps; called them polite
al Benedict Arnolds, and said the Repub-
lican party would win without them in
1892. He then made an argument in favor
Of the elections bill, and his words Of praise
for the negro voters, whom he termed the
salvation Of the SOUTH" evoked hearty
applause from the colored delegates.
In reference to the killing Of the alleged
members Of the Malta at New Orleans,
President ThurstQn said; "Our govern
ment stands ready to make ample repara-
tion for every wrong done to the real citi-
zens Of any foreign power; but so long as
we have a Republican administration, with
James q. Blaine as secretary Of state, no
apology will ever be offered and not dol
lar will ever be paid for the killing of any
red handed outlaw, though the navies Of
all Europe should thunder at our harbors."
An Alleged Insult to President Harrison.
On motion Of delegate from Minnesota,
one person from each state was named to
serve on the committees on resolutions,
location Of next place Of meeting, creden-
tials, order of business and league work.
u. d. Cole, Of Rushville, delegate from
Indiana, raised little breeze by demand
ing an investigation Of an alleged insult
to "a distinguished son Of Indiana" as he
put it, but he was prevailed upon to with
draw it by the members of the delegation
from that state. The grievance probably
relates to the remarks Of Ex-Governor |
Foraker and Mr.. Thurston, who eulogized |
the secretary Of state but made no allu- |
sion to the president by name
Major McEinley's Speech.
The night meeting was a magnificent |
success Music hall seats over 5000 people /
and standing room was at a discount. |
President Thurston created sensation |
when he introduced Hon. William Nc /
kinley as the next governor of Ohio and |
one of the future presidents of the United /
States.
Mr.. Mckinley began coolly and quietly |
to draw comparative and historical pict- /
ure OF the two great political parties.
Mckinley's reference to that matohless /
man, Harrison, T" was loudly cheered There /
was an outburst Of applause when the /
speaker touched on the protective tariff, |
when he said that the Democratic /
platform was a copy of the free trade sec
tion which was put into the Confederate /
constitution