The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-02
HOME VS.. THE SALOON.
The Political Issue Outlined by
Iowa Republicans.
A UNITED PARTY ONCE MORE.
The Name OF Blaine Evokes Lusty
Cheers-Boodie Senator Briee Advises
Formation OF Democratic C1ubs.

enthusiastic Republican conventions ever as
sembled in lows convened In this city today.
The convention was as distinguished for lis
harmony and good feeling ss have been couYen-
sioas "a secent years for their discord and dis
sensions Among the audience were many per-
sons o. state and national reputation. Senator
Allison, Congressman Henderson, Perkins,
Flick. Dolliyer and Hall, OK Governor Gear. ex-
Governor Larrabee aud Solicitor of the Treasury
Hepburn occupied seats on the platform. and
Mrs J. Ellen Foster, representative OF the Nom
Partisan woman's Christian Temperance Union,
headed delegation OF enthusiastic lady Repub-
iicans who occupied private box
Promptly at ii O'Clock Chairman Mack, OF the
state central committee, called the convention
to order, and divine blessing was invoked by
Rev. Julius Ward, Of Cedar Rapids Chairman
Mscks speech was short and crisp. 1t consisted
in announcing John Y. Stone as temporary
chairman In assuming the chair Stone made
rousing speech, which was interrupted many
times by applause. Having thanked the con
yention for the distinction Of being called upon
to preside over IL, he said
4 most important crisis IN upon us The
political power of the state in at stake. The
good recruits achieved by the Republican party
b. the Democratic party OF Iowa in battle and in
nSnhnsb. Naked behind the pretense OF GEEK
1ng decisions on local questions, they are sin.-
1ng by brilliant stroke 20 turn Iowa over to the
national Democracy. Give IL control of the ex-
ecutiyc and legislative branches Of the state
government, and II will so group counties into
congressional districts as to give Il the greatest
possible opportunity TO capture the dclega-
items In the congressional elections next year
IT vii so reorganize the representa-
size IL the greatest chance Of winning
the general assembly In 1890. and consequently
the election of United States senator in 1894.
More than this, II successful, IL will initiate the
stroke OF tie Michigan Democracy, and provide
Cor the election Of presidential electors in its
gerryfnandered districts, and thus give TO the
Democratic presidential candidate portion of
the Iowa vote in the electoral college in 1882.
Are the Republicans Of Iowa ready Cor q con-
summation like this?
Tic speaker said that the prohibition ques-
tior will still be e local issue. and that the Re-
Publican party OF Iowa will still fight in favor
al II. Wits regard to tho Peoples party, Stone
ssld that there were no practical, meritcrious
demands by the promoters Of the new move
ucnt that they have cause TO believe viii not
be favoraby met by the Republican party. The
ao-called per cent. loan be characterized as
device TO furnish cheap money to cotton plant
ers-the spoliatioa OF all classes OF orr country
men TO give to one. The proposition of new
movement for the ownership of railway
eu., would entail upon the country
ar Indebtedness OF about $500, 00e. 600,
which II would take from a third 10 half a
century to pay. But this. he stated would not
DO the worst result. Should the government
become the owner and operator Of railroads it
would require army of 100000 federal office
holders and employees to carry on their opera
tioE. With such an army of officers and men
under orders from one head, all acting under
the incentive of personal interest the chief
officer Of the government would possess power
greater than that OF the most potent monarch in
the world. The party that happened TO be In
possession OF the chief magistracy when this
sIr.t.s al.
could perpetuate itself forever. The speaker
referred 60 the prosperous condition
OF the farmers OF Iowa at the present time.
Then turning TO the financial policy of the
party he said 1.-THE Republican party places no
limit upon Its circulating medium, except its
value rs a purchasing power, demanding all the
currency that can be employed In business ex-
changes by our people. The Republican party,
nevertheless, demands that each dollar
OF gold, silver or paper shall be worth as
much and that il can purchas as much as any
other dollar. Recognizing the rapidly expand
ing business OF the country and the needs and
demands of new and improving conditions,
the Republican party has already provided for
the coinage OF silver equal TO all that can be
taken from the mines OF our country" Stone then
praised the administration OF President Harrison
sAli past peace administrations" he said, ''can
be safely challenged to present record of the
hrst two and oae-half years that will rival this
tGreat applause. But one other can here be
mentioned-the right arm and loyal friend of
his chief, the fearless and incompatible Blaine
TAT the mention of the secretary's name the
convention went wild with enthusiasm.l As
the first citizen of the republic he is its greatest
civic hero" The speaker commented on the
record OF the party expenditures and ex-
tended sympathy to the DISTINGUISHED Repubii-
cans OF the South. Turning TO the tariff he said
that the Democratic leaders insist that the tariff
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never more mistaken. IL never was an issue as
much as now. Never before was the issue more
clearly drawn before the two parties than now.
III Will continue To be an issue until free trade In
dead and the country placed beyond dread of its
resurrection, or till protection is buried and
free trade has turned the country over to foreign
domination
The speaker wound up with reciprocity. He
shd: "Thcreis but one reciprocity, aud James @
blaine Is i,s prophet. Tremendous applause |
When he f;st announced the gospel. the Demo.
cratic party, under the spur OF the moment
thought II saw free trade standing In a mora
dssriln2 light than ever before But when the
spels Was broken. reciprocity was in the Repnb-
iican camp, and James &. Blaine its chief
priest" Here the convention became wildly
snthusiasi!c.l The speaker then srraiRned the
Democratic party for It's policy OF deception aud
fatsehood, and ended with 3 commentator of
tbs Mckinley bill
After The appointment of committees a reecs.
was taken TIL > p IN.
meeting OF the committee on permanent or.
eauixation was az once held, st which sx Coy.
ernor and ex-Congressman John Gesr q. Bur
linEton, was selected as permanent Chairman ol
the convention
Immediately after the re-conveninf Of n,
convention nj p. m, Permanent Chairman
Gear was introduced, and made brief speech
predicting party success on the tariff and 10
cal issues.
Tho nomination OF state officers wa. then de
clsred IN order, ana the convention declared
that no nominating spesches should be hermit
ted
For governor Hiram c. Wheeler, OF odebolt
eac county, was nominated on the FIRST ballot
amid great enthusiasm. He was called upor
for speech. aud returned thanks briefly for ,h,
honor conferred For lieutenant govcruo
George VanHouten, OF Taylor county, deyel
ored unexpected strength. and vns nominate,
on tho second ballot, defeating the present in
crmbent. Poyner For sunreme iusse : n
Weaver was nominated on the third ballot de
fcasing Chief Justice Rreck, the present incup
bent, and other candidates. Henry Sabin. tn,
present superintendent OF public schools, anC
Frank r. Campbell, the present railway com
missioner, were TenominSted by reclamation
The platform was then presented BY Chairman
Perkins, of the resolution committee A te,e
sram of greeting was read from the SECRETARY q
The National Republican Lesgue. and one sivne,
nv John jay. president OF the National Iesru,
for the Protection OF American institution
asking the convention To recommend in m
rlatform state and national constitutional nro
hibition of sectsrisn appropriations a. neees
sarys measure OF defense for the American con,
mon school system. Congressman Perkfn.
chairman of the committee on resolutions. re
rAorted the platform
A. J. Hirschel. OF Davenport, also member o