The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-06-27


IL in tie morning that Mckinley would
throw the gauntlet TO the low-tar-
if men in his speech of acceptance,
and the coming contest, if won at all,
must bc won in sustaining the princi-
pies of the Mckinley tariff law The
effect of this information was to iniuso
with greater enthusiasm the stalwart or
professed Mckinley element. and it had
a depressing influence on the dissenters
of the party. This influence, however,
was never felt in the convention.
TIE PLATFORM ADOPTED.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following platform. which was
adopted amid cheers:
The Republicans of Ohio in convention
assembled. rcatlirm and express their ad-
heSlon to the principles which have guild
ed them heretofore in the prosperity and
happiness OF the American people.
l. We reatfirm our devotion TO the patri-
OtIc docrine of protection. and recognize
the Mckinley bill as the aD.est expression
of that principle, enacted in fulhllment Of
Republican promises. and We pledge our
selves to its support, always having in
view its improvement az changed condi-
tons or experience may require.
;. We favor such legislation by Con-
grcSS and III this state as viii in every
practicable mode encourage, protect and
PlOm0tc the interest Of agriculture in all
It's departments. Protection of labor and
the right Of labOrers, such as will grant To
toll It's full and Just rewards is among the
first obligations of government.
). We demand protection for the wool
industry. equal 10 that accorded 10 the
most favored manufacturer of wool so that
in due tim" American wool-growcrS will
supply all WOOL Of every Kind required for
consumption in the United states.
i. IhnTpn0htN- hpllpyInD
silver should form the basis OF all circulat-
ing mediums. we endorse the amended
coinage act Of the last Republican Con-
greSS, by which the entire production of the
silver mines of the United States is added
to the currency of the people.
). We demand. and we Will continue to
demand until finally and absolutely Sc
cured, the free exercise by every citizen of
the supreme and sovereign right to cast one
ballot at lawful elections and have 1t
honestly counted.
g. While inviting TO our shores the
worthy poor and oppressed of other ma
tionS, we demand the enactment OF laws
that Will protect our country and our pcO-
pie against the influx Of the yiciOu, and
CRIMINAL classes of foreign nations ana the
importation Of labOrcrs under contract to
compete with our own citizens: and ear
nestly approve the rlgid enforcement of cX-
istmg laws by the present national admin
iStratiOD.
!. We favor economy in the administra-
ton OF national and state affairs; prompt
and effective restraint OF combinations of
capitalists tor purposes unlawful or at va
rance with sound publ" pol.cy: ample edu
catiOnal facilities for the whole people: the
reservation of the public lanes of the
| nited States for hOmcStaadS for Amcri-
can citizens and the restoration 10 the pub
lie domain of all uncarneu railroad grants:
and we contemplate With pride the prog
: n
iStraton IN all of the directions named.
The Republican party. ever mindful of
the services OF the heroic man who saved
the Union. favor liberal pensions to the
sailors and soldiers OF the republic. and
generous care of their widows and orphans.
.. The patriotism, wisdom and ability of
the administration OF President Harrison
command our cordial appreciation and sup
port. and we especially commend the pol
Icy of reciprocity by which our trade may
be vastly Increased by commercial treaties
with other nations. and we also commend
the vigorous foreign policy of the admin
lstratlon which has commanded the re-
Spect of foreign nations for the flag of our
country
10. We commend the patriotic services Of
our distinguished fellow-citizen. Senator
Sherman, and his Republican colleagues
III the Fitty-trSt Congress.
IL. We congratulate President Harrison
and the county upon the selection of Hon.
Charles FoStel' as secretary of the treas
ury, assuring as 1t does an able and
efficient administration of that great de-
partment of the government.
L. " t. dcnOunce the late SO-calied rip
per legislature of Ohio As the most cor
rupt and incompetent. and the adminIetra-
ton of James T.. Campbell as the most
partisan in the history of our state. We
denouncc the present governor Of
ONO for having converted the be-
neyolent institutions into political ma
chimes. makIrg political merchan
disc of the Sutferings and calamites
OF the helpless wards OF the state. and We
point with pride to the more patriotic and
wise management of state affairs under
the administration Of Gov. J. Is. fOrah ar.
We den0unce GOV Campbell and the Sixty
ninth General Assembly for y.olatlng their
party,s pledges and the rights OF local self
government by the legislative reorganiZa
ton OF numerous towns and cities for
solely partisan purposes. We denounce
the late ripper legislature for having
sanctioned and encouraged lie increase of
local taxation. and for increasing the eX-
pendltureS of the state more than half
million of dollars in excess of the appro-
pTlatIonS OF any preceding two Yeas. thus
bringing the state 10 the verge of bank
Tuptcy III spite OF the generous appTo-
prlation made by a Republican congress in
the act rFfunding the direct tax. " q de
Tor unseating the legatly-elected lieutenant
governor. thus roDbiug the people of
their right under the conSti-
tuition 10 select an important
public officer. and we appeal 10 all intelli-
gent and patriotic people of ohio to unite
with Us in the recovery Of the state from
the hands of the party that for two years
past has diSgraced il.
FILLING OUT THE TICKET.
The balance Of the ticket vas soon
filled out after the speeches were over.
On the first ballot ndrew l.. Harris,
of Preble ounty, was nominated for
lieutenant governor.
For auditor of state, Z. W. Poe, the
present auditor. was renominated by