The Red Cloud chief., 1892-06-17

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demonstration was Forthcoming when
Mr.. Fassett attempted to speak. One
prolonged cheer resounded through the
hall and galleries, and Blaine delegates
sarose az . man to salute their chairman.
Mr.. Fassett said, as soon as he could
he heard:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Republicans: For
the distinguished honor which you have con.
tefred upon me l an very grateful. 1approach
the duties Of presiding onicer with extreme
dinidcncc and am sustained only by q reliance
upon your generous forbearancc and co-opera-
tbn, IT'S eminently fitting that q republican
convention should be held In q temple erected
ifor the display OF the products Of protection TO
American Industries and In this beautiful city
of Minneapolis, NJ once tho 10Y and the pride Of
the giant west This city, which lust about
equals In age the republican party, with Its
prosperous mills and factories and workshops
and Its generous and happy homes, nbounds in
object lessons. teaching clearer than in any
words the sound wisdom Of republican doctrines
whom epdtomiEed ~ facts
We are mot TO exercise one OF the highest
Srivilcgcs OF our citisenships. As trustees OF
100000 OF voting republicans gathered from
svery state and territory In the union It be-
comes our duty to formulate for the inspection
u the people the beliefs and purposes Of our
Aarty relative to tho living political questions
~f national Importance ind to choose that mon
" leader under whose guidance We feel we
eehan DO most sure OF establishing those beliefs
in the form OF laws.
N We are here not ~ warning factions. strug.
CLING 10 win supremacy under ~favorite leaders.
out rs members OF one great party looking to
'select from the shining roll OF our honored great
,mcn that type OF statesmen which shall DO re-
gardod ~ the soundost and most complete EN-.
Dodiment Of tho cardinal doctrines OF our party
There II not o republican In this conven ton
whose heart does not burn with ardor for tri.
umph In the impending campaign We all are
Eager for success; VIC are here 70 make the
necessary preliminary arrangements and we
hope 70 make them In the right why and In the
right spirit
II there In ever q time when Il Is proper for
rrcpubit ans TO differ 1t Is precisely on such 90
-casions as this, when they are met together for
tho express purpose Of reaching ultimate unity
xhrough the clash and contest OF present differ.
cnces
In the wide reaching and delicate business Of
Agreeing upon the standard bearers for O great
sparty there Is abundant opportunity for honest
r<nen TO hold and express honest differences OF
opinion; the more determined tho contests and
collision. the moro complete viii be the fnal
' unaninity. The air Is always sweeter and purer
AFTER . storm II Is our right now to oppose
eaoh other; IL will bo our duty to unite TO- NOR.
row. Our differences should end ut the conyen.
Aion doors and will end there.
The eyes OF all the republicans at home and
the eyes OF all our adversarics are intently fixed
on this convention. The nation is watching us
Our encmlcs to ~criticise, our friends TO ratify.
The responsibility 10 enormous, but you will
act wisely. The republican party has never
: got made o mistake In It's choice OF candidates;
1T will not make o mistake here. All over this
'oroad land the bonfiros are being set TO DO
ltghted, the ffags ready 70 be unfurled ind the
republicans At home are waiting to shout IN
approval Of your choice. The history OF our
party since 1885 Is the history Of our country.
There rs not a single page but shines brighter
Cor some net or some word Of some great re-
publican. Count me over your chosen heroes
whom We arc teaching our children TO love and
aevcre. and you shall name republicans Lin.
coin. Seward. Grant Sherman. GARFIELD, Logan,
Harrison and Blaine. These are y few Of our
Jewels and We may. proudly turn TO our demo-
cratic friends with the defiant challenge:
Snatch them" These men became great and
rcmnincd great.
I have not :he time even to count over the
yosg list of work performed bv them You arc
! ~ flNr13ns With the story. The irrepresstble
eau1ilct undertaken aud concluded; slavery
atc.,shed: public credit re-established the
&c Institution OF the union restored ana recon.
al lructcd: the old Hog washed OF every stain
I and new stars added 70 its glory; the wide west
tthrown open TO easy access and settlement:
sthc policy Of protection 10 American labor and
american industry established, developed AMI
siniicated; the markets OF the world opened
oy the persuasive idea OF reciprocity. the
opcning OF The American. republics 10 the prod.
acts Of tbs American workshop and tho Amer