Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-11


South American republics or bartering the
interests of one industry for the benefit of an
other BY the free admission of g competitive
product, but compelling fair treatment By all
governments Of our people and our products
under penalty Of commercial retaliation.
THE SILVER QUESTION.
Openly friendly to the use Of silver "a one
Of the coin metals of the country, under con-
ditions which shall surely maintain it at par
fty with gold and striving to secure by inter-
national agreement the existence Of
those condition., he stands nevertheless
az firm the granite which underies
the continent against policy which would
debase the currency Of the people. Nor did
he forget or disregard the solemn pledge of
the republican party that every citizen. rich
or poor, native or foreign born. white or black,
Is entitled. at every public election. to cast
free ballot. and to have that ballot honestly
counted and faithfully returned.
with skill, dignity and courage which has
compelled the admiration of poll tical friend and
foe alike he has caused it to be understood
throughout the world that the American flag
represents a government which has the power
and the will to protect the American uniform
and American interests at all hazards every
where. whether assailed by peppery neighbors
to the southwark of us or by the diplomacy or
power of Great Britain.
Every in serest of the people has had his
best care and his best thought, and he stands
before the country today well approved and
universally acknowledged to be a man Of
transcendent ability, OF extraordinary
capacity for the discharge of
executive duty. of exalted patriotism and lofty
purposes. who would not for unanimous re-
nomination by this convention and reelection
by the people, swerve one hairs breadth in any
matter of duty. great or small, from what he
believes to be just and right.
HIS ENEMIES
1T is said against him that he has made enc
miles, and it is evidently true. SO did Wash
ingtou, SO did Jackson. did Lincoln. so did
Grant, so did Garfield and so did Arthur.
But this convention will not mistake the
lame ntations of the disappointed for the voice
of the plain people. This argument for him
oyerestimates the importance of individuals and
underestimates the intelligence and patriotism
OF the masses. They will not be beguiled into
the belief that the object OF the government is
the bestowal of office. They care little for
the ambition of leaders whether John
Smith secures an Office this month. next month
or not at all. They do not demand of Presi-
dent that he shall be able to please every one.
They want good government. They demand
honesty, ability, industry and purity in public
and private life, and all this they have had in
behalf of Harrison.
I'VE place him before this convention az one
who can bear-and one that can bear whether
nominated or not for he is republican his
full share in the national contest which today is
to begin. The republicans of every state save
one in convention assembled have indorsed
with enthusiasm his administration Upon that
administration and its record of efficiency and
achievement the republican party is to win
il at ali i'll the coming campaign. There is moth
ing persuasive III the assertion that those who
so enthusiastically approve administration
will withhold their approval from the man who
is responsible for it and who has largely made it,
Put him again at the head of the column,
placp aO1ln I'm his hand the hammer of republi-
canism, and he viii carry it aggressively all the
time to the front, and he will lead us again to
victory. There will be irresistible power and
inspiration i'll the knowledge which prevades the
people that SO long as ne is President there is
one at the helm. who whatever betides u.s. at
home or abroad, will bring to the solution Of
every question, to the execution Of every
policy, and to the performance of every duty, a
splendid and disciplined intellect, absolute
rectitude Of purpose, an unfaltering desire to
conserve every interest of every section self
poise which IL a sure safeguard against hasty
or mistaken judgment and patriotism which
never has wavered either in peace or in war;
DEPEw AND DEMosrHENEs.
S. W. Downey of Wyoming said he came from
that far-of state to second the nomination of
James G. Blaine. [Cheers.l Mr.. Downey pro-
voked great laughter by saying that when he
listened to the speech of Mr.. Depew il re-
minded him of the old days of Demosthenes.
Elliot F. Shepard arose with great gravity,
and grasping Depew's hand congratulated him
upon the distinction thrown upon him by the
parallel and the eloquent New Yorker blushed
deeply. The vast audience, convulsed with
laughter. cheered the little scene with much
vigor. The speaker continuing grew somewhat
tiresOme and was interrupted with cries of
'time. time
Chairman Mckinley came to his relief by
stating that there was limit to the time of
the nominating speeches and that every gentle
man WAS entitled to a respectful hearing The
grateful Mr.. Downey testified his appreciation
by turning to Mr.. Mckinley and telling him to
make no pledges and that when four years more
had rolled around he would be 1.-The invincible
candidate of the republicans" [Cheers.l
Mr.. Cheatham responded, saying that he did
so on behalf OF the republican party of North
Carolina and 5000 900 of negroes in the United
States. whose progress and development in an
educational, financial and moral way has sur
prised the world. ~ rise here to second the
nomination of the grand orator, of the gallant
soldier, one of the wisest statesmen that ever
adorned the annals of American history, the
Hon. Benjamin Harrison" [Applause.l
PROCEEDING TO BALLOT.
At the conclusion of call Of states ex-Gov
Sewen Of New Jersey moved that the conven-
ton proceed to ballot. The motion was put
and carried by a rousing chorus of .'ayes."
There were some scattering 'noes," and the
convention cheered the announcement that the
roll would be called. There was a pause, during
which the chairman polled the votes of the
delegations.
At seven minutes past 8 o'clock the chairman
raped for order, but the convention was not
ready and he sat down again. Three minutes
later he again called for order. saying there was
a matter Of very considerable moment which
ought to be decided before the balIoting began
1t was whether the delegates from Alaska and
Indian territory should be permitted to
vote. The understanding OF the chair was
that when the delegates from Alaska and
the Indian territory were admitted to this
convention it should be without the right
to vote. He submitted to the convention SO
that there might be no Misunderstanding as to
whether this their understanding also
There were cries Of ''yes" and an Iowa delegate
moved that the Alaska and Indian territory
delegates be permitted to vote. The vote on
the motion was largely affirmative.
The chairman of the South Carolina delega-
ton asked that the roll Of the convention be
corrected in the fifth South Carolina district.
but after little colloquy the chairman an
nounced that the roll was certified as correct by
the credentials committee and ordered the roll
called.
An Illinois delegate called for the reading of
rule 8. After the reading the call of the roll
proceeded. The first state called made the first
break to the dark overwhelmingly. 1t cast AZ
teen votes for Harrison, seven for Mckinley,
amid cheers. When California was reached the