Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-18
Of the Iowa Republican
State Convention for the
First Time Since
THE PROHIBITION REGIME.
A Platform That Ignores That Issue
and Praises the President.
BLAINE NOT AT ALL FORGOTTEN.
Cleveland Still the Choice of Business Men
of New Orleans.
HILLS SPEECHES DON'T HELP HIM MUCH

HILLS SPEECHES DON'T HELP HIM MUCH
DES MONIES, Ia, March 17-For the
first time since the passage of the prohi-
bition law, the antis found themselves in
control o. the party State Convention to-
day. The only use they made of their ad-
vantage, however, was simply to ignore the
ISSUE
The morning session was consumed in the
work of organization and the appointments
of the usual committees. The anti-Prohi-
bitionists captured majority of the Com
mittee on Resolutions.
When the convention reassembled in the
afternoon L S. Struble, of LIE Mars, was
unanimously made Permanent Chairman.
He said he had but one criticism to offer on
the address of the Temporary Chairman. He
had talked of meeting such men as Don
nelly and Weaver in the New Jerusalem.
This convention was too orthodox to be-
lieve that those infationists would ever get
to heaven. He paid a glowing compliment
to Harrison's administration, the mention
of which was loudly applauded.
Democratic Tariff Efforts RidicuIed.
Speaking of the tariff he said the Demo-
cratic party having proven itself incapable
to deal with the great issue of the tariff, was
now dealing with an item-raw wool. In
four months they had been discussing one
item, and, at that rate, he asked, when will
they get through? The Chairman of their
Ways and Means Committee is lying sick,
and it seems if he attempts very much more
work on the line of Democratic reforms he
will end in the grave or the insane asylum.
The Mckinley bill needs no defense. Its re-
suits, low prices and reciprocity, are
sufficient.
t'In conclusion said Chairman Struble,
sT must refer to one man W no made the bill
so perfect in its provisions. That man was
James G. Blaine. He saw Apore clearly
than anyone else Just what wasneeded, and
wrote that memorable letter to Senator
Frye giving his ideas on reciprocity. To
him we owe our greatest thanks. To Presi-
dent Harrison also we owe great deal for
the wise and grand administration he has
given us.
Harrison First, Blaine Second.
Mr.. Struble said the Republicans had
number of men who, as candidates, could
succeed in November Mr. Harrison him
self was foremost among the number, and
James G. Blaine second. The Democratic
ayailables were limited to Grover Cleve-
land and David B. Hill. That was the en-
tire list.
''Where is Boies?" asked delegate.
''Boies, said the speaker, sis man with
out an expressed conviction upon a national
issue The country first wants to hear from
Boies on the silver question before it dis
cusses him as a national possibility" The
speaker was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause, and especially when reference was
made to Blaine and Harrison.
The convention proceeded to choose the
four delegates at large to the National Con-
vention at the conclusion of Chairman
Struble's speech. The fact quickly became
apparent that no provision had been made
to cut speeches. A number of delegates
tried to make such addresses, but were
howled down, and the convention was in an
uproar.
Clarkson One of the Delegates.
A roll call showed the following elected:
d. C. Chase, j. S. Clarkson, John H. Gear
and E E Mack. George E. Taylor (col-
ored) was nominated by reclamation for first
alternate.
The resolutions committee report was pre-
sented by S. NJ. Clark, of Keokuk. Ii so
doing he made short speech, saying the
committee thought best to report only reso-
lutions on national issues. The resolutions
were as follows:
Resolved, by the Republicans of Iowa, in
State Convention assembled, that enter
upon the Presidential campaign of 1892 with
full confidence that the party, in its National
Convention, will make a declaration of prin-
ciples, and nominate a ticket in harmony
with the Republican past, and that shall be
true to the present spirit, purpose and con-
viction of the party; and we hereby declare
that there is no test of fealty to the National
Republican party other than an adherence
to the fundamental principles as announced
in its national platform.
Resolved, That we cordially indorSe the
administration of President Harrison. 1t
has been q worthy successor to the series of
Republican administrations begun by Lin
coin, and which have made the last half
century of the republic free, united and
prosperous to degree unrivaled among the
nations.
The President and Cabinet Praised.
President Harrison has kept every pledge
made by his party; has maintained a sound
policy at hcme, and the national honor |
abroad. He has surrounded himself by a |
Cabinet which has in every department. |
deserved well of the party and the country.
and added new strength and laurels to |
American craftsmanship.
Resolved, That we appeal to Republicans |
in all parts OF the State to unite, disregard |
ing all local differences and on the platform |
of National Repubicanism, the mainten- |
ance of protection, the full establishment of |
reciprocity as policy of the Government,
which is one of the great achievements OF |
Republican craftsmanship, the elevation |
and prosperity of labor, the maintenance |
of sound currency, every dollar of which |
shall be the equal of every other dollar, and |
ofsecuring to all American citizens, white or |
black, their equal legal rights the Repub- /
hcans of Iowa shall re-establish its old i
political rank and make the State TIL /
umphantly Republican in November.
The report was adopted without oppo- |
sition, and the convention adjourned with |
enthusiasm. The anti-Prohibition element
was SO strong in the convention that the |
Prohibitionists thought best not to spring a
resolution to condemn Gatcn and Brewer
for their action in the Legislature on the
license bill, ard no action whatever was
taken on the subject.
FUsI0NIsTs KNOCKED OUT.