The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-02-23
THE MICHIGAN CLUES BANQUET.

Speeches by Congressman Burrows, Gov
ernor Mckinley and Senator Doiph.
DETROIT, Feb. 22-The annual banquet Of the
Michigan Club, celebrating Washingtons birth
day, brought together leading Republican poll
ticians from all parts OF this state and from
many other states. 1t was stated that the ban
quet was not given for the purpose OF forward
ing the interests of any presidential candidate
particularly. 1t was denied that there was any
intention to boom General Alger, aud it
was asserted that its sole object
was to kindle the enthusiasm OF the
Republicans of the state for the party nominee,
whoever he may be. The banquet was held in
the rink, great, barn-like structure. whose in
herent ugliness WIS hidden away under folds
of artistically draped bunting and portraits of
Washington, Lincoln, Grant and Others. Covers
were laid for 1900 persons at the tables upon
the main floor, while upon platform at one
side, under brilliant canopy. sat the speakers
and guests of honor.
General Alger introduced Congressman Bur
rows to deliver the address of welcome, and in
doing so referred to the "Michiganizing" by the
Democrats. and declared that in November
Michigan would elect legislature that would
restore the legislative districts to their proper
shape and elect Republican successor to Sem
ator Stockbrdge.
Burrows said the task OF welcoming the
guests of the club usually devolved upon the
governor, but, owing to slight mistake this
time, that gentleman happened to be a
Democrat He assured his hearers, how
ever, that the mistake should not hap
pen again in the next twenty-five years.
Michigan, he said, had always cast her electoral
vote for the Republican presidential candidate,
and he proceeded to give the list from 1856
down. When Blaine's name was mentioned
the assembly broke into q round OF enthusiastic
applause. His Endorsement Of tho Mckinley
law and reciprocity were also warmly greeted
General Alger spoke with regret OF the alb
scnee OF J. s. Clarkson, detained in North Caro-
lima by illness, and proceeded 20 read letter of
regret from Mr.. Blaine. Mr.. Blaine, after cx.
pressing regret, said:
| cannot refrain from sending word of good
cheer on the prospects OF the Republican party.
In all leading measures reIatinl TO the indus
trial and financial interests of the people we are
strong and growing stronger. On the contrary,
our opponents are weak and growing weaker.
They are divided; we are united 4 We do not
win 1t is our own fault We will be justly
censurabe If, with such great measures IN
volyed, every Republican does not feel that he
is appealed to personally, and that victory in the
election depends on him.
The reading of the letter brought forth an
other round of applause.
When Goyeror Mckinley was introduced 10
respond to "protcction National Issue" n
storm of applause arose. He began by saying
that whenever anything is 10 be done in and for
the country the Republican party must do it,
with Abraham Lincoln. Not one page of the p-es-
emit tariff can be repealed in ten years At the
present rate the present congress cannot repeal
ID in twenty-five years Morrison tried H.
and disappeared from congress. Mills
tried IT, and lost the speakership; Cleveland
started out to shear that sheep and came back
shorn. and now Springer is trying il. You can
moi make wool free on the Sleeps back and tax
n ON our back Protection must b. for all or
nonn No man or woman IN Michigan knows of
tariff rs burden, but every one o. them knows
itesa blessing The speaker declared that PRO
lection was the national policy. because
whore free trade and protection were
ISSUES before tho people protection had always
,,o, II might be truo that vita protection
,or,e things might be cheaper for time, but In
tho end II would he at the price or human deg
rndation. sad nothing was cheap ~ that cost.
The only way 10 win is TO be courageous We
lcst 4, 1saA nv listening To Il campaign p:ophct,
bnt now the campaign prophet is out of a Job
r,av tol, MS that the asi tariU was prohlh.t.ye;
a. bos been in operation fifteen months,
aud we mover before had rs extensive trade
,rhe Democrats do not know what they want
,rhc cleveland mea don't, but they may as au
outcome al what tooS place in New y ork today
!. may helm Cleveland when he returns here 10
49,, bt,, a pesrl button mandatory where We
.,,,,Foct,,r,, buttons as cheaply as We did be-
fnre tho tariff was placed on them. The Demo
cratic congress is trying to repeal the button
tariff. 80, =,
applause. -, ,,,,-, -, ..v.,.,.
ryto,. the Protectionist.' After making a.-
,in, ollusion TO the memory OF washington,
senator polnh proceeded TO discuss the tnrG
,nsst;oa. the aii-absorbing question wa.ch d.
Sides INC two great political parties today, ana
rnon which Il becomes more and more ef.4en;
The next presidential contest VIII oe
fonrht ssThe Importance OF tae tarh
-,cstiop 70 the pSople OF the
ITnited states" said Doiph, "can not
,,a o,crsstin,ated. The Democratic party,
which in both branches OF congress st tn last
session was committed TO the iSae coinage v.
sixer is reiraeing is steps. and the pasy leaders
and orrans are endeayornS 70 eLm'ha'e 'Ae
suver question from politics. But up2n the
tariff question there 10 NO division OF sea'ii-eA =
Tbere is not protection sentiment eAol N
;n that party 70 create the least discussion
- ,r,c ,srty councils In regard 10 TIE kcpu4-
IT,, doctrine on the tariff question, po'pA SAID
-, nartv believes congress has power under
~ provis,ons Of the federal constitution and
~. n is us duty 10 impose duties uion iIn-
80 for the purpose OF restricting an
P.,,;o, into this country az Psaiugts
- nrrosn Industry from Hbroaa' sd
Inns Protecting American INDUSTRIES is1A
,hs disastrous competition OF e9e4p la9oE
,,-,rics When the condition 81 the 'r'A. my