The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-29
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We throw that support on other people
pnly by beggary or by force. IL we use the one
We are pauper nation; il we the other We
are a pirate nation. The democratic party does
not intend that we should be either. No more
does il intend that they shall falsely call it
taxing other people to transfer our taxes from
the possessions of those who own the property
Of the country to the bellies aud backs OF those
who do the work OF the country. 10 believes
that frugality is the essential virtue of free
government IL believes that taxes should be
limited 10 public needs and be levied by the
plain rule of justice and economy.
But gentlemen. confronted with new
CRY in this campaign. The republi an party,
lection and reciprocity He was for protection
alone when he framed his bill in the house.
rather permitted his benehciaries to frame IL
for him, and firmly resisted all efforts OF the
statesman from Maine 10 annex reciprocity to
IT, No wonder that he favors the reciprocity
added by the senate. You may explore the
pages OF buresque literature for anything more
yupremely ludiorOus than the sO-called reci-
prOcty Ofthe Mckinley bill. It's not reciprocity
~ ell. Il is retaliation, and. worst of all, re-
taliatiou own people. 1t Furnishes
American citizens for the necessities or the
fOllies of other peoples. liz says to q few small
countries south OF il: IF you are forced by
your necessities or ed by your fOllies to make
bread higher and searcer 10 your people We
will make shoes and sugar higher and scarcer
TO our people"
And now we are told that reciprocity is TO be
their battIe-cry Already we are RECALLED with
pictures of Benjamin Harrison clad in armor
and going forth to battle for reciprocity on
plumed steed. Simple Simon fishing for whales
In his mothers rain barrel and in great triumph
capturing an occasional wiggle-Waggle is the
only true. realistic picture OF the reciprocity OF
lhe Mckinley bill. We are for the protection
that protects and for the reciprocity that recip-
roeates. We are IN favor of protecting every
man in the enjoyment of the fruit OF his labors,
diminished only by his proper contribution to
The support of the government, and we are for
khst real reciprocity not through dicEering
diplomacy and presidential proclamatlons, but
by laws OF congress, that removes all unnecss-
sary obstacles between the American producer
lad the markets he 10 obliged TO seek for his
products.
But gentlemen, must not keep you from The
work that Is before you. Let us take up that
work brothers. as patriots, as democrats. In
% large O convention as this, larger In num-
bers than any previous gathering OF our party.
and representing n larger constituency than
ever before assembled IN any convention, Il
would be strange, OminOusly strange, IL there
we're rot some differences OF opinion on mat
ters OF policy and some differences OF ludg-
ulelt or OF preference as to the choice OF can
5idafes- IL Is the sign of free democracy
that 1t is many voiced, and within limits OF true
freedom. tumu.tuous. il wears no collars: it
Ierves masters. We cannot shut our
eyes 20 the fact that many who have
heretofore followed our flag with enthusiasm
are today calling. with excusable impatience,
for Immediate relief from the evils that encoul
pass them. Whatever can be done TO relieve
the burdens to restore, broaden and increase
the prosperity OF the people, and every part OF
them. within the limits and according TO the
principles OF free government; that the demo-
cratic party darps to promise that It will do
with ali rs might Whatever 10 beyond this,
whatever i incompatible with free govern
mens and our historic liberty. it dares not
promise - any one
InveterAte evils in the body polite cannot be
cured in a moment. any more than inveterate
diseases in the human system. Whoever pro-
fesses the power to do so is himself deceived
or himself n decsiver. Our party Is not
ouaek or a worker Of miracles.
IL Is not for me, gentlemen, the impartial
servant of you al, TO attempt to foreshadOw
what your ehoios should be or ought to De
in the selection OF your candidates. You will
make that selection under your Of
responsibility to the people you represent aud
70 your country. Que thing only | venture to
say. whoever may be your chosen leader
in this campaign, no telegram will flash
across the sea from the castle OF absentee tarlt
lords 10 congratulate him. But from the home
of labor from the freside OF the toiler, from
the hearts of all who love Justice and do
equity, who wish and intend that our matchless
heritage OF freedom shall be the common wealth
of ali our people and the common opportunity
OF al our youth, will come mp prayers for his
success and re ruits for the great democratic
host thst muss strike down the beast of section
Rlism and the mOlOch of monopoly before we
can have over again a peoples gOvernmentrun
by q peoples faithful representatives.
Mr.. Wilson's declaration that the demo
cratic party would never permit this to be-
come either pauper or pirate nation
was cheered roundly. The statement that
the reciprocity of the Mckinley bill meant
rather retaliation. and retaliation against
our own people, was applauded heartily.
Simple Simon, fishing for whales In bis
mothers rain-barrel, and catching occa-
Bional wiggle-waggles, presented the true,
realistic picture of reciprocity, according
TO the present republican platform. This
Characterization aroused laughter and
shouts OF applause. Quick, impetuOus
shouts greeted the statement that the
democratic candidate would not receive
congratulations from the foreign castles
OF protection barons OF this country.
Mr. Wilson closed at Il 40 and William
j.. English of Indiana read the report oil
the committee on rules, which established
this order of business:
Report credentials committee.
Permanent organization committee and reso
lufions and platform committee reports.
Nomination OF presidential and vice-presi
dental candidates.
The rules of the last national democratic
convention were recommended by the
committee Upon motion OF Mr.. English
the committee report and recommend
atoms were adopted by the convention.
The unit rule heretofore in force hold!
this convention.
Delegate Phelps of Missouri then pre-
sented in behalf of the miners of Missouri
gavel of zinc, protest against the tariff
on the metal As the shining hammer
was held aloft By the chairman grea
shout went up and hearty clapping o
hands.
The roll was then ordered.
Ex-Governor Campbell was called fo
persistenly, and the band played 9Th,
CamDbells Are Coming" Finally the ex
governor yielded. and taking the platform
epoke less than FIVE minutes. closing with
this admOnition 10 International democracy
when November rolls round, keep you
ewes on Ohio" This was violently cheerec
as the ex-governor withdrew to his plac,
in the delegation.
w. U. Hensel, Pennsylvsnia's attorney
general, was called for but declined Il
speak.
Upon motion of Delegate Davis Of Obi,
committee was sent TO learn when tn