Rock Island daily Argus., 1892-08-19

and authorized-the greetings of Hiscock,
Miller, Platt and Depew-and of all the
leaders of New York Republicanism.
No Luggards in New York.
There were no laggards in New York.
Ghe work in the state was advanced and
Mere We're no quarrels except healthy
ones, and no factions. He was not here TO
make a campaign speech, however, nor to
utter a word against either of the Demo-
cratic candidates. 81 come from the state
of one of them, and am, at this moment,
guest in the state of the other. 1t gives
pleasure to know that both of them are
tried, able ana sincere men-too sincere
and too honorable to take nomination
without incurring its full party obliga-
tions or to stand on a platform without
accepting and maintaining its doctrine"
And to that doctrine il wouldd be the
privilege and opportunity ot Republicans
10 hold them.
The Issues Clearly Defined.
Said he: "On that doctrine your cam
paiga will be fought and won. We do not
need to turn our faces, even in reminis-
cence, TO the past. We may leave out of
the discussion the w hol % history of the Re-
publican party-which is through thirty
years the history of the most glorious and
the most prosperous period of the repub-
lie. We may even overlook the record of
the Democratic party for the same time
record which they are apt to consider it
unkind and unfriendly to mention. We
need only fix attention upon the policy for
the future they have at last openly and
manfully avowed to insure their renewed
defeat"
Reid on the Democratic Position.
Mr.. Reid then gave his definition of the
Democratic position. They We're opposed to
protective tariff "rhey demand a tariff
for revenue only, declare any other uncon-
stitutional and proclaim this the funda-
mental principle of the Democratic party
We are bound to take them ut their word.
The Democrats declare the Mckin-
ley bill not only unconstitutional, but the
eliminating atrocty of class legislation"
The Democrats also denounced the "sham"
reciprocity established by the Republi-
cans, and would of course abolish it.
Reid then enumerated the advantages
claimed for the system Another principle
OF the Democracy was that the national
banking system must so and its place be
taken by the state banking system.
Comments on Financial Issues.
He then referred to the state system as
it existed before the war and the counter
felt detectors and bank note reporters
that had to be consulted by every body
when receiving money due. He defended
the protective tariff, and gave figures to
show that it had been of great benefit to
the country, even the Mckinley bill dur
ing its brief existence. He closed with
the statement that the Democracy had
made the campaign for the Republicans;
had repudiated protective tariff against
the traditions of their ow n party and the
words of Jefferson and jackson. Let us
rise up and go forward. They have been
blinded again to their own destruction and
are delivered into our hands,"
hurricane of applause swept over the
audience as the speaker closed. The del
egates and visitors threw hats in the air,
waved flags and handkerchiefs, and went
Ex-Governor Oglesby, Representative Ju-
illus c. Burrows, and James Il. Burke,
president of the College league of Repub-
Gcan clubs, also spoke.
Incidents of the Meeting
The train bearing Reid and party was
two hours late and the convention put in
its waiting time in listening to speeches
as stated above. The fact that Reid was
to speak drew an immense crowd of visi
tors to the city. One Thousand delegates
were present when the convention was
called to order. As the Blaine club of
marched into the hall bearing it's
banner the cheering tumultuous.
Other clubs bearing Harrison banners
and were warmly greeted.
Proceedings in the Evening.
Reid, Burrows, Cullom and the state
candidates dined with Governor Fif,r
at the executive mansion last evening. y
procession, formed of SPRING
field and visiting clubs, paraded shortly |
after o'clock and was reviewed by Gov
ernor Fifer's guests. Three outdoor meet |
ings were held ut the state house grounds. |
Burrows delivered speech the |
tariff at the main stand. Yates and John |
+. Scanlon spoke at another. and James |
f. Burke, president of the American Col |
lege league; General Pavey, George Will |
let's, and Coroner Hertz at the third. Reid |
spoke briefly at the main stand. The |
points he made were duplicate of those |
in his afternoon address, Reid left for |
Chicago early this morning.