The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-11

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V i. ~ Mr.. President and
Gentlemen Of the Con-
->ssS vention: It IL = pecu-
Asas> "a liarity OF republican ma
" MsMSss #NM tional conventions that
a>--2@ - each one of them has
cHAuNcEy DEpEw. had q distinct and in
teresting history. We are here 70 meet con
ditions and solve problems which make this
gathering not only no exception to tho rule,
but substantially q new departure.
That there should be strong convictions
and their earnest expression, as to prefer
ences and policies, is characteristic Of indi-
vidual Judgment, which is Fundamental
principle OF republicanism. There have
been occasions when tho result was so sure
that the delegates could freely indulge in
favoritism and friendship, but the situa-
tion which now confronts rs demands the
exercise OF dispassionste judgment and our
best thoughs and experience. We cannot
venture on uncertain ground or encounter
obstacles placed in our pathway by the
party. now divided. But the
hope Of possession of power once more
will make IL in the final battle
more aggressive, determined and unscrupu-
lous than ever. II starts with fifteen states
secure without effort, by processes which
are travesty upon popular government,
and, il continued long enough, will paralyze
founded upon popular suffrage.
1t has to win four more states In fair fight
states which in the vocabulary of politici
are disseminated doubtful. Tho republican
party must appeal to the conscience and
Judgment Of the individual voter in every
state in the Union. This is in accordance
with the principles upon which II Wal
founded and the objects for which II con-
tends II has accepted this issue befor.
and fought il out with extraordinary con
tinuance Of success.
The conditions OF republican victory
from 1860 to 1880 were created by Abraham
Lincoln and Ulysses $. Grant. They were
That the saved republic should be run BY
its saviors; the emancipation Of slaves, the
reconstruction of states, reception Of those
who had fought to destroy the republic
back into the fold, without penalties OF
punishment, to an equal share with those
who had fought and saved the nation, in
the solemn obligations and in
:ssissls pfTshss'' Ths, ves Of .hs a~''san
bodiment into the constitution OF the
principles for which two millions of men
fought and half million had died, they
were the restoration of public credit, the
of specie payment and the pros
porous condition of solvent business.
For twenty-five years these were nance
with which to conjure. and events. fresh in
kNo tr1 vvhioh Nil h
popular enthusiasm. II needed, little else
than the recital of the glorious story of its
heroes and the statement of the achieve
ments of the republican party to retain the
of the people. But for q desire
for change, which is characteristic Of free
there came reversal, there
came check, to the progress of the repub-
lican party, and four years OF democratic
Those four years are
largely relegated to the realms OF history,
are past issues. and have brought US face
to face with what democracy, its profess
sions and its practices. mean to-day. Tho
great names which have adorned the roll of
republican statesmen and soldiers are still
potent and popular. The great measures
Of the republican party are still the best
part of the history of the century. The un-
equalled and unexampled story of rcpub-
licanism in it's progress and achievements
stRnds unique in tho record of parties in
which are free.
But We live in practical times. facing
issues, which affect business,
wages. labor and the prosperity OF to-day.
the bad record of James X. Polk, or Of
Franklin Pierce. or James Buchanan; not
upon the good REGARD of Lincoln, or Grant,
or Arthur, or Hayes. or Garfield; it will be
won or lost upon the policy, foreign aud
domestic. tho industrial measures and the
acts of the administration
of Benjamin Har ison. Whoever receives
the nomination of this convention will run
upon the Judgment of the people. az to
whether they have been more prosperous
and more happy, whether the country has
bssn III better condition at home, and stood
more honorably abroad, under these last
four years of Harrison and republican ad-
than during the preceding
four years Of Cleveland and democratic
Not since Thomas jefferson has any
been called upon TO face.
and solve, SO many, or such difficult,
problems as those which have been exigent
in our conditions. No administration
since the organization of the government
has ever met difficulties better or more to
the satisfaction of the American people.
Chilli has been taught that no matter how
small an antagonist. no community can
with safety insult the flag or murder Amer
loan sailors. Germany and England have
learned i'll Samoa that the United States has
becomes one Of the powers of tho world,
and no matter how mighty the adversary,
at every sacritice American honor will be
The Bering sea question.
which was an insurmountaple obstacle
in the diplomacy Of Cleveland and
Baya,d, has been settled upon Il basis which
sustains the American position until arbi-
tration shall have determined our right.
The dollar Of the country has been placed
and kept on the standard of commetci
nations, and a convention has been agreed
upon with fereign governments, which, by
making bi-metalism tho policy OF all
nations, may successfully solve all our
financial problems. Tho tariff, tinkered
with and trifled with to the serious disturb
ance of trade and disaster to bust
ness since the days of Washington, has been
embodied int code which has
the principle of protection to
American industries. o it has been added
the benehcent policy. supplemented by BEN
eticial treaties and wise diplomacy, which
has opened to our farmers aud manufac-,
turers the markets of other countries. The
navy has been built upon lines which will
protect American citizens ana American
interests and the American ilsg all over the
world. The public debt has been reduced.
maturing bonds have been paid Of. the