The Red Cloud chief., 1892-06-17

demonstration was forthcoming when
Mr.. Fassett attempted to speak. One
prolonged cheer resounded through the
arose as a man to salute their chairman.
Mr.. Fassett said, rs o as he could
be heard.
Mr.. Chairman and Follow Republicans: For
the distinguished honor which you have con.
fcrred upon me ! am very grateful. Inpproach
uhc duties OF presiding oficer with extreme
Sindoncc and Am sustained only by q reliance
upon your generous forbearance and co.opera-
ton. Iti cminentlyr hitting that q republican
convention should DO held in o temple erected
FOR the display Of the products Of protection to
American Industries md In this beautiful city
sof Minneapolis, nj once the 10y and tho pride OF
the giant west This city. which Just about
equals In Ago the republican party, with its
prosperous mills and factories aud workshops
and It's generous and happy homes. abounds in
Hobject lessons, teaching clearer than In any
words the sound wisdom OF republican doctrines
when eptomized rs facts
We arc met TO exercise one of the highest
privileges OF our citixenships. As trustees of
N,0o0,OOO Of voting republicans gathered from
Svery state and territory In the union Il be-
zones our duty TO formulate for the inspection
u the people the beliefs and purposes Of our
6arty relative to the living political questions
II national Importance and 70 choose that man
" hVhuct Wuocc thiuuuCc W. ietl Wo
shall bc most sure Of establishing those beliefs
an tho form Of laws.
We are here not rs warning factions, strug.
sgling TO win supremacy under ~favorite leaders,
out Us members Of ono great party looking to
rsclect from the shining roll Of our honored great
men that type OF statesmen which shall DO re-
sgardcd a. the soundest and most complete EN-.
ibodiment Of the cardinal doctrines of our party
There Ia not q republican In this conven ton
whose heart does not burn with ardor for tri.
umph In the impending campaign We oil IRE
eager for success: We IRE here 70 mako the
necessary preliminary arrangements and we
hope to make them In the right way and In the
fright spirit
n there Is ever n time when II Is proper for
srepubltaans TO diner 1t Is precisely on such oc
.casions rs this, when they IRE met together for
vthe express purpose OF reaching ultimate univ
Through the clash and contest Of present differ.
Unces
In the wide reaching and delicate business OF
agreeing upon the standard bearers for o grea,
marty there Is abundant opportunity for homes,
ymen 70 hold and express honest differences OF
opinion; the more determined the contests and
collision, the more complete will be the INA
Nunnnimity. The air IL always sweeter and purei
after u storm 1t is our right now to oppose
each other, II will bo our duty to unite to NOR
row. Our differences should end ut the oonyen
nion doors and win end there.
The eyes Of MI the republicans ut homo ant
z the eyes OF oil our adversarios nre ~intently nxet
: igop this convention. Tho nation Ii watching u,
Our enemies to ~crlticise, our friends TO ratify
The responsibility Is enormous, but you vii
act wisely. The republican party has neve
yet made o mistake In Its choice OF candidates
1t will not make q mistake here. All over thi
! broad land the bonfres are being set To b.
! stiRhted, the flags ready TO be unfurled and tn
republicans Mt home are waiting to shout al
approval Of your choice. The history OF on
: party since 1855 Is the history Of our country
There IL not u single page but shines brighte
y eof some act or some word OF some great RI
publican. Count me over your chosen heroe
whom ne are teaching our children to love an
rrevcre, and you shall name republicans -Lir
coin, Seward. Grant Sherman. Garfield, Logar
Harrisou end Blaine These are u few OF on
4ewelsehd We may. proudly turn to our demo
cratic friends with the defiant challenge
Match them" These men became great an
remained great.
have not the time even 10 count over tn
,tosg list OF work performed bv them. You ar
6fftmiiiar with the story. The irrepressibl
! , Asnfict Undertaken aud concluded: SLAYER
sabc.ished; public credit re-established; III
.eunstitution OF the union restored and recor
. ,slructed: the old flag washed OF every stat
$ and new stars added 70 it's glory; the wide ives
,throwu open TO easy access ana settlement
,tho policy o; protection TO American labor an
American industry established, developed IN
stndicated; the markets Of the world opene
o. The persuasive idea Of reciprocity. IN
; spenihg OF the American republics TO the pro,
acts OF tbs American workshop and the Anne