The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-11

stands nevertheless firm as the granite which
undeflies the continent against a policy which
would debase the currency OF the people, ana
must drive the coin of either metal out OF circu-
lation. Nor did he forget or disregard the
solemn pledge of the Republican party that
every citizen, rich or poor, native or foreign
born, white or black" Is entitled at every public
election to cast one free ballot, and to have that
ballot honestly counted and faithfully returned.
With skill, dignity and courage which has
compelled the admiration OF political friend
ana Zoe alike, he has caused it to be understood
throughout the world that America represents
government which has the power and will to
protect the American uniform and American in
terests at all hazards in everything, whether
assailed BY peppecy neighbors to the south OF Us
or by the diplomacy of power of Great Britain.
Every interest Of the people has had his best
care ana his best thought, and he stands before
the country today well approved and univers-
ally acknowledged to be q man OF transcendant
ability, OF extraordinary capacity for the dis
charge OF executive duty, OF exalted patriotic
ana lofty purpose, who would not for unani-
nous denomination by this convention and re-
election by the people swerve one hairs breadth
in any matter Of duty, great or small, from what
he believes to be just and right
1t Ii said against him that he made enemies,
and 1t is evidently thus. So did Washington,
Jackson, Lincoln, Grant, Garfield and Arthur.
But this convention will not mistake the Ia
mentations of disappointment for the voice OF the
''piain people," This judgment against him over
estlmates the Importance OF individuals and
underestimates the intelligence aud patriot
ism OF the masses. They will not be gulled into
the belief that the object of government ia the
DestoWal OF Office. The party cares little for the
ambition OF leaders and whether John Smith
secures Office this month, next month
or at all. They do not demand Of the
president that he shall be able
government; they demand honesty and indus
try and purity in public and private life, and
all this they have had in Benjamin Harrison,
and they know it. We place him before this
convention as one who can bear and who viii
oear-whether nominated or not, for he is a Re-
pubiican-his full share OF the great contest
which today is begun. Republicans in every
state save in one convention assembled in
dorsed with enthusiasm his administration.
Upon that administration and its record of eff
cheney ana achievements the Republican party
Is 70 Invite the coming campaign. There is
nothing persuasive in the assertion that the
people who officially approve an administration
Will withhold their approval from the man who
Is responsible for it and who has largely made it
Put him again at the head of the column. Place
In his hands the banner OF Republicanism and
he will carry it aggressiyely all the time at the
'front.' ana he Will lead US to victory. There will
be irresistible power and inspiration in the
knowledge which pervades the people that so
long as he is president there is one at the helm
who, Whatever betide US, at home or abroad,
Will bring to the solution of every question, to the
execution of every policy, aud to the perform
ance OF every duty a splendid and disciplined
intellect, an absolute rectitude of purpose and
uniatering desire to conserve every interest of
every section; that gelf-poise which is a sure
safeguard against hasty or mistaken judgment,
and patriotism which never has wavered either
in war or npeace
Fink, of Wisconsin, and Downey, of
Wyoming, seconded Blaine.
Downey provoked great laughter by say
ing that when listening to the speech of
Depew it reminded him of the old days of
Demosthenes. Elliott +. Shepard arose
with great gravity, grasped the hand of
Depew and congratulated him upon the
distinction thrust upon him by the paral-
lei. Depew blushed and the audience
cheered. The speaker, continuing, grew
somewhat tiresome, and was interrupted
with cries of "Time, time" Chairman
Mckinley came to his relief by stating
that every gentleman was entitled to a
respectful hearing.
AT the conclusion of all the states ex-
Governor Sewell, of New Jersey, moved
that the convention proceed to ballot.
The motion prevailed and intense sus-
pense followed as the chairmen of the
delegations from the various states pro-
ceeded to poll their delegations prepara-
tory to responding to the roll call. 1t was
ordered that the delegates from Indian
territory and Alaska be entitled to vote on
the pr esidential ballot. The ballot fe-
suited: