Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-08


sun will see the beginning Of new race
for the Presidency. Before the OHIO
Republican State Convention adjourns
for the day, the FIRST candidate viii DC
fairly in the field. His name is VIM.
Mckinley.
Tonight, at least, that is the out
look, barring an earthquake or some
thing equally unexpected, for IL seems
well understood that Mckinley's nomi-
nation tomorrow which promises
10 be by reclamation is only the
start a campaigu for the highest
honor in the gift Of the nation. What
ever opposition there maY have been
here has apparently failed TO organize
its forces against the famous Governor,
or. with q chivalry worthy the occasion,
has been unwilling to take such an IN
gracious part.
The latter hypothesis finds some con-
frmatlon in the fact that no name
not even that of Mckinley, wrought a
greater whirlwind Of applause 10 the
convention to-day than that Of Nc Kin
ley's old time rival, Ex-Governor toF-
aker.
The mention OF Foraker was in a briei
address SO the very outset Of the pro-
ceedings, the speaker being Chairman
+. $. Purcell, Of the Republican Central
Committee.
he was calling the meeting to order.
Instantly the enthusiasm found vent IN
the widest cheering 1t was a pictur-
esque beginning OF the star political
convention OF the year.
IL was held IN the Grand Opera
House. A big, busting lively assem-
blage was raped 10 order just before
D. I'd. 1t is the first noticeable State
gathering OF Republican delegates
since the great defeat OF 1892.
Intense interest was displayed by the
delegates regarding every move, though
much OF the work Of the convention
was regarded as a iOregOne conclusion.
The morning was made lively 0y num-
erous little fights To the primary con-
veutions, upon the outcome Of which
depended whether the friends Of Fora
ker should acquire greater or less con-
troll OF the State Central Committee and
other party machinery.
Far OvershadOwlng talk Of factional
advantage, however, was the gossip as
10 the action OF the convention In a
broad national sense. IL was more
than limited by enthusiastic friends that
Governor WIN. Mckinley would not
only DO promptly made the standard
bearer for the coming Ohio State cam-
paign, but that IL would be done IN such
a manner that winning the State bat
tie from the Democracy, he would al
most Inevitably become the Republican
National candidate la 1896. Oh the
other hand were whispers that ma
iorlty OF delegates right in the hall
here would prefer another leader even
In the fight for the G0yernOrship, and
that tho convention was really organ
ling McKin.ey's defeat
IRE absence OF both Senator Sher-
man aud Ex-Governor Foraker, as II oy
tacit agreement, may have contributed
to appearance Of comparative peace, but
there was no doubt THAI II Foraker was
nOminally retired from politics his
Il1a.Drds had not, while John Sherman
out forward a reminder OF himself Ia
the shape Of notable letter which was
read in the convention, suggesting ma
terial for q platform.
After prayer by Rev David II. Moore,
tue LEU NNlAAN AUNlA ~ NAf NA~hs NfANAA ~
GrOsvenOr, delivered MS address.
Mr.. GrosvenOr, IN opening, spoke OF
the defeat OF the party in 1899. In de-
feat 10 studies the causes that led 20 IL,
squares It's action by the platform OF
the party: but never readjuSts itself
upOn new new lines OF battle 20 catch
tue sDasmoiic breezes Of popular favor
which seem % blow hither and thither,
but the party keeps up with the de-
velopmeut OF politics. Above all, IL
obeys the behcsts of the great body OF
the party. IL is watching test OF the
other party which all wise men will
recognize as crucial aud final Repub-
ncaa administration has Que rule and
one law foe every foot of American soil.
Nc looks, therefore, with almost Sympa-
1thetic eye upon the struggle seeking 70
adjust national legislation upon the
tariff question, so as 20 suit and pro-
mote tno interest OF the Democratic
Manufacturer Of NeE England aud the
emocratic producer u raw material
throughout the country.
A The Democratic platform declares
that q tariff, except FOR revenue only"
Is Unconstitutional, yet 10 must raise
S925, 600 600 per anuum. lt muSteither
execute It's promise or stand convicted
Of false promises $50 raise this money"
says a recent Democratic authority 1T
must levy 80 per cent ad valorem upon
the en.ire line OF impOrtatiOnS" That
will not be protective 10 large extent,
yet, according 10 q strict construction
of the Chicago platform, uucOnstitu-
tlonal aud robbery.
An "a valOrem tax Is tariff for reve-
nue. only. IL includes sugar, tes and
coffee, which under the Mckinley bill
come in absolutely free.
Il was the protective tariff, high
enough in It's terms 70 absolutely pro-
tect the domestic manufacturer, that
cheapens the product and lifts the bur-
den from the taxpayer
Let Us understand once and for ever
that a revenue tariff" according 20 the
Chicago platform must be levied upon
all articles OF import and must OF nee
essity become burden upon the peo-
pie, and while this is true, the absolute
unQueStiOned necessity exists for the
reduction Of the wages Of labor In this
country 70 a basis competitive with the
labor Of the old country producing the
articles that is 10 create the income
under a revenue tariff. oheapened it
may be, but necessarily driving out
Of the American market the product OF
American labor.
Mr.. GrOSyenOr pointed out that 1892
was the most prosperous year the cOun-
try ever had. What has caused the
change? Because there is an assumption
that the Democratic party will carry
out its pledges; that the great aim OF
legislation now shall be to bring to this
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