Huntsville gazette., 1893-07-08
THE OHIO CONVENTION.
4 Momentous Event to the Republics
Party.

of population is within its limits; it
shares eastern and western leanings; it
has been the key of many national
battlefield. Victory for hard money in
Ohio in 1875 meant the election of
President Hayes in 1875; republican de-
feat in Ohio foreshadowed and partly
caused republican national defeat in
1884. 1t is representative state, and
there the best and worst elements of
the nation meet. More than once the
republicans of Ohio have been called to
pioneer the way for national victory,
and the splendid convention at Colum-
bus looks like fresh start for the re-
publican party of the nation. 1t de-
clared no new doctrine and abandoned
no cherished cause, but made it plain
that in a typical state the republicans
were content to appeal to the people
upon the issues already formulated by
the action of contending parties.
The denomination of Gov Mckinley
was significant. No other living man
has been more closely identified with
the republican national policy of later
years. The Mckinley tariff has brought
the country unexampled prosperity, and
the mere threat of its repeal has brought
disaster, and the record is one to which
all republicans are glad TO appeal It
was by the firmness of the republicans
of the house, under the leadership of
Maj. Mckinley, that the free coinage
bill was defeated in 1890, and the exist
ing silver law was the best compromise
which could be adopted against the de-
structive demands of democrats and
other free silver men. Under his wise
and strong leadership the house passed
bill to provide for free and fair cleo
tions, and under such measure the
wrongs by which President Cleveland
was elected would hardly have been
perpetrated. His administration of
state affairs challenges the criticism of
his foes. In nominating him for re-
election the republicans of Ohio have
defined the issues between parties, even
if no platform had been adopted.
Their platform was as explicit as
their choice of candidate. They re-
affirmed the national platform of 1892;
commended the administration of Pres
ident Harrison; favored protection and
reciprocity in the strongest terms; af-
firmed the necessity of preserving the
financial honor of the country by main
tanning its gold, silver and paper cur
rency at equal value, and demanded
81 free ballot and a fair count for every
voter in the United States" The plat
form censures the avowed tariff policy
of the democratic party, and particu-
larly its free-wool scheme and it's at
tack upon protection for agriculture;
it cens1res ''the weak and vacillating
course of the present national admins
| tratioD in dealing with the financial situ-
ation,'' and the purpose to repeal the tax
| on state bank issues; and in fitting
| words condemns an unfriendly and un-
just treatment of pensioners
The eloquent speech of Gov. McKin-
ley was platform in itself, and one
upon which all republicans can stand
without hesitation. Its closing words
on the question of money merit repe-
tition, because they come from the gov
ernor of the state in which that issue
has beer most sharply fought:
awe want no coin dollar which does not
measure UP to full one hundred cents in value,
and we will never return to paper dollar is
sued by state authority, resting upon uncertain
and doubtful securities. The pledge Of the re-
publican party that gold aud silver shall be
maintained at parity the enc with the other
must be sacredly kept
1.-THE government must not suffer any faint
| to be put Upon its credit or financial honor. 1t
| can preven. it. Republican legislation vests it
| with full power. The administration should
use ii promptly if required. Uncertainty OF
49, a.
dstrust in the minds of the people. The word
of confidence and courage born OF purpose is
the need OF the hour, and sfould no longer re-
main unspoken."
If such a man had the power which
President Cleveland now has every
business man knows that dangerous
compromise with democratic inflations
and silver fanatics would not be feared
single hour. On the pensions Maj.
Mckinley speaks with good sense and
strong feeling, declaring that mo hon.
est man Will object to purging of the
roll of all who are unworthily there"
| but that the rulings and policy of the
present southern secretary deserve "a
solemn and emphatic protest" Nor is
| there a trace of hesitation or equivoca-
| ton in the governors declaration that
"a free and impartial ballot, without
taint of fraud or corruption, which is
| the constitutional ballot, must be ac-
| corded to every citizen"
| The glowing and impressive words
of Gov. Mckinley regarding the tariff
| question peed to be read, for no brief
abstract can do them justice. He has a
right to be proud that the greatest
prosperity ever attained IN this or any
other country resulted from the tariff
which bears his name, and all republic
ans will join with him in asking wheth-
er the people are satisfied with the re-
suits thus far of their vote for a
change He appeals to the people of
| all parties who feel that the prospect
| of industrial revolution has done them
harm to manifest by their votes de-
| sire to reconsider the action of last No
vember.
| The Ohio convention was noteworthy
| for its harmony. Strife of leaders and
strife of factions have done much in
jury to the republican cause in that
state, but the presence of the national