The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-10-06

rsorx keeps him In the front OF our Eassachu-
setts line and promises him this year larger
majority than any man has ever before re-
oeived there2
In Accordance then, with the good traditions
OF New England, Of Massachusetts, and Masssr
chusetts Republicans, have risen TO ask you
90 show your appreciation OF high character
and distinl a shed service by nominating the
second time the present governor OF the state
He led you 20 a brilliant victory last year. He
has given you the best fruits OF victory in
honorable and successful dministration OF his
Office. II II true he has written no letters 10
the legislature, denouncing as "party perhdy
and party dish0nOr" "A measure which he after
ward permitted 20 become n law. IL is also true
that he has not held up % public scorn any bill
a. one ne could not place before the people and
then suffered 40 60 go upon the statute book
with his perm siion.
No; these feats have been reserved for the
fearless champion OF reform, OF which the
ways are indeed past finding out. Our Cover.
nor hgs followed very different path. He
has met all his responsibilities face TO face.
All bills sent 20 him have met either his APP
proval his veto. he has shown himself
cool, brave and effective in n moment OF sud
den emergency, diligent and painstslNing in
the performance OF daily duty, always and
everywhere the fit representative OF the honor,
the intelligence, the free spirit, and the ordered
liberty of Massachusetts, His eloquent speech,
his scholarship and his ability, have reflected
honor on his state, on his party and upon him
self. We can all bo proud OF him, and we
know that he has deserved well OF the republic.
And -, gentlemen of the convention, i ask
you to put our governor again at tine head OF
the party An the battle now close upon us. II
is "A great battle. IL Is rot fought for mere
party success, but 20 save the country from
the evil timcs upon which we have fallen. and
90 give rest and breathing space TO our stricken
Industries and fallen business. II IL a noble
fight TO lead and our governor il worthy and
able TO lead IL.
Therefore, ask you 10 renominate Governor
Greenhalge ! ask you TO do 10 with the
thusiasm and determination which this year
of all years demands do II with spirit
that shall start the earth along" Nominate
him as you were won't 20 nominate Andrew In
the days OF storm and strife. The time is
again ripe for such action and such spirit.
Then an armed south struck at the nations
life. Now an unarrred south strikes at the
nations prosperity. Massachusetts, didn't
falter then: she will not fail now. move YOU,
sir, that Frederick T. Greenhalge OF Lowell be
declared by acclamation the nominee of this
convention for the office OF governor of the
commonwealth.
The Governors Address.
Mr.. Grccnhalge accepted the nomina-
tion in the following speech
Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Convcn
ton:
l thank You, Republicans of Massachusetts,
for the expression OF continued confidence con
veyed in this renom,nat n. This year has not
been altogether free from trials and perplexi.
ties. thank the legislature the state officials
and the executive council-never more helpful
and serviceable than now-for most efficient
cooperate n, enabling me to meet these trials
and perplexities with Whatever measure Of
success may have been attained.
Nor can I refuse 10 pay tribute to our dele
gation in the Fifty-third congress-. who have
served the state so well, with such fidelity,
courage and wisdom. l rejoice in the presence
Of our honorel senator and representative,
and / join with all my heart in sending mes
sage of good cheer TO General William Cogs-
well of Salem.
Gentlemen. believe that the best service to
the party be only rendered by the best
service 60 the comm onwealth. Good admins
tration with good Republican doctrines and
good Repuhl can work 1t is true that affairs
of state not the only matters coming before
the people for judgment at this time The af.
fairs OF that larger commonwealth--the whole
country-must claim our most earnest con
sideration now.
We are soon 10 meet our ancient enemy In
what guise does he come? He comes in worse
guise than ever before-since he came a. tho
ally OF rebellion and treason. He comes branded
IN the shreds and patches OF ruined industries,
and heralded by the execrations of an indig
nant people. The work of the Democratic
party cannot be satisfactory to the country,
1t j. not satisfactory TO the Democratic party
That work. is based upon no principle-it
does not even represent Democratic principles |
and we have the unparalleled spectacle OF a |
great party leader Democratic president |
sounding the lSnell ~ his own party, and with |
blistering words stigmatiZng the "magnum |
opus OF a Democratic congress as the consum |
nation OF party perhdy ana dishonor." We |
are treated 10 the strange spectacle of presi. |
dent without party and party without
principle.
Taxation.
Our opponents promised to reduce the bur.
den II taxation. They fulfilled their promise
by placing burden Of S46, 600 900 on sugar and |
by imposing AN income tax, the nice feature of
which leave TO the Inner consciousness" OF |
our Democratic friends. They promised to
benefit our industries-and they closed nearly
every tinplate mill in the country. They |
promised TO stimulate our foreign commerce
and they destroy reciprocity, which had al
ready carried the hag of our commerce 20 new
realms, brought profit 10 American industry
and glory 20 the country.
Every dollar from the Republican system Of
revenue brought life TO our enterprises every
dollar from the Democratic system is a deadly
blow, 20 our industries. They have lifted the
burden from the foreign N inufacturer and
placed II on the domestic manufacturer.
They have oringed and fawned before the
throne Of "A barbaric and dissolute sovereign,
nnd turned their backs upon liberty standing
at the gate. They, who claim to b. Democratic
leaders, have crooked the pregnant hinges OF
the knee" TO monop0lies, and have Wed with
each other in seryility TO trusts
Tariff fefermY What crimes are committed
In thy nameY How different the record of the
ID. y.
and glow in the letters Of living light coming
from the heart and brain of our honored sen.
Tor 50 nator.
You nave placed the great standard of the
party In my hands. i accept IL reverently
Let the word ring along the Republican line |
Forward, to the rescue OF the country and 10,
best and dearest interests. Victory awaits
you, firmly believe. And when I return this |
standard to you may every one OF the princ |
pies blazing upon its folds shine out untar.