The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-04-04

the state platform, before any was
adopted and the nominations made.
Mr.. Painter favored making the NOM
nations promptly, as he knew nothing
but a sweeping success awaited the par
ty at the polls in June.
]. o. Spencer of Clifton. said he came
from the cow counties himself, but
thought he would like to become ac-
auainted with the aspirants for office
as he could make a more Intelligent
choice after doing 50.
f. II. Surprenant said he came in 20
miles to attend the convention, but
would do so again willingly, as he
thought postponement advisable.
Sherman Case and Thad. Trullinger
also favored postponement, and an
amendment to change the date April "a
to April IS was finally carried
The committee on platform reported
advising a postponement of the formu-
lation of a platform until after the
meeting of the state convention, in or
der that there might be perfect har-
mony with that body.
This appeared to have brought the
business to d conclusion, but in response
to an unanimous desire, Hon. c. W..
Fulton came forward to address the
delegates. Mr.. Fulton began by thank
ing the delegates for the privilege or
addressing them There never was
time. he said, when there was greater
need for united action on the part OF
republicans. For one-third Of century
the republican party was in control OF
the country having either republican
house or a republican senate. At the
last presidential election the people had
listened to the hattering promises Of
the democratic party, and called 1t to
take charge of the affairs Of the nation,
What was the result? II seemed that
every particle of prosperity was sud
denly paralyzed Everybody stopped
and looked and saw q huge black cloud
arising on the horizon. They asked
themselves why have we called down
this disaster upon ourselves? Capital
withdraw from all enterprises. Men
began to curtail their business, all the
industries languished end continued to
do so. Only year have the democrats
been in power, and what do we see?
Two million men thrown out OF good
positions and begging for bread, and
industrial armies so-called, marching
over the country. What brought about
This condition of affairs? 1t was not
-blameable to the republicans, but IL was
simpN an announcement that the in
dustries built up by protection should
be left alone. The democrats said Inc
cause of the depression was silver, ana
that with the repeal Of the purchase
clause of the sherman act there would
be q revival Of business. This action
was taken by congress, but the wheels
are silent still. Every one feels at TINS
time that he is called upon to come for
ward and help restore the country to-
and place her on the brGad
and safe highway Of protection. II we
want an iron bridge built we want to
know that the money for building it
md for the material goes not into the
pockets Of the foreigner, but into those
IF the American. AT the conclusion of
his speech Mr. Fulton was enthusiastic |
ally applauded
Mr.. Lester was next called upon, but
being unprepared to make a speech
asked to be excused, and promised both
10 work and speak later on.
A motion that the convention indorse
Hon. c. w. Fulton for the nomination !
Icr governor was carried unanimously
Rev. j. w Bushong was then called |
upon. and made u few brief remarks,
which were very well received, The /
reverend gentleman said that ne had
not always been Il republican, having
been born in Old Virginia, but when he
became a Christian hG also became a
republican. 1t was the doctors inten,
lion to convey the idea that contem,
with his becoming a Chris
delegates present preferred to take It in
he other sense and IL was some time
lefora the speaker could proceed on ac-
'ount Of the applause. When quietness
nad been restored he said it was not his
Intention to make a long speech. and
would content himself with indorsing
he remarks Of Mr. Fulton. He believed
n protection, and that there never was
1 time In the history OF paticnal and
tate politics when the people were Sc
lnXious 20 vote as at present.
q. Wingate predicted success for The
icket, and expressed the belief that
here would be lots of democrats voting
he republican ticket In June.
J. W. Hare was the next speaker. He ;
aid that Mr. Fulton had left nothing
or the other speakers to say having
covered the gr9und so thoroughly. lie
Mr. Hare) was bora "a democrat, at {
east his father was one, but he inheat- J
d his republican principles from the I
ither side ~ the house. He did not be-
leve in fusion, and il there was no
rading in the republican ranks victory
vas assured.
Ben Worscly followed with a brief
nut enthusiastic speech. He believed In (
he principles Of the republican party, 4
nd would always labor for the success
{ that party He was going through
he county. he said, to organize repuh- -
can clubs, and he wished the delegates