The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-06-22
ENTHUSIASM AND HLRMCHY PREVAIL.
They Listen to an Eloquent Address From
Congressman Grosvenor OF Ohio and
Wind Up the Day with n REFUSING
Eaily-A Ringing Platform
Adopted y the Delegates
The ReIuclican Hosts.

order Tuesday morning. The Lansing
theatre was packed, even the stage be-
ing crowded with several hundred del
egates. Rev. Byron Beall OF the Third
Presbyterian church of Lincoln asked
divine blessing for the deliberations of
the convention, and then the big
gathering set up a cheer as President
Lansing stepped forward and delivered
an address of welcome. 1t was full of
enthusiasm, sprinkled with spice and
frequently interrupted by cheers and
laughter.
There was no installing the quality
of the enthusiasm which greeted the
appearance of Hon. John NJ. Thurston,
who was to respond to the address of
welcome. Mr.. Thurston's address was
frequently interrupted with cheers,
but the eliminating point in the in
terest in his remarks was not reached
until he neared the point where he
took up the financial discussion. He
declared that he was in favor of an
honest, candid, courageous expression
of the sentiments of the convention on
the silver question.
A committee to which all resolutions
should be referred was appointed and
the convention then took a recess until
3 o'clock in order to give the delega-
tons from each congressional district
time TO meet Il select their repre-
%sentatives to the national convention.
The recess was not entirely u%nevent-
full. Nebraska is entitled to but thirty
delegates to the big national conven-
ton at Denver, but something like 800
men are willing to sacrifice their time
and go. Probably the most exciting
session was held by the delegates from
the First congressional district. The
caucus chamber was packed with hot
and excited delegates and for nearly
two hours the contest waged with
wavering energy.
The convention reassembled shortly
after 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Vice
President Robinson, who had been
called Upon to preside in the absence
of President Isaac Lansing, an
nounced the following committee:
John NJ. Thurston, of Omaha, C. A.
Atkinson of Lincoln. L. w. Osborne of
Blair, K. D.. Schneider of Fremont, W..
II. Edgar of Beatrice, w. j. Dolan of
Red Willow, and A. E. Cady.
Congressman Grosvener of Ohio was
then introduced and for nearly two
hours he discussed the issues of the
campaign in h clear, concise and eIo-
quent manner for which he has long
been reputed. The general theme of
his address was the prevailing indus
trial distress. His structures upon the
administration were especially severe
and they excited the most enthusiastic
applause of his hearers.
The election of officers proved a
pleasant diversion to the tired dele
gates. The names of Frank M. Collins
of Lincoln and b. H. Robinson Of Oma-
ha were placed in competition for pres
ident, and the roll call commenced.
When Stanton county was reached
Collins had 1877 votes, while his COM
petitor had $50. At this juncture Mr..
Robinson withdrew, and Collins was
elected by reclamation. He respond
ed to calls in a five-minute speech,
which was cheered to the echo. The
convention then magnanimously Of
fered to make Robinson secretary,
but he declined, and nominated Major
Wheeler of Omaha. The major was
not ambitious, and in turn nominated
H. NJ. Warning, who was elected by
ACCLAIM alton. c.. C. McNish of Wisner
and r. G. Brown of Beatrice, were Sc
lected as first and second vice presi-
dents respectively.
Chairman Thurston of the commit
tee IN resolutions then presented the
following platform, which was unan-
imously and enthusiastically adopted:
CONVENTION PLATFORM.
Fr-a Do,,,lri-on orr ~ tha e,a,a - ~
braska. in annual convention rec
CgniZe the right of the Forthcoming republican
STATE convention to frame and adopt 4 platform
for the republicans of Nebraska, hereby dis
claims any purpose to usurp the powers or
functions of that convention or 10 ~forestall its
legitimate party action.
AS q representative aSsemblage of Nebraska
republicans we declare our allegiance to the
platform of principles adopted by the republi-
can national convention OF 1892.
We believe the republican party of the U. 6.
possesses the true genius OF american states
manship. and can be 6epended ulo1 at all
times and in every emergency 10 formulate and
enact such legislation as will hest pronoie the
interests and secure the prosperity of the
American people
lection and favor such tariff legislation as will
foster and encourage American industries, pro-
OF American manhood, provide employment
for the unemployed and bring comfort and
happiness to the American homes.
We insist that the tariff laws Of the United
States shall protect the American farm. the
American mine and the American factory from
the unjustihable and degrading competition Of
foreign pauper labor.
We favor the maintenance of the broad doct
rine Of reciprocity left US a heritage by that
best beloved American statesman. james G.
Blaine.
we believe that the hope OF labor lies in the
success of the republican party and the FREEDOM
nance OF the republican principles. and, be-
lieving this, we extend an earnest invitation to
all artisans, mechanics, Skilled and unskilled
laborers. to .oin our republican league and
more closely indemnity themselves with the
party whose greatest mission is their protec-
ton and elevation.
We believe in the protection and purity OF
the American ballot tox and demand the fullest
recognition Of equal rights in the exercise OF
the privileges OF American citizenship.
We favor a pension policy generous and just
TO the surviving union veterans and the widows
and orphans of their dead comrades.
We welcome to our shores all God-fearing,
liperty-loying, law-ahiding. labor-seeking men,
but we insist upon the enactment OF such leg
i~slafion as win prevent the immigration OF the
vicious and criminal classes of laborers under
contract or paupers End anarchists.
We arrai2n the democratic party OF the
United States for its treason to American In.