St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-06-20


of the silver men was offered; also
other silver resolutions. The oppon-
ents of free silver, through Mr.. Hun
ter, of Missouri, offered the finan-
cial plank of 1892; also the Ohio
plank adopted at GAINESVILLE last
month. The compromise resolution
attracting most attention was pre-
sented by Senator-elect J. M. Thurs
ton. of Nebraska. as follows:
THE OLD DECLARATION.
1--WE approve the declaration Of
the last Republican national con-
vention, that the American people
from tradition and interest favor
bimetalliSm, and the Republican
party demands the use of both gold
and silver as standard money, with
such restrictions and under such
provisions to be determined as will
secure the maintenance of the par
ity of values of the two metals, so
that the purchasing and debt-paying
power of the dollar, whether of sill
yer, gold or paper, shall be at all
times equal and refer the action
for more specific declaration to
the next Republican national con-
vention, which alone has the power
to bind the party or make platforms
and declare principles"
There was no discussion Of the
tariff or any other issues in the COM
mitA ae, except that of the silver
plank, and no differences of opinion
existed in the committee of forty
six members except on the silver
question. Nearly all the members
of the committee were instructed on
the silver question by their respect
i've state delegations, so that it will
not be difficult to adopt report
Still it is conceded that these in
structions make it almost certain
that both majority and minority re-
ports will be presented to the con-
vention, and that the silver ques-
ton will be fought out on the floor
tomorrow The silver men still have
confidence in their strength among
the delegates, although a majority
of the committee is against them.
CONVENTION OPENS.
The convention was held in Music
hall, with 1000 delegates in the audi
torium and the galleries filled with
visitors. After prayer by Rev. S. L..
Darsey, Secretary Humphreys read
the call and addresses of welcome
were made by Mayor Robert E. Nc
Kisson and President D. d. Wood
mansee, of the Ohio League of Re-
publican Clubs. When Secretary
Humphreys called the states to as
certain the number of delegates and
alternates, it was ascertained that
the states could report only those
present, and not the number to
which they are entitled. This was
against the silver men, whose dele
cations were not as full as those OF
other states. During the call there
were loud demonstrations when Ten
nessee, Missouri, Kentucky and
other Democratic states were called.
The greatest ovation was given to H.
Clay Evans, of Tennessee. In his
address of welcome Mr.. Wood
mansee, of the Ohio league, expressed
regret that Gov. Mckinley was pre-
vented by his Kansas engagement
from welcoming the delegates TO
Ohio. The reference to Mckinley
caused a loud and continuous dem
onstration. Mr.. Woodmansee de-
sired to say, however, that Gov. Nc
Kinley would reach the city Friday
evening, at the Hollenden, where he
would be glad to greet all and say
farewell to one and all.
President Tracy then delivered his
annual address. He said:
TRACY'S SPEECH.
'T congratulate you, as members of
the Republican clubs of the United
States-the positive and active force OF
that campaign-upon the great ana
overwhelming victory gained by our
party. Rarely in our political history
has a party elected its candidates by
such great pluralities. In congratulat-
ing ourselves upon the work of party
organization, We must keep well In
mind the fact that an influence far
more potent than party organizations
had been at work among the voters.
Never before had the leaders of great
party demonstrated such absolute in
capacity for administering the affairs
of government as had the Democratic
leaders for two years previous to that
election. 1t was but a natural result
that the people, disgusted with Demo
cratic craftsmanship, should grasp the
opportunity to administer a lasting re-
buke to that party. The election of
last November sounded a note of warn
ing to the world that the people of the
United States once and for all declared
themselves in favor of protection to
American industries and American
labor. 1t was the bugle note which
awakened the sleeping industries and
brought new life into the business
world. 1t caused the fires of the Amer
lean furnaces to again awaken to an
American demand; 1t has put the
wheels of commerce in motion, and the
glad hum of industry must soon re-
sound throughout the land. Enter
prise, revivified, is extending her arms
of iron into new fields, into uneXplored
territory, never to cease until old
mother earth shall have been made to
give up her hidden treasures in the
furthermost corners of our territory.
At such a time, when the business
world has thrown off its shackles,
when the pent-up power and force of
three long years is forming the current
which will bring prosperity and happi-
ness to all of the people. it is most fit
ting that we should join here in gem
eral rejoicing over the possibilities of
the future. We should rejoice that we
are young, and have presented to us
the great opportunities of the good
times to come; we should rejoice that
we are Americans, youths of the young
est nation in history, and rejoice that
we are members Of the greatest politi-
cal party of the age, party which
from the first has represented in its
membership the intelligence, patriotism
and higher ambitions of the republic.
Thus it is with quickened step and
loyal hearts, in harmony with the
times, we come together as repre-
sentatives of the Republican National
league, in this great heart of Republi-
canism, this beautiful city of Cleve-