The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-12


frequently interrupted by applause. which
became tremendous at every reference to
Allison This declaration was adopted
unanimously.
We. the representatives of the Repub-
iican party in Iowa, voicns the unanimous
VIII and enthusiastic purpose of the Repub-
lcaus OF the state. herewith formally pre-
sent 10 the Republicans of the nation the
name of William b Allison. United States
senator. as fitting candidate for the Re
publican nomination for president OF the
United States The Republicans Of Iowa.
IN their fellty TO Republican principles and
with a profound sense of their obIusat on
to the people of the nation to do only what
seems best TO bring back to the prustraied
interests Of the nation the heaith-giying
tome Of Republican policy. present Mr..
Allison in a spirit far above any considera-
ton OF state pride. For many years there
has been a universal feeling among the
people OF Iowa that Senator Allison is con-
spicuously ntted for the position of presi-
dent Of the republic, and the sentiment ha
spread widely over the nation. SO that we
present his name today IN no sense of per
sonal compliment to him. in no spirit OF
local pride. but in the profound convection
that We are fulfilling a duty to the party
and a duty to the nation We believe Sem
ator Allison represents well as any man
in the nation the competency of the Re-
publican party to deal honestly, wisely and
successfully with all the interests Of the
country.
For a third OF a century the Republican
party has solved the greatest difficulties
in government that it is possible for
party TO encounter. Its rule was grandly
benehcent and the growth and prosperi-
ty Of the nation under il was marvellous.
Since the Democratic party dis spiaced il In
rule, the record has been OF wretched mis-
mana cement and dismal disaster. 1t is this
contrast between Republican competency
aud Democratic incompetency that will
carry the Republican party back to power.
The strength /. It's cause viii rest not
upon one issue. but upon its demonstrated
ability to meet ali issues firmly and sue
Cessfully.
Sc nator Allison has been a conspicuous
figure in this banefcent work of the party
throughout It's whole existence No other
man in the nation so emphsticaily repre-
sents the constructive and resourceful
capacity of the party TO meet in a practi-
cal and successful way the difficult prob
lens of administration. For thirty-cne
Years he has had molding hand in all the
important laws upon the nations statute
books Throughout this long period he has
been patient and indefatigable laborer in
all the difficult problems connected with
the war and the means Of sustaining il;
reconstruction and the harmouizing Of
the sections: the abolition OF slavery: the
enfra nchisement. education ana Upbllld-
ing of the negro, suppiementing in this
the work of Iowa, which was the first
state to give the ballot to the black man;
the raising OF revenue TO sustain the gov
ernment pay pensions and discharge .hou-
sands OF millions of the public debt. the
creation of our financial system. and the
return 10 specie payment. the creation Of
\ sound currency. the upbuildng OF agen-
cies for the development of the West: the
reform OF the civil service. the national
control Of the railroads. the building Of
American Industries. the protection of
dairy and agricultural products. the pre-
yention Of Chinese and paHp-r and GRIM
inal immigration. and The creation Of
pension list unequalied IN the gratitude OF
nations.
IF the dominant issue of this contest Is
10 he the tariT then no man better repro
sents it. for no man has been better PLACED
n the lea iership in the formation Of Re
publican tariffs than Senator Allison. Fnr
thig,y-ons years he has been ameng the
foremost in their construction and discus
Sion. and always upon The lire OF that fair
snd sufficient protection that is the
strength of The party policy. He was
chairnan II the subcommittee which. sf-
tor many months Of investigation drafted
ihe administrative provisions or the Gus
tom laws. accepted unde> all tar5f bills
since constr trfietei as most efficient n their
operation. He was chairman of the senate
committee thu 8raSei The senate subSti-
tate FOR the Den1ocr ratio It'll Of isa9 watch
substitute was largely the basis Of fhe Re-
publican tarif of 1Ssl ~ had the senate
leadership again it, the perfection of ne
last Republican iari~. where II received
rlany Of it< importan. provisions. notably
bv the senate Reouhsir sirans 80 lead the dls-
cuss3on and assault upon ihe free trade
Wilson hill. and his skill ard Influence
ore rated largely in SAVING "A IA sKer rnsas-
IRE q protection 70 American iufu=frs-s
remains uude- fhat law HIS Arrangement
of nat law Rss protest and a propas s.
! state here n sad. without fear q $40
cessfgl contradiction that. with a lew
exceptions tnere is uot an il-instry %
oee..1atioa - th4 United Stats that wpi
rot b.. greatly icjur~f y rot Taralfzei ~
rhts hin Wfh these exceptions it would
seem ma nane of our great interests crn
u-viv~- certainly aonr nav- q healthy 49,
isterce
"E- challenge a parallel IN The record
at any living statesman % the mastery
UerF done tY Seuaf0f ALISON for many
years ia the line of that FAIR ana h-ane u
cert protection thai hullt sp tae iad asgries
Of thA nation. gave ernui 1y Iseat AMI
greater wages TO sroTk4.zneu- 1s;-. no
Ferc~ptlhle burden on the consumer. fur
aizhea abundant revenue foT tne ne@Is Z
rhe e0e eminent srd payment % the debt
II shs dominant issue Is to os anz0c@.
ta~f 10 man "A the nation has greater
rePuiatl10 fer financial resourrss Iiu@ss
aaa fr1actIyeness ard souuausss. a
fat coaSpi c1ously oEnzsd BY fae prs
sure .. Presidents GA.ae.d and Harrison