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and kept here for all time? Do you be-
lieve that Great Britain, that great COM
mercial nation of the world. our powerful
competitor in commerce and trade, will
ever agree to open her minis to the coinage
of silver? or that we shall open ours? We
are the great debtor nation of the world.
Great Britain is the great creditor. We
pay her every year millions and hundreds
Of millions of dollars as income on her in
vestments in this country, on her loans"
Yells and Kisses.
After he said Il must sever my connec-
ton with the political party which makes
the gold plank one OF the principal articles
of its faith the Senator paused and swept
his eyes around the hall. For an instant
the full significance Of his defiance failed
to impress itself. then it sunk home and
the galleries rose with another yell. and
mingled with the yell fusilade of Kisses.
A moment after when he said that if un-
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Senator Lodge of4dassachusetts. from his
place on the floor, seconded the motion.
This motion, which Is not debatable, had
the effect Of calling off further debate and
Senator Teller demanded a roll call of
states. His demand was quickly supported
by Senator Mantle on behalf of Montana
and Delegate Cleveland of Nevada.
Chairman Thurston's announcement Of
the result. $751; to 1861. was the signal for
great applause. After the vote had been
announced, Young Dubois, the broad
shouldered Senator from Idaho, stood in
his place and repeatedly asked for recon-
sideration, but the chairman said that he
would recognize Senator Foraker.
Foraker moved the previous question on
the adoption Of the financial plank, but Du-
bois stood there shouting "Mr. Chairman
and finally he made himself heard, saying:
IT ask the gentleman from Ohio not to
pres sthfs until I can ask him a courteous
question"
Does the gentleman from Idaho have
unanimous consent to PROFOUND a ques-
toni" asked the chairman.
''Then," shouted en-. Henderson Of Iowa,
II demand the regular order" and shouts
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many of the delegates were drawn into the
display of enthusiasm by the wild tumult
about them, but the Colorado Senator made
10 effort at dramatic effect. He spoke in
the clear ringing tones which have so
often re-echoed through the chamber of
the United States Senate. 1t was not I'M
til toward the close of his speech that he
became both impressive and pathetic. His
review Of his long service in the party Wis
ibly affected him.
AS he realized the step he was about to
take he drew himself together for final
appeal. and declared with an earnestncss
that impressed all who heard him that in
his opinion the morality. the religion and
the salvation Of the country were at stake.
Senator Teller's speech in full was as fol-
lows:
Senator Te1ler's Protest.
Gentlemen of the convention: I will not
attempt to inflict upon you a discussion Of
the great financial question which is divid-
ing the people, not only Of this country, but
of the world. The few moments allotted to
me by the convention .whl not enable me to
more than state in the briefest possible
manner our objections to the financial
plank proposed for our consideration. I am
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the absolute ruin Of the producers Of the
country and finally of the nation itself.
''The American people not only favor BIZ
metallism from tradition and interest but
from that wise instinct which has always
been manifest In the affairs of people
destined for the worlds leadership. Under
the operation of our great demand for ad-
vancement We have become to other ma
tions the greatest debtor nation of the
world. We pay the vast charges which
every year accumulate against us in the
clearing house of the world with the
money Of the world. procured by the dis
posal of our commodities in the markets OF
the world.
I'VE are a nation of producers. Our cred
ftors are nations of consumers. Any sys-
tenn of international or national finance
which elevates the price of the human
product makes our burden lighter and ,fves
promise of that day when it shall he en-
tirely lifted and our country freed finan-
cially. as ii is politically, from the domina-
ton of monarchy and foreign autocrscy.
Any system of finance which tends to de-
preciate the price of human productions
which we must sell abroad but in so far
adds to the burden of our debt and conveys
threat of the perpetual seryitude of the
producers of our debtor nation to the con-
sumers of creditor nations
TO US II is folly without a parallel that
this country or any political party therein
should deliberately accept money system
which enr!ches others at our cost History,
philosophy, mo als-all join with the COM
raonest instinct of self-preservation in de-
manding that the United States shall have
just and substantially unvarying stand
ard composed of all available gold and
silver and with il our country will progress
to financial .enfranchisement But with
a single gold standard the country
will become the hewers of wood and the
drawers of water for the consumers I'm
creditor nations of the earth.
ITO such unholy end we will
not lend ourselves. Dear as has been the
republican name to its adhcrents, that name
is aot 80 dear as the faith itself. and We DO
not sacrifice one jot or little of the mighty
principles by which republicanism has up
lifted the world when We say that at the
parting of the ways we cling TO the faith,
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guests, arose and wildly waved about his
head the flag of the Cuban revolutionists,
the flag that was presented by the Cuban
junta to James Creeiman, the American
correspondent when he was eXiled by
General Weyler. There was something
particularly appropriate in Colonel Grants
action. as it was largely owing to the eff
forts of his father, General Grant, that
Spain was compelled to make peace with
the revolutonists in the ten-years' war.
The invitation 20 the women of the coun-
try to help the republican party to re-
deem it from democracy and populsm was
given a good-natured cheer, and the mo-
ton which Senator Foraker made to adopt
the platform was also :heered.
Cheers for Teller.
One of the crucical moments of the con-
vention was at hand The chairman an
rounced tfat he would recognize to move a
substitute for the majority report the gen.
tleman from Colorado, Mr.. Teller
The name Of Teller set the westerners
wild
In little scattering squads the handfuls
Of delegations who had been sitting under
the banners of Colorado, of Idaho, of Utah,
of Nevada. California and Montana and
some of those from Tennessee and other
western and southern states were on their
feet, waving hats, flags, umbrellas. fans
and handkerchiefs. and shrieking like mad
men.
The fire spread to the galleries and swept
across them until they seemed to be almost
unanimously carrying the cheer. 1t was
an unusual division of enthusiasm. Down
in the arena were little patches of vocal
fires blazing in small spots here and there
from a broad. dead-level. calm field of ST.
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The republican party favors the use
of both gold ard silver as equal standard
money, and pledges it's power to secure
the free, unrestricted and independent coin
age of gold and silver at United States
mints at the ratio of sixteen parts of sill
yer to one of gold 2"
Senator Teller, as he stood on the plat
form to make his final protest to the re-
publican PARTY against the adoption Of a
geld standard policy, was a striking fig
ure. Tall, gaunt, he wore the old-fashoned
frock coat of the old-time statesman His
face is deep furrowed with lines. of
thought, and no one who beheld him as he
stood surrendering all his associations for a
deep conviction on a single topic, doubted
his honesty of purpose. His face is thin,
his eye gray and his forehead high. He
was evidently deeply aroused by the emo
tions that stirred him, and his gestures at
times were almost fierce.
But his gentle tone was one of sadness
and regret. He was given most respect
full hearing by the delegates, but except
for those in sympathy there was no dem
onstration on the floor in the early part CT
his address.
The galleries, however, were at times
vociferous. and when he asserted the pow
er of the United States to control their own
affairs without dlctation from Europe in
the matter of finance or anything else
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policy of reciprocity the twin brother
of protec ton also came in for a round
of applause. Protection to the sugar in
dustry aroused the southern delegates to
cheers, and the merchant marine plank
brought the Maine. Maryland and Massa-
chusetts delegations to their feet with
three cheers.
The first sentence of the platform plsdg-
ing the party to sound money" started a
great uproar among the delegates on the
foor, but the galleries did not participate
until unalterable opposition TO the free
coinage Of silver was read.
Then the delegates. led by Senator
Lodge and Colonel w. A. Stone of Penn
sylvania, rose mdsse. Fans. canes,
hats. waved wildly until the pit looked
like hurricane tossed sea, and the gal
leries roared their approval. For two
minutes the tumuit continued.
The mention of the gold standard"
while received enthusiastically by the
Maine, Massac huSetts, Connecticut and
New York delegations did not arouse such
great enthusiasm.
Hawaii and the Monroe doctrine were ap-
plauded. but the enthusiasm over the
ment.
Col. Fred. Grants Demonstration.
very Interesting incident occurred
however, in this connection AS the plank
was read Colonel Fred. Grant. who sat
or the platform with the distinguished
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such as has already passed the House and
is now pending in the SeEate.
TcrrifOries

such as has already passed the House and
Is now pending In the SeIate.
Territories.
We favor the admission of the remaining
territories at the earliest practicable date
having due regard to the interests of the
people of the territories and Of the United
States. All the federal officers appointed
for the territories should be elected from
bona f1de residents thereof, and the right of
government should be accorded as far
as practicable.
Alaska.
We relieve the citizens of Alaska should
have representa- ton in the Congress of the
United States. to the end that needful leg
islation may be intelligertly enacted.
Temperance.
We sympathize with all wise and legiti-
mate efforts to lessen and prevent the evils
of intemperance and promote morality.
Rights of Women.
The republican party is mindful of the
rights and interests Of women. Protection
of American industries includes equal OPP
portunities, equal pay for equal work and
protection to the home. We favor the ad-
mission of women to wider spheres of use
fulneSs, and welcome their cooperation in
rescuing the country from democratic and
populist mismanagement and misrule.
Such are the principles and policies of
the republican party. By these principles
We win abide and these policies We will put
into execution. We ask for them the con-
sderate judgment of the American people.
Confident alike in the history of our great
party and in the justice of our cause. we
present our platform and cur candidates. in
the full assurance that the election will
bring victory to the republican party and
prosperity to the people Of the United
States
Many Expressions Cheered.
The audience and delegates followed the
reading with intense interest
The reference to the administration OF
Benjamin Harrison evoked the first
but louder still came the
roar when words of the platform pledged
the party again to the doctrine of pro-
lection in the interest of American labor
and American industry.
The reference to the restoration Of "the
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let the name go where il will. We hold that
this convention has seeded from the truth:
that the triumphs of such secession would
be the eventual destruction of our freedom
and our civilization. To that end this peo-
pie will not knowingly follow any political
party, and We choose to take our place in
the ranks of the great mass of cit
izens who realize that the hour has
come for justice. Did We deem this
issue less important to humanity we
would yield. since the associations of
all our political lives have been intert wined
with the men and the measures of this party
of past mighty achievements. But the peo-
pie cry aloud for relief. They are bending
beneath burden growing heavier with
the passing hours. Endeavor no longer
brings its just reward: fearfulness takes the
place of courage and despair usurps the
throne of hope. and unless the laws of the
country and the policies of the political
parties shall be converted into mediums of
redress. the effect of human desperation
may some time be witnessed here as in
other lands and in other ages
Accepting the fiat of this convention as
the present purpose of the party We with
draw from this convention TO return to
our constituents the authority with which
they invested us, believing that we have
better discharged their trust by this action,
which restores to them authority unsuliied,
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has always stained it, and we renew our
repeated declarations that it shall be thor
oughiy and honestly enforced and extend
ed wherever practicable.
Free Ballot.
We demand that every citizen of the
United States shall be allowed to cast one
free and III restricted ballot, and that such
ballot shall be counted and returned as
cast.
Lynchings.
We proclaim our unqualified condemna-
ton of the uncivilized and barbarous prac-
tice, we'll known es lypching, or killing of
human beings suspected or charged with
crime. without process Of law.
National Arbitration.
We favor the creation of a national board
OF arbitration to settle and adjust differ
ences which may arise between employers
and employees engaged in interstate COM
nIerce.
HOmestends.
We believe in an immediate return to the
Gree homestead policy of the republican
party. and urge the passage by Congress
o: satisfactory free homestead measures,
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lence. For two or three minutes the uproar
continued. Minutes are long at such crises,
and each second beats slowly. so that
the outburst seemed to be a protracted
one. Finally the western delegates. "se-
oessonists' they perhaps might soon be
called tired of their work and sank back
to their seats.
Then there fell over the house a deep
profound calm. for history was to be
made. The political allegiance of half a
dozen states hung on the moment, and the
whole assembly recognized it. The people
listened to a man. while the clerk pro-
ceeded to read the substitute platform, as
follows:
I'VE. the undersigned. members of the
committee on resolutions, being unable to
agree with that portion of the majority
report which treats of the subjects of
coinage and finance. respectfully submit
the following paragraph as a substitute
therefor:
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der such circumstances he remained in the
party he would be unfaithful to his trust
enthusiastic cries of No, no. came from
the delegates in the eastern and southern
states.
There was deep feeling, almost pathos in
the Senator's voice, and those nearest
could detect the glimmer of tears, when he
said there were heartburnings and grief in
the sacrifice which he and his colleagues
were to make for their consciences.
Another demonstration arose when Sena-
tor Teller folded his arms across the pink
rosebud on his coat and sank into his seat.
The cheer began this time with the silver
men and spread to the galleries. and caught
up in its whirl many of the gold delegates
who were on their feet from admiration
not Of the cause. but of the man, and, this
time, the Kisses We're very few.
The demonstration was followed by loud
cries for Foraker, Foraker from all parts
of the hall.
The Senator-elect from Ohio, the chair
man of the resolutions committee arose.
but not to reply to the speech of the Colo
RADIO Senator.
Without word he moved to lay the sub
stitute offered by Mr.. Teller on the table,
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than by giving cowardly and insincere in
dorsement to the greatest wrong ever will
fully attempted within the republican party.
once the redeemer of the people, but now
about to become their oppressor. unless
providentially restrained by the votes of
freemen."
This document was signed by Senators
Teller of Colorado. Dubois of Idaho and
Cannon Of Utah, Congressman Hartman of
Montana and Mr.. Cleveland of Nevada, as
the representatives OF their respective
states on the committee on resolutions
When Cannon reached the point that it
was just that the minority should yield 10
the majority there was loud applause.
Near the conclusion of the protest he
grew very impassioned. ard at one pause a
delegate shouted Goodbye" Another
voice in the convention said: Take a train
for Chicago"
Kisses and Cheers.
1:1S.-There was kissing among the dele
gates at the conclusion of Cannon's pro-
test. Cheers We're heard in various parts
of the hall. Cannon still occupied the
stage, but the convention did not leave the
stage. There were voices from all over the
hall. Let him print it, Get out"
Thurston said the republican party need
not fear any declaration. and the widest
scene of the convention ensued.
Delegates rose to their feet, mounted
chairs. waved fans aid hats and cheered
Justify, while voices from far off in the hall
said: Let them go and be damned.
Thurston said whatever is TO be said
within reasonable limits should be listened
to with respectful attention, and trust to
the action of the American people al the
polls
Loud cheers followed this announcement.
AS the name of Teller was read, and Du-
bois, Cannon, Hartman, Pettigrew, Cleve-
land Of Nevada, there were Kisses after
each name.
Saying GOod-By.
At the conclusion, Teller and Cannon are
shaking hands with Thurston and others
ard bid them goodbye.
Mantle of Montana is on his chair, seek
ing ercognition. Boilers are walking out.
amid cheers of delegates. The band is
playing Columbia. the Gem of the Ocean"
Delegates on chairs and every one in the
hail on feet.
The entire audience and delegates sing
Ing Waving of flags and handkerchiefs
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cruelty and oppression, and our best hopes
go out for the full success of their deter
mined contest for liberty.
The government of Spain having lost
control of Cuba. and being unable to pro-
tect the property or lives of resident Amer
lean citizens. or to comply with its treaty
obligations. We believe that the govern
naent of the United States should actively
its influence and good offices to restore
peace and give independence to the island.
The Navy.
The peace and security of the republic
and the maintenance of its rightful in
f1ueEce among the nations of the earth de-
mand a naval power commensurate with
its position and responsibility. We there
fore favor the continued enlargement Of
the navy and a complete system of harbor
and seacoast defenses.
Foreign hmm igratiOn.
For the protection of the quality of our
American citizenship and of the wages of
our workingmen against the fatal COMPETE
ton Of low-priced labor. we demand that
the immigration laws be thoroughly en-
forced. and so extended as to exclude
from entrance to the United States those
who can neither read nor write.
Civil Service.
The civil service law was placed on the
statute book ty the republican party which
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mitted to interfere with them; the Mica
raguan canal should be built, owned and
operated by the United States; and by the
purchase of the Danish Islands We should
secure a proper and much-needed naval
station in the West Indies.
Ammonium Massacres.
The massacres in Armenia have aroused
the deep sympathy and just Indignation of
the American people. and we believe that
the United States should exercise all the
influence it can properly exert to bring
these atrocities to an end. In Turkey
American residents have been exposed to
the gravest dangers and American property
destroyed. There and everywhere Ameri
can citizens and American property must
be absolutely protected at all hazards and
at any cost.
Monroe Doctrine.
We reassert the Monroe doctrine in its
full extent. and We lie lffrm the right of the
United States to give the doctrine effect by
responding to the appeals of any American
state for friendly Intervention in case of
European encroachment. We have not ill
terfered. and shall not interfere, with the
existing possessions Of any European power
in this hemisphere. but those possessions
must not on any pretext be extended. We
hopefully look forward to the eventual
withdrawal of European powers from this
hemisphere, and to the ultimate union of
all English-speaking parts of the continent
by the free consent of its Inhabitants
Cuba.
From the hour of achieving their own in
dependence the people of the United States
have regarded with sympathy the strug
giles OF other American peoples to free
themselves from European domination. We
watch with deep and abiding interest the
heroic battle of the Cuban patriots against
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erous recognition. Whenever practicable
they should be given the preference in the
matter of employment, and they are enti-
tied to the enactment of such laws are
best calculated to secure the fulfillment of
the pledges mad, to them in the dark days
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American people
Foreign Relations.
Our foreign policy should be at all times
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