Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30
WILLIAM wHNLEY, OF OHIO.

Majors veuerable mother occupied chairs
near him on the voranda his brothers
family and his pretty nieces were close
about him, and chairs back OF Lo Notiii-
cation Committee we're filled by ladies' OF
Canton, Columbus. and Cleveland, whose
hu bands are prominent IN business ana
public affairs IL was a charming OPEN
air scene. sweety idyllic IN character.
Frank Hiscock. Senator Thurston, Mark
Hanna. and c. ~ Faiii anks occupied ihe
first carriage They were greeted with
tremendous cheers Major Mckinley met
them outside the gate, IS they alghted
from the carriage. and shook hands with
them warmly
senator ThurstOn was I'm excellent voice.
Ills tones were "a clear and COMMANDING
and far-roachlng as they were in the
81. Louis convention hall. His speech was
received with much enthusiasm and ap-
p.ause.
when Mr.. Thurston had finished. Gov
ernor Mckinley, who was standing FEW
foet from him, and slightly 10 his rear,
stepped forward, holding the manuscript
OF bis speech ia his left hand. lie never
looked better. Ills ego was clear, dis
color good, and h6 held himself Ike one
who eecs victory in the distance lie
wore "a dark. frock coat as is his custom
and black trousers. lie was greeted with
thundorous applause.
Major Mckinley read his speech ia
clear. far-reaching voice. il was listened
10 iuteutly, and be was compelled 60 halt
several times By reason OF loud applause
and cheers.
THE SPEECH.
After referring to the honor Of the
nomination, and the responsibilities or
presidential candidate. he said:
should the people rdufy me choice OF
tho great convention, my only aim VIII
De ~ promote the public good which d"
America is always the good Of the great
est number. the honor OF our country
and the welfare of tie people Ihe Ques-
lions 10 be- settled IN national conVen-
tions this year are as serious ana I'M
uortaut as amy in the great governmental
nrolI,us that have confronted us IN
quarter OF a century. They command
our sober judgment and settlement Tree
from partisan prejudice and passion
beneficial TO ourselves, and Deneutins
the honor and grandeur OF the republic
They touch every interest OF our com
mon country. Our Industrial supremacy,
our productive capacity, our business, ana
our commercial prosperity our .aoor ana
its rewards. our national cieult ana Cur
re.oy, our proud financial honor ana oui
SD. ndld free. ciuzenship-blr th-rlghI Oh
rending campaign, and thus every nome
In he land Is directly and Intimately
connected with their proper settlement
"Great are the issues involved IN inc
coming election. and eager ana earnest
are the people for their right detelnlln1-
zion Our domestic trade must be won
back. and our idle wor6nSmen employer
IN gainful occupations at American
...ces. oar home market must be Ie-
stored 20 its proud rank OF hrst IN INC
world. and our foreign trade 50 pfccpi-
totolv cut of by adverse national lesisla-
lion. reopened on fair aud equitable terms
COR our surplus agricultural and manu-
featuring products. Protection ana reel
procity, twin measures OF true American
policy. should again command inc earn
est encouragement or the government
at Washington Public confidence must
~ resumed. and the skill, energy, and capi-
tal of our country Ind ample employ
tuent az home. sustained, encouraged ana
defended against the unequal conn ell
Ton ara serious disadvantage with which
thev ave now contending. The govern
mont must raise enough money 70 meet
both its current expenses and increasing
needs.
'Its revenues should be so raised az to
protect the material interests Of our
people. with the lghtest possible Gram
upon their resources, and maintain thal
HIGH standard Of civilization which mas
distinguished our country for more imam
q century u its existence. The govern
uent has had 20 borrow money IN time
OF peace 10 sustain its credit and pay It's
daily expenses This policy should pe
reversed as speedily as possible. The Re
publican party has heretofore held u
g. DE our paramount duty 20 provide
adequate revenue for the expenses or
The government economically and pru-
IDENTIFY administered. and l confidently be-
lieve II viii do it I'm the future when the
party is again entrusted with power. The
national credit which has thus far. for
tunately. resisted every assauit upon IL,
must, and wlll DO upheld aud strength
ened.
COMPLAINT OF THE PEOPLE.
The complaint OF the people IS not
against tho administration for borrow
Ing money and issuing bonds 10 pre-
serve the credit OF The country. but
against a ruinous policy which has
made this necessary. 10 Is but an incl
eonf. and necessary one. 10 the policy
which has been inaugurattd. The IN
eyitabie erect OF the policy which has
been inaug lTated is seen in the deficiency
in the United States Treasury except as
roplenished by loans. and in the distress
OF the people. who are suffering because
OF the scant demand for either their labor
or the products OF their labor. Here IL
the fundamental trouble, the remedy for
which is the Republican opportunity and
duty.
During al the years OF Republican con-
troll following resumption there was
steady reduction Of The public debt. while
The gold reserve was sacgelly maintained
and our currency credit preserved With