Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-07
THE MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS
Convention Addressed by Temporary
Chairman James
Appointments of Committees and a
Recess Taken-Mr. Depew Adj
dresses the Delegates.

dresses the Delegates.
DETROIT, Mich May 7-As the repub-
lican state convention was assembling in
the auditorium at noon today 1t was an
nounced that Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew was
in the city. The delegates applauded the
announcement, and appointed a committee,
consisting of Gov Luce Congressman VIM.
Alden Smith and A. NJ. Henry, to invite
Mr.. Depew to address the convention.
Mr. Depew was wildly cheered. He made
a Enthusiastically happy address, review
ing the triumphs of the republican party
and picturing the alleged sad results Of
democratic British" policy.
The conduct Of affairs by the democracy,
| said Mr.. Depew. had been characterized by
''incompetency, idiocy. big-headedness and
inability to run a great machine" There
was, however. a period in the history of
every nation when the fool killer sleeps"
On the currency question the speaker
serted that the second principle necessary
| to the prosperity Of the country is that its
| currency must be of the best money in the
world: He had Just met many of the peo-
| pie Of the silver states.
| They said they were for free silver, but
| they must have protection laws or they
could not live. The republican party
! would lose no silver states. because the
people knew that If they defeated republic
cansm they would lose the protection
which was the breath of their life.
The mention of Mckinley in list OF dis
| tinguished living republicans was cheered
| with great enthusiasm.
! The convention formally called to
| order by A. w. Smith of Adrian, in the
| absence Of the state chairman, Senator Nc
| MILAN After prayer. Col. o. A. James Of
| Hillsdale WIS introduced as temporary
| chairman.
Chairman James Address,
Col James said that the republicans OF
| the state where the banner of republican,
| ism was first unfurled had met to pledge
| anew their loyalty, and to elect men W no
will best represent the principles and pol
icies with which their party will this year
go to the country for support.
| 1T Is not left said the speaker, "for
| the republican cor ventions this year to
| present new theories of COVE rnmental pol
| ICY The paramount issue Is already de-
fined; the policy Of the party already de-
| CT eed: not in resolutions of conventions
| but in tho homes OF the wage workers, in
| the shops of the manufacturers, in the
| counting rooms Of business men. and
| among the farmers, from whom comes the
| demar for restoration of the statutes CIV
| ing ample protection to American indus
! tries. and for the reciprocity of that il
! lustrious statesman, Blaine. The people
| have been studying and experiencing the
| practical workings of the free trade policy
| The lessons have been hard, and the peo-
pie tired Of their instructor and want
| charge. They only await the opportunity
| to reinstate the republican party in full
| control Of the government and again put
in force the triumphant principle Of pro-
| lection"
| Col. James reviewed the history of the
| control of the government by the republic
| can PARTY, mentioning among it's triumphs
| that 1t gave to the nation a sound and
| stable currency. receivable at par in any
| country the globe, sound the govern
| ment and untarnished as its honor" it's re-
| duction CT the public debt by nearly two
| thirds, and its enforcement Of the protec-
| tive policy, finally turning over to the dem
ocratic administration s124.00O,0O0 of sur
| plus without having issued a single bond
during Harrison's administration.
| Reviewing the four years of democratic
! control. the speaker deplored the results Of
free trade" policy. and the alleged ina
| b.lity of the party to manage the govern
ment successfully; the disturbing of indus
| tries and finance, and reduction OF wages
| and prices, followed by an annual treasury
| felt of s450000O0.
| He criticised the democratic admnistra-
| ton for alleged unfriendly attitude toward
war veterans. and denounced the President
! for hesitancy in concurring in the EXPRESSED
| action of Congress in recognizing the bel
| ligerency of the Cuban patriots
! In conclusion the chairman predicted that
Whether it's leader be one of the many ia
| 1.-The chief exponent Of the fundamental
doctrines of republcanism. VIM. McKn-
| ley" the republican party will in November
| march to certain victory
| After election of a temporary secretary
| the roll of congressional districts was call
| ed, and the names of two members of the
| state central committee from each were an
| nounced. The nominees of the district eau
cuses for officers Of the convention were
| sent up in writing.
Then, afterhppDlntment of committees on
| credentials, organization and resolutions
| the convention took recess until 2:3O pm
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