The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-03-12

WILLIAM M klNLkx
It was 1915 o'clock when Sena-
tor-elect Foraker called the convention
to order. At that time the stage was
crowded with Ohio congressman and
other party leaders.
The temporary organization of the
convention was unanimously made the
permanent organization. when Chair
man Foraker briefly acknowledged the
double honor and proceeded with bust
ness
Colonel W. C. Cooper of Mount Yer
non, ex-member of congress, was then
introduced and presented, in an elo-
quent and stirring speech, the names
Of Governor Asa S. Bushnell, Senator
elect J. B. Foraker, Congressman c.
H Grosvenor and Hon Mark A. Hanna
for delegates at large from Ohio to the
st. Louis convention, at the same time
Offering resolution instructing them
to vote and work for the nomination of
Mckinley for pres dent.
Congressman Charles II. Grosvenor
presented the names of l. F. Mack. ed
itor of the Sandusky Register and Hon.
Albert G.. Douglas, Jr., of Chillicothe,
who were nominated for electors at
large.
The Mckinley Platform.
The platform presented to the con.
vention was largely a reproduction of
Governor McKinley's Chicago speech,
with changes to suit the occasion. The
principles there enunc!ated were not
materially altered. 1t is as follows:
The Republicans of Ohio congratulate
the people Of the country upon the
growth of Republican sentiment, as ev-
idenced by the signal victories Of the
last three years, which assure a glorious
triumph in the coming election.
We denounce the Democratic admin
istration as the most destructive and
disastrous the history of our country
has ever known. 1t has not only dis.
appointed the expectations Of the coun-
try, bat has justly forfeited the conf.
dence and support Of its own party.
We affirm our adherence to the prin.
ciples of the Republican party as de-
fined by the national convention in
1892.
Are Welded to Protection.
We are faithfully welded to the
great principle Of protection by every
tie of party fealty and affection, and it
is dearer to as now than ever before.
1t has more devoted supporters among
the great masses Of the American peo-
Pile, irrespective of party, than at any
previous period in our national history.
1t is everywhere recognized and en-
dorsed as the great. masterful, tri.
umphant American principle, key to
our prosperity in business, the safest
prop to the treasury of the United
States, and the Dulwark of our national
independence and financial honor
We denounce the present tariff law
as the sublimated product Of Demo-
cratic ignorance and incompetency.
bringing, as it has to a prosperous and
happy people, period Of unprece-
dented adversely and distress, from
which nothing but q, return to the
policy Of protection can relieve it.
We denounce the free wool provision
of the present tariff law as an unjust
discrimination against an important
industry, and against q large part Of
our people and demand such protection
for sheep husbandry as will secure fair
prices for American wool.
what the Party Stands For.
The Republican party stands for
reciprocity that reciprocates. and which
does not yield up to another country a
single days labor that belongs to the
American workingman. 1t stands fo-