New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-31

| CONGRESSMAN II. c. LOUDENsLAGER
Pitney, OF the w district. and Congressman
John ]. Gardner, OF the Id. who are also to be
repominated, came into the city this morning to
Join John Kean and the other North Jersey
friends Of Mr. Loudensager and with the crowd
Of delegates the little country hotel, where head
quarters We're established. sufocatingly full.
With coats of and kerchiefs in play, however.
the crowds kept in god humor and pressed in
and out Of tie Congressman's rooms, congratulate
ing him upon the tribute TO be paid him In a re-
nomination for third term, which is unprece-
dented in the old Ist district
Ex-Judge e A. Armstrong OF Camden, was
chosen temporary chairman with Augustus S. Bar
ber OF Gloucester; Howard L. Tyler, of Cumber-
land and Benjamin Patterson. OF Salem. as secre-
taries
In taking the chair Mr.. Armstrong made an ad-
dress outlining the policy OF the convention and
felicting the delegates upon the harmony IN the
ranks OF the party After recess. the temporary
officers were made permanent. and no time was lost
IN proceeding TO a nomination
Ex-Sherif David Baird. OF Camden, led on In
modest speech naming Mr.. Loudenslager md Re-
corder Benjamin ". Broker, also Of Camden iol-
lowed in a happy address, showing what gross
error the Republicans OF the LIST District mad al
ways made in turning out good men, simply for the
mistaken notion that third terms were undesirable.
He was glad that the old bugaboo was about to be
srothered for all time. The nomination was sec
onded by all the other four counties IN turn. and
then with a shout and hurrah the nomination was
made by reclamation.
While a committee was out searching for the
genial and popular Congressman, the platform Was
adopted amid loud applause. 1t follows:
The Republican National Convention, assembled
at 81 Louis through its declaration OF principles
s of the Republicans Of this Congress
District Convention here assembled In all It's
parts the platform OF that National ConyentiQn
Voices the wishes and needs of patriotic Repub-
leans here and everywhere - 49,,
mental doctrine Of a tariff to be sufficient
TO protect American industries and labor
and suficiert revenue is counterfeit on It's face
good neither for Government nor individual false
We realize as the cornerstone Of Republican faith
the principle OF protection TO American labor, upon
which our National greatness Is founded ana upon
which prosperity is maintained We oppose
the perniclous doctrine Of free trade. whether pre-
sented in is own true name or disguised as tariff
reform, and repudiate Democratic doctrines enun-
clated in the platform OF that party, that the
70 impose and collect tariff duties. except for the
q protection finds logical and practical proof in
the fact that the prosperity 81 every CLASS OF our
OF Inc other class A blow aimed at one class falls
upon every class but necessarily heaviest UPON the
Especially do emphasize the imperative neces-
sty Of currency that shall be so sound anG stable
as TO meet every purpose and private demand at
home and In every part Of the world currency
INT a s OF dishonesty or debasemenf An honestly
protective tariff. that will encourage and sustain
American Industries. needs as its complement hon
est money for public and private uses. Legislative
fats do not create wealth either on paper or IN
metal MINIS do not make money; labor alone can
industry alone must put these into circulation
both deceives and cheats The American citizen
who earns dollar ought to be paid In an honest
dollar disable without the least depreciation or
suggestion Of Reputation for any and every pur-
ppssTecfon FOR that nag ought to stand for National
financial honor and integrity. as well as for Ma
lar bearing the mint mark or the United states
shall be equal in value and purchasing power to
wa ge-earner ought to be good as the dollar OF
the millionaire; the currency In the hands Of the
an rh errehcy 70 in he hands of R epoy We
believe in an honest dollar and a chance to make
The Government has no moral right to put its
may stand for more than its true value. No
gency can change the demand for these two prin-
and honest money are universal American require
ments and as the stanchest freId and advocate
Of these We emphatically pledge the candidates Of
the convention.
The hearty Endorsement Of the Republicans Of
the Hon. Henry c. Loudenslager for MS fidelity
industrious and useful service has been rendered
and is recognized throughout the district and GER
tined 10 by his associates within and without the
State II Is the expression OF this convention that
his record in the several Congresses OF which he
has been a member Justifes our entire confidence
trct.
hen the committee brought the Congressman
before the convention. the mass Of swelterng dele
gates arose TO their feet and cheered nightly,
while the band played Hail to the Chief"
MIR. LOUDENSLAGER'S ADDRESS.
Mr. Loudensager expressed his appreciation OF
the honor OF his denomination. and then gave a
ringing negative his oft-repeated assertion chat
he IL not speech maker. by making one Of the
best most straightforward and clear-cut addresses
heard In this end OF the State since the memorable
'whirlwnd campaign OF last fall.
He said: In accepting the honor | assume the
responsibility with a firm Resolve that in the tu-
ture I'm the past, VIII bring 10 the discharge
OF official duties whatever OF energy and ability
possess directed hy my best Judgment relying for
success a continuance OF your patriotic help and
friendly assistance so freely and kindly given me
in the past. and which IN great measure has Sc
cured the action OF to-day. The ISSUES presented
IN this campaign are Of more Importance than any
which have been presented for the consideration
lion These affect directly or indirectly the Inter-
ests OF every citizen
THE TARIFF AN IMPORTANT ISSUE.
Then he called attention to the Importance OF
keening the tariff question to the In the pres
ent hattie and speaking OF the money question. he
said
you will be called upon TO decide whether you
will uphold our National and commercial honor and
credit bv the continued payment OF all our obliga-
tons tr sound, stable currency, or whether you
u-iII substitute In its place currency constantly
swbiecfed 10 discount depreciation and loss in It's
exchange for commodities No money can be too
This and other parts Of his speech APP
plauded TO tho echo. Afterward Congressman Pit
League and Congressman Gardner kept the con
venton I'm good spirits for twenty minutes brief
address was also made by ex-Assemblyman Joseph
NJ E,ngard who is likely TO be the next senator
from Camden The lat District Is solid for sound
money and will give Mr.. Loudenslager over
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