The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-06-26

Mr.. Madden, OF Chicago, presented to
the chairman Savel made from II poItion OF
the house In which Lincoln once lived.
Judge Denny, OF Kentucky, presented a sec
ond Savel made from the wood which formed
part OF the homestead of Henry Clay, tho
father Of protection. Mr.. Terrence, OF Mn
nesota, then presented, in the name OF that
State, to tho chairman OF the convention. tho
table which stood In front OF tho presiding
officer In 1882.
The chairman OF tho committee on resoiu-
tions was recognized and reported that the
platform would be ready at 3 p. m.
Tho preamble to tho platform Is said to
address itself to tho awakened Intelligence,
experience aud conscience Of tho country
after ''reaping the bitter fruits of four years
Of Democratic control" 1t scores the DEM
ocrati" party for its record unparalleled in
capacity, dishonor and disiavor. 1t renews
and emphasizes its allegiance TO the policy OF
protection as tho bulwark OF American in
dustricl independence and the foundation OF
American development and prosperity. 1t
depounces tho present Democratic tariff rs
sectional, partisan ana one-sIueo, anu ue-
clares for liberal reciprocity and just rela-
ton; it says tho repeal Of the reciprocity
arrangement waS 4 national calamity. DEM
ocratic rule has ruthlessly struck down reci-
procity and protection, and both must be
rs instances Of the unius.ness OF Demo-
cratic policy. Tho Cuban plank de-
manGs that an armed force OF tho
United States shall be promptly interposed
to restore peace on the island. holding it to
5c necessary that the people OF Cuba achieve
political Independence. IL pledges sympathy
in the struggle against u corrupted and bar
barous Spanish monarchy. Tho Monroe
doctrine Is endorsed, and az extension OF the
civil service favored, while lie use OF public
money for scrtartan purposes Is opposed. 1t
cOnde,nS the edm;nisi ration policy on pen
sionS, and advocates building the Nicaragua
canal by tho government. 1t favor5 re-
strictcd immigration. Tho currency plank
Is as sent yesterday.
Chairman Harry bingham, OF Pennsylva-
MIA chairman OF the committee on rules,
read the report of tho committee. Tho rules
recommended were identical with those
he'etofor" in force. Among the changes, In
dian Territory was given six votes instead
OF two, ana AtusSa four votes instead o.
two.
rnc report was adopted. Mr.. Grosvenor
moved to adjourn until tomorrow at 10
o'clock a. m. The chairman declared In
favor OF the ayes, and 5:07 the convention
adjourned accordingly.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Rev. John Scott, Of Florida, offered prayer
At l. :3j the chairman called for tho report
OF tho committee on platform. Foraker was
received with cheers. The preamble to the
platform advertS to the calamitous results OF
Democratic rule. aud churSr, that party with
ircapacity To direct tn. country's affairs.
The tarif plank eXtoiS protection and de-
nounceS the present tariff as sectional. Tho
question OF rates Is declared to be practical
AMI II l." general by the conditions OF time
and production.
Arlpie protection il promised the produc-
CrS and manufacturers Of wool and woolens
AMI the restoration OF and encouragement
- the merchant marine is promised.
Liberal pensions are advocated and gener-
Gus treatment Of a! pensioners; vigorous
AMI diSni.cI foreign policy is advocated.
III" Hawaiian Islands should he under our
control. No foreign power should be per-
n;itt",! t. iE.arier" with tn" Nicaragua canal.
Tn" purchase Of the Danish Isles is advo-
catcI AMI Armenian maSSacrcs are de-
nounc,d The MonrO" Doctrine is reasserted
t. its tui extent. We shall not interfere
with the existing European possessions on
this hemisphere. hut such possessions must
not b" extended. Tho repeal OF the reciproc-
ity arrangements made by tn. last Republi-
can administration was Il national calamity
Reciprocity and protection 20 hama in hand.
The Democratic administration is condemned
FOR not Keeping faith with the sugar pro-
ducer. The Republican party favors such
protection as will lead 10 the production on
American soil oi all the sugar which the
American pee pc use and for which they pay
other countries one hundred million dollars
annually.
The government oi Spain having lost con-
troll "f Cuba and being unable to portect the
to comply with its treaty OBI: l:e.ations, we be
!"v" III" United States government should
actively rs" its influence and good Offices to
r"sior" peace and give Independence To the
Island. The "outinucI enlargement of the
IN" navy amt 4 complete system Of hnrbor
>'a coast G":"n"cs i strongly urged. The
Xr!G9!ou oi i..!t"rnt" Immigrants is favored
a:!I "ivil %rrTicr i a'lyGratcd: a free ballot Is
demanded ami iynrhiaSs are denounced.
The remaining ilankS favor The free
hl trnI r,,,ll a.. RI,
TIE admission Of the r.inGinins territories,
encouraging Temperance. aal tavors We mans
rights. Cheers greeted the financial rcri-
p-o'ity and CUhaa v!auIs. E;cvcn de!eya-
lions AN! two-thir,!s .! thr States rose and
rA"rr"d III" Declaration against the coinage
Of Siivrr. Foral"r moved the adoption of
the platform. Teller WAS recognized, and
offered the minority report. There was loud
cheering ii tn SILVER states when Teller
arose.
ll.3j. Teller SaiI ii IN" gold plank was
adopted, l." must sever his ruunr":iOn with
the PARTY. l!r WIS rMr"-ri anu Eissed.