The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-02-13


the platform Of 1890. It's first plank. |
you will remember, reads as follows.
Resolved. that ths histOiy Of the
nation during the last four years has
fully established the propristy and ne.
cessity OF the organization and perpet-
uAtion OF the Republican party. and
that tho causes which called Il into ex-
istenos ara permanent in their nature,
aud now, more than ever before. dc.
mand its peaceful aud constitutional
triumph
This was said near the close Of the
last Democratic administration, which
for time controlled all branches Of the
national government. With what truth
II applies 10 the present Democratic I'd.
ministration which FOR two years fol.
lowing March 4. 1898, again had control
Of oil branches Of the national govern
ment.
"Now let me read the Lincoln plat
form on tho tariff. adopted on May II.
1850, by the second Republican national
convention, and submit whether IL
does not express the sentiment Of the
groa; majority Of the people u Illinois.
and Of the whole country. even better
today than IL did then. Here is what Il
said:
Resolved. that, while providing
revenue for the support Of the general
government by duties ON imports. sound
policy requires such an adjustment Of
these imports as 20 encourage tho de-
velopment Of the industrial interests Of
the whole country; and we commend
I that policy Of national exchanges which
secures TO the worhngmen liberal
wages. 10 agriculture remunerative
prices, 20 mechanics and manufacturers
an adequate reward FOR their skill. la
Dor and enterprise. and 10 the nation
commercial prosperity and independ'
ence.
Better protection no Republican
could ask or desire; and poorer none
should advocate or accept We are
faithfully welded 30 the great principle
Of protection BY every tie Of party fealIy
aud affection, and il is dearer 10 Us now
than ever before. Not only IL 10 deareE
10 us as Republicans, but IL has more
devoted supporters. among the great
masses Of the American people, IRE
spoctive Of party than At any previous
period In our history. Il IL everywher'
recognized aud endorsed As the great
masteriul, triumphant American prin
ciple-the key 70 our prosperity in busl
ness. the safest prop 20 the treasury o
the United States. and the bulwark o
, our national Independence and hnancia
j honor.
THE question OF the continuance q
! abandonment Of our protective system
D has been the one great, overshadowing
vital question In American politics eve
since Mr.. Cleveland opened the contes
In December. 1851, 20 which the lament
cd James G.. Blaine made swift repl,
= from across the sea, and IL viii oontinu
the issue antil a truly American policy
= for the good Of America, is firmly q
& tablished and perpetuated. The hgh
i. will 20 on. and must 60 ON. until th
American system Is everywhere reool
., nized. until all nations come 20 undei
stand and respect it as distinctly, an
= al Americans como 90 honor or love
= as dearly as they do the American fAl
c God grant the day may soon come whe
}. all partisan contention overit Il fOrevS
ll at an endl
y "rhe Republican party only is con
!. potent 10 carry this policy into efioo
Whenever there Is anything TO hs don
for the country. it Is 20 the Repuhlica
party wo must look 20 have it don
a, We are not contending FOR any partio'
"a lar tariff law. or laws. or for any speoi
r. schedules, or rates. bat Tor the gre
ls principles-tho American proteoti'
n policy-tho temporary overthrow
which has brought distress aud ruin
h, every part Of our beloved country"
!. Mr. Mckinley then told ths maj
things for which the Republican par
- stood. among which was the Monr
&C doctrine and currency Of gold. silv
and rreenbacks he closed his spec
H. this way;
In Gentlemen Of the Marquette cl
n, and my fellow citizens, let us cheri
,o the principles Of our party and com
!, crate ourfolves anew % their triumT
We have but 70 pat our trust In {
az people; we havo but 10 keop In ole
'Ma' M touch with the people; we have but
10 hoarxen TO the voice o, the people aa
ice comes 20 rs from every quarter;
700 have but 90 paint on our banners
W. sentiment the people have everywh'
a. expressed al every o.ec,ion during
,oe last three years, Patriotism, Progeoti
aud Prosperity % win another m
, glorious and decisive national viotoFy
ow Choksd = child 90 Death,
aid LirfIK Rock, Feb l2-Rev. ].
ca Hunnycut a Baptist minister, has b,