The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-14
WOODMANSEE's WELCOME.

WOODMANSEE' S WELCOME.
The president Of the National Repub-
Acan league, D. D. Woodmansee, OF
Cincinnati, then delivered his annual
address.
lie said in part:
The people of this country are to be
/ congratulated upon the fact that during
these trying times we have a Republican
president at Washington man of lofty
character anC rugged patriotism-a man
pure in life sincere in purpose, and with
convictions OF honor that are as stable
ana Hnfilnching IS the granite hills. AS
We are proud OF the party OF Lincoln,
of Grant. Of Garfield and of Blaine, so
are We proud OF the party of William
Mckinley.
The contset Of 1897 is already upon us
In various states the conventions Of both
parties have assembled. nominated their
candidates. adopted their platforms, and
the people are again asked to give voice
10 their preferences. The Democratic par
t. adhe~es TO the Chicago platform. 1t
has learned nothing; it Iorgets nothing.
Inc platform is as bad. II possible, as
the party which adopted it 1t does not
appeal to the patriotism of the American
people. a Democrat is never so happy
as when ne thinks he is miserable. Never
so eXhuoerent as when recounting the
misfortuneS of others. The Republican
party reafiirms the st. Louis platform,
wherein il declared for honest money.
protective tariff and reciprocity. The Old
ISSUES axe again before us Democrats
nope 10 VIII because OF QlIGEGllGCS eAl4lOAI5
Republicans. Because, as they say. pros
per.ty has not yet arrived, and ! believe
that our countrymen are impressed with
the fact that better times are upon us
and that in due season the prophecies OF
Republican leaders will be realized. But
our party must be awake TO the situation
The wants Of our people are Few, but
the are imperative. Iney VIII trust us
as long as we keep faith with them.
They have a right to expect good times:
They have right TO believe that we will
speedily change our Immigration Jaws
Our present congress could not render
more patriotic service than TO give at
tention TO this important question. That
statesman who vigorously raises his voice
in favor of protection against the pauper
labor OF Europe, and sits quietly by and
sees those same labOrerS come upon our
shores and drive out workmen from ShOp
and factory. does not, in my judgment.
measure up to his duties as member OF
the great American congress. This coun-
try, and the Republican party. are sur
fering more today as the result or bad
legislation uDon this subject, than from
any other affection. We have always
boosted Of the freedom OF this country I
that our gates are wide open to the op-
pressed Of all nations of the earth; Dut I
we want TO keep that freedom so limited I
that our shores will be forever an at
traction to the best citizenship of every !
section and of every cline.
The Republican party will take no /
backward steps as to civil service re-
form.
Our pscrty true to its promises, will pre-
sent to the people the Dingley tariff law
a law that viii take the place upon the
statute books of the infamous Wilson bill.
that contributed so largely to our cOun-
try's distress; a law that will provide
revenues sufficient to pay the eXpendi-
lures of the government; d law that VIII
iispiace European labor with American
abor: u law that viii bring cheer and
sunshine into our humblest homes; law
that will put new life into the veins and
ri ri ~ fra . commerce.
Democrats and Popocrats VIII have lost
heir shibboleth, for our all SUFFICIENT cur
-ency will come from its hiding and go
,ut on its mission of good will toward
men,
while the Republican party has ever
)een IN favor of protection to American
n favor of protection to human Ire ana
liberty. In keeping with this policy, II
will guarantee that all liberty loving peo-
lie of the isle of Cuba may rest securely
n the shadow of our countrys flag. Be II
aid TO the glory of the American repub-
ic that her citizens, since the advent OF
republican administration. are better
protected and are safer in life ana prop
sty on the isle of Cuba than are the sub
acts of Spain herself. How could our
eople espouse the cause OF Spain? Their
cry natures revolt when they recall the
arbarous Conquest Of Mexico. which
simply a link in the chain of atrocities
hat makes up Spanish history. Better,
ldeed for our country that it should ally .
Sell WIFI the nuLlDlcSl government Oll
arth than il should be unconcerned
bout the barbarities of the other nations,
OWever exalted.
with confidence in our leaders and faith |
our party principles. we will enter the
ontests that are before US with . cour-
ge that is undaunteo. The Republican |
arty is right on the great questions that
oncern the masses OF our people, and.
eng right. il is sure to win Those VINO
ave been increduious will allow their in !
-edulitv 70 melt away in the glow of
rom;ses that have been faithfully kept.
he marts of trade will assume the busy
II Of better times. The merchant will
2 happy with his increasing revenues,
lie laborer and mechanic with better
ages. and, indeed, all classes and con-
tions of men will be lifted up into an !
-mosDheTe that breeds contentment, the
ary safeguard of our free Institutions.
0 this end, my friends. let us conSecrate
e National Republican League Of Clubs.
Fl US make of il an organization strong,
dicious and helpful. Let us keep it free @
ON those e1tanglements that would de- I
roy it. Make IL in all the states, in !,
lme and in fact, standing political =
my. subject TO our party's call, brave
Id victorious in every conflict Q
The roll of states was called for an h
)uncement Of members OF commit Il
es. ;,
A resolution was adopted directing I
at a telegram of greeting be sent to k
resident Mckinley, congratuating A
m upon the success Of the Republican
asserting that the
omised era Of prosperity was close
fulfllment, and declaring that the
ague has always been the friend of Il
e country, and will always hold up 81
5 hands in advancing the interests of n
e part of Lincoln and Mckinley. d
FROM MKINLEY. 4 4
AT this point the following letter of pl
esidenr Mckinley to President Wood a:
ansee, was read:
I offer through you my heartiest con- y
atulations on the tenth annual conven- "
n Of the Republican league and my
ntinued best wishes for the increased
Guinness and prosperity of this worthy
"WM. MKINLEY." tn
No announcement of the list of com sa
ttees was made, as many states had cl
[ settled upon their selections. tv
THE ARE SORRY. &c
kilograms OF regret were read from fr
&c President Hobart, Secretary Sher- ga
IN, Senator's Allison, Quay, Yelling
4, Wash5urn, Fairbanks, Burrows. ex
eaAer Reed, Congressman Dingley, ST
wler, Henderson, and Secretary Al he
r, Gary, Gage, Long, Wilson. and ne
nsion Commissioner Evans, and 9th pa
= i'm
All resolutions were referred to com as
ttee on resolutions. which meets to- III
-ht. The convention then adjourned 81
til 10 O'clcGk tomorrow. IN