Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-06-24
Republican State Convention.


yened at Montl elier last Wednesday, and
organized By the choice of our townsman,
Porter H. Dale, Esq, as chairman. Mr..
Dale, on taking the chair, made ringing
speech which was frequently interrupted
by enthusiastic applause at the telling
points made. lie spoke substantially as
follows:
Mfr. Chairman: Gentlemen Of the Conven-
dion: ,-.,-
sembled in this city four years ago, we were
in national matters, defeated party, reaiz-
ing and deploring the conditions that hau
been thrust upon us. The theories Oh our
opponents having been put to practical
test, had scattered broadcast their deplora-
Die results; party lines were strngently
dra wn, individuals were engas ed IN nerce
arguments, aud political ISSUES were mi
nutely and universally discussed. In the
midst OF these desolate conditions we en-
tered the great controversy IRON wsieh we
issued victorious; but even while we are
pointing with pride to prosperity attendant
upon our achievements, we are surrounded
by momentous AMI unexpected events winch
are heyond question, above controversy,
and, almost obliterating party lines, have
moved every loyal citizen to catch up the IN
spring cry az. ..,,
The supernal element in opposing political
forces is displayed in these critical times by
their unqueStioned alleeiance to the grand
est political party i'll history; ana thus,
guided hy a statesman who VIII be numbered
among the great party rulers, whose infu-
euce in times past mas accomplished nationai
results unparalleled, and deemed Impossible
before this people cannot meet defeat, but
,nust sail the seas till From fearful trip the
victor ship comes in with object Won
Our country is at war with foreign
mower and the perils and consequences OF
u,yie he chief OF the
whole people. Men in their anxiety are likely
to crlIcise officials, condemn procedures,
and to fear the possible Ills that display
themselves amidst the terrors OF warfare
What OF evil the conditions OF the time may
create we know not, but OF one great truth
we rest aSsured-our government Will be up
held by the same principles OF the same
party, the ancestry OF which is traceable all
the way back to the Federals and Patriots.
and was itself created at the dawn OF day
vi unequaeu strle, Graded amidst mani
fold dangers, and reared to the early achieve
,neut of the grandeSt recorded victories i'll
battle and in legislation. Warfare always
affects, and usually weakens the treasury OF
a nation. 1t will be inevitably so with us.
The results are already outlined, and we are
destined to meet aud cope with them IN
many uncertain ways, but without distrust
or fear OF failure under the standard oil the
same party Which was surrounded IN It's
early days. by the fragments OF a war-shat-
tered treasury out OF which 1t rebuilded
with marvellous rapidity our national credit,
anu SCOTf1nR IHG ludl pdpSA W GO
actual money, has always redeemed in coin
its honest Obligations, and steadily aevel-
.oped, beyond all expectation, the confidence
OF the world. Under that standard our ma
tional currency can never be deDased i'll time
of peace, nor it's credit become SO exhausted
by bitterest conflict, that it shall not be
quickly revived with signal honor ana hdellty,
and the mistaken coincidence OF all.
All righteous conflicts are for a noble cause,
and TO-DAY our soldiers are moving over land
and across the sea, stirred by a principle as
grand and sacred ever taught this earth.
And yet it's the old cause OF humanity, never
well recorded for our contemplation as
during that fiery trial when all factions in
complete allegiance to the dictates OF the
grand ODD party liberated tour million slaves,
and conferred the equal rights OF suffrage
and citizenship upon all the inhabitants OF
this republic. is the same old cause which,
being established then, and by its broader
development since, has made it possible Tor
us to answer the call of another race which
by the right divine OF helpessneSs' has APP
pealed for aid against the tyrant. and the
same principle, sustained then, has made
possible now this larger allegiance OF all
these United States under this same grand
old PARTY, and given all future time the in
Spiration of the cool, undaunted loyalty OF
the Hero OF Manila Bay-Admiral Dewey.
Our ultimate victory is unquestioned
men are no longer troubled about that, but
they are disturbed about the conduct OF
affairs when it shall come. The policy of an
nexation, the recognition of new and indie
pendent powers and various questions of in
.ternational law engage their anxious atten-
tiOn but, gentlemen, all these matters which
are for adjustment between ourselves and
foreign powers, will come before that same
tribunal which, assailed on every side, regu-
lated the conflicting elements OF it's own
desolated and well-nigh sundered nation, and
brought it triumphantly through the peril
Gus period of its reconstruction. And amid
the lesser difficulties that await us, there is
no fear but that sustained by the same at tri-
butes OF intelligence. fidelity, and justice it
will "Unassailable, hold on it's rank, unshaked
of motion"
That our country Is passing through haz
ardous years there can be no doubt. 1t is i'm
periled by trea cherous foes from without, and
reckless elements from within, which demand
watchtul attention, but the government is
with party that from it's inception has had
matchess leaders, and the influence of great
mind is unlimited. When unnatural condi
tons call into the halls of legislation argu
ifents on which hang the fate of nations, anC
give opportunity for unprincipled legislator,
to speculate for money and votes, and tt
mislead the energies of patriotism. the fore,
OF one master mind. to disclose tasity anc
present truth, is beyond calculations; anC
fellow Republicans OF Vermont, i'll such
crisis. men cannot measure, nor generations
appreciate, the clear, logical potent influence
oi a Redfield Proctor.
AT time when the chief executive of a re
public is raised the nearest to absolute au
thority, when one man can check or precipi
tate the disastrous tendencies OF reckless fac
tions, and the wisest minds look to him TO
concentration and guidance; at such time
that this nation should have in that position
man all of whose past life seems to hav
been preparation for his special work.
man in whom are combined such broad sym
pathy, such firm justice, and so brilliant al
intellect, leads one to believe with the grea
poet that there is indeed a Divinity tina
shapes our ends" All! gentlemen, when
reflect on his domestic devotion, his publ
fidelity, and his grand magnetic character,
am glad that Vermont was SO quick to az
preciate him; and as in imagination reca
that face, ana behold again the grandeur {
its manifold expression, and the resplendenc
of those eyes, which are indeed the window
OF his soul, and perceive that they are tn
eloquent qualities OF the 1natchless state.
man and Christian gentleman, l realize tina
coming ages will hold sacred the memory
William Mckinley.
l behold in the distant past another fac
surrounded by the halo of the tragic splendc
OF his death, and between the two til
achievements of the republican party.
mighty arch spanning the heavens, and o
its left, embodying principles which have b
come immortal and on it's right, represen
ing vital. living issues, Lincoln and McKii
ley.
Gentlemen I am proud to be associate
with you in the largest Republican Sta
convention ever held in Vermont, because
Is an honor won at the last election; an
looking out upon this splendid represents
ton OF the party, whose child rejoice to b
there comes an inspira ton to enter with 20
upon the duties that await us, with renewe
Yigor in the old cause.
The convention knowing Col. E. {
Smith worthy and well qualified, nom
mated him for the high Office of governc
by reclamation. Then the fun began
There were two candidates forlieutenar
governor, Hon. H. c. Bates of St. Tohn
bury, and DR.. II. d. Holton of BrattI
boro. The convention decided in fave
of the former. For Secretary of Stat
Ghauncey Brownell Victor I. Spear an
Fred A. Rowland were put in nomins