The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-22

One Of the Most Harmonious Conven-
lions Ever Held by the Party.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 21.-The Republican
state convention to-day was one Of the most
harmonious gatherings ever held by the
party in this State. NJ. q. Reese, of Lin
coin, was nominated for Supreme Judge
on the first ballot. f. @. McGiIton, of
Omaha. and William Ely, of Ainsworth.
were nominated for regents of the State
University on the first ballot. Judge Reese
has served six years on the Supreme Bench,
retiring six years ago TO resume the prac-
tice Of his profession.
Frank c. Reavis. OF Falls City, was intro
duced as temporary chairman by r. p.
Schneider, chairman OF the state commit
tee. Mr.. Reavis addressed the convention.
In the course of his address he said:
What right has the general government
10 interfere with state corporations? Let
those who charge the Republican Congress
with responsibility for the creation OF trusts
point 10 one instance where the charter or
franchise OF such a corporation has not been
granted by a State; let them point TO one
instance where a trust has been created by
pirate so loudly Of the wrongs inflicted by
this socialism Of wealth suggest a remedy
Dy means or which such combinations can
be regulated or destroyed by any power
other than that which created them.
But trusts will not be the issue. though
the Republican party would welcome such
a contest. The conditions at home are too
satisfactory for agitation to be successful,
ana the piat1Orm constructed by the con-
yentions OF this and next year must there
fore be broad enough to reach beyond the
confines of this continent, across the dis
tant seas and unto the seat OF war.
"A war in defense of the weak and the
oppressed has brought forth uncontem-
plated problems. has rolled the scroll back
ward forty years. again making the basic
principle of the Republican party that of
patriotism and national honor. The Demo-
cratic party charges that the administra-
ton Is destroying the Republic and SUBJ
verting the purpose of the Union-that We
purpose a violation of the principles of the
Declaration of Independence. Hysterical
~vaporings and rash assertions will not alter
the issue from that Of patriotism and nh
tional honor. Let me emphasize the state
ment hat from now until the polls are
closed in 1900 this question. and this alone.
is before the American people.
Though war be hideous, there are things
through its channels has come the progress
of the world. Though the islands in the
far East be red with blood. the result will
tianity where paganism abides, progress
where testers decay, a government Of law
OF a new age where the shadows of a dead
century lie"
After the preliminary matters were dis
braska district, was called for. and on his
appearance was vociferously applauded. He
made an earnest speech in behalf Of uphold
ing the hands of the national administration
I'm the Philippines The applause which
p~unctuated his speech was even more
hearty than that which greeted his ap-
The temporary organization was made
permanent and nominations made. Sena-
speeches, but the one which set the dele
gates and spectators wild was that OF Chap
lain .Mailey. Of the First Nebraska His
opening sentence started a pandemonium
of cheering. He said he had never voted a
Republican ticket in his life, but he intended
administration In the Philippines.
The committee on resolutions reported.
and the resolutions were adopted. After
touching on state matters the planks on
money. national policy and trusts were as
we heartily indorse the wise. conserva-
tive and patriotic administration of Presi-
dent Mckinley. and congratulate the Pres
fdent upon his success In dealing with the
our war with Spain, and we repose implicit
confidence in his ability TO cope with every
issue that may present itself for solution
while we deplore the instruction in the
Philippine islands, yet we recognize the
duties and obligations imposed upon our
Nation by the victory OF our navy and the
matcbless valor of our arms, resulting in
the treaty Of Paris. which imposed upon
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ritory acquired thereby, and so long as
there is one gun pointed at an American
Americans uphold our President in AFFORD
ing protection, tranquility and peace to all
who %recognize our lawful occupation"
valor of the First Nebraska Volunteers in
the Philippines. the platform deals with the
money question as follows: I'VE adhere un-
equivocally to the gold standard, and are
unalterably opposed TO the free coinage of
silver. Gold has been our standard since
1884. and is now the standard of every civ
flized and important country in the world.
After more than twenty years of harmful
agitation and a campaign of extraordinary
earnestness and full discussion. the people
OF the United States, by a majority of
more than 10000. decided in favor of that
standard. Our experience and present pros
perity In the amplest and fullest measure
demonstrate the wisdom OF that decision"
On the question of trusts the resolutions
declare: I'VE denounce the attempt now
desperately being made to again array labor
and capital In hostile camps. The Repub-