The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-22
ENTHUSIASM IN NEBRASKA,
RErUBLICAN CONTENTION WARMLY
ENDORSES THE PRESIDENT.

Fusion Forces-PlRtform Points to Proa-
pcrty as Evidence of Good Republican
-Thurston Philippine Campaign.
OMAHA. Neb. Sept 2l.-The State Convention
oi the Republican party was held here to-day,
and was one OF the most enthusiastic gather
ings the members OF that party ever held In
Nebraska. An interesting feature was the
presence Of n large number OF the former Re-
publicaus who were carried away by Bryan
aud Silver. They announced their intentions
OF returning to stay with their old party
The prominence given to expansion theories.
the honor paid to the returning soldiers OF the
Tnst Nebraska Regiment, and the unanimous
endorsement Of the national Adm In istration.
wer" interesting features. The Democratic
leaders had asserted that there was an ele-
ment in the party opposed to the war and the
Administration. and that it would be promi-
nent in the convention. but there was not one
word Of discord from beginning to end.
Tho fact that only Il candidate for Supreme
Court Judge and two for University Regents
were to be selected made this feature OF tho
work of secondary Importance. compared to
TO the national tlnge given to the convention
BY the Efforts OF Bryan and his managers try
Ing to carry the state for the fusion forces.
Senator John VI. Thurston represcnted tho
Administration. Assistant Secretary Of War
MeikleIohn having been called to Washington.
There were many prominent Republican man
ayers from all parts OF the State present. and
everything indicated preparations to conduct
an active campaign.
While the members were entering the hall
clerical looking fellow quietly slipped in and
took seat in the rear. He was discovered and
when his Identity was learned. roar went UP
from the crowd and the gentleman was car
rcd by main force to the platform. 1t was the
Rev. Mr. Mailley. Chaplain OF the First Ne
brasSa Regiment. who distinguished himself
IN many battles with the troops in the Phillip
pines. His short speech aroused great enthu-
sasm. He said
Il am no politician. simply preacher Free
Quontly | am dissenter in religion as well as
politics. have voted against the sentiment
OF whole communities. In fact. never voted
the Republican ticket / am against the Adj
ministration II 1t is wrong. but in time OF war
after our old flag has been fired upon by an
enemy whom we are trying to save and civil
lie. then am for the Administration. right or
wrong. | followed tho First Nebraska over
the rice fields OF Luzon. and shot the best
could Now | have come home to vote and
work the way shot. for the Adm nistration."
This put the convention into splendid humor.
c. +. Reavis Of Falls City was made Chairman.
Judge Sedgwick +. G. Calkns. S. p Davidson.
Judge Crounse and Judge NJ b. Reese were
nominated for Judge On the first ballot.
Douglas county changed it's nnety-six votes to
Reese and he was made the choice unan NOUS
ly. The ticket was completed by naming E. q.
McGilton and DIR. W. b. Ealy regents.
Senator John NJ. Thurs.on then delivered a
rousing speech in support OF the President
and expansion. and arraigned the fusion forces
for their administration OF State affairs. He
predicted victory with ease this fall. hut assert
ed that an active campaign would be kept up
through the State from now until election.
that the fusion corpse may be buried deep be-
meath tn. Nebraskan's ballots"
Continuing. he said: Il have discovered that
this is time for sold er. and not for senators.
This is a timo wil"n men volunteer and we
have to draft men Tor ufiicers in Nebraska. We
have business to attend to to-day. Three
years ago we had nothing to do. Now. there Is
not laboring man In the country who has an
idle moment. The Republican Party has
written on it's banner two words this
year, patriotism and prosperity. The fur
naces are kept con stantly ablaHe. the wheels OF
commerce are busy and all Is plenty and pros
perity and by virtus Of the valor Of our sailors
and soldiers tho Reuublic has taken its place
in the lead OF great countries OF tho world.
Our administration has undertaken, by tho
grace Of God ami the troops. to give liberty to
the people OF the empire which came to us as
war heritage Old Glory floats there. This
islands came to us. not by chance. but
AMI thus our flag was raised for the
first time beyond the seas. We were
placed in an attitude before the world where
we could not turn those islands back to Spain.
Then the Nebraska troops were fired upon by
the very people we were there to save.
THE flag will never come down until
thos" peope come to us with unconditional
surrender. and then we will talk OF
new government for tho islands. Upon
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sent hack to the White House with
IN" fun consent OF the nation. II this is eXpan-
sion. as the opposition terms it. we accept the
issu" and will go to the polls confident of the
favorable verdict OF the people Recently the
insurgents issued a manifesto. in which the
soldiers OF the rebellion were urged to stand
firm IA the administration in the United States
would change in another year and then the
American troops would be withdrawn. There
fore the party OF that faith is indirectly the
ally OF the savages. and as such must be held
responsible"
The platform is n lengthy document and
treats OF all the present conditions. especially
denouncing free silver as faacy. 1t con-
graduates President Mckinley upon the sue
cessful management OF the delicate questions
arising out OF the war; assures the nation that
Nebraska will be found this fall supporting un-
condtionally the Administration in it's con-
duct Of the Philippine war; brands as traitors
those persons who are lending encouragement
to the insurgents by their criticisms OF the
Republicans course; points to the pros
porous condition throughout the country
especially in the West, the best evidence
OF the successful administration OF the Repub-
lican Party and those OF gold standard faith:
thanks the gold Democrats OF all sections for
their aid In defeating Bryan and free silver;
declares that Gold has been our medium OF
measure since 1895. and therefore should con-
tnue as the basis OF the nations money
system; thanks the young soldiers OF
the State for their valorous work in
the late war, and declares the militia
the hope of the Republic: insists that because
OF the bravery and skill Of the soldiers aud
rank OF nations arraiGns the fusion forces for
their NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in Nebraska: and con
for refusing to sign the resolution OF the eRs-
lature. thanking the Nebraska troops in the
Phlippines for their valorous conduct. beoauee.