St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-05-29
Lo, THE coNquER1Ne HERO COMES.

Finally Mr.. Gilfllan, headed by the committee
came crowding through the excited crowd which
stood packing the aisles. DR.. Murphy's stall
wart form plowed pathway for his followers,
until the platform was reached. The choice of
the convention then ascended to the stage, and,
taking Off his coat, addressed the convention
He was frequently interrupted by vociferous ap-
plause and cheers from the ST. Paul men, Be-
ing introduced by the chairman, he spoke as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the conven--
tion:
This is truly world of surprise, and about
the greatest surprise which have ever ex-
perienced was that when was visited by your
committee few minutes ago and dragged from
my law briefs. I do not know by what force of
reason you have arrived at your conclusions, nor
by what instrumentality this nomination
has been brought about. It is certainly
known that it has been as unsought by me as
anything conceivable.
Gov. Marshall, ,interrupting the speaker-Allow
me to say, Mr.. Gilillan, the time has come when
the office should seek the and not the man
seek the office. Applause
Mr.. Gilfllan resuming-I have not been dis
interested spectator, but little
did 1 dream that I should be a
participant in this convention, nor in
the proceeding, 1 am not fully informed by
what method this conclusion has been reached.
We wanted the utmost harmony to prevail When
I see before me gentlemen whom know to be
patriarchs in the party, and also younger men
bound to me by more recent ties, and this nom
nation, coming from convention made ND of
these elements, it is certainly a strong
appeal to me not to finch, but to
accept the nomination. If it shall appear in the
future that there is any other standard bearer
who can move solidly, unite the opposing factions
and lead the grand old party on to victoryI shall
be willing to decline in his favor. Faithfullness
and integrity in Office, and wholesome revision
of the tariff, and establishing sound currency
constitutes about all there is in
politics of to-day and should your choice be rati-
fed at the polls, I shall simply labor with the
hope and with the aid of Providence that I NAV
return among you not ashamed to look any of YOU
squarely in the face, but with constituencies
that have discharged the duties imposed in your
trust with honesty. This nomination, coming
from this convention, affords me a qualification
and pride which cannot now find words to ex
press. In closing wish to tender my expressions
of gratitude for this unsought for honor.
MINNEAPOLIS PROTESTS.
Gov Marshall here moved to adjourn. and Col
Benton, who had just sprung to his feet, insist
ed that he had the floor. AS a Hennepin
county delegate he said he had serious duty
to perform. He entered protest against the
proceedings of the convention, alleging that it
was not a regular nor legitimate nomination.
1t had not been made by majority of all the
delegates entitled to seats. He would not make
threats, but with fire burning in his eye and a
dark frown shadowing his mobile countenance he
entered his ominous protest.
Some laughed at him and some applauded his
efforts, and the convention having voted to ad
journ slowly fou nd its way to the sidewalk.
where Mr.. Fletcher and the gentleman from
Ramsey (Scheffer) met face to face To saw that
Fletcher was mad is drawing it mild. There was
decided look of satisfaction which beamed
from Scheffer's face as he reached out his hand
in sympathy to Fletcher. The hand was con-
temptuously rejected. Mr.. Scheffer remarked, 81
feel no enmity toward you, and I honestly sym-
pathize with you in your defeat, Mr..
Fletcher replied with an air of injured inno-
cence, 81 do not care for your
sympathy, nor do care for your friendship. ~
Mr.. Fletcher together with his immediate
friends and followers then slowly winded their
way to the Nicollet house s'dispensary'' there to
drown their SORROWS, and although that is con-
dition difficult indeed to arrive at the last ad
vices indicate that Mr. Fletcher went home in
somewhat happier frame of mind