The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-26


the best i'm the word-and the forcing OF our peo
pie, now the most prosperous ana .haIpy on tle
to level with the cheapest, poorest and most ms
cradle Of our foreign rivals the demoeratlc reac
tionary doctrines viii prevail if not the republican
party viii resume its authority ana successuIy leau
this great country with its benefcient institutions
toward that sublime goal which al patriots believe
to be its haven ordained destiny nave no doup'
of the result.
4 KICK FROM KANSAS.
Chairman Jones then introduced Chairman
J. N. Thurston, of Nebraska, as temporary
chairman of the convention.
Delegate Osborn, of Kansas, objected to the
assumption on the part of the uational commit
tee of the right to name temporary chairman,
and asked if Mr.. Thurston had been elected by
the convention.
Chairman Jones replied in emphatic aflirma-
tive for which he was vigorously applauded,
but Mr. Osborn was not to be subdued, and in
the name of the Kansas delegation declined to
be responsible for the action of the national
committee in this matter, and regarded 1t as
great mistake. Kisses. He desired the roll
of states to be called, in order that the Kansas
delegation might cast its vote for Hon. William
Warner, of Missouri.
No attention was paid to his demand, how
ever, and Mr.. Thuston Immediately began his
address.
Mr.. Thurston said:
The republican party of the United States relies
upon the wisdom of its assembled delegates for Such
action as will insure success. five are prepared to
va
hour with clear, fearless and ringing declaration
of principles and TO nominate ticket which will
commend itself 10 the loyalty and intelligence OF
the country, we can grandly win. We enter upon
the proceedings of this convention prepared to sac
rfce individual judgment to the wisdom Of the ma
ority and to cry down personal preferences on the
altar OF party success.
When the democratic party, at the close of the
last presidential election, robbed US of victory,
honestly and fairly won, we patiently waited Tor
the certain coming of the Justice of years.
We hoped and believed that 1855 would right the
great national wrong of 1s94rght 1t not only for the
republican party but also for the grand and glorious
candidates whose names were the inspiration OF
that wonderful campaign. The Infinite wisdom
of All Wise Providence has otherwise
decreed. One of them - the citizen-sol-
dier, the warrior-satesman, the black eagle
OF Illinois, has been summoned by the silent mes
river; but, although John A. Logan is dead in the
body, yet he lives again in the illuminated pages of
grateful love OF free people whose union ne so
calamity fought to preserye-yes in the blessings
OF a down-trodden race, whose freedom ne SO man,
story OF -worshipping world; and along the
highway OF the nations glory side by side with cid
John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant,
The other, that gallant leader, the Cheyalier
OF american politics; the glory oo Of re-
our Henry of Navarro is seeking, in foreign travel
the loug-needed relaxation and rest from the weari
some burdens of public life and service. With the
sublime magnanimity of his incomparable greatness
be has denied thesindnite pleasure of supporting
him i'll this convention. Desiring above ali things,
party harmony and success, he has stepped from
the certain ladder Of his own laudable ambition
that some other man may climb to power. AS his
true friends, we cannot dare not, commit the polit.
ical crime of disobedience to his expressed
will We cannot place him at the head
Of the ticket, but We will make
In the field, whore he will be invincible; and,
though James G. Blaine may not be our president,
yet he remains our uncrowned king, welding the
baton OF acknowledged leadership, supreme IN the
allegiance of his devoted followers, honored and
respected by all honest and loyal menthe greatest
living American and the worthy object of our I'M
But the republican party is not left without great
men to place upon its ticket. We have that honest,
able and experienced fnancieT, statesman and SEN
Gtor from OHIO, ard his 10 less distinguished col
league from Iowa. Indiana, Michigan and Wis
cousin present to us gallant soldiers, While New
York, New Jersey, Kansas Connecticut and other
states offer worthy and taYorite sons From this
splendid galaxy OF political stars we cannot choose
aniss
After eulogizing the republican party, Mr..
IhurStOn proceeded
The reconstructed democracy has now been in
power nearly four years. Its administration has
been most satisfactory to those who hold Office under
it, Its loyalty has received the approval OF every
enemy of the government The courage of its
foreign policy has amused the great powers, and
pleased every coward. lis civil service has been so
thoroughly reformed as to delight Mi. Wig6ins Its
injustice 70 disabled soldiers has Won golden opinions
from those who gave them their wounds Its fnan-
cial management has been safe, because OF Its in
ability TO destroy the rsating prosperity OF republic
can legislation and its unparalleled straddle Of the
tariff que ton has been source of wondermcnt to
gods and men," 1t is strong in the imbecihty Of
'innocuous desuetude," and deserves TO live as
renlinlscence Of promises forgotten and pledge
unTedecmefs
The republican party turns to the new sonth
with wide open arms. It offers loyal assistance in
the development of its agriculture The opening of
its mines, the building up of its manufactures. 1t
proposes to break down the barriers OF unpleasant
memories with the hope Of new prosperity. The
great distinctive issue of the present campaign is
he pf n o nj
tive tariff there will rise up helmirg army
Of intelligent thoughtful and practical men, and
the east and west ana the north and the south will
join hands together TO forever eXterminate, in this
republic, the pernieious doctrine of free trade.
As we gather here we remember that other great
convention held in this city in 1860. We remember
how it was inspired with the wisdom and courage
to select that great man OF the people, that Moses
who led us through the parted waters of the sea,
safety into the promised land in 1881 We were
driven back into the Wilderness again. God give
us the wisdom to find another Moses who can limit
our wandering 10 four years instead of forty.
The mighty past is with us here today 1t fills us
with that same spirit of freedom, patriotism and de-
yotion which breathed into the common
dust OF ordinary humanity the sub
lime Inspiration of heroic deeds. Let
us read its lessons rightly and hold its precepts DEAR
When Robert Bgueo, king of Scotland lay upon his
dying bed he requested that his heart should be
taken from lis nanimate body and borne by triumph
ly hands to the Saviour's sepuchre After his
death, James, Earl OF Douglass. undertook the Sa-
cred mission and with the heart encased in golden
paSket SET cut upon ms pilgrimage 10 the nOly land.
On their way thither himself ana comrades were set
upon by great host Of Moorish warriors Though
they fought with all the yalor Of mortal men they
were borne backward blythe sheer force of numbers,
and then overthrow seemed certain, when
Douglas, drawing from his bosom the priceless
caSket, cast it far out into the midst of the on.
coming host and cried out: Lead on, heart OF
Bruce, we follow thee :" and the Knights of Scot
land, never defeated while following Bruce, pushed
forward ana Won the day.
Let this convention find Douglas for our Bruce.
He will take soul OF our great leader iAto the golden
casket Of bis love, and with it lead TO certain
and splendid victory.
Mr.. Horr. of Michigan, was then recognized
and, ascending the platform, said
II am requested by the delegation from my state
to present to the temporary chairman of this con
vention, for his use, gave made OF the oak under
which the republican airy was organized on tho
9th of July 1S5l in the village or city Of jackson
in tho state of Michigan. Applause. This gayel
has on It copper, wool. woo1, lion, salt laughter
the five Industries that the party now in power
would ruin ana abolish from the face of this cOun
should commence early to pound the daylghs out
of that Iarty, and therefore beg permission Of this
convention 70 present this gayel to the Temporary
chairman"
The chairman accepted the gayel with the
remark that he would commence to pound
tho life out of the democratic party with it
laughter and applause.
Judge Moody, Of Dakota, moved that Da
kota he allowed ten votes instead OF two in the
proceedings Of the convention, MS She is en-
titled to this by her population and all prece
dents in the history of the marty.