Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-22

ALL READY FUN n BALLOEs
The Nominating Speeches Finished i'm
the Chicago Convention.
At the afternoon session of the republican con.
vention in Chicago yesterday, the nomination Of
Gen. Harrison was seconded by Mr.. Terrell, Of
Texas, and Mr.. Gallinger, OF New Hampshire. The
first really striking scene in the convention 30 far
was precipitated by the mention OF the name OF
Blaine by Mr. Gallinger at the close OF his speech.
The galleries and many of the delegates sprang to
their feet and shouted for nearly a minute, nags
were waved, and the demonstration finally be-
came really imposing
There was no other second to Gen. Harrson's
nomination, and the secretary proceeded, calling
the roll OF states, and Iowa having been reached,
Mr.. Hepburn, OF that state, amid loud applause,
assembled the platform and placed in nomination
senator VIM. b. Allison.
HEPBURN NoNNATKs ALLISON.
Mr.. Hepburn, in nominating Allison spoke as
follows: sit is the laudable ambition of every
member OF this convention that to-day we pursue
such course as 10 deserve and win success at the
end OF this campaign. Is there such course open
to our choice! We remember that we enter upon
this struggle beaten party; that we were not
beaten for want OF numbers, but for want of nar.
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US all TO clutch IT. Is IL possible for to-day TO
name a candidate for whom all republicans viii
vote? IL we do, we shall succeed. II we fail to
name such an one, our nag goes down in defeat
before the organized appetite for spoils and its
allies. Have we among our number some one
who, in his public service, has been contributor
TO republican achievements2-some one who in
the legislature OF this generation has aided in
writing its great Troublesome one whose
recorded votes show that upon all questions that
for quarter OF a century have tried the courage
and tested the wisdom OF patriotic men he has
been upon the right side-the right side as time
has determlned-Jhe right in the honest con-
yiction OF the republican party OF this dayf Gen.
tenen, the state OF Iowa bids me name to you this
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son, OF Iowa. or all living men he Is the one we
most do honor. Iowa asks his selection. 1t Is the
prayer OF that state that mas been more true to
republicansm than all Others that have been true
est. All others have sometimes wavered. Iowa
never. In all others, at some time in your history
some part OF your ticket has met defeat. In Iowa
never. In tnirty-four years OF consecutive VIC
tory no man has been indicted into state office
or has been accredited TO the national Senate who
dld not follow your flag and march In your col
uInn. He stands on the line OF tariff defense in
the Northwest If you drive us from that line by
your nomination today we 60 In utter hopeless
lore the battle opens II elected President, you
would always find him true to country and the
principles or our party; wise In determining the
better course, courageous In pursuing It, honest in
the administration OF public affairs, calm, delib-
crate, conservative, Kind and honest, giving the
demands and secure the benediction OF con-
tented people,"
During MIR. Hepbufn's speech every reference to
the name OF Allison was hailed with enthusiasm
py the frl@udS OF the Iowa statesman.
Mr.. Bo worth, OF Rhode Island, seconded ALI
sons nomination. There were no further seconds
TO senator Allison's nomination and the cali Of
states was proceeded with.
ALGER's NAME PRESENTED.
When Michigan was reached, Chairman Horr of
that delegation, arose and said that Michigan had
a candidate who would be presented by Mr.. R. +.
Frazer, OF Detroit. When Mr. Frazer mounted the
platform there was cry from the galleries OF
whats the matter with Alger?" and the popular
response, He's all right" in an evidently concert
burst OF laughter. Michigan, Mr.. Frazer said,
came into the republican convention for the first
time In Its history to ask favor. Michigan had
always proved true TO the republican party, and
always would be true. Now, when the republican
party needed help, Michigan came here to provide
the ways and means OF turning the democratic
party out OF power. The candidate whom Michi-
gan would propose was man who would receive
the vote OF the rich and OF the poor, OF the white
and Of the black. The rich men trusted him
because he was man OF business and
force, and his honor always was and
always would be unquestioned. II gentlemen
thought he was not the friend OF the poor, let
them go 10 Detroit and enter the poor mans home
and mention The name OF Michigans candidate
and they would lind next 10 the name OF God was
speaker was here interrupted by an Outburst OF
stormy applause. The Alger question, which has
been heard frequently around the streets of Chi
Chicago OF whats the matter with Alger?" was
shouted from one gallery, only to receive from the
opposite gallery the answer "He'S all right" while
one enthusiast in the upper tier OF galleries d.
vested himself OF his coat and swinging II around
his head, proposed three cheers for Alger, which
were given with Will Continuing, Mr.. Frazer
pointed out the strength That Ager would secure
from Tue soldier vote. Michigan presented bust
ness man. This was to be business mans CAM
paign. II the battle was TO be fought on the
ground OF protection let the lawyers look UP their
fees after the contest, but let the business men
do the lighting now. In conclusion Mr.. Frazer al
luded TO Ayers warm friendship for Gen. Logan,
and declared that man who was true TO his
friends could be trusted by his country.
Patrick Egan, of Nebraska, seconded the nomi-
nation OF Ager.
SENATOR HrsCoCK NoMINArEs DEPEw
There were no further seconds OF Alger. The
roll OF states was continued, and when New York
was called the delegation from that state arose
and led the applause which greeted Mr.. Hiscock
as he proceeded to place Chauncey NJ. Depew In
nomination. Mr.. Hlscock then assembled the plat
form and presented the name OF Chauncey NJ.
Depew. That name, he said. would be an inspra-
ton 10 the country; his name Was dear to all re-
publicans; his counsel had led them and would
guide them; his eloquence had electrified them
and would continue TO inspire them; his broad
and statesmanfke utteranceS had long commanded
the respect or the people, not OF New York alone,
but wherever heard or read. AS Chief Magistrate
OF the republic his superb abilities, his matchleSS
executive equipment, his thorough knowledge OF
affairs his broad comprehension or public interests
and the nations capacities his perfect integrity.
his business and consideration OF the rights OF
men, his hdelity TO republican principles, would
assure an Administration promotive or national
Development and progress. II he was nominated the
republican party would no be compelled 10 make
u uelcnolNt CdulptISu. True, Ne Was the president
OF great railroad corporation, and there was not
a farmer, freighter mechanic or common labOrer
In New York who would vote against him for that
In conclusion, Senator Hiscock formally presented
the name OF Chauncey NJ. Depew as the choice Of
New York.
senator Hlscock was frequally applauded. As
he closed every man from New York rose and gave
three cheers for her Iavorite son. and the cheers
were echoed back from the galleries with interest
Mr.. Hartley, OF Minnesota, was recognized, and,
mounting the platform, he said Minnesota seconds
the name or Chauncey NJ. Depew. Nominate the
great man OF New York and don't be afraid OF the
grangers OF the Northwest. Minnesota will give
Depew 80 900 majority. The speaker said that he
came from the greatest granger district In the
Northwest, and IL would give Depew $1,000 ma
JOrity.
GREAT DEMONSTRATION FOR SHERMAN.
In the call OF The roll, which was continued, the
mention OF the name OF Ohio was the signal for the
first really great demonstration Of the convention
Delegates all over the hall climbed upon chairs
waved American flags, and shouted at the TOD OF
their voices. The galleries joined in, and the an
plause became rapturouS. Some ladies In the gal.
leries, who had brought white silk umbrellas
trimmed with small American flags Opened them
anu twirled these striking banners around and
around, While the cheers and shouts increased in
volume. The scene continued for some time and
was not even equalled by the one which soon fol-
lowed when Gen. Hastings Of Pennsylvania in
presenting the name OF Sherman Incidentally re-
1erred 70 Blaine. When this demonstration came
10 an end the OHIO delegation gave way TO Penn
sylvania, and Adjutant-General HASTINGS was
presented 10 the convention to present the name
OF senator sherman.
Gen. Hastings said: Pennsylvania is opposed Tn
Grover Cleveland and TO a continuance Of his ad
ministration. Her electoral vote will be cast for
the nominees OF this convention. PennsyIyania
principles, and Will not falter now. Her metrono.
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