, 1888-06-07
CLEVELAND GETS There.
He is Nominated by Acclama
tiOn.
Judge Turpie Presents the
H, Name of Thurman.
Dougherty of Tamrany Hall. Nom
mates Cleveland IN a Magnifl-
cent Effort t-lndesCribable
Enthusiasm.
TURPIE's SPEECH,


deed most pleasant du.y which, through
the kihdn - OF my friend have been
chosen to perform and am truly CRATE
ful to my associates who have so honored
me. 1 feel that 1t was kindness alone and
not ability that prompt d my selection
from am ong the many ell ant gentlemen
who are members Of the California dele
ton. But sirs, what
lack in oratorical ability I, in some small
measure compensate for In my enthusiasm
in the undertaking, and feeling as | do that
the most eloquent must fall short doing
here to nominate. 1 have accepted the
post with the mental resolution that IL
nothing else, am at least earnest in what
| Lay and filled with admiration for him
of whom speak, That ! am proud OF the
privilege. | acknowledge; but that |
am prouder sti'l of the man
will not deny, for feel sure that this re-
public holds no superior to th. Honorable
Allen q. Thurman of Ohio. The greet.
tribute. Its spontaniety has been nobly
earned and be assured agreet ng will be
accorded his name at every mention
thr 1ughout this republic from sea to sea,
and from the British line to the Gulf.
Allen q. Thurnian-what eptome of
AMERICAN CIVIL HISTORY
is embodied in that name. His charactcr
anu aOlllty are known 10 every man. NO-
man and child in the land. His services
will have a more enduring monument than
piles of stone or of brass. History for
history will inscribe his name among the
list OF Americas illustrious sons, taking
his seat in the United States senate in 1869.
The i'm print of his genius is found deeply
imbedded in the Legislation of the country.
From his first appearance in the senate
until his retirement from that body his
voice was always raised in
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE,
and in the service of their rights. For forty
years he has been prominent figure in
public life, and yet to-day no man can
point to single act or expression OF his
whiah does not do him credit Large OF
h w, large of brain and larger still in ex-
perience. he is the man of all men whose
record justihes his nomination at your
hands in the sense that he cannot be de-
feated before the people. man OF benev-
olent heart, manifesting itself not only in
private life, but it has been the leading
feature Of
HIS OFFICIAL CAREER.
When the Pacific coast was endeavoring to
retard Chinese Immigration, and when it
had decided that national legislat on was
necessary to accomplish the desired result;
when the merits of the subject were not un.
derstood east of the Rocky mountains.
Allen q. Thurman, then senator OF the
United States, was the first TO raise his
voice in defense of those whose means OF
living were in danger, and whose homes
were threatened with destruction. When
the great
RAILROAD CORPORATIONS
evinced an intention to evade payment OF
their obligations to the public, this great
man prepared that remarkable document,
known as the "Tburman BILL" by which
the offending corporations were Obliged to
provide a separate fund for the redemption
.f hatr tni.
STIRRING TIMES
of reconstruction Mr.. Thurman was the
central figure in the United States senate
in upholding the dignity and the integrity
of the constitution. The waves of party
passion, lashed INTO fury by i'll advised par
tisans, broke harnlessly upon his leonine
front and settled back into calmness By
and being ripe scholar, his disposition
upon
CONSTITUTIONAL LAWS
are menifestoes Of reasoning and elo-
quence; challenging the admiration OF
even his political opponents. 1t is only four
years since the California delegation put
or Ss i ana "s so
\ astc in urging his nomination; but tour
years have only augmented their rover.
ence for him The patriot OF Columbus
cannot be allowed to go In retirement.
His fame is not his alone. 1t is tho
GRAND HERITAGE
Of the American people. His name may
be most fittingly coupled with Mr..
Grover Cleveland. Cleveland and Thur.
man will be ticket absolutely resistless.
1t will sweep the country with "a mighty
rush. All opposition will be frllitless.
The approval Of Cleveland's administra.
ton during the past four years and the
endorsement Of his actions; the simple,
yet
REMARKABLE ABILITY
With which he has administered his great
trust under the most trying circu III stances,
coupled with the all-pervading affection
felt for the philosophy of Columbus. will
make Cleveland and Thurman war cry
to alright the political enemy. The enthu.
siasm which will be aroused upon his
nomination will be infectious, and gather.
ing force and
VOLUME DAY NJ DAY,
1t will. by the ides of November, have be.
come epidemic. That the name of Allen
g. Thurman should be cheered to the echo
IN this house IL not strange, for II brings
heart at every fireside; and the testimo.
malls which the people will surely pay Ia
his worth at the coming November election
will be convincing proof of his popularity
Indiana honors Governor Gray by support
ing him for the nomination; Illinois is do
for Mr.. Dickinson; Wisconsin for MIR
Villas, and Kentucky for Mr.. d. d. Good
man: and trusty are each and all Of them
ap>Sre 1t not for the
NVsELF-sACRIFICIHa PArRIorIsM
of Mr. Thurman Tin resposse TO the al
Aost unanimous wish OF the partly tn per
M his name to IcOme before you. AZ
Hit Il would be difficult indeed to choos,
hstween such meritorious and able gen
tlowsn. Their names are fit to grace chi
or any other ticket. They are each tn
Savorite sons of sheir respective states
ept when Allen q. rhnrman, m IN saaws 9
co6Dpyt tt01 1eav The peace and trATQutlil,