Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-08


the trust with the mental resolution that II
nothing else am at least earnest In what saw
ana hlled with admiration OF him of whom
shall speak. That ana proud OF the privilege
of addressing you. Acknowledge. but that am
prouuer still OF the man whom shall name
VIII not deny. for feel kerious. This Republic
holds no superior to the Hon. Allen q. Thurman
OF Ohio. The greeting accorded his name IL q
wei l-desorved tribute, its spoutaneity has bcon
nooly earned; be assured such aerecting will
be accorded his name at every mention through
out the Republic, from sea TO sea, and from the
British line TO the Gulf
Allen G. Thurmanl What an epitome OF
American civil history is embodied in that
namel His character aud ability are known TO
every man, woman and child In the land. His
pubic services VIII be more enduring monu-
ment than temples of stone or of brass for his
tory viii inscribe his name among the List of
Americas illustrious sons
iHking his seat in the United States Senate in
1869 the imprint of his genius is found deeply
imbcdded in the legislation OF the country.
From his first appearance In the Senate until
his retirement from that body, his voice wns al
ways raised In behalf OF the people, in defense
OF their rights. For forty years he has been
prominent feature in public life, and yet to-day
no man can point to one single act or express
sion of his which does net do him credit. Large
OF heart, large OF brain, and larger still in ex-
perienee. he is the man OF all men whose
record fustfies his nomination Mt your hands,
in the sense that he cannot be defeated before
the people. A man OF benevolent heart mani
Testing itself; not only in private life but has
becn the leading feature OF his official career.
When the Pacific Coast was endeavoring to
retard Chinese immigration, when ii had do
cded that National lc gisstlon was necessary TO
accomplish the desired result, when the merits
OF the subject were not understood east of the
Rocky mountains, Allen G.. Thurman, then as a
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 evidenced in
tention to cvade payment OF their obligations
to the Government, this great man prepared
that remarkable enactment, known as the
Thurman bil,' by which tho offending cor
porations were obliged to provide sinking fund
for the redemption of their promises. During
the trying times OF reconstruction MI Thurman
was the central figure in the United States
Senate IN upholding the dignity and tho integ
rity of the Constitution The waves of party
passion lashed into fury by ill-advised jealous
partisans broke harmless upon his leoninc front
and settled back into calmness.
BY the force OF his logic and the powers OF his
oratory, q. ripe scholar, his dispositions upon
Constitutional laws are masterpieces of reason
ing and eloquence, challenging the admiration
ofsven his political opponents.
Four years since the California, delegation
put forward Mr.. Thurman as their candidate
for the Presidency, aud were enthusiastic in
urging his nomination but four wears have but
@ qhe pso of aseon Ds
not be allowed to wither in retire.
ment. His fame is not his alone,
it is the grand heritage of the American people
His name may be most ittingly coupled with
that of your honored President, Grover Cleve-
land. Cleveland and Thurman will be ticket
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country with mighty rush-a tidal wave OF
approval. Against it all opposition will be
fruitless. The approval of Cleveland's admin
istration during the past four years and the en-
dorsement of his actions; the simplicity, yet
remarkable ability, with which he has admin
istered his great trust under the most trying
circumstances, coupled with the all-pervading
affection felt for the philosopher of Columbus,
will make Cleveland and Thurman war-cry to
alright the political enemy. The enthusiasm
which will be aroused upon its announcement
will be infectious, and gathering force and vol
ume day by day, 1t will before the Ides Of Mo-
vember have become epidemic
That the name OF Allen G.. Thurman should
be checred to the echo in this hall is not
strange for it will bring the warm blood OF
and the testimonials which the people will
surely pay to his worth at the coming Novem-
Der election will be convincing proof of his
popularity. Indiana honors Governor Gray by
supporting him for this nomination. Illinois
is doing the same for General Black; Michigan
for Dickinson, and Wisconsin for Mr.. Villas
good men and true, each and all OF them, and
were 1t not for the sclf-sacrifeing patriotism OF
Mr.. Thurman, in response to the almost unani-
nous wish Of the party to permit his name to
come before you, it were diifcult indeed
to choose between snch meritorious and able
gentlemen. Their names are fit to grace this
or any other ticket; they are each the favorite
ones of their respective Stntes, but when Allen
G. Thurman. the favorite son of each and every
Stale in the Union. in answer to the universal
demand for his acceptance. consents to leave
again serve his grateful countrymen, so prom
inent, SO colossal is his political and mental
figure in the public eye, that all others must of
necessity take in its immensity.
Let no mistakes be made at this time. Mis-
takes are crimes. II you do your duty, II you
but give the people what they expect, what they
demand, the contest of parties, instead Of Just
commencing, will be practically ended, for the
great electoral and popular ma1orities which
Cleveland and Thurman will surely receive
at the polls will surely be a reve1-
alton even 70 ourselves as represen tatives
OF the Democracy of the Nation We have
ntx1af IN
that the people have already nominated. We
have but to endorse the popular verdict. Ne
less will be accepted az your hands. Let no con.
sideration OF personal friendship OF glamour of
locality influence your action Personal friend
ship cannot be repaid BY a nomination. Where
great party interest and the future is at stake,
no trifling with great concerns of state should
be tolerated; no expression OF local pride can
be admitted to influence action when the SOW
ereign people speak; they must be obeyed
Broad ground must be taken. The man Of the
Nation, not the man OF a State, must be nomi-
mated. 1A ,fltifTsA
3 Norainate Allen G.. Thurman; nominate him
by scclamation. Letit not be said that one
single Democrat in all this great Union failed
III this testimonial to the grestest American OF
his day, the noblest breathing man upon
American soil, fit consort in the temple Of
fame of those patriots of the past the fathers of
our institutions whose sacred dust lies calmly
Monticello and the Hermitage, awaiting the
dedication of our National Pantheon.
BLACK PLACED BEFORE THE CONVENTION.
The call for Colorado was responded to
by Hon. T. M. Patterson, who addressed
the Convention, stating he had been se-
lected by the Colorado delegation, before
leaving home to present the name Of PEN
sion Commissioner General John @. Black
for Vice President. He then entered into
eulogy Of General Black, portraying his
character as soldier. After the close of
the war, he said, as an executive officer
he was without superior within the
limits Of the country. He recalled the
fact that it was through the promptness
and intrepidity of General Black, in the
Convention of 1884, that Cleveland was
nominated, and said this made him Pat
terson) more willing to raise his voice in
his behalf. The speaker also referred to
the loyalty OF Black to Joseph Mcdonald,
when Bacon, of Georgia., nominated
Black for Vice President.
Continuing Mr.. Patterson said:
But when we reached here as friends of GEN
eral Black, we felt we should put him in pos
session of the situation and wired him that
bandana. not larger than a mans hand, was
seen arriving from the Pacific Slope, and as 1t
travelled Eastward it seemed to cover the heav-
ems as with cloud. Loud CheersI The SEN
timent of the delegation seemed that Thurman
should be nominated and he promptly sent to
his friends in this city the following dispatch;
II believe General Blacks friends should talk
plainly to these people. There should be no
oncealment or subterfuRe."
This was sent to us to be used by his friends
without further consultation with him, trusting
his future, SO far as this canvass was concerned,
to those who had manifested willingness to
stand by him as friends in this Convention.
(Here Mr. Patterson read to the Con-
vention the following letter:)
WASHINGTON, June 5, 1888.
Hon. T. ". Patterson.
have been advised by you and other
dear friends OF the situation at the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, at whose