Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-29

Gen. Alger Presented.
{ There were no further seconds to ALI
2 son and the call of the States proceeded
When Michigan was reached Chairman
Horr arose and id Michigan had a can
dldate VINO would be presented by \, f
Frazer of Detroit. When Frazer mounted
the platform there was a cry from the
galleries OF "What's the matter with AL
ger" and the popular response "He's all
all right" c anne back in evidently concert
ed chorus, at which the convention ex.
pludeu lutu laughter. In presenting AL
gers name Mr.. Frazer said he came into
the republican convention for the
INST time lnslts history for favor. Mich
igan always proved true to the republican
| party ahU would always be true. Now
when the republican party needed help
| Michigan came 10 provide the way and the
means OF turning the democratic party
ont of power Michigan's candidate would
receive the vote of rich and poor, white
and black. The rich trusted him because
| pc was mau of business and
! force, with houor always unquestioned.
! In the poor mans home in Detroit
next to the name Of God was the name of
Gen. Russell A. Alger. AT this point
| NV mats the matter with Algern was
shouted from one gallery, only to receive
! from the opposite answer, Hes all right ="
while one enthusiast in the upper tier Of
| galleries took OIL his coat and swinging il
around his head proposed three cheers for
| Alger, which were given with will.
| Frazer pointed out the strength of Alper
would secure the soldier vote.
| Charles j. Moves of Massachusetts, sec
! olCed AIger. He compared the stars and
st 'ipes which dIaped the building with
! tle old man snutl rag which the
d mocrats mad adopted as their ban
| II r and reviewed Ayers war record He
! ipb
the enemy aud could redeem the country.
Patrick Eagan of Nebraska and Mr.
Estes Of North Carolina also seconded AL
gers nomination. Estes spoke of the love
OF the great generals Of the war for Alger,
| OF Lincoln and his trust in him and his
deeds of charity. Mr. Eggers of Arizona
briefly supported AIger but was frequent
ly interrupted by shouts from the CALLER
| les while the audience was apparently
growing impatient.
Chauucey VI. D9pew.
The roll of States continued and the
delegation from New York arose and led
the applause which greeted Senator His
cock when he proceeded to place Chauucey
VI Depew in nominations Hiscock said
In his opinion With every republican vot
Ing in New York next November A grand
republican victory WAS sure. said he, we
NJ
York than exist elsewhere, but upon
vote of nearly 100000 where the parties
are so nearly equal in strength as there, il
little apathy, Il little friction, lit le bit
terness Of faction might cause defeat. Now
all friction IS allayed, all bitterness re
moved and unanimously and enthusiasts
ucalIy we are marching against the demo
cratic mugwumr aombiued to uverwhelm
it, defeat Clevei"ri ur1 restore the gov
ernment OF the country to the party hat
preserved, yes, created it. IRE contest is
to be III and over New York and equally
with us The democrats cOucede that ne re-
suit must he determined there The contest
VIII be bitter and the hercesJ wag4d since
the war.
Outside her one great city New
York Is more republican that any New
England State. Labor in New York city
as elsewhere has become frightened at the
base betrayal of its market to foreign cap |
ltal by the democracy. Its sturdy blows |
Will be delivered for our side ntns vital |
contest. IL will help us to name q candi- |
GATE. | assure you we shall need the force |
OF all the sentiment we can command. |
We propose candidate whose home will |
be invaluable to our country-his name |
dear to us all. His counsel has led us and |
VIII guide us his eloqueIce has electr- |
fled and will continue TO Inspire us His |
long commanded the respect OF |
the people AS chief magistrate his |
superb ability, matchless execu-
i've equipment, thorough knowledge of !,
affairs, broad comprehension of the public
interests and the nations capacities, per
feet integrity and business and considera-
ton OF the rights of men, his fidelity to
republican principles would assure an
administration promOtive of national de
yelopment and progress. His business
relations have been urged against him. If
the most brilliant career and achievements
of The businessmen known IN our country
Is Just cause of criticism, then
he merits it for his success has been
his achievements unsur-
passed, his life also has been slgnally
pure and stainless. Yes there is not a
farmer, frelghter, mechanic or common
laborer in New York, who will vote
against him because he is president of a
great railroad corporation. He has
gained the confidence and holds the re-
spect of all our people and laborers.
The wage worker will not be repealed
by the candidate we propose, but such h is
been his service and fidelity to them as TO
Ri the interests entrusted him, so true
and helpful friend and counsellor has he
proved that they will rally to his standard
and make his election as sure as their can
ildate is the choice of the republicans of
New York. present Chauucey NJ. Depew.
Hlscock was loudly az plauded. Every
man from New York arose and gave three
cheers for Depew and the cheers were
echoed back from the galleries with inter
est
Hartley of Minnesota seconded Depew.
he said nominate the great man of New
y ork and don't be afraid of the gran GERS
If the Northwest. Minnesota will give,
DepeW 10000 majority
JOHN sherman Presented
When Ohio was called the first really
great demonstration of the convention
was made. The delegates all over the
iall climbed upon the chairs, waved
American flags and shouted at the top of
heir voices. The galleries joined in and
he applause became rapturous The ,
aides in the galleries opened white silk
umbrellas trimmed with small American
lags, and twisted these around while the
,heers and shouts increased. The sceue
for some time, and was not
Iuailed by the one which soon followed, ,
when Gen. Hastings of Pennsylvania, in
presenting sherman, incidentally referred
o Blaine. When the demonstration final '
y ended he presented the name or Senator
sherman. The speech was admirably de- |
ivered and was listened to with marked