The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-14

platform and amid great applause noml-
mated Allen G. Thurman, in the following
words:
EtMR. CHAIRMAN AM CONFERENCE.-The
is a proud and pleasant duty which through
the kindness of my friends l have been
chosen to perform, and l am truly grateful
to my associates who ave so honored me. |
fear that it was kindness alone and not abil-
ity that prompted my selection from among
the many eloquent gentlemen who are men,
bers Of the CalifoIniA delegation, but sirs,
what l lack in orNtorical ability | in some
small measure compensate for in my enthu-
siasm in the undertaking; and feeling as TO
chat the most eloquens must fall short or
doing justice to the gentlemen whom
[ am here to nominate, | have ac-
cepted the trust with the mental reser-
walton, that if nothing else, l am at
least earnest in what l say and filed with
admiration for him of whom l speak. That
I am proud of the pr ivilege of addressing
you acknowledge, but that l am prouder
still of the man whom l shall name Will
not deny, for l feel, sirs, that this republic
holds no superior to the Hon. Allen e.. Thur
man, Of Ohio. The greeting accorded MS
name is a well deserved tribute. Its spon-
taneity has been nobly earned. Be assured
such a greeting will be accorded his name at
its every mention throughout this republic
from sea to sea and from the British line to
the gulf.
ALLAN G. Thurman! What an epitome Of
American civil history is embodied in that
nameI His character and ability are known
TO every man, woman and child in the land.
His public record will be a more enduring
monument to his fame than temples of stone
or brass, for history will inscribe his name
among the list of Americas illustrious sons.
taking mis- seat in the United States sen-
ate in 1869, the imprint 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 defense OF their rights.
For forty years he has been a prominent fig
.ure in public life, and yet to-day no man can
point to one single act or expression of his
which does not do him credit.
Large of heart, large Of brain, and
larger still of experience, he is the man OF all
men whose record j~ustifies his nomination at
your hands, in the sense that he cannot be
defeated before the people. A man OF
benevolent heart, manifestiug itself not only
in private life but also as the leading feature
OF his official career. When the Pacific
coast was endeavoring to retard Chinese i'm
migration, when it had decided that Ma
tiOnal legislation was necessary to accom-
plish the desired result, when the merits Of
the subject were not understood east of the
Rocky mountains, Allen G. Thurman, then
a senator of the United States, was the first
60 raise his voice in defense Of those whose
means of living were endangered, and
whose homes were threatened with destruc-
don.
when the great railroad corporations
evidenced an intention to evade payment Of
their obligations to the government, this
great man prepared that remarkable enact
,Gnent known as the Thurman bill, by which
the offending corporations were obliged to
provide for a sinking fund for the redemp-
of their promises. During the trying times
of reconstruction Mr.. Thurman was the
central figure in the United States senate in
uphOlding the integrity of the constitution.
The waves Of party passion, lashed into fury
by ill-advised, Jealous partlsans, broke
harmless upon his leonine front and settled
back into calmness by the force Of his logic
and the power Of his oratory; a ripe scholar,
his disquisitions upon constitutional law are
masterpieces of reasoning and ~eloquence,
challenging the admiration of even his polit-
ical opponents .
E'Four years since the California delega-
ton put forward Mr.. Thurman as their cam
didate for the presidency, and the interven-
ing years have but augmented their rever-
ence and affection for him. The patriot Of
Columbus cannot be allowed to wiJher in re-
.tirement.
ellis fame is not his alone; it is the proud
heritage of the American people. His name
may be most fittingly coupled with that of
our honored president, Grover Cleveland.
Cleveland and Thurman will be a ticket alb
-~solutely resistless. 1t will sweep the country
with a mighty rush, a tidal wave of APP.
proval. Against it all opposition will be
fruitless. The approval of CleVeland's adj
ministration during the past four years, and
endorsement of his actions, the simplicity
yet remarkable ability with which he has
administered his great trust under the most
irving circumstances coupled with the all
prevailing affection felt for the philosopher
of Columbus, will make Cleveland and Thur.
man Il war-cry to alright the political
enemy.
"'Indiana honors Governor Gray by sup
y~porting him for this nomination; Illinois is
doing the same for Gen. Black, Michigan for
Mr.. Dickinson, Wisconsin for Mr., Villas
rood men and true each and all of them;
and, were it not for the self.sacrlticing pa
triotism of Mr.. Thurman in response to the
almost unanimous wish or the party to per-
mit his name to come before you, 1t were
difficult indeed to CHOOSE b7tween such meri-
torious and able gentlemen. They are each
the favorite sons of their respective states,
but when Allen G. Thurman, the favorite
son of each and every state in this Union, in
answer to the universal demand for his ac-
ceptance, consents to leave the peace and
tranquility of his fireside and again serve his
grateful countrymen, so prominent, SO coloS-
sd is his political and mental figure in the
public eye that all others must, OF necessity,
share in its immensely,
Let no mistake be made at this time.
Mistakes are crimes. If you but do your
duty, if 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 majorities, which Cleveland and
Thurman will surely receive at the polls,
will be a revelation even to ourselves. As
representatives Of the Democracy OF the ma
ton we,have a duty to perform. We must
nominate the man the people have already
nominated. We nave but to endorse the
popular verdict; no less will be accepted at
your hands.
"Let no consideration Of personal friend
ship Or clamor Of locality influence your
action. Personal friendship can not be re-
paid by nomination where a great party's
interest and future are at stake. No drifting
with great concerns of state should be toler-
ated; no expressions of local pride can be adj
mitted to influence action. When the
sovereign people speak they must be obeyed.
Broad ground must be taken. The man Of
the nation, not the man Of the state must be
nominated.
Nominate Allen G. Thurman. Nominate
him by reclamation Let it not be said that
eone single Democrat in all this great Union
fails in this testimonial to the greatest
. 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 founders of our institutions, whose
sacred dust lie8 calmly sleeping beneath the
sods Of Mt. Vernon, Monticello and Hermit
age awaiting the dedication Of our National
pantheon"
The ~roll-call was again proceeded with.
Colorado reached, Col. Thomas NJ. Patter-
son took the platform to nominate Gen.
Black. The speech was spoken in excellent
form and with magnificent delivery, and be-
fore the man from the mines had gone far he