The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-06-15

q, oom nome smail f @ei in 2 M ,n
dertaking, and feeling as 1 do that the
most eloquent must fall short of do
am here to nominate. 1 have accepted the
trust With the mental reservation that if moth
ing else am at least earnest in what | sht
and filled with admiration for him of whom
privilege of addressing you 1 a6knowi.
edge, but that 1 am prouder still OF
the man whom | shall name I shall not
deny, for feel, sirs, that this Republic holds
no superior to Hon. Allan G. Thurman, of Ohio.
The greeting accorded his name is well-de-
served tribute Its spontaniety has been nobly
earned. Be assured such greeting will be
corded his name at its every mention through
out this Republ C, from sea to sea, and from
the British line to the gulf
" Allan G. Thurman = what an epitome of
American civil h story is embed ed in that
name His character and ability are known to
every man, woman and child in the land His
public services will be more enduring monu-
ment than temples of stone or brass History
for history will nscrbe his name among the
list of Americas illustrious sons.
'"Taking his seat In the United States Senate
in 1852 the imprint OF his genius is found deep
" Embedded in the legislation of the country.
From his first appearance in, the Senate until
his retirement from that body his voice was al
ways raised in behalf of the people and in de.
Tense OF theft Fights For forty years he has
been a prominent figure in public life and yet
to-day no man ctn p5int to single act or en-
preston of his which does not do him credit:
Large at heart, large of brain, and larger still
in experience, he is the man of all men whoss
record justifies his nomination at your
hands in the sense that he can not be
benevolent heart mahffesting itself not only
in private fe, but it has been the leading feat
ure of his official career, When the Pacific
coast was endeayoring to retard Chinese immi-
tional legislation was necessary to &C.
merits of the subject were not UNDER
stood east Of the Rocky Mountains, Allan
G. Thurman, then Il Senator of the United
States, was the first to.rase his voice In defense
OF those whose means OF living were iii dangers
ana whose WIG homes mes were threatened with
corporations evidenced an intention to
evade payment 0f their obligations to
the Government this great man prepared
that remarkable enactment known as the
Thurman BILL by which the offending corpora
tions were obliged to provide q sinking fund for
the redemption. of their promises During the
trying times Of reconstruct on. Mr.. Thurman
Was the central figure in the United States SEN
ate in upholding the dignity aid the Integrity OF
the constitution. The waves of party passion;
lashed into fury by lll-advlsed jealous partsans,
broke harmless upon his leonine front and
were settled back into calmness by the force
of his logic and the power of his oratory. A
ripe scholar, his squlstions upon constitu-
and eloQuence, challenging the admiration Of
even his political opponents. Four years since
the California delegation put fur ward Mr.. Thur
man as their Candidate fbf the Presidency,
and were enthusiastic in pushing his n0minas
ton. These four years have but augmented
their reverence and affection for him. The
wither in retirement. His 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
land and Thurman viii be b ticket absolute.
ly inv,nGible: 1t will sweep the country With
mighty rush, tidal wave of approval:
Against. it all opposition Will be fruit
less. The approval OF Cleveland's admin
istration during the past four years and
Endorsement of his actions, the simplicity
yet remarkable ability with which he has adj
ministered his great trust under the most try
ing circumstances. coupled with the all=pera
yading affection felt for the philosopher Of Co
lumbus. will make Cleveland and Thurman
enthusiasm Which will be aroused upon its an
nQuncement will be infectious and, gathering
force and volume day by day, it will before the
iGeS of November have become epidemic.
'rhat the name of Allen g. Thurman should
he cheered to the echo in this hail is not strange,
for it brings the warm blood of gratitude surg
ing to the heart of every fireside and tho testi-
monials VIII CHI the people will surely pay to his
worth at the coming November election will be
convincing proof of his phenomenal popularity.
Indiana honors. Governor Gray by sup
doing the same for General Black; Mich
igan for Dickinson; Wisconsin for Villas;
good men and true, each and all
sacrificing patriotism Of Mr.. Thurman in
response to the almost unanimous w:sh
OF the party to permit his name to come be-
fore you, it were difficult inoeed to choose be-
tween such meritorious and able gentlemen.
Their names are fit to grace this or
any other ticket. They are each the favor
lite sons of their respective States but
when Alien G. Thurman, the favorite son OF
each and every State in this Union, in answer
10 the universal demand for his acceptance,
consents to leave the peace and tranquility Of
his fireside and again serve his grateful coun-
trymen, SO prominent, SO colossal is his poIti-
cal and mental figure in the public eye that
all others must OF necessity shade in its I'M
mensitv.
Let no mistakes be made at this time-mis-
takes are crimes. If you but do your duty, if
you but give the people what they expect,
what they demand. the contest of par
t.eS instead of just commencing, will
be practically ended. For the great electo-
raj and popular malorities 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 duty to perform. We must
nominate the man the people have already nom
hated, We have but to indorse the popular
verdict. No less will be accepted at your hands.
Let no consideration of personal fl. endship or
glamour of locality influence your action. Per
sonal friendship can not De repaid by nomina-
ton where a great party's interest and future
are at stake No trifing with great cor -rns of
State should be tolerated: no expression of
local pride can be admitted to influence action.
When the sovereign people speak they 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 ne
single Democrat in all this great Union fail in
this great testimonial TO the greatest Ameri can
of his day, the Eoblest breathing man upon
American soil, fit consort in the temple of fame
of those patriots Of the past the founders OF
our institution. whose sacred dust lie calmly
sleeping beneath the sods of Mount Vernon.
Monticello and the Hermitage awaiting the
dedication of our Nat onal pantheon"
Thomas III. Patterson, Of Colorado, presented
the name OF John G. Black, of Illinois, for the
nomination, and Senator Voorhees,. of Indiana,
that of Governor Isaac P Gray. Gray's nomi-
nation was seconded by Messrs. Cox, of
Georgia. and Settle. OF Kentucky, while that
of Thurman was Endorsed By Messrs. Dryden
of Missouri Green, OF New Jersey: Dorsey, of
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