, 1888-06-22

to give the biography of Gresham, in
which he spoke of his humble origin,
early desires for education, his loyalty as
a Republican, reviewed his war history; of
his organization of 1000 comrades and
joining Sherman; his bravery, promo
tons, wounds; his call to Arthur's cabi-
net; his reduction in the price of postage;
enforcing the statutes against the abuse
of mails by lottery vendors and swindlers,
and finally regarding his career as judge
in his administration of exact Justice to
all. He said Gresham had always stood
with his party, had advocated liberal PEN
sions for disabled and dependent soldiers
and the strength OF his candidacy is in the
public belief that he will, if elected,
manage the public affairs with the
same common honesty he has hereto
fore managed everything. Therefore, under
the circumstance and necessities of our
party and without disparaging in the
| slightest degree the merits of the other
candidates, | offer to this convention the
rarest of opportunities. But nominate
Gresham and the people will bear him on
their shoulders to the white house OF to
the official seat at Washington of Lincoln,
| Garfield and Grant. The reins of gov
eminent under the inspiration Of his
leadership will be taken from those who
impcriled its existence and placed in the
hands of those who saved it in its hour of
weakness and danger. In behalf of the
laborlng man of whose struggle he is the
living embodiment, in behalf of capital
whose rights he has guarded and adjusted,
in behalf of the soldier whose garb he has
worn with honor, in behalf of patriotism
and loyalty of which he is a shining rep
resentative and example, and for the state
OF Lincoln, Grant and Logan, | nominate
as the candidate for president of the
United States, the son Of Illinois by adop-
ton, Walter Q. Gresham,
John R. Lynch of Mississippi, Mccall
of Massachusetts, and Rector of Texas,
also seconded Gresham's nomination.
Depew Presented.
Senator Hiscock then presented the
name of Chaunccy M. Depew. That
name, he said, would be an inspiration TO
the country. His lame was dear to all
Republicans. His counsel had led them
and would guide them; his eloquence has
| electrified them and would continue to in
spire them. His broad and statesmalike
u~tterances had long commanded the res
pect of the people not alone of New York,
but wherever he was heard. AS chief
magistrate of the republic his superb
abilities, his matchless executive equip
ment. his thorough knowledge of affairs,
| his broad comprehension of public inter
ests and the nations capacities, his per-
feet integrity, his business and considera-
ton of the rights of men, his fidelity and
| principles would assure an administration
promotive of national development and
progress. If he were nominated the
Republican party would not be compelled
to resort to a defensive campaign. True,
he was president Of a great railroad cor
poration, and there was not a farmer,
freighter, mechanic or common laborer in
New York who would vote against him
for that.
Porter Presents Harrison.
Ex- Governor Porter of Indiana then
presented the name of Gen. Harrison of
that state. He said in brief: In 1888,
as in 1880, Indiana seems likelyto hold
the key that will free the letters that have
been bound about the Republicans for
four yeats. She is always a close state,
but when properly and tremendously
worked mas never lalleu 10 eleCG Ilepuull
can candidates. She has never been bet.
ter organized than now, the preliminary
work has never been more complete, and
the Republican masses seem never to
have been more highly aroused and eager
for the struggle. Give Gen. Benjamin
Harrison your commission to lead them
and they will Immediately fall into line.
| Press forward with enthusiastic confidence
to victory. The convention that lately
met at st. Louis disappointed the Demo-
cracy-of Indiana by refusing to place an
Indiana candidate on their ticket, The
present condition of Indiana is the Re-
publican party's opportunity. Benjamin
Harrison was never guilty of mentioning
the name of his ancestors to gain his pub
lie ends. His self-reliance is his great
fort"
At I2:4S p. m. a recess was taken until
3 o'clock.