Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08

sented for the nomination for the vice presi- dency of the United States the name of Allan G. Thurman, the ''Old Roman" :" the man for whom so many red handkerchiefs have SC often waved during the past three days, il the following speech:
 MIR. CHAIRMAN AND GENTL EMEN This is q proud and pleasant duty which, through the kindness of my friends have been chosen to perform, and I am truly grateful to my associ- ates who have so houored me. I fear that 1t was kindness alone and net ability that prompted my selection from among the many eloquent gentle. men who are members of the California delega- tion.
 But sirs, what I lack in oratorical ability will, in some small measure, compensate for in my enthusiasm in the undertaking; and, feeling as do that the most eloquent must fall short of doing full justice to the gentleman whom am here to nominate, I h,.ve accepted the trust with the mental reservatio1 that, if nothing else, am at least earnest in WI at say and filled with ad. miration for him of hom speak.
 That am proud of the privilege of addressing you acknowledge, out that am prouder still of the man whom shall name will not deny, for feel, sirs, that this republic holds no SUI. perior to the Hon. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio The greeting accord 3d his name is we'll de served tribute. Its spontaneity has been nobly earned Be assured, such greeting will be ac corded his name at ts every mention through, out this republic from to sea and from the British line to the Gu f.
 Allen G. Thurman! what an epitome of Ameri can civil history is em bodied in that name! His character and ability are known to every man woman and child in he land. His public record will be 0 more enduri lg monument to his fame than temples of stone brass, for history will inscribe his name ong the list of America's illuStriOuS sons.
 Taking his seat in the United States senate in 1869, the imprint of Lis genius is found deeply imbedded in the legislation of the country From his first appear ance in the senate until his
  used in behalf of the people and in defense oi their rights. For fcrty years he has been prominent figure in public life, and yet today nc man can point to one single act or expression of his which does not do him credit Large of heart large of brain and lar ger still in experience he is the man of all men whose record justifies his nomination at your lands in the sense that he cannot be defeated before the people. A man o benevolent heart, ma lifesting itself not only ir private lfe but also the leading feature of hi, official career. When the Pacific coast was en deavoring to retard Chinese immigration whei it had decided that tional legislation was nec essary to accomplish the desired result when the merits of the subject were not understood east of the Rocky mountains, Allen G. Thurman then 8 senator of the United States, was the frs to raise his voice in defense of those who's, means of living were endangered, and whost homes were threatened with destruction.
 When the great railroad corporations evi denced an intention 70 evade payment of their obligations to the government, this great man prepared that remarkable enactment known as the Thurman bill by which the offending cor poratfons were obliged to provide sinking fund for the redemption of their promises During the trying times of reconstruction Mir. Thur man was the central 1gure in the United States senate on upholding the dignity and the integrity of the constitution The waves of party passion lashed into fury by l advised zealous partisans broke harmless upon his leonine front an6 settled back into calmness by the force of his logic and the power of his oratory. A ripa scholar, his disquisjtions upon constitutional laws are masterpieces of reasoning and eloquence challenging the admiration of even his political opponents. Four years since the California delegation put forward Mir. Thurman as theil candidate for the pI presidency and were enthusi astic in pushing his nomination. But four years have but augmented their reverence and affec tion for him. The pa' riot of Columbus cannot ba allowed to wither in retirement His fame is not his alone; it is the proud heritage of the Ameri. can people. His name may be most fittingly coupled with that of our honored President Grover Cleveland. Cleveland and Thurman wil be a ticket absolutely resistless. It will sweeE the country with mighty rush, 0 tidal wave o: approval. Against it all opposition will be fruit. less. The approval of Cleveland's administra. tion during the past four years and in. dorsement of his actions, the simplicity yet remarkable ability with which he has ad. ministered his great trust under the most trying circumstances, coupled with the all pervadine affection felt for the philosopher of Columbus will make Cleveland and Thurman 0 war cry tt alright the political enemy.
 The enthusiasm which will be aroused upon it. announcement will be infectious and, gathering force and volume day by day. 1t will before No vember have become epidemic. That the name of Allen G. Thurman should be cheered to the echo in this hall is net strange, for 1t brings the warm blood of gratitude surging to the heart at every freside, and the testimonials which the people will surely pay to his worth at the coming November election will be convincing proof o his popularity.
 Indiana honors Governor Gray by supportina him for this nomination; Illinois is doina the same for Gen. Black: Michigan for Mr. Dick inson: Wisconsin foi Mir. Vilas-good men anc true each and all of tenl and were it not for thd self sacrificing patriots of MT. Thurman in re. sponse to the almost unanimous wish of the party to permit his lme to come before you il were difficult indee1 to choose between sucf meritorious gentlemen. Their names are fl to grace this or any other ticket. They ara each the favorite of their respective states hut when Allen G. Tn lrman, the favorite son oi each and every state n this Union, in answer te the universal demant for his acceptance, con, sents to leave the pc and tranquility of his freside and again serve his grateful country. men. so prominent, so colossal is his political fglre in the public eye that all others must of necessity share ill the immensity. Let no mis take be made a5 this time Mistakes ara crimes. If you but do your duty, if yor hut give the people what they expect, what they demand, the contest of parties instead O;