Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26


the name of the young and progressive
Republicans Of North Carolina. lap
plausel. :. d,
Mr. Boutelle, of Maine, paid higf
tribute to Mr. Phelps for his ability. al!
patriotism and his tried and proved he
publicansm VIM. Walter Phelps coulo
carry the banner of the Republican party
to victory in New Jersey, if any man hv
ing could do it. [Applausel.
There being no further seconds OF Mr.
Phelps, the call of states was continued
and when New York was called Senator
Warner Miller responded. He referred
land the audience greeted the refer
ence with warm applause) to the
candidacy of Mr.. Depew for the
presidential nomination and he said
that that gentleman's name had been
withdrawn in sorrow, but not in anger.
[applausel He assured the convention
that though the Republican party in the
state of New York had often been divided,
the faction had been in harmony In It's
action in Chicago. The candidate who
New York proposed to present for the
presidency was a man with whom he
(Miller) had crossed swords. If the con-
vention would concede to the wish of New
York and give her this man as its candi-
date for viee-president their swords
would only be drawn in the com
HIOu cduSe, lappldu9el anu H0 NAHiiiSli
could give the convention the same pledge
for every section and faction of the party
in the state, all represented here tonight;
By its action today the convention had
made it possible for the Republicans to
carry Indiana: by its further action it
could make it possible to carry New York.
[Applause.] This great battle was to be
fought out IN New York. The Democratic
party had thrown down the gage OF battle,
~ would
publicans of New York, they would carry
the fight to a successful conclusion. Ii
the New York delegates were refused the
boon they would go home and do all that
mortal men could, but they would go
home sick at heart and discouraged. He
appealed to the convention to hear the
voice OF New York. If the convention
their choice they would go home
and they would inscribe upon
their banners american Wages for Ameri-
can Workingmen; American Markets for
the American People, and Protection for
American Homes" and in this sign they
could not be defeated. In behalf OF the
united delegation from the state of New
York, aye, in behalf of the united Republi-
can party of the state of New York, name
the Hon. Levi P Morton.
Senator Miller's speech was delivered with
=
was frequently interrupted by applause.
His statement as to the special reasons
why New York should have the vice-presi-
Dental nomination was cheered Justify.
When he had concluded there was a wild
outburst of applause, the demonstration
continuing for several minutes and almost
eclipSed the demonstration which occurred
when Harrison was nominated.
Mr.. Gage, of California, seconded Sena-
tor Miller's nomination of Mr. Morton. He
said that the convention had been gather
ed not in the interest OF any one man,
but in the interest of the party and
it was now a question of the best to be
done for success next fall. He believed
that the nomination of Harrison had
made Indiana perfectly Republican, now,
there was chance to name candidate
for vice president who could, with Harrl-
son, make New York certain. Levi 2.
Morton could poll more votes on the
Pacific coast than any other living
American except that great commoner,
James G. Blaine. He heartily seconded
the nomination Of Mr.. Morton.
Governor Foster, of Ohio, also
the nomination Of Mr..
Morton. He said that the hopes
of this state had been shattered, but Ohio
would heartily support the ticket. He be-
lieved that it was good politics to nomi-
nate Levi P. Morton for vice president as
it would assure the success of the ticket
beyond doubt. He believed that eight
years ago the nomination of Arthur had
made a victory sure because it had assured
victory in New York. Let the party now
profit by that example and now Go the
same wise thing and name Mr.. Morton for
second place.
MIR. Oliver, of South Carolina, also sec
onded Mr. Morton's nomination.
Mr. Hallowell, of Kansas, briefly but
earnestly seconded the nomination.
Gen. Hastings, of Pennsylvania, second
oil Mr. Morton in short ringing speech.
he said, instructed him to
say that it believed the battle field would
be in New York and that the second state
IN the union would reach out her hands TO
he great, the second, the Empire state of
5he union and give her help. loud APP
olause. As God lived Harrison and Nor
on would be victorious. [Applause.l
Mr.. Simms, of Virginia, arose TO second
he nomination of Phelps. He said that
Virginia had not occupied much of the
lime of the convention. daughter. She
lad been first in war here more laughter
md he hoped now that there was
,areer of the Father of His Country. He
lad always admired William Walter
Phelps since his college days. Another
,andidate had been lauded for his gerosity, |
,ut who was more generous than William |
II alter Phelps, who had given whole |
own to Texas and who was second to |
tanning the United States into the gener- |
MS qualities which excite the admiration |
# the world. New York asked for Nor |
on as a boon. Well, the convention had |
.iven New York a big boon. 1t had |
.ointed the way and given Seney-two votes !
or Harrison. and we had gone over and |
dominated him. Now; give Us the little |
Don we ask forgive US William Walter
Phelps.
Mr. Marsh, of Illinois rose to second the
omination OF Mr. Morton saying that
tate Of New York what she had already
one for the doubtful state OF Indiana
General Chatters. OF Mississippi. gave
is political history and explained how it
-as that he had left the Democratic party
18th It's hide bound notions to join the
arty of progress. He was not in favor Of
econd place on the ticket. lie said that
hight be like the charge at Balakalva-it
hight be grand but il would not be poll
cS. Applause Wisdom, policy and |
ne best interests of the suffering people of
ne south demanded man from New
ork TO stand with the man from Indi-
IA. lApplause.l A ccasury remark
nat half of the Mississippi delegation !
as composed of ex-confederate soldiers
as wildly applauded.
Alabama
Arkansas
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Connecticut