Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-06-14

you acknowledge, but shat am prouder
still OF the man whom shall name / viii
not deny, for I feel, sirs, TINT this republic
holds no superior to the Hon. Allen G. Thur
man, of Ohio. The greeting accorded his
name is a well deserved tribute. Its spon-
taneity has been nobly earned. Be assured
such q greeting viii 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. Thurmanl What an epitome OF
American civil history is embodied in that
namel His character and ability are known
to every man, woman and child in the land
His public record will be 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 MS seat il the United States SEN
ate in 1859, the imprint OF his genius Is
found deeply imbsdded 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 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 justifies his nomination at
your hands, in the sense that he cannot be
~ benevolent heart, manifesting 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 q. Thurman, then
senator of the United States, was the first
to raise his voice in defense Of those whose
means OF living We're endangered, and
whose homes were threatened with destruc-
tion.
"When the great railroad corporations
evidenced an intention to evade payment of
their obligations to the government, this
great man prepared that remarkable enact
ment known as the Thurman bill, by which
the offending corporations were obliged to
provide for 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 partisans, broke
harmless upon his leonine front and settled
back into calmness by the force of his logic
apd the power of his oratory; ripe scholar,
his disquisitions upon constitutional law are
masterpieces of reasoning and eloquence,
challenging the admiration of even his polit.
- ical opponents.
'fO our years since Gle CalllOTuld ueleSd-
tion put forward Mr.. Thurman as their can
didate for the presidency, and the interven-
ing years have but augmented their rever-
enee and affection for him. The patriot Of
Columbus cannot be allowed to wither in re-
tirement.
His fame is not his alone; it is the proud
heritage of the American people. His name
may be most tittingly coupled with that of
our honored president, Grover Cleveland.
Cleveland and Thurman will be o ticket alb
solutely resistless. It will sweep the country
with mighty rush, a tidal wave of ap-
prevail Against it all opposition will be
fruitlesS. The approval Of Cleveland's ad-
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
trying circumstances, coupled with the all
prevailing affection felt for the philosopher
of Columbus, will make Cleveland and Thur
la,an war-cry to alright the political
enemy.
''Indiana honors Governor Gray by sup
porting him for this nomination. Illinois is
doing the same for Cen Black, Michigan for
MIR. Dickinson, Wisconsin for Mr.. Villas
good men and true each and all of them;
and, were it not for the selfsacrifcing pa
triotism of Mr. Thurman in response to the
almost unanimous wish of the party to per.
- nit his name to come before you, it were
difficult indeed to choose between such meri-
torious and able gentlemen. They are each
the favorite sons of their respective states
but when Allen G. Thurman, the favoritt
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
Sal is his political and mental figure in the
public eye that all others must, OF necessity
share in its immensity.
"Let no mistake be made at this time
Mistakes are crimes. II you but do youl
duty, if you but give the people what they
expect, what they demand, the contest Of
parties, instead Of just commencing, will b,
practically ended; for the great electora
and popular majorities, which Cleveland ant
Thurman will surely receive at the polls
will be revelation even to ourselves. A
representatives of the Democracy of the ma
tion we have a duty to perform. We mus
nominate the man the people have already
nominated. We have but to endorse th'
popular verdict; no loss will be accepted al
your hands.
stLet no consideration of personal friend
ship or clamor Of locality influences you
action Personal friendship can not be re
paid by nomination where a great party
interest and future are at stake No trihine
with great concerns Of state should be toler
ated no expressions of local pride can be ad
nitted to influence action. When tn
Broad ground must be taken. The man 0
the nation, not the man of the state must b
nominated
. 'Nominate Allen G. Thurman Nominut
him by acclamation. Let it not be salt Gha
one single Democrat in all this great U Iiol
fails in this testimonial to the CREATES
American of his day, the noblest breathin:
man upon American soil, fit consort in tn
temple of fame Of those patriots Of the past
the founders of our institutions, who's
sacred dust lies calmly sleeping beneath th,
sods of Mt. Vernon, Monticello and Hermit
age awaiting the dedication of our Nationa
pantheon
4 Col. T. M. Patterson, OF California, pre-
sented the name of Cen Black and the ap
plause that followed showed that the oil
warrior had few friends in the big conver
tion hall.
At the conclusion Of his speech Patterso
received and read dispatch from Ger
Black declining in favor of Thurman.
Patterson refused to withdraw the nam
of his e,la,lilate. He was satisfied to hav
it before The convention, which he believe
would receive and respect it in spirit c
common sense and fair play and deal with
as it should be dealt with--with good Demo
cratic Judgment.
s Piggott, in speech eulogistic Of the gran
old man, seconded the nomination Of THU
man.
Senator Voorhees,, Of Indiana, attracte
much attention when he mounted the pla
form and his snaach rresentinp the name