Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-22
ALL READY FOR A BALLOT.
The Nominating Speeches Finished I'm
the Chicago Convention.


vention In Chicago yesterday, the nomination OF
Gen. Harrison was seconded by Mr.. Terrell, OF
Texas, and Mr.. Gallinger, OF New Hampshire. The
nrst really striking scene In the convention so far
was precipitated by the mention or the name OF
Blaine by MI Gallinger at the close OF his speech.
The galleries and many OF the delegates sprang to
tnelr feet and shouted for nearly minute, fags
were waved, and the demonstration finally be-
came really imposing.
There was no other second to Gen. Harrsons
nomination. and the secretary proceeded, calling
tne roll OF states, and Iowa having been reached,
Mr. Hepburn, OF that state, amid loud applause,
ascended the platform and placed In nomination
senator VIM. b. Allison.
HEPBURN NoNINArRs ALLISON.
MI. Hepburn, In nominating Allison, spoke a.
follows: at is the laudable ambition OF every
member OF this convention that to-day We pursue
such course as to deserve and win success at the
END OF this campaign. Is there such course open
700 70 our choice! We remember that we enter upon
Deaten Tor want OF numbers, but for want OF har-
m0ny. We are strong enough TO compel
US all to clutch IT, Is possible for US to-day
name candidate for whom all republicans will
vote? II we do. we shall succeed II we fail TO
before the organized appetite for spoils and its
allies. Have we among our number some one
70 renuhcpn nas one WSo IN
the legislature or this generation has aided In
writing Its great record?-some one whose
recorded votes show that upon all questions that
for q quarter of a century have tried the courage
and tested the wisdom OF patriotic men he has
been upon the right s,de-the right side as time
has determined-the right In the honest con-
yiction OF the republican party OF this day? Gen.
tlemen, the state of Iowa bids me name to you this
son. Of Iowa OF ali mvinS %en he is the o. One we
most do honor. Iowa asks his selection. IL Is the
prayer OF that state that mas been more true to
republicanism than all Others that have been true
est. All others have sometimes wavered Iowa
never In all Others az some time in your history,
some part OF your ticket has met defeat In Iowa
never. In thirty-four years OF consecutive VIC
tory no man has been inducted into a state office
or has been accredited TO the national Senate who
umn. He stands on the line OF tartr defense in
the Northwest II you drive US from that line by
your nomination to-day, we go In utter, hopeless
fore the battle opens. II elected President, you
would always lind him true TO country and the
principles or our party; wise In determining the
better course, courageous in pursuing IT, honest In
the administration Of public affairs, calm, delib-
crate, conservative, kind and honest, giving the
country an administration that would meet the
demands and secure the benediction OF con-
tented people,"
During Mr.. Hepburn's speech every reference to
the name or Allison was nailed with enthusiasm
by the friends OF the Iowa statesman.
Mr.. BoSwOrth, OF Rhode Island, seconded Alli-
sons nomination. There were no further seconds
10 senator AlllS0n'S nomination, and the call or
states was proceeded with.
ALGKRs NAME PRESENTED.
When Michigan was reached, Chairman Horr, OF
that delegation, arose and said that Michigan had
candidate who would be presented by Mr.. r. +.
Frazer, OF Detroit When Mr.. Frazer mounted the
platform there was q cry from the galleries OF
.What's the matter with Ager9" and the popular
response, "HeS all rightn In evidently concert
ed chorus, at which the convention exploded In
burst or laughter. Michigan, Mr.. Frazer said,
came into the republican convention for the first
time In its history to ask favor Michigan had
always proved true to the republican party, and
ol avo frno M ha ,lfc.p
party needed help, Michigan came here to provide
the ways and means OF turning the democratic
xo II was WSo woSa receive
the vote OF the rich and OF the poor OF the white
and OF the black. The rich men trusted him
force, and his honor always was and
always would be unQuestioned II gentlemen
thought he was not the friend or the poor, let
them 20 to Detroit and enter the poor mans home
and mention the name OF Michigan'S candidate
and they would ind next 10 the name OF God was
speaker was here interrupted by an outburst or
stormy applause. The Alger question, which has
been heard frequently around the streets OF Chi
shouted from one gallery, only to receive from the
opposite gallery the answer, "HeS all right" while
one enthusiast In the upper tier OF galleries d.
his head proposed three cheers for Alger, which
were given with will Continuing, Mr.. Frazer
pointed out the strength tnat Alger would secure
from the soldier vote. Michigan presented busi-
ness man. This was to be a business mans cam
paign. II the battle was to be fought on the
fees after the Contest but let the business mem
do the fighting now. In conclusion Mr.. Frazer al
luded to Algers warm friendship for Gen. Logan,
friends could be trusted by his country.
Patrick Egan, OF Nebraska, seconded the nomi-
nation OF Alger.
SENATOR HrscoCK N0NINATEs DEPEw.
There were no further seconds OF Alger. The
roll OF states was continued, and when New York
vvoc Had ha frprp fhas
and led the applause which greeted Mr.. Hiscock
as he proceeded to place ChauScey NJ. Depew In
nomination. MI. Hiscock then aScended the plat
form and presented the name OF Chauncey NJ
Depew. That name, he said. would be an insplra-
ton to the country; his name Was dear to all re-
publicans; his counsel had led them and would
guide them; his elOQuence had electrified them
and would continue to inspire them; his broad
and statesmanike utterances had long commanded
the respect Of the people, not Of New York alone,
OF the republic, his superb abilities, his matchless
executive equipment. his thorough knowledge OF
and the ms nations cspacities his perfect in1esrsy
his Justness and consideration OF the rights OF
men, his hdelity to republican principles would
development and progress. II he was nominated the
republican party would MOI be compelled TO make
q defensive campaign. True. he was the president
q farmer, freghter, mechanic or common laborer
In New York who would vote against him for that
In conclusion. Senator Hiscock formally presented
the name OF Chauncey N. Depew as the choice OF
New York.
senator Hiscock was frequally applauded. AS
he closed every man from New York rose and gave |
three cheers for her favOrfte son. and the cheers
were echoed back from the galleries with interest
Mr.. Hartley, OF Minnesota, was recognized, and, |
the platform, he said Minnesota seconds
the name OF Chauncey N. Depew. Nominate the |
great man Of New York and don't be afraid OF the
Depew 10000 majority. The speaker said that he |
came from the greatest granger district In the |
and It would give Depew l5 600 ma
jority.
GREAT DEMONSTRATION FOR SHERMAN.
In the call OF the roll, which was continued the
mention OF the name of Ohio the signal for the
first really great demonstration OF the convention
Delegates all over the hall climbed upon chairs,
waved American nags, and shouted at the top OF /
their voices The galleries Joined In, and the ap-
plause became raptur0us Some ladies In the gal
lertes, who had brought white silk umbrellas /
trimmed with small American nags opened them |
and twirled these striking banners around and 1
around, while the cheers and shouts increased In
volume. The scene continued for some time and l
was not even eQualled by the one which soon fol-
lowed when Gen. Hastings, OF Pennsylvania, In /
presenting the name Of SHERMAN incidentally re-
ferred to Blaine. When this demonstration came
to an end the Ohio delegation gave way TO PENN
sylvania, and AdJutant-General Hastings was |
presented TO the convention to present the name /
Gen. Hastings said: 'Pennsylvania is opposed to |
Grover Cleveland and to continuance OF his ad- |
Her electoral vote Will be cast for
the nominees OF this convention Pennsylvania
has never faltered In her devotion 70 republican
principles, and viii not falter now. Her metropO-
lis was the cradle OF American liberty, and the re-
publican party's birth and baptism were both on
soil With her the fundamental and |
ways been held sacred as the charter Or her iiber
ties and the memory OF her dead soldiers Penn
sylvania comes to this conS enton, and with great