Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-06-29
PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES..
Senator Hawley, Judge Gresham and Il,
senator Harrison are Named.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES..
Senator Hawley, Judge Gresham and tx
senator Harrison are Named.
The next order of business was the cal
Of States for the presentation Of nominees
for the presidency aud Alabama and Ar
Kansas were called. Raymond said the
California delegation, whose position was
well known, asked the convention to pass
California on the roll call for the present.
! Warner of Connecticut presented the
name of Hon. J. r. Hawley.
When Illinois was called a buzz of ex-
pectancy broke out which grew into a shout
of greeting when Leonard Sweet presented
the name of Walter Gresham
Davis of Minnesota, and Lynch, coorad,
of Mississippi, seconded Gresham The
latter remarked that if the choice CT the
| convention should happen to fall upon
Gen. Harrison of Indiana, there will be
no complaints. The sentence brought
out strong and long continued applause
the greatest of the day Mccall of Mass
achusets, and Rector of Texas also sec
Onded Gresham. EX-Gov Porter Of
Indiana, nominated Harrison. The
mention of Harrison's name was greet
ed with prolonged cheering and the In
diana men were on their feet waving fans.
|
terupted with cries of Gresham"
mingled with cheers-at its conclusion
| the Indiana delegation rose and cneered
Then upon motion the convention took
a recess TIL 3 p. IN.
A fresh breeze from the lake rem
dered the atmosphere in the audito-
| rum more endurabe this afternoon.
| There We're fewer faces aud less display of
shirt sleeves. The auditorium was slow
IN filling at o'clock and the galleries and
delegates seats were nearly empty when
the chairman carried out his threat of call
| ing the convention promptly to order. AT
3 O'Clock precisely the gavel fell but it was
20 minutes before the convention was in
working trim Then the chairman psked
whether there were any seconds for Har-
rlson's nomination. Terrell of Texas de-
clated that Indiana was pivotal State
and Harrison was the man who could with
certainty carry the State for the republi-
can party His voice had been heard in
every political contest for so years
he had demonstrated his superior
qualities OF leadership. He was
devoted to the Interests and principles
OF the party, was of unquestioned ability
aud untlrlng industry, and he stood the
peer OF any man mentioned for the high
Office of president. He would command
enthusiastic support in every State. CAP
pau,e) The hand of destiny had marked
Harrison as the man to lead the party to
Gallinger Of New Hampshire also sec
onded 'he nomination. He said the con
Vehtlon was here to nominate the next
president There is no acrlmony in the
contest. That was one of the most happy
incidents OF the gathering. New Hamp-
shlre mad no tavOrlte son to present, al
though many worthy sons who would
adorn the White House. She has since
1906 gwen her vote TO the republican can
dldate, ard he hoped she would again.
Always tried and true she has always
sought the best and strongest man Now,
however, the State stands in danger, and
II Is especially important the strongest
man be nominated here He would prom
lse IL Harrison was nominated New Hamp-
snlre and New England would be safe for
four years.
The first really striking scene in the
convention 80 lar was precipltated by the
mention OF the name of Blaine by Calm
ger al the close of his speech The gal |
lelles and many delegates sprang TO their
feet and shouted nearly a minute, flags
were waved and the demonstration finally |
became imposing.
Senator Allison Presented.
The secretary proceeded with the
call of the roll of States. Iowa be-
ing reached Hepburn amid loud APP
plause assembled the platform and placed |
in nomination Senator w b. Allison |
Hepburn said We enter the struggle
beaten party, not beaten for the want of |
but the want of harmony. We
are strong enough TO compel triumph,
but il will require the united efforts of us
all to clutch it. 1t is possible
for us to-day to name candidate
for whom all republicans will vote.
II we dc we shall succeed. If we fail, our
flag goes down in defeat before an organ
lied appetite for spoils and its allies. The
must be of spotless character.
with an unblemished political record He
must be man in whose armor of integ-
rty there is no flaw or crevasse for the
Judgment of censure and of calumny. A
man veised In public business, schooled
in the public service, fitted for the high
office to which we consecrate him by broad
eXperien % and observation. He must be
u man of affairs. He reviewed Allisons
humble origin, spotless record and long
career in the public service, claiming that
he met the requirements needed. During
HepOurn's speech every reference to the
name of Allison WIS hailed with enthU-
Siasm by the friends of the Iowa states
man. The speaker himself was compli-
mented with round of applause rs he
Closed
BOswOrtn of Rhode Island seconded AL
IisOn nomination, He sad Rhode Island
was sure for any candidate, but so many
States we're doubtful, the problem of the
selection of the best candidate IL difficult.
II IS not IA question alone rs to who can
carry New York, New Jersey or Indiana,
bat the question is who can reach the
Dupilc heart most surely aud secure the
votes of all the doubtful States and hold
all the old republican States. The speak
-r's answer was that among all who have
been mentioned the great, conservative
and respected son OF Iowa was the one.
He pleaded tor caution and judgment lest
I iHtal mistake be made. II was not
lr1ludnCN so muCh as certainty That WAS |
wanted, u candidate who could get all the
votes OF the renlhL-cAn uMrlY as won AS .