, 1888-06-26

half of the COMMUNICATIONS of the
United States, paid a high tribute to
Phelps, whose nomination he seconded.
With a soldier like Harrison at the head
Of the ticket and a statesman like Phelps
in the second place, victory was sure.
Fuller of North Carolina seconded the
nomination in the name of the young and
progressive Republicans of North Caro-
lima. Boutelle of Maine paid a high
tribute to Phelps for his ability, his patri-
otism and his tried and proved Republi-
canism.
There being no further seconds of
Phelps, the call of states was continued
| and when New York was called Senator
Warner Miller responded. He referred
to the candidacy of Depew tor the presi-
dental nomination and he said that that
gentleman had been withdrawn in sorrow
but not in anger. He assured the CON
vention that the Republican party in the
state of New York had often been divided,
but all factions had been in harmony in
its action in Chicago. The candidate
which New York presented for the vice
presidency was a man whom he (Miller)
had crossed swords with. If the conven-
ton would concede to the wish OF New
York and give her this man as its candi-
date Tor vice president their swords would
only be drawn in a common and he
(Miller) could give the convention the
same pledge for every section and faction
OF the party in that state. All represented
here to night by its action hat the con-
%vention had made it possible for the Re-
publicans to carry Indiana. By its fur
ther action it could make it possible to
carry New York. This great battle was
to be fought out in November.
The Democratic party had thrown
down the gauntlet of battle and if
the convention would help the Republi-
cans of New York they would carry the
fight to a successful conclusion. If the
New York delegates were refused that
boon they would go home and do all that
mortal could, but they would go home
sick at heart and discouraged. He ap-
pea,ed to the convention to hear the voice
OF New York. If the convention gould
name tonight the man of their choice
they would go home and they would in
scribe upon their banner: American
wages for American workingmen,"
American markets for 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 Republican party in the State
of New York [ name Hon. Levi p. Nor
ton.
Senator MilIer's speech was delivered
with great earnestness and with force.
He was frequently Interrupted by the APP
plause of his statements as to special rea-
sons why New York should have the vice
presidential nomination and he was cheer
ed Justify. When he had concluded there
was a wild outburst of applause, the de-
monstration continuing for several min.
utes, and almost eclipsed the demonstra-
ton which occurred when Harrison was
nominated.
Gage of California seconded Miller's
nomination of Morton. He said the con-
~vention had been gathered not in the in.
terest of any one man but in the interest
of the party and it was now a question to
be done for success next fall. He believed
the nomination of Harrison had made
Indiana certainly Republican. Now there
was a chance to name the candidate for
vice president who could with Harrison
make New York certain. Levi p. Morton
could poll more votes on the Pacific coast
than any other living American except
that great commander, James G. Blaine.
He heartily seconded the nomination of
Morton.
Governor Foster of Ohio also seconded
the nomination of Morton. He said the
hopes of his state had been shattered, but
Ohio would heartily support the ticket.
lie believed it was good policy to nomi-
nate levi p. Morton for vice president,
as it would assure the success of the ticket
beyond a doubt. He believed eight years
ago that the nomination of Arthur had
made victory sure, because it had assured
victory in New York. Let the party now
profit by that example and now do the
same wise thing and name Morton for the
second place.
Oliver of South Carolina also seconded
Morton's nomination. Hallwell of Kan
sas briefly but earnestly seconded the
nomination. Gen. Hastings of Pennsyl-
vania forcibly recommended Morton in q
short ringing speech. Pennsylvania, he
said, instructed him to say that it believed
the battlefield would be in New York,
and the second state in the Union should
reach out her hands to the great empire
state of the Union and give her a helping
hand, loud %applause1 aud as God lived
Harrison and Morton would be victorious.
McElwee of Tennessee in a brief
speech presented the name of VIM. X,
Moore of that state as the nominee for
the vice presidency.
Chandler of Mississippi, seconded the
nomination of Moore.
Roll call of states was completed and
the convention. was about to proceed TO
ballot. when Moore withdrew his own
name. He said he wanted no office, but
desired TO see that political incubus re-
moved from the White house, to have
that great free trade Jumbo, that clumsy
behemoth of Bourbon Democracy, who
occupies the place of power at Washing
ton abolished from that high station.
The committee then proceeded to bal
lot. .
Denny of Kentucky moved that Nor
toms nomination be made unanimous.
Senator Sewell of New Jersey seconded
the motion and promised the full and
hearty support of Phelps to the ticket.
The motion was agreed TO and the chair
declared Motion the nominee of the con-
ventlon for vice president.
On motion of Senator Farwell, the com
mittee on notification, consisting of one
member of each state and territory, was
apnnipfa1 and Tho proa,Iapt &c tha aon