Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-22
ALGER ADVANCED.
Michigan's Favorite Put Forward
with "a Great Flourish.

In presenting Alger's name, Michigan,
Frazer said, came into the Republican
| Convention for the first time in its his
tory to ask favor. The availability of
the man to be selected must be con-
sidered. The candidate which Michigan
would propose was man who could re-
ceive the vote of rich and poor, white
and black. Rich men trusted him be.
cause he was man of business force,
and his honor always would be unques-
toned. If any gentlemen thought he
had not the friendship of the poor, let
them go to Detroit and ask for a poor
mans home and mention the name of
Michigan's candidate, and they would
find that next to the name of God was
the name of General Russell A. Alger.
The speaker was here interrupted by
an outburst of stormy applause and
three cheers for Alger, given by the gal
leries. Frazer pointed out the strength
Alger would secure from the soldier vote.
There was not, he said, a soldier in the
Nation better beloved by the rank and
| file of the Grand Army of the Republic.
His was bravery, written on the blood
stained pages of his country's history.
Michigan presented a business man.
This campaign was to be fought on the
ground of protection. Let lawyers look
up their fees after the contest, but let
business men do the fighting now.
Frazer alluded to Alger's warm friend
ship for Logan and declared that man
who was true to his friends could be
trusted by his country.
Alger's friends were evidently in train
ing. for when one gallery shouted
whats the matter with Alger," the
other answered in chorus, "He's all
right" and they INDUCED in general
shouts at the conclusion Of Frazer's
speech.
Charles J.. Noyes, of Massachusetts,
seconded the nomination OF Alger. He
thought it eminently becoming that the
Republican party should bedeck this
building with the stars and stripes in the
face of the adoption by the Democratic
party as its banner
AN OLD MANS SNUFF RAG,
But no candidate had been or would be
presented to this Convention who had a
better claim upon the banners which
decorated these halls than had the SOL
der whose nomination the speaker was
proud TO second. He combined in him
self those qualities which commend him
to the hearts of the people. He is a man
with the courage of his convictions and
the executive ability fully to meet every
requirement of the Presidency. II pro-
lection is to be the issue, who is better
| equipped TO sustain that issue than one
who knows all the practical details OF the
question? General Russell A. Alger has
saved the State of Michigan from the
enemy, and he could redeem the country
from the rule of the Democratic party at
Washington.
Patrick Egan, of Nebraska, also Sec
onded the nomination, and referred to
Alger as man who would maintain the
honor oil the United States at home and
abroad, and who would resent any indig-
nifty to the American flag. He seconded
the nomination of General Alger because
he believed that when nominated, Gen
eral Alger would with his indomitable
dash and perseverance,, and the good
luck which always characterized his un-
dertakings, in war and in commerce. as
in politics, carry his party and cause to
glorious victory. [Great applause.]
Estee, of North Carolina, also seconded
Alger's nomination. He spoke of the
love OF the great Generals of
the war for Alger, of Lincoln's
trust in him, and his deeds of
charity and generosity. The speaker
said: 'There is no greater soldier, and
now what's the matter with Alger? OF
course he's all right" Applause and
laughter
l.. F. Eggers, of Arizona, made his
way to the platform and addressed the
Convention as follows:
Mr.. President and gentlemen of the
Convention, l desire to say word"
Before Mr.. Fggers got any further the
audience and delegates set up tremen-
dous cry Of good, good" "stop right
there" we've got enough" The
crowd shrieked and yelled and
storm Of derisive laughter saluted
Eggers, but that gentleman gritted his
teeth, and stood up like the Colossus of
Rhodes, totally unaffected by this un-
toward reception. After a while
partial quiet was obtained, when
Eggers took up his speech at this
point where he had quit and said: ''As
to my choice in selection of candidates."
The upror abroke out again and Eggers
taking it very cody faced the Conven-
ton without tremor.
There being no further seconds for Al |
ger, the roll OF States continued, and
when New York was reached the delega-
ton from that state arose and led the |
applause which greeted Hiscock, who |
proceeded to place Chauncey M. Depew
in nomination.