The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-08
TmE Som,NArIoN.
Thurman Elected Practically by AccIa,
nation.


The only notice given him was the fol-
lowing, delivered by the chair in a very
loud tone OF voice; There il nothing in
order now excepting 10 proceed to nomi.
nate Tor the Office oi Vice President
Mr. White, Of California; move that
the roll OF States be called, and that each
state, rs It's name Is called, suggest It's
choice.
The CHAIR Mr. White, oi California,
moves that the roll Of States and Terrific
rics be- now called, add that the chairman
oil each delegation announce the choice
OF the delegation for q candidate Tor Vice
President, naming the candidate tirst All
of you gentlemen ia favor Of proceeding
to call the roll for that purpose Tor Woo.
President will please vote ave. The mo.
ton was carried unanimously, aud the
clerk proceeded with the call Of the States.
rAWrEY SoNisAtEs ruuRNAS.
There was no response from Alabama OF
Arkansas. When California was callct
Mr.. TarDey. OF that State. stepped forward
ON the platform aud addressed the conycn.
ton as follows
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen This IL
indeed most pleasant duty, which
through the Kindness Of my friends | have
bcen chosen 10 perform, and ! am truly
grateful Ia my associates who have NJ hon.
orcd me. | fear that II was kindness alone
aud not ability that prompted my sOlcc-
ton from among the many eloquent gen
tlcmcn who nrc members OF the California
delegation. hut, sins, what | lack ia ora
torical ability, In some small measure
compensate lot in my enthusiasm la the
undertaking. and feeling ~ do that the
most eloquent must fall short Of doing fall
justice to the gentlemen whom ! here to
nominate. | have accepted the trust with
the mental reservation that II nothing else,
| am NJ least earnest In what ! Hiy, aud
filled with admiration for him Of whom |
speak
That am proud Of the privilege Of AL
dressing YOU ! acknowledge, but that
am proudcr still Of the man whom | shall
name will not deny, for feel, sins, that
this republic holds no superior ~ the
Hon. Allen g.. Thurman, Of Ohio. Tho
greeting accorded his name Is well de.
served tribute. lts spontanicty has been
nobly earned. llo assured such q greeting
will BE- accorded his name atils every men.
ton throughout this republic from sea 10
sea and from the British line 10 the gulf.
Allen G.. Thurman what cpitomc 81
American civil history Is embodied in that
name; his character and ability are known
10 every man. woman and child IN the
land. Ills public services will DO mere
enduring monument than temples Of stone
or bnAs, history for history will inscribc
his name among the list oi Americas
illnsirious sons. Taking his seat in the
United States Senate In 1884 the Imprint IT
his genius u found deeply imbcldcd iu
the legislation Of the country. From his
first appearance In the Senate until his r..
tircmcnt from that body his voice was al.
WAYS raised Ia behalf of the people aud In
defence Oi their rights. For forty ycan he
has been prominent figure IN public life,
aud set today no man can point 10 q single
act or expression 0i his which does not do
him credit Large at heart, large oi brain,
and larger still IN experience, ho Is the
man Of all men whose record iustiiics Ibis
nomination at your hands ia the sense
that ho cannot be defeated before the pcO-
pie. A man Of benevolent heart, mani
testing itself not only In private life, but Il
has been the leading feature oi his official
career. When the Pacific coast was On.
doayoring 81 rotafd Chinese immigration,
when Il had decided that national lcgisla-
ton was necessary 10 accomplish the de-
sired result, when the merits Oi the subject
we're not understood east 81 the Rocky
mountains, Allen q. Tcurman, then u SEN
ator Of the United States, was the tirst 10
raise his voice In defense Of those whose
means oi living were Ia donger and whose
homes Wcro threatened with destruction.
When the great railroad corporations
evidenced an intention 10 oyado payment
Of their obligation 10 the government this
great man prepared that remarkable en-
nciment known ~ the Thurman bill, 10y
which the offending corporations were
Obliged 30 pay sinking fund for tho re-
demption of their promises. During tho
trying tunes Of reconstruction Mr.. Thur
man vas the central figure In the United
States In upholding the dignity and the IN.
tcgfity Of the constitution. Tho waves Of
party pnss on. lashcd into fury by Ill
advised Jealous pirtisans, broke harm.
lcss upon hs leonine front and cttlod
back Into calmncs by the force of his
logic anil ihc power Of his oraiory. A ripe
scholar, his dispositions upon constitution.
nj laws are masterpieces u reasoning aud
cloquence, challenging the admiration Of
oven his political opponents -Four years
since the California delegation put forward
Mr.. Thurman B their candidate Tor tho