Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-07

putes between large bodies Of employees and en-
ployers that the abolition of the saloon would
remove the burdens, moral, physical, pecuniary,
and social which now oppress labor and rob II OF
its earnings, and would prove to be the wise and
successful way of promoting labor reform and
we invite labor and capital TO unite with us for
the accomplishment thereof
az. That monopoly in the land is wrong to the
people, and public land should be reserved to
actual settlers and that men and women should
receive equal wages for equal work.
"l3. That our immigration laws should be so
enforced as 70 prevent the introduction into our
country OF all convcts, inmates Of dependent i'm
stitutions and others physically incapacitated
for self-support, and that no person shall have
the ballot In any State who is not citizen Of the
United States
Recognizing and declaring that prohibition Of
the liquor traffic has become the dominant issue
In national politics, we invite to full party fell
lowship all those who on this one dominant
issue, are with us agreed I'm the full belief that
this party can and will remove sectional differ
ences promote national unity, and insure the
best welfare Of our native land"
Resolutions were also adopted by the conven-
tion favoring the payment of pensions TO ex-sol-
diers and sailors indorsing the work Of the
Prohibition army of the blue and the gray con-
demning the Democratic and Republican parties
for denying the right of self-government to the
200 people of Dakota and, upon motion of a
colored delegate from North Carolina, resOlu-
tion declaring that we hold that all men are born
free and equal and should be secured in their
rights.
A colored delegate from North Carolina offered
the following, which was seconded by Sam Small
and Immediately adopted:
Resolved That we hold that all men are born
free and equal and should be secured in their
rights.
The decks were all cleared for action at the
assembling of the convention in the evening and
nothing detained the delegates except the NOM
ination of candidates. Tho roll of the States
was called for nominations, and when Kentucky
was reached Mr.; Balm arose and withdrew the
name OF the Hon. Green Clay Smith, for whom
the Kentucky delegation WAS instructed to vote.
The call proceeded until New Jersey was reached,
when there arose such cheering as had not before
been witnessed in the convention.
Judge Morrow took the rostrum and in an elo-
quent speech proceeded to place the name of
Clinton b. Fisk before the convention. His ad-
dress was short, yet one of the most polished de-
| livered before the convention. He paid tribute
| &c Gen. Fisk as a man OF eanestness, soldier
| statesman, and u Christian. As he closed, the
convention rose and as one man with one Inn
| pulse saluted the mention OF his name. Cheer
| followed cheer in such rapid succession that IL
was impossible to distinguish them. As soon as
the convention quieted down, dozen voices
were heard moving that Clinton b. Fisk be nom-
mated by acclamation. Amid applause the
question was put and carried without dissent
ing voice. The nomination was then confirmed
| by rising vote, and the unanimity be-
came evident. cloth which had concealed
| a beautiful floral emblem was pulled aside, re-
vealing the words Hail to the Chief-Fisk. An
| American flag bearing the picture of Gen. Fisk
| with his name attached was at the same mo-
ment swung out into view. Swinging of hats,
cheers and clapping of hands followed until the
delegates were tired and honrse. The demonstra-
| tion was kept up for ten minutes or more, and
| for a time il seemed as though it would never
| cease. At length quiet was restored and after
| the formal announcement by the Chairman OF
| the result the call OF States was begun for NOM
| ination Of candidates for Vice President
! Alabama, through J. f. Colson, placed In nom-
| ination John II. Tanner, whose name was re-
| ceived with almost equal applause to that with
| which the name Of Fisk was received. When
| Georgia was reached Sam Small took the floor,
1 I'm hA ina
speeches paid n tribute to the worth, earnest
/ ness and zeal Of one Of the noblest Of them all
George w. Balm, Of Lexington, Ky. Mr.. Balm,
| Immediately after the enthusiasm caused by the
| mention of his name had died away pleaded
| with the convention not TO consider his name.
Cries Of dissent were heard but he insisted on
/ the plea that no unable TO stand the fatigue
| Of the campaign, and that he would be more
| valuable on the stump as an agitator
The next nomination was that Of John A,
/ Of Chicago. The applause with which the name
was greeted was hearty and general.
Mr.. Bennett OF Kansas nominated Sam Small
| OF Georgia, who Immediately declined to run
The remaining speeches were devoted TO second.
| ing previous nominations until Texas was
| reached. Delegates Dickie Of Michigan, Mrs
Hoffman Of Missouri, Mr. Grew OF New York,
Miller of Oregon, and Stevens OF Pennsylvania
| seconded the nomination Of Brooks A number
OF seconds were made for Small.
Texas, through j. b. Canfl, nominated +. l..
Doehoney.
4 Az the close OF the rOll-cau JOnn II, TANNER OF
Alabama rose and withdrew in favor OF Mr.
Brooks. Mr. Canhl withdrew Doehoney and
then on motion OF Mr.. Christian of Illinois, the
nomination of John A. Brooks was put through
by acclamation with a rush. scene like that
| which succeeded Fisks nomination followed and
for n time the convention was n seething mass OF
| humanity, swayed by enthusiasm that was
contagious. Brooks was called for and speech
| insisted upon. He responded with thanks fol
the honor conferred, and promised TO stand by
the principles OF the party with his life. He
urged the abandonment of seotionalism, and de-
clared that he, although once Confederate was
now n Union man, loyal In all things and would
Yield to no man in devotion to his country or the
party which so completely exemplihed the erroI
OF sectionalism. As he closed the cheers again
| broke forth, and short time having been sponi
In making announcements, tho convention, after
singing aud a benodiction, at II 80 adjourned
sine DIE