Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1888-06-28

min Harrison, Of Indiana, NOM
nod nv the National Repub-
liean Convention.
p Marion. of New York, Nomi-
ooted for Vice President.
,onouncement Of the Result Re
4rsd with Deafening Cheers
Fntbusiasm Unprecedented.
p.nnbIicln National convention

- .i,bth National Republican Con
80, convened at Chicago, June 18th.
- grand occasion! 1t was grand
-.rtiop! It was a grand and noble
,.iog body OF men! that momentous
...ts enter into the rivalry of favor
,s that this occasion was more vital
-. marty than any since that day in
IA uivwam when political Israel
,,,r5 Nose, was evident TO the least
...,rr. After twenty eight years old
4 ,..;,rs are restored, old conditions re-
.o- and old views threaten. Drawn
.,tbsr by 81 mpathies and afiinities that
.ss life from the spirit of dangers past
..5 osrils omiuous, the men OF 1858 met
..ariously, az apprehensively, as did the
-.,of 1850 to confront anew the evil of
aa,s darker days, and choose again a
,5,s,er. This convention will be one of
"a. most memorable in our cOuntry's
,,to-y. one of the most important and
snacant, and the vast throng that made
rlaat its informal aud preparatory
m,ning gave proof how deep centered
.be interest of the people ia the pro
rs., or decisive Issue of this portentous
0af,reuee.
When at y 80 O'Clock the gavel summon
the assembly to order, and the sudden
ppcb of an electric button flashed reful.
cent light through the red, white and
sgs colors of massive crystal shield
hat SURF ounted the arch of the prOscen
hal. the scene within the splendid audi
Dri1m was one to delight the eye and
THRILL THE SOUL WITH ENTHUSIASM,
% every side, below and above, compact
h filing the convention floor, thronging
hs tered balconies and the improvised
galleries., mass of people, eager, ex
ac-snt. patriotic, in whom love Of coun-
~ inspired hope of party; surrounding
AID .urmounting them legion of lumin-
l' burners lighting the flags of the Ma
hon. the pictured arms of States, and the
t-sOon oIrcled portraits of the countr VS.
heroes and statesmen. Heroic cartoons
Of lincoln and Grant face each other
E'0ss the central division OF the hall,
about them n blaze of stellar glory typi
cal st once OF the splendor of their mortal
deeds aud the immortal fame that encir
ats their names. On lower plane, and
II smaller style, range round the balcony
fronts medalhous of Conking, Garfield,
Logan, Blaine, sherman, Arthur, Sheri-
.I, and others whom the people delight
Cd aud loasA. to honor. And there,
Bdrf the exalted band stand high on
TOE south wall, hangs large painting of
As battle Of Atlanta fought July %,
'ti' where Legan won perpetual laurels
nd Gresham proved his courage and F elf
ss7oed herOism. The effect of the many
gracefully draped flags and banners, the
aoFot the iucandescent hghts, the judic-
sl' and Artistic arrangement of pictures,
Md The close rows of people rising to
alzy heights like spectators in an am
.a'leater was at sonce inspiring and
@ols, exciting an influence that must
Fo'e magnetic and animating when the
u''lements of the convention are at
@ai height, The hum and murmurous
"aiunon of multitudinous voices gave
guy ana interest to the picture, and
proves the comparative nearness of all
'Uuous OF the audiance and how easy 1t
VII De for all to hear the speeches and
r'ee7dings when proper order and quiet
Nt observes.
0aAlfman Jones spoke ably and Briefly
01l7oking the convention, and then in
.oDlcea lte temporary chairman in the
E1'Ou OF the Hon. John NJ. Thurston,
'-o was received with applause, and he
.''eted a rafting speech, one that every
| P9ohcan should read. After referring
Yeu'ient issues, he SAID:
ii. aFs those in this land who seem to believe
'Nt SESSION or THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
u. -r' That the emancipation proclama-
| ~ 'AatoX, and the constitutional amend
~. E once the monuments OF its glory and
| Ha't,pIte NJ It's demise
fa Tx "I 'he republican party viii never
| -.N every American citizen enters into
'ltl lnhel itance Of liberty, equal
| ~. ..s'ee' until representation in CON
s-,.s .. upon votes freely cast and fairly
| '--t-. -...'' adequate provision has been made
| te-,.- 'ss-e>S and old eye Of The disabled
| rrrs4.. NitoWS and orphans Of their dead
| r.. .. .-'u ihose policies Of government
ra -- halioi al and individual prosperity
| ..s 's a1lsh-d ard urtl patriotisfn and
'4 qualifications, except fitness,
rt.- 7.INh "a the service OF the geTuf.S.
f... I'D The land who insist that the
party Keeps alive The old time sec.
| rr f... eng Thar 1t refuses to let THE dead
.a.an party longs and pray for the