Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-28
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
A Concerted Movement 10 Nominate
Thurman for Vice.Presidemt.

The veriest tyrO In politics understands that the
larger proportion OF the work Of the coming St
Louis convention is cut out in advance; that the
denomination OF President Cleveland is foregone
conclusion, f1xed event that scarcely anything
short of his death could nterpose to prevent With
regard to the platform, that is also practically de-
termined. The President has made his platform,
and 1t only remains for the national convention to
ratify 1t. AS to what has produced this political
condition opinions differ but it is neither anomo-
lous nor unusual. The democrats, after exclusion
from national power for nearly quarter Of a CEN
tury, won by narrow scratch with Mr.. Cleveland,
and they are but following the precedent estab-
lished by all parties in this country in renomlnat-
st. Louis convention is the choice Of a candidate
for Vlce-Presdent. 1t has been given out at diff
ferent times that the President preferred this man
preston prevailed just prior to and during the re-
cent democratic state convention Of Indiana that
he had expressed preference for Gov. Gray, of
that state. There are potent reasons In existence
for the belief that the President has very decided
preference as to the choice Of q running mate but
SaTe his nVi cray tss
other directions, the indications are that he would
select
ALLEN @. THURMAN, OF OHIO,
to run on the ticket with him. Various hints as to
the possible nomination Of ex-senator Thurman
have appeared in some Of the papers Of late, and
the general expression they have extracted from
the democracy Is regret that "the old Roman" as
he is admiringly designated, is out OF politics.
mans assent can Se oSyageS ae viii ~
mated at st. Louis with almost the unaninity
which places MIR. Cleveiand at the head Of the
ential democrats assert that II Thurman Will but
say the word all other aspirantS will withdraw,
and he will be named for e-President with an
enthusiasm rarely witnessed, and eminent demo-
cratic influence is at work to prevail upon him to
assent. No less party power than the present
head Of the Navy Department is an enthusiastic
1n6OrSfr mnVpmppf
say that there is not cordial understanding be-
tween Secretary Whitney and President Cleveland
on all matters political
FOR The GOOD OF THE PARTY.
The argument relied upon to persuade Judge
Thurman TO withdraw his announcement of retire.
ment from politics, and permit his name to be
used once more, for the good OF the party is two
fold. 1t appeals In part TO his well-known devO-
tion to his party, and his willingness to make sac
rinces for II ana TO his natural pride. With regard
TO the frst branch or the argument 1t Is urged and
to him, that his name on the ticket would heal
every yeStige or diSSenSion, and would stir demo-
cratic enthusiasm and energy In every county OF the
Union This Is The opportunity for him to rem
der his party most signal service and TO make IL
political aScendency In this country for many
years TO come AS to the ex-senator personally, 1t
Is said that 1t would be fitting close 10 his public
career TO preside over the body In which he served
so long and With such distinguished and conceded
ability; that 1t could only be grateful to his pride
ablest legislative body OF the world, as its pre-
siding officer, returned there in that high capacity
by the voice Of the whole people Nor is 1t forgot
ten to remind him that among the political prob
abilities is that the next Vice-President will hold
the balance OF political power in the Senate, and
that casting vote, carryi ing with it such powers
OF decision, would exalt the 1cepresidential oce
greatly.
This question OF nominating Mr.. Thurman has
been canvassed earnestly, seriously, among the
most prominent democrats In Washington. OF the
numerous members OF Congress who 60 to St Louis
as delegates there is perhaps not one who has not
been consulted, and 1t is said that all OF them are
ready to throw up their hats and vote and yell for
Thurman II he will only consent to accept the
nomination. The proposition is to give him the
the ticket is his emphatic and unqualified refusal
to accept the honor