Telegram-herald., 1888-06-08
THURMAN NOMINATED.
A Brilliant oration by MIR. TArpsy, of Cal

Brilliant Oration by MIR. Tarpsy, of Cali
forniA-
The convention then proceeded to the
nomination Of candidates for President and
Vice President. When California was called
in the list Of States Mr.. Tsrpey was intro
duced and proceeded TO nominate Allen G.
Thurman. of Ohio, IN the following speech,
IN substance:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: This is
indeed a most pleasant duty which, through
the kindness of my friends, | have been
chosen to perform. and i am truly grateful
TO my associates who have 30 honored me.
That 1 am proud of the privilege OF ad-
dressing you. | acknowledge, but that am
prouder still Of the man whom / shall
name. l will not deny; for / feel. sirs. that
this Republic holds no superior 10 the Hon.
Allen g. Thurman, of Ohio. The greeting
accorded bis name 10 well-deserysd trlD-
ute. Its spontsneity has been nobly earned.
he Is assured that such q greeting viii De
accorded TO nis name at It's very mention
throughout this Republic, from sea to sea.
and from the British line to the Gulf, Allen
q. Thurnsn-what an epitome of American
civil history is embodied in that name
his character and ability are known to
every man. woman and child in the land.
His public services will be q more enduring
monument than any temple of stone or
brass in history, for history will inscribe his
illustrious sons. From his hrst sp-
psarance in the Senate until
bis retirement from that body bis
voice was always raised in behalf Of the
people, and in defense of their rights. No
man can point to q single act or expression
OF ais which does not do him credit. Large
az heart. large Of brain. and larger still in
experience, be is the man Of al whose re-
cord justihes bis uour instion at your hands.
tie canrot be defeated before the people.
When the Pacific coast was sBdesvoFing 30
rsfsrd Chinese Immigration, when IL bad
decided that National legislation vas nsces-
ssry 10 accomplish the desired result. when
the merits Of the subject we're not under
stood east Of the Rocky Mountains. Allen
Il. Thurman. then Senator Of the nited
States. Vas axsE TO raise his voice IN the de-
ferse Of these whose means Of living were
in danger. and whose homes were threat
snsd with destruction. When great rail-
road corporations svinced an intsntion to
svsds The psymeot of their obligations to
he GovsrnmenI this great man prepared
that remarkable enactment known as ths
Thurman bill. hy which the offending cor
porstioas we're obliged TO provide sinking
fund for he redemption Of their promises.
During the tryfng times Of reconstruction
Mr. Thurman vas the central figure IN the
JDitsd states senate IN uphoiding the
q Enitv and integrity Of the Constitution.
Four years since the California dsi-
essgion put forward Nr. Thurman ss .
candidate for the Presidency and we're en-
thusiasfic in pushing bis nomination. Ths
lsst four years have but augmented their
reverence and affection for him. The
pairiat Of Columbus cannot be allowed to
rifher in retirement His fame Is rot bis
alone. Il Is the proud heritage Of the
American people. His name mar be rost
ittiaxl7 coupled with thas Of cur honorsd
President. Mr. Cleveland. Cleveland aad
Thurman wil he a ticket shsoiately in
vincie. Ia vii sweep she ccanfry with
might rush. tidal wave of seurovsi
Approval of Clevelaad's administration
durinx he sasf foar years ant the endorse
ment of bis scfions. fae simplicity yst ths
rsnarkshie seiity With wbich hs has sd-
Ninistsrsd rs great trust under the most
frTinR circumstances, coupled eith the sit-
rsrvstiinx at7ect1on feit for ths uhiiesecher
of Coi8uhee vi make Clevsiaud ar8
Th1rrnsn . var cry "a sifrieht The political
enemy Lrsiisns henors s4ovsrnor Crsr
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