, 1888-06-28

emn pledge Tor the unity OF every sectional
faction of the party in that state, all OF
whom were represented here tonight. BY
its action the convention had made IL pos.
sihle for the republicans to carry Indiana.
By its further action II could make IL DOS.
sible To carry New York.
THIS GREAT BATTLE
was to be fought out in New York. The
democratic party had thrown down the
| gauntlet OF battle, and If the convention
would help the republicans OF New York
they weuld carry the fight to "a successful
conclusion. If the New York delegates
were refused this boon they would 20
nome and do all that mortal man could
DO, but they would go home sick at heart
ana discouraged. He appealed to the con-
vention to hear to the voice of New York.
| IL the convention would name tonight
the man of their choice they would 20
nome and they would inscribe upon their
| banners,
GEGMEN,
American markets Tor American people
! and protection for American homes" and
in this sign they could not be defeated In
behalf of Il united delegation from the state
| OF New Gork-aye, in behalf of united
republican party OF the state of New York,
L name the Hon. Levi P..Morton.
Senator Millers speech was delivered
| with great earnestness and with great
force. lie. was frequently interrupted by
applause, IllS STATEMENTS to the
clal reasons why New York should have
the vice-presidential nomination was
cheered Justify. When he had concluded
there was a wild outburst of applause.
The demonstration continued for several
minutes, and almost eclipsed the demon-
| stratiOn which occurred when Harrison
was nominated, Gage, OF California, said
| that Levi p. Morton could poll more
votes,on the Pacific coast than any other
living American except that great COM
mander, James G.. Blaine. lie heartily
| seconded the nomination OF Morton.
nomination of Morton. He said the hopes
OF the state had been shattered, but Ohio
would heartily support the ticket.
Oliver, of South Carolina, and Hallowell,
of Kansas, spoke in favor OF Morton. GEN
eral Hastings, of Pennsylvania iorcibly
seconded the motion in a short speech.
Pennsylvania, he said, instructed him to
say that it believed the battle field would
he In New York, and the second state in
the union should reach out her hands
to second the nomination o. tie empire
state of the union and give her help. As
God lives, Harrison and Morton would be
victorious. Marsh, of Illinois, lose to Sec
ond the nomination of Morton, saying that
Illinois proposed to do for the doubtful
state OF New York what she had already
done for the doubtful state OF Indiana.
General Chalmers, OF Mississippi gave
his political history, and explained how it
was he had
LEFT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
with its hidebound notions, to Join the
party of progress the republican party. He
was not in favor of selecting a southern re-
publican for second place on the ticket.
That would be like the charge at Balaklava
it might be grand, but it would not be
politics. Wisdom, policy ard the best in
tercsts of the suffering people OF the south
demanded that a man from New York
should stand with man from Indiana. A
Cursory remark which Mr. Chalmers made
to the effect that half of the Mississippi
delegation was composed of ex.confederate
soldiers, was wildly applauded.
Trent, of Delaware, said the little state of
Delaware felt proud that it had brought its
few sheaves Of wheat and laid them at the
feet of the distngu shed gentleman from
Indiana. Now they had heard IA cry from
New York, aud 1t had better be needed.
The party wanted to win, and it was best
now that
THE CONVENTION HAD BEGUN WELL,
that It should end well He was afraid that
further continuation of democratic rule
might endanger the fish and oyster indus
tries of Delaware. He seconded the NOM
ination of Morton. He wanted to get Della
ware out Of the pawnshop of salisbury and
Bayard, and the way to do 1t now was to
name men who are sure to win in this con-
test.
SOUTHERN CAN NDiDATE.
McElmee, OF Tennessee, in IA brief speech
presented the name of VIM. T.. Moore, of
that state, as the nominee for vice-presi-
dent
Spears, of North Carolina, created the
sensation of the evening by u humorous
speech which was highly appreciated by
the audience, and for which he was warmly
applauded. Mr. Spears arose in his chair
and addressed the convention as follows
"Mr. Chairman-In my district of North
Carolina we are settled largely by people
from Scotland. Qaughter,) There is an
old man there. member of the Presby
terian church, by the name of McGregor
He Is on elder in our church. Whenever
Christmas holidays come AMI they get
some Of our good brandy and egg-nog, and
the fiddle begins to play am going to
get to the point now. Mr.. President-I say
thai whenever Christmas holidays come
and when the fiddle starts up McGregor is
sure to dance. After being "sessiOned"
and "sessioned" and 'sessioned" for
dance he promised he would not, but when
the FIDDLE was started up one day. he "ses-
stoned" and "sessioned," but McGregor
has got the floor, and have got it at last.
Mr.. Spears was interrupted by loud cries OF
.platiorm !" platform Spears. raising
his crutches. exclaimed: 81 cannot get to
the platform" which was received by the
convention with roars of laughter and loud
The Chairman-The convention will
come to order until the gentlemen quits
talking.
Mr.. Spears-I hope 1t will, Mr.. Chairman.
This Is the proudest hour Of my life. Is 1t
a reality or is it dream? Am talking to
q thousand republicans, and white ones at
that? (Laughter.) Now ask you 10 be
quiet. I did not come here to tell Joke,
but to talk business. Mr.. Chairman and
delegation, when I appear on this floor the
zion. Q4aughter.) Mr.. Chairman, / see
that one Of our prominent delegates
daughter and confusion)
The Chairman-Will the gentlemen
preserve order?
Speara-Oh, IL you will inst let me 90 ON