The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-07
cheers were renewed, bandanas were fly
ing, and the band struck up

platform, who took seat by Mayor llew-
lit, Congressman McMillin, Patrick A.
Collins and eX-Gov. Leon Abbott, OF New
jersey.
This greeting in form of Il resolution was
read and adopted:
"The Democrats OF the city OF New
York. in mass meeting assembled. greet
the Hon. Allen Il. Thurman, Democratic
nominee for Nice-President. with hearty
welcome and applause, and hail his pres
ence in the metropolis OF the union rs the
harbinger Of victory, and renewing their
pledges OF loyal devotion to the national
Democratic ticket, and the national DEM
ocratic platform. They especially declare
their approval of the recent message OF the
President rs timely Vindlcation OF the
honor OF the nation and manhood OF the
people"
Mr.. Flower, who had not attempted to
continue his speech, ut once introduced
Mr.. Thurman, saying:
"Fellow Citizcns--I have the honor to
introduce to you the old Roman, Allen q.
Thurman"
As Mr.. Thurman stepped forward TO the
speakers stand and stood erect there,
wiping the perspiraton from his face with
the famed bandana, the widest excite
ment followed. Every one having seat
stood upon it, Bandanas and flags were
waved, and the crowd cheered and
cheered again, drowning into mutlled
sound the strains OF the band. The cheer
ing continued for fully five minutes, and
then, when voice so feeble that only
those within few feet Of him could tell,
except by the motion OF his lips, that he
was speaking.
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen
II has been said by the Republican papers
since ! was nominated for the vice-presi-
dency, that Allen G.. Thurman is an old,
| frail, decrcpit and broken-down man.
! do not know what | should reply to this,
although well know that am in no con-
dition tonight TO speak 10 an immense
audience such rs this. However, want
TO speak, and, in spite OF illness, am
almost induced TO make the attempt
beg leave, however, to withdraw, and
thank YOU for your kind reception.
A HUsH PILL uroS THE AssrMnLAGE.
rs all saw that the hero Of the evening was
| trying 10 speak TO them, hut was unable tu
do so. Col. Brco and Mr. Flower stepped
forward and each taking Mr.. Thurman by
| the arm, assisted him back from the speak
I crs' stand. lie was almost iainting, and
for few minutes was too sick 10 be re-
moved from the building. When lac had
recovered sufficiently Judge Thurman was
taken In carriage direct 10 the ladies en-
trance Of the Fifth Avenue hotel, accom-
panied 10y Messs Bricc and Barnum.
| The Judge was conducted TO his room and
wasnttcndcd 10y DIR. GoldthWaite, the hotel
physician. The latter applied remedies
and later IL was said that the distinguished
patient would be all right In m hour OF
two. De. Goldthwaitc said the Judge had
been attacked with cholera morbus at 3
o'clock in the afternoon, and he had adj
yised his patient not 10 exert himself 10y
attending the big meeting.
Judge Thurman insisted upon going 10
Madison square garden, notwithstanding
the advice OF his physician.
Mr. Barnum came out of the Thurman
| apartments In n little while, and, though
] hc looked seriously worried, announced
| that Mr.. Thurman would be all right In q
couple Of hours. In the sick-room re-
maincd Mr. Bicc, Allen w. Thurman,
his son Allen q. Thurman, jr., aud the
| physician.
Meanwhile. IN Madison square garden
the throng called for Gov. Hill, when Mr.
Thurman had gone. lie was presented,
and NJ once referred 90 Judge Thurman
sudden illness, saying that il was an ~,
ness which had come upon him but nn
hour before. The Governor said that hC
took great pleasure In announcing that the
illness was not serious, and that judge
Thurman would be able 30 proceed with
the work laid out for him In the campaign.
EX-Gov. BLACKBURN,
Of Kentucky, next spoke:
"For awhile the Republicans said We
were cowmds," said he, "but beg my
cuuntrymen tonight 90 look into the
chambcrsOi their conscicnccs and say who
are the towards LChccrs.l We hay,
laid the guage Of battle down. The Dem
tcritic party has passed a tax reduction
bill which a Republican Senate dafo- mol
touch. ll.Oud cheers. We were involved
IN issues, not dangerous, but issues thai
were conflicting. | have never had ans
sympathy with the practice aud policy %
the English people do not thinl
that they act fairly In their diplo'
matte relations with other countries
The Republican Senate rejected tha
treaty. 1hoy thought they could bully
and win tie sympathics the American cit
izens 10y ~ doing, but, they got a Roland
for an oliver IChecrs.l They decided
to reject that treaty on Tuesday, and on
| Thursday Grover Clcyolaul said: Yer,
well, gentlemen; tried in o sialcsmanlik,
manner 10 adjust these differences with
friendly power. You have rejected ihu
treaty and reverted 10 hostile methods. ]
war comes under your decree,
WAR ~ SHALL uE,'
he said IN tho most polite aud courtcou
way. Gentlemen, you have undertaken
10 play the. role Of bully. Give me th
legislation and | will carry out your de-
cree They said, too continued Mr.
Blackburn, "that the Confederate sollic
was to be- pcnsioncd. IL thcru one man II
this audience that has over heard oi
private pension bill going through th
Federal Congress or signed by Demo
cratic President IN the aid OF a Conicdci
ate soldicr2 They never asked for Il, the
have no right 10 Il, they don't ask ~
H., and they don't want H. Clcy,
and has done one other thing for whic
be- should be canUuized in the hearts q
the American people. lie managed I
persuade Mr.. james g. Blaine misses
that he was previously mistaken when j.
thought be- wanted 10 be President Of ia
United States" tGrcat laughter
The Hon. Patrick A. Collins, Of Bostur
next spoke, aud the Hon. John NJ,
Sweeney, oi Ohio. followed. pfovokin
/, much laughter. Local speakers closed Oh
meeting.
Just an Oid.fAshioned Csse.