The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-13

ing every phase of our national life, and
upon every question involved in the prob
lem of good government the democratic
party submits its principles and professions
to the intelligent suifrages of the American
people," At the conclusion of the reading
Watterson addressed the convention, adVo-
eating the adoption of the platform as read,
saying it was platform on when demo-
Gratis could stand without feeling they were
away from home. He then introduced
Senator German, who also advocated the
adoption of the platform intact. On mo-
ton of Watterson the platform was unanl-
mously adopted
Scott of Pennsylvania, on instructions
from the resolutions committee, presented
resolution indorsing the Mills Dlli ana
recommending its early passage, which was
adopted amid loud applause. Lehman OF
Iowa offered, and the convention adopted,
resolution declaring for the admission OF
Washington, Dakota, Montana and New
Mexico into the Union. Albeit OF New
Jersey offered resolution expressing sym
pathy with all struggling people in their
efforts to secure self-government, civil and
religious liberty, and especially the irish
people; adopted. Resolutions OF respect Tor
the late Vice-presdent Hendricks and eN-
pressing deep sense of loss in the deaths OF
Tilden, Hancock, Seymour and Mcclellan
were also adopted.
The convention then proceeded to the
nomination of the candidate for vice-presi-
Tarpsey was introduced and proceeded to
nominate Allen G.. Thurman OF ONO. when,
in the course of Tarpsey's speech he sald III
was admitted there was but one man TO
nominate who would sweep the country ike
a tidal wave, there was n mighty response
of "Gray." and for some minutes the orator
was unable to proceed. When Colorado
was reached Colonel Patterson took the
platform to nominate General Black. The
speech was made in excellent form, WIN
magnificent delivery. Before he had gone
far he had completely won the sympathles
of the audience, which gave him the hearth
est applause any one received during the
dav. Silence prevailed while the speaker
read letter from General Black asking for
the withdrawal of his name, on the ground
that the sentiment of the democracy was
for Thurman. In his peroration the speaker
said: There is only one reason why we do
not bow in humble submission before the
red bandana; we fear-justly, sincerely and
earnestly-if, in his providence, God should
remove Judge Thurman, who has already
filed out the years allotted to man, the
senate would be cursed by another ln-
gals loud and prolonged cheers and
Missing James T. Piggott of Connecticut
seconded the nomination OF thurman.
During his speech he said: have been
asked so often since | came to st. Louis,
Are you not going to lose Connecticut by
this cry of tariff REFORM that | want to
say i have received kilograms from the
largest manufacturers in Connecticut ask
ing me to aid this convention in causing the
cause of tariff reform to be promoted"
Daniel w. Voorhees, of Indiana said: The
historians of Europe describe Belgium as the
battle-ground in all the great wars that have
transpired between European nations. l
come from the political battle-ground OF the
United States-the state of Indiana-repre-
senting power and we ask name on the
ticket Indiana has voted for every democrat
ever sworn into Office from 1916 forward.
know of certain calculations to leave Indiana
out. She is interviewer with the situation and
the safety of the hour is for New York and
Indiana, as of old, to clasp hands. Take
warning by Oregon and rely upon Indiana
and you will not be deceived. Applause.
We present to you man for this ticket
physically and mentally strong and en-
dowed with mental and physical life for years
to come. / am not here to say we can not
win without him, but / am here to say that
if you want to take a bond of fate to reduce
it to an absolute certainty before you leave
this hall nominate Isaac p. Gray"
After the nomination of Thurman and
Gray had been seconded the clerk called
the roll of the states and territories, and the
chairman of each delegation announced the
names of those for whom the delegates
voted, those not named being solid for
Thurman, with the following result: Ala
bama, Black one, Gray four, Thurman fiji
teen; Colorado, Black six Delaware, Thur
man three, Gray three; Georgia, Gray seven
teen, Thurman seven; Illinois, Black
seventeen. Gray seventeen, Thurman ten;
Indiana, Gray thirty; Kansas, Black two,
Gray two, Thurman fourteen; Kentucky
Gray seventeen, Black one, Thurman eight
Massachusetts, Thurman nineteen, Gray
seven, Black one: Michigan, Black three
Thurman thirty-three; Minnesota, Thurman
thirteen, Gray one Missouri, Gray four
Thurman twenty-eight; Nebraska, Gray
two, Thurman eight Ohio, Thurman forty
five, Gray one.
Patterson of Colorado withdrew the name
of General Black and moved the nomina.
ton of Thurman be made unanimous
Loud cheers]. Shanklin of Indiana with
drew Gray's name and made the same
motion. The motion that Thurman be
nominated by reclamation was put and the
convention rose in a body and shouted forth
loud and long unanimous aye, and wheI
Thurman was declared nominated there
was loud and prolonged cheering. SooI
after the convention adjourned sine die.