The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-26

yention having decided TO select the chairman,
n number OF nominations were made. but oil de-
ciined. J. W. Goshorn, Of West Virginia, was
finally elected.
Secretary and Treasurer, subject to the OPP
proval OF the committee.
Tbe Chair announced the nomination OF
candi date for President OF the United Stutes IN
order. 80.
the Hon Henry Smith would not accept the
nomination for President II rendered, and be-
sides they wanted him for Congress- dozen
cried out ''You can have him."
Mr.. Cunningham, OF Arkansas, nominated A.
i. Streator, OF Illinois.
Allen Root, OF Nebraska, nominated GiIpert
c. De La Matyr, Of Colorado.
DR.. Randall OF Illinois, stated that Dr. Dc La
Matyr could not accept q nomination, owingao
his poor health.
Mr.. Baldwin OF Connecticut seconded tho
nomination OF Streator.
]. w. Harlan, of Colorado, nominated General
James u. Weaver OF Iowa. whereupon Secre-
tury Randall announced he had letter from
General Weaver in which he positively declined
the nomination. prefcrring to remain In Con-
gress.
Mr.. vandewater, OF Illinois, seconded the
nomination Of Strcator.
Indiana indorsed Mr.. Strcator. An Illinois
delegate arose and declared that II Mr.. Streator
wns elected II would be the first time man
ever went from the farm to the White House.
Iowa announced her choice to be Streator, as
did Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska and
Missouri.
j. d. Carter, OF Ohio, took the stage and NOM
mated John Scitz, who, being still in the chair,
positively declined the honor. announcing his
choice TO be Mr.. Streator. Pennsylvania, Ten
nessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin seconded
the nomination Of Streator.
,fNat In in
by acclamation, and the motion was unani-
mousy adopted. There were loud calls for
Streator, who snt in the Illinois delegation. He
was escorted TO the stage by A. G. Cosner, OF
Cincinnati, and loudly cheered. He said:
'MR. CHAIRMAN AND DELEGATES OF THE
CoNvENTIoN-I thank you for the distinguished
honor you have conferred upon me. And real
ize the fact that this compliment was not IN
tended SO much for me rs 1t was your desire to
choose standard bearer who might be ac-
ceptabe to oil industrial peoples in the coun-
try. hope you may not be disappointed In
this. But, be that as 1t may, no man can say
that have sought this nomination, but would
have gladly seen you confer this distinguished
honor upon another more worthy than myself.
II will not now formally accept of your nomi-
nation, but will wait till hear from your COM
mittee. You need q change in the administra.
tion Of affnirs-a change that means some
thing more than change OF postmastcrs and
some few other oifices-a radical change, one
that means relief to all industrial people
among us.
'You need an administration with spinal
column u 'vertebra,' to administer the governs
ment in the interest Of the people for while,
and give the aristocracy rest and time to count
their wealth.
1--WE hear great deal said about the surplus
in the treasury-the enormous surplus, the in
creasing surplus and how to get the surplus
out of the treasury This endless talk has
t,nfi nd mr. IN
talk.
"All that is needed in the matter is an admin
istratfon that will get down to business-call
bonds and pny the money out.
II understand that the act creating the four
per cent bonds was tampered with, the tine OF
payment changed after 1t had passed Congress.
"Now we know that the people could not have
done this thing; and, If changed, 1t must have
been the work of bond holders or their satel-
lltes.
II deem it good law that the bondhoders
should not reap benefit from their unlawful
acts and such bonds should be called and paid
ITO all industrial people let me say word:
The. destiny Of our country Is now in your
hands, and your weapon is the ballot. We have
tried both old parties, and both have failed to
give relief. We now appeal to you ut the polls
to solve the issue: Shall the aristocracy forever
rule over us, or shall the Government be re-
stored to the people to whom 1t belongs?
"Again, thank you for the distinguished
honor"
Nominations for vice.p president being called
for. New York delegation presented the name
OF Samuel Evans, of Texas. Arkansas, Califor-
MIA and number Of other States seconded
Evans nomination. Illinois named T. p. Ryn-
ders, of Pennsylvania. Iowa wanted Charles +.
Cunningham, OF Arkansas. Ohio indorsed Evans,
Pennsylvania indorsed Rynders, Tennessee
wanted H. M. Kramer, OF Georgia, but that wor-
thy declined. Michigan, at least one delegate,
wanted to vote for DR.. McGlynn. The roll OF
States was then called, with the following re-
suit: Evans, 1874: Rynders, "A; Cunningham, 81.
Mr.. Evans, having received a majority of all
the votes cast was declared the choice OF the
Convention for Vice President, and his nomina-
tion was made unanimous. The Convention
gave him three cheers, and he responded in an
address, promising to do all he could to secure
the success OF the cause, but said he must de-
cline the nomination, and suggested in his stead
Chas. T. Cunningham, OF Arkansas.
Zane, OF Pennsylvania, hoped and prayed
Evans would not decline, for he was the right
man IN the right place. Evans then said he
wanted II understood that he was not an office
seeker; he also wanted it understood that he
was decided man, and when he said he would
not accept he meant 1t. He believed he could
carry Texas and have the Legislature, and, in
his humble judgment, he would so to the U. s.
Senate for six long years, where he could do
more good for the poor man than anywhere else.
Mr.. Evans then proceeded to do up Grover
Cleveland in great style.
Cleveland was great fisherman, he had
heard, and II what he had heard about his size
QOr he believed he was twenty-eight inches
around the neck and twenty-five around the
head) was true. he was the greatest man in the
role, but he was tired Of having tadpoles in
office. He closed by again saying he could not
accept. Chas. T.. Cunningham, of Arkansas,
was then declared the nominee OF the conven-
tion by reclamation. In the brief speech Mr..
Cunningham returned thanks and after listen
ing to report Of the Finance Committee the
convention adjourned.
Alison j. Streator is portly man, with flow
ing white beard and hair, and withal fine look.
ing man. He is fifty-fve years old born in New
York State and removed to New Windsor Ill,
In 1855, being engaged there ever since as
farmer and stock dealer.
Hc has served two years In the Illinois Legis-
lnture and is now about to end q term OF four
years in the State Senate. He was elected to
the House MS Democrat in 1872, but during his
Senatorial career has been Labor advocate.
Charles E. Cunningham the nominee for Vice
President, is sixty-five years old and farmer
near Little Rock, Ark. He has taken quite
prominent part In the proceedings Of the pres
ent Convention, and claims to be able to carry
"Old Arkansaw." 4