Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-08

p1ession of his which does not do him
credit. L,rge of heart, large of brain, and
larger still in experience, he Is the man OF
all men whose record justifes his nomina-
ton at your hands, in the sense that he
cannot be defeated before the people. A man
of benevolent heart. mapifesting itself not
only in private life, but it has been the Lead
ing feature OF his official career. When the
Pacific coast was endesvoring TO retard
Chinese immigration, when II had DECIDED
that national legislation was necessary TO
accomplish the desired result, when the
merits of the subject were not understood
east of the Rocky mountains, Allan u.
Thurman, then Senator Of the United
States, was the first to raise his voice In
defense of those whose means OF living ,
were ia danger, and whose homes were |
threatened with destruction.
When the great railroad corporations
evidenced an intention to evade payment
of their obligations TO the government this
great man prepared that remarkable en-
actment known as
THE THURMAN BILL,
by which the offending corporations were
obliged to provide a sinking fund for the
redemption of their promises. During the
irving times of reconstruction Mr.. Thur.
man WAS the central figure i'll the United
States Senate in upholding the dignity and
the integrity of the Constitution. Tne
waves of party passion lashed into fury by
i'll advised jealous partisans, broke harm
less upon his leonine front and settled
back into ealmness by the force OF his
logic and the power Of his oratory.
A ripe scholar, his disquisitions
upon constitutional law are master
pieces OF reasoning and elOquence chal'
longing the admiration Of even his pnliti-
cal opponents. Four years since the Cali
fornia delegation put forward Mr Thurman
as their candidate for the Presidency and
were enthusiastic in pushing his nomins-
ton. But four years have but augmented
their reverence and affection for him. The
patriot of Columbus cannot be allowed TO
wither in retirement. His fame is not his
alone; it is the proud heritage of the Ameri-
can people. His name may be most lifting
ly coupled with that Of our honored Presi-
dent, Grover Cleveland.
Cleveland and Thurman will be
A TICKET ABSOLUTELY INvINCIRLE.
It will sweep the country with mighty
rush, n tidal wave OF approval. Against
it all opposition will be fruitless.
The approval of Cleveland's g sdministra-
ton for the past four years and endorse
ments OF his actions, the simplicity, yet
remarkable ability with which he has sd-
ministered his great trust under ths most
trying circumstances, coupled with the all
pervading affection felt for the philosopher
of Columbus, will make Cleveland and
Thurman q war cry to alright the
political enemy. The enthusiasm
which will be aroused upon its an
nounoement, will be infectious, and
gathering force and volume day by day, it
will before the ides of November have be-
come epidemic. That the name OF Allan
G. Thurman should be cheered TO the echo
in this hall is not strange for it brings the
warm blood of gratitude surging TO the
heart of every fireside and the testimonials
which the people will surely pay to his
worth at the coming November election
will be convincing prof of bis phenomenal
popularity.
indiana honors Gov. Gray by supporting
him for this nomination; Illinois is doing
the same for Gen. Black; Michigan, for Mr..
Dick lipson; Wisconsin, for Mr.. Villas, good
men, true, each aud all Of them, and were
il not for the
) SELF SACRIFICING PATRIOTISM OF Mr.
THURMAN
in response to the almost unanimous wish
Of the party to permit bis name to come
: before you, ii were difficult indeed tc
! choose from such meritorious and able men
Their names are fit 10 grace this or any
other ticket. They are each the iavorite
son Of their respective States, but when
Allan G.. Thurman, the favorite son Of each
and every State in this Union, in answei
to the universal demand for his acceptance
: consents to leave the peace and tranquility
n of his fireside and again serve his grateful
q countrymen, 90 prominent, 60 colossal Il
: his political figure in the public eye
4 that all Others must Of necessity shade II
v its immensity. Let no mistakes be mad'
4 st this time. Mistakes are crimes. Ii yot
4 but do your duty, if you but give the peo
n ple what they expect, what they demand
n the contest of parties instead Of just com
]. mencing will be practically ended. For to
II great electoral and popular majoritie
/ which Cleveland and Thurman will surei!
.e receive at the polls
u WILL BE A REVELATION
n even to ourselves. As representatives Q
"a the Democracy of the Nation we have
n duty 10 perform. We must nominate tn
man the people have already nominated
a We have but TO endorse the popular vel
"a diet: no less will be accepted at you
hands. Let no consideration Of persons
n friendship or clsmor Of locality infusnc
N your action. Personal friendship cannc
70 be repaid by nomination where gres
!, partyis interest and future are at stalk
to No trihing with great concerns OF sta'
4. should be tolerated; no expression oil iocl
pride can be permitted to influence acton
When the sovereign people speak the
IL must be obeyed. Bread ground must
taken. The man of the Nation, not tt
ar man of the State, must be nominated.
o, Nominate Allan G. Thurman. Nom
liz nate him by scclAmation. Let 1t not
ng said that one single Democrat In all th
g, great Union fails in this testimonial to Il
ne greatest American Of his day, the noble
rs breathing man upon American soil,
consort in the temple Of fame of those p
es triots Of the past-the founders OF our il
us stitutions, whose sacred dust lies calm
on sleeping beneath the sods of Mt. Verno
zee Montecello and the Hermitage awaitir
IN the dedication of our national pantheon.
in When in the course Of Mr.. Turpey
sir spesch be said that it was admitted tn
o there yrs but one man to nominate, wi
Io- would svesp the country Ikea tidal wav