The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-15
Allen G.. Thurman.


Of Allen G. Thurman, and proceeded IN an
eloquent manner to eulogize the name Of
the candidate whose name had caused SO
much unan nifty and aroused SO much en-
thusiam. He closed by saying:
"His name may De most fittingly c,upled
will that of our honored President, Grover
Cleveland. Cleveland and Thurman will
be ticket absolutely invincfble. 1t will
sweep the country with q mighty rush, .
tidal wave Of approval Against it all OPP
position will be fruitiess. The approval OF
Cleveland's administration during the past
four years and Endorsement of his
actions, the simplicity yet remarkable
ability with which he has admin
istered his great trust under the most try.
ing circumstances, coupled with the all.
pervaGing affection felt for the phil ,sopher
Of Columbus, will make Cleveland and
Thurman u war Cry to alright the political
enemy. The enthusiasm which will be
aroused upon its announcement will be in
fictitious and gathering force and volume
day nv day it will before the idss OF No.
vember have become epidemic.
tina: the name Of Allen G. Thurman
should be cheered to the echo in this hall
is not strange, for il brings the warm
blood Of gratitude surEing to the heart Of
every fresi lie, and the testimonials which
the people will surely pay TO his worth a:
the coming November election will be con-
vincing proof Of his phenomenal popular
itv." Applause.
When Colorado was called Thomas NJ.
Patterson addressed the convention stat.
ing that he ha. been selected to present
the name Of Pension Commissioner Black
for the Vicc-Presidency, but Mr.. Blacks
withdrawal left nothing to do but leave the
question of the Vice-Presidency in the
hands Of the convention.
Mr.. Pigyot, OF Connecticut, seconded
Thurman's nomination on behalf of his
State, and then Indiana was called. Sena-
tor Voorhees, responded, and In q short
speech nominated Isaac P. Gray for the
Vice-PresIdeucy. Cheers
Albert H. Cox, Of Georgia, seconded the
nomination Of Governor Gray.
E. E Settle, OF Kentucky, also seconded
the nomination OF Governor GRAY.
Mr.. Dryden, Of Missouri, made An elo-
queut speech seconding the nomination Of
Thurman, creating a good deal Of enthu-
siasm.
Governor Green, Of New Jersey, said
that the shores Of the Atlantic re-echoed
the call Of the Pacific coast. New Jersey,
which brought nine electoral votes in one
hand without making any demand with the
Othsr-New Jersey seconded the nomina-
ton Of Allen g. Thurman. tApplause.l
Mr.. Dorsey, OF Nevada, voiced the sentf-
ments Of the Democracy Of Nevada In in-
dorsin2 the ticket Of Cleveland and Thur
man. The mountains OF Nevada would
fairly rattle with JOY when the news Of
Thurman's nomination was flashed across
the wires. rAppIause.1
Mr.. Raines, Of New York, was greeted
with cheers when he took the stand to
make known the position Of his State dele
CATION, which was for Thurman.
General 7. E. Powell, Of Ohio. briefly
but earnestly seconded Thurman's nomi-
natIen.
Mr. Dorson. Of South Carolina, seconded
the nomination OF Thurman
Mr. Thompson, Of Tennessee. also SEQ
onded the nomination Of Thurman.
Ex-Governor Throck morton. OF Texas,
also seconded the nomination Of Mr.. Thur
man in brief speech In which he said that
he represented divided delegation upon
the question Of aVice-Presidential candi-
date, but he was none the less enthusiastic
in his support Of Ohio's grand old man.
Virginia also spoke for Thurman.
After the States had all been called
ballot was taken and Allen g. Thurman, Of
Ohio. was declared the choice Of the con-
vention for the vice-Presidency, Mr..
Snanklin, Of Indiana, withdrawing Gray's
name and moving that the nomination Do
made unanimous. The motion was adopted
BY reclamation
On motion Of Mr.. P ope, Of Texas, reso.
luton was adopted expressing regret at
the death Of W. s. Hancock and rendering
sympathy to his widow.
Colonel Fellows, Of New York. presented
a resolution OF respect for the dead states
men of the party who have passed to the
other world since the Democratic cconven-
ton of lSS4-Horatio Seymour, Mcclellan,
Tilden and Hancock-and Of regret at their
taking Oh. The resolution was adopted
with rising vote.
After pas ing various resolutions OF
thanks and receiving the names OF the
National! omnitteemen from the various
the convention on motion OF
Governor Green. Of New Jersey, at two p.
M adjourned sine die.