The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-06-16
FOs PRESIDENT or THE UNITED STATES.

The second day of the democratic ma
tlonGl convention was called to order by
Chairman White, after which Rev. J. L.
Greene, Of Missouri, addressed the
throne Of grace as follows:
On Lord, thou hast been our dwelling
place IN al generations. Thou hast been
b God, and art the God, of all nations.
Thou hast appointed the bounds Of their
habItations. ThOu has been the God of
this nation. the God Of our fathers, and
We their children. This morning we
enter into the Inheritance Of the blessing
that thou dldst bestow upon them. We
come tins morning to ask thy blessing
uPon tins assembly; upon these men who
have come up from the sister states
from All over this great republic; who
have come On this important occasion,
sent by their people. Oh, God. do thou
bless them IN this assembly this morn
Ing, and as thou hast ruled over this
nation IN all the Years past, and thou
hast brought good out of all orr evil,
do thou this day rule over this conven-
ton for the good of this nation and for
the glory of thy great name. We pray
hat thy blessing may be upon the presi-
dent Of the United States and upon the
governors of all the states ofthis country,
1A40 upon TIC hAitnBltHE OIlCCI Oh Tie
people, and upon the humblest citizen
Of this republic. We pray thee, o
Lord, thai thou wilt guide us in our
destiny, help us as a people to fear God
and TO keep his commandments, and di-
rect Us IN all our ways that We may be
the Lords people, not simply in pro-
fessIOns of our lips, but III a godly and
holy and Just life. Now we commend
ourselves 30 thee for the guidance of
thy spirit. and as thou must override
mistakes Of men for the good of thy
name, aud as tEOu must guide Us in all
things that are great and good, do h
this day bless these men and lead them
IN thy way, according to thy purpose,
and let them remember this day rs they
SIT IN this convention that they are not
only making history for this country,
but they are also to determine hat
which will he good for it or bad for it.
and may their policy and may their
works rebound TO the good of all citi-
Zens Of this country. and for the glory
OF thy name III all the earth. Let thy
blessing rest upon us now and ever
more. We ask 1t in Jesus name. Amen.
The first business in order was the
report of the committee IN credentials.
Gen Patrick A. Collins, of Massachu-
sets, was unanimously agreed upon for
permanent chairman. He ac-
knowledged the distinguished honor III
a short speech.
a resolution was offered by Timothy
J. Campbell. Of New York, rs follows:
Resolved. That this convention takes
occasion 10 express its great sorrow at
the serious and dangerous illness of
General Phillip H. Sheridan, and to
him whose noble and valient deeds will
eve be enshTined IN the hearts Of his
cOuntrymen We extend our sincere SYM
pathy. We earnestly trust the great
soldier and distinguished patriot will
meet with speedy recovery, and that
divine providence may spare him IN this
nation for many years to come.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be forwarded to General Sheri-
dan as expressive of the heartfelt senti-
ments of the democracy of the United
States.
The resolutions were adopted by a
rising vote, with three hearty cheers for
the gallant soldier.
After some other unimpOrtant bust
ness, the clerk proceeded to call the
roll of states for nominations for presi-
dent of the United States, commencing
with Alabama. Mr.. Peters, of that
state, arose and said that his delegation
had instructed him to tender its first
place on the call and first right to speak
to the state of New York. Applause.
Nh. Dougherty, of the New York dele
cation, then assembled the platform and
addressed the convention as follows:
You are about to DISCHARGE more than
an imperial duty with the simplest cere-
monials. You, as representatives OF the
people, are TO choose a magistrate with
more powerthan a monarch, yet checked
and controlled by the supreme law of n
written constitution. Thus impressed |
ascend the roStrum TO name the next
president of the United States. New
York presents him to the convention
and pledges her electoral vote. Delega-
tons from thirty-eight states and all the
territories are assembled without ucu
or consultation, ready simultaneously to
take up the cry and max the nomIna
ton unanimous. We are not, indeed,
to choose a candidate but to name one
the people nave already chosen. He Is
the man for the people. His career IL
Illustrates the glory of our institutions.
Eight wears ago, unknown save in his
own locality, he, for the last four has
stood in the gaze of the world dis
charging the most important duties
that can be confided to men.
To-day determines that not by his own
choice, but by the mandate of his coun-
trymen. ana with the sanction of heaven
he shall fill the presidency for fouryears
more. He has met and mastered every
question as if from youth trained to
craftsmanship. The promises of his
letter of acceptance and inaugural adj
dress have been fulfilled. His fidelity
In the past inspires faith In the future.
He is not q hope. He is a realization.
Scorning subterfuge, disdaining re-elec-
ton by concealing convictions, mind
full of his oath of Office to defend the
constitution, he courageously declares
10 congress, dropping minor matters,
that the supreme issue Is reform, re-
vision, reduction of national taxation.
The treasury of the United States,
glittered with unneeded gold, OPP
presses industry, embarrasses business,
endangers financial tranquility and
breeds extravagance, Capitalization and
corruption. The high taxation necessa-
" for the expenditures of an unparal-
leled war is robbery In the years of
prosperous peace, and the millions that
pour into the treasury come from the
hard earned savings of the American
people. In violation of the equality OF
rights the present tariff has created a
privileged class, who, shaping legisla-
ton for their personal gain, levy by law
contributions for the neeessaries of life
from every man, woman and child IN
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