The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-02
ME. MATsoNls SPrECm.

and Chairman Jcwett presented TO the conyen-
ton the democratic nominee for governor.
MIR. MATSONs SPEECH.
Mr. PREsIDENr AND GENrLENEN or the Con-
vENTION, LADIES, FRIENDS AND FELLOw-CITI-
ZENS-High words will fail 10 express the deep
gratitude feel for the high honor that has just been
because / had believed that it was a rare
opportunity TO reach the height aud extent OF
my political ambition. l know that the con-
test upon which we are about to enter is 10 bc a
sharp and severe one; but for more than year
| have felt an abiding and mistaken con-
hdence that the democratic party could
win in Indiana Iappausel and have believed that
not only in Indiana, but throughout the whole coun-
try, under the leadership OF the greatest political
chieitalh thdt mas nteh IoduCeu uuIlhS uis genera
ton, that the people will st their sea! oil approval
upon the rule OF the democratic party under the adj
mnistratiOn of Grover Cleveland. Applause and
cheering. Andl believe that when the representatives
of our great party meet on the 9th OF the month
after the ST Louis they will, without hesta-
ton say that they will make assurance douby sure
byadding TO the name Of Grover Cleveland the
name of one of Indiana's sons, Isaac p Gray. APP
plause.l Added to our list is the fact that the demo-
cratic party goes into the campaign this year with
an affirmative issue What is il? Is il some new
ism?' No, il is old-taShioned democratic prin-
ciple relating to taxation in this country 1t is the
principle that the shall be levied upon the peO
pie for the benefit OF the people, aud not for the ben
eft of huge mOuOpOlies lapplausel; and with the
sort Of declarations that have been made here to-day
and that will be made by national convention
at ST. Louis, supplemented with record in congress
that hope will be made before the convention meets,
mented, say, by record in congress made by the
democratic parity there can be no doubt OF our sue
cess this year.
But my fellow citizens I have heard the report of
the committee organization, and it declares that
speeches are out OF order l did not come
here TO make a speech, but simply to
return 90 you my sincere thanks Let me add that
/ think IL is a cause of cOngratulatOn, not to me
alone bat to every democrat in this convention, that
the contest that has just ended between me and my
magnanimous competitor has been carried on with
out the least acrmOny on khe part OF either. This
splendid convention represents the harmony OF the
democratic party we'll rs its enthusiasm; and in
this year, when SO much depends upon our success
ought TO feel glad that the party goes in harm0n
and united, and therefore, success is certain:
One word more Let me say that your declarations
of principles announced here to-day meet with my
hearty approval and expect TO carry the banner OF
the democratic party, along with my colleagues upon
the ticket that you nominate to-day in every county
in this state and when the ides OF November come
expect, with them, 70 place the ehapet OF victory
upon the great banner OF the democratic party APP
At the conclusion of Mr. Natson's speech,
the Hon. David 5. GoOding moved that Capt.
Myers be nominated for lieutenant governor
by reclamation. This was taken by consent
amid great enthusiasm, being Endorsed by a
standing vote of the convention, Capt. Myers
received an ovation as he stepped forward and
accepted the nomination.
CAPT. MYERS SPEECH.
Mr. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVEX
TOM am profoundly grateful 10 my friends for the
office within the gift of the 1000 900 of people OF the
state Of Indiana. came here to make very differ
ent speech from what am compelled TO make
very few minutes changes the situation. Applause
and laughter. But the man that could refuse tn ac-
cept the compliment as expressed 10y this magnificent
convention would be more sublimated than am.
Applause.
Old Judge Humphreys Of Wisconsin told a story
10 me once about some hunters who
went up into the pineries of Wisconsin
on hunt, and they we're not sure OF catching any
game and they took some salt pork along, and when
they got ready Tor hunt they elected one OF their
number c6ok and boss Of the pots, with the distinc,
understanding that when they came home, II there
was no game, the pork would bee served, and that
the man that first complained OF the cooking should
take the pots himself. They came home without
game and sat down 10 thei: meal And the first one
that took bite Of pork began by saying ut is salty
then he remembered his obgation-"but is Is
good" Great applause and laughter
II is little salty, gentlemen, but il is good, and
/ will take it,
And promise my competitor and every democrat
in Indiana that no man will use more energy or
earnestly his endeayOrS 20 carry the old demo-
cratic party to victory Not only la Indiana, hut
throughout the length and breadth of this land Of
| shall make terrible struggle If possible. TO
lead the ticket again in number OF votes. Applause
and crys OF THAT is good.