Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07


tinuous operations in the interests OF American
labor, which should In no event be neglected Re-
vision OF our tax laws contemplated by the demo.
cIatic party, should promote the advantage OF
sucn iap0r Dy cheapening the cost OF necessa-
mes OF life In the home OF every workingman
munerative employment. Upon this question OF
tar1n reform so closely concerning every phase OF
our RI national life and upon every question involved
intelligent suffrages Of the American people"
NDoRsrNG THE MILLS BILL
Mr. Scott. OF Pennsylvania, under instructions
from the committee on resolutions, offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
RESOLVED, That this convention hereby In
9Orses and recommends the early passage OF the
Dill Tor the reduction or the revenue now pending
In the House OF Representatives
The resolution was adopted amid loud applause.
FOR THE ADMISSION OF FOUR TERRITORIES
Mr. Lehman, OF Iowa, offered and the conven.
tion adopted resolution declaring for the admis-
SION 11 Of washington Territory, Dakota, Montana,
SYMPATHY FOR IRELAND.
On motion Of Abbott, OF New Jersey, the follow
ing resolution was adopted:
"Resotred, That we express our cordial sympa-
thy with struggling people OF all nations in their
enortS TO secure for themselves the inestimable
blessings OF selrgovernment and civil and religious
liberty, and we especially declare our sympathy
with the effort OF those noble patriots who, led oy
Gladstone and Parneil, have conducted their grand
RESPECT FOR THE LATE vIcR-PRKsIDKNT.
Mr.. Baker, OF Ohio, asked unanimous consent, az
a delegate from state which loved and honored
Thomas A. Hendricks, to present and have adopted
series Of resolutions OF respect to the late Vice
President and OF regret at his death. The resoiu.
lions were adopted by rising vote, and Hendricks
name was cheered
The chair announced that there had been a
platform in the statement that the committee had
been unanimous In It's adoption OF the resolutions
presented to the committee.
Mr.. Cooper, OF New York, diSSented. With this
exception the committee was unanimous
Thurman Placed i'm Nomination.
The convention then proceeded to the nomina-
tions Of q candidate for vice-President When
California was called in the list Of states, Mr..
Tarpey was introduced, and proceeded TO nomi-
nate Allen G. Thurman. OF Ohio.
Mr.. Tarpey NOminates Thurman.
"Mr. Chairman dnd Gentlemen: This Is indeed
most pleasant duty, which, through the kind
ness OF my friends have been chosen to perform
and am truly grateful TO my associates who have
so honored me- fear that II was kindness alone,
an1 mot Se S1aI PrOMp'ea nay SeecGn n IRON
members Of the California delegation. But. sirs,
what l lack In 0ratorical ability In some small
undertaking, and feeling, as / do. that the most
eloquent must fall short OF doing full justice to
the gentleman who am here to nominate, / have
accepted the trust with the mental reservation
that II nothing else / am at least earnest In what
l say. and nlled with admiration for him OF whom
''That I am proud Of the privilege Of addressing
the man whom shall name win not deny, for
feel sirs, that this republic holds superior TO the
Hon. Allen G. Thurman. of Ohio The greeting
accorded his name is wel-deserved tribute. Its
spontaniety has been noby earned. Be assured,
strs, o greeting viii be accorded his name at its
every mention throughout this republic from sea
to sea- and from the British Line 70 the Gulf Allen
@. Thurmani what an epitome Of American civn
history is embodied in that name: his character
and ability are known TO every man, woman and
child in the land HIS public services Will be
more enduring monument than temples OF stone
or brass for history will tnScrthe his name among
the list OF Americas illustrious sons.
1893 the imprint of his genius is found deeply i'm
bedded In the legislation Of the country. From
his first appearance In the Senate until his retire.
ment from that body mis- voice was always raised
in behalf Of the people and in defense OF their
rights For forty years he has been prominent
figure In public life, and yet to-day no man can
point to single act or expression OF his which
does not do him credit. Large at heart, large OF
bran and larger still In experience, he is the man
your hands in the sense that he cannot be defeated
before the people, man OF benevolent heart,
manifesting itself not only in private life, but 1t
has been the leading feature OF his ocial career.
When the Pacific coast was endeavorng TO retard
Chinese immigration. when 1t 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 Mount
aims, Allen q. Thurman, then a Senator OF the
defense OF those whose means OF living were in
danger and whose homes were threatened with
destruction.
SWhen the great railroad corporations evidenced
an intention to evade payment or their obligations
to the Government, this great man prepared that
remarkable enactment known as the Thurman
bill, by which the offending corporations were
Obliged to provide a sinking fund for the redemp-
tton OF their promises During the trying times OF
in the United states Senate in upholding the dig
nifty and integrity OF the Constitution. The waves
OF party passion, lashed Into fury by lu-advised,
jealous part1sans, broke harmless upon his leOnine
front and settled back into calmness by the force
Of his logic and the power OF his oratory. A ripe
lenging the admiration OF even his political oppO-
nents Four years since the California delegation
the Presidency, ana were enthusiastic In push
ing his nomination. But four years have
but augmented their reverence and affection
not be allowed to witner in retirement
His fame is not his alone; It. Is the proud heritage
neA that Of onr es
dent, Grover Cleveland. Cleveland and Thurman
win be q ticket absolutely invincible. 1t will
wave Of approval Against it ali opposition viii
be fruitlesA Tho approval OF Cleveland's Admin
istratSn during the past pas four years and endorse
bic ability with which he has administered his
great trust under the most trying circumstances
Srps for the ~ phiiOsopner @ Of coiumSus % WiIi viii
make Cleveland and Thurman q war cry
to affr1ght the political enemy. The enthusiasm
which viii be aroused upon its announcement will
be Infectious and, gathering force and volume
day by day, It will before the ides OF November
have become epidemic. That the name OF Allen
G. Thurman should be cheered to the echo in this
hall Is not strange for tt brings the warm blood
OF gratitude surging to the heart OF every nreside
and the testimonials which the people will surely
pay to his worth at the coming November elec-
tion viii be convincing proof OF his phenomenal
popularity. Indiana honOrs GOV. Gray by support
ing him for this nomination; Illinois is doing the
son, and Wisconsin for Mr.: vias;. good
them, and were it not for the self-sacrifcng
patriotism Of Mr.. Thurman, In response to the
almost unanimous wish OF the party to permit
hts name 70 come before you, It were dificult IN
deed to choose between such meritortous and able
gentlemen. Their names are ut TO grace this or
any other ticket. They are each the lavorite sons
OF their respective states, but when Allen G. Thur.
man, the favorite son OF each and every state in
this Onion, In answer to the universal demand for
his acceptance, consents TO leave the peace and
tranquility OF his nreside and again serve his
grateful countrymen, 30 prominent, so colossal In
his political and mental ngure In the public eye
that all others must OF necessity share In Its i'm
mensity.
are crtmee II you but 90 your duty, you but
mand, the contest Of parties. instead OF just CON-
mencing, with be practically ended. For the great
electoral and popular ma1orities which Cleveland
and Thurman viii surely receive at the polls will
be revelation even 70 ourselves AS representa-
ttveS OF the democracy OF the nation We have