The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-22


10000, where the parties are so nearly
| eoual In strength as there little apathy,
little friction, little Of the bitterness of
faction, might cause defeat Now, all fric-
ton Is allaycd, all bitterness Is removed,
and unanimously, enthusiastically, we are
marching against the Democratic ugwump
combine 10 oyerwhelm IL and defeat Presi-
dent Cleveland, and TO restore the govern
ment of the country TO the party that is
prcserved-yes credit Gentlemen have said
but little here about doubtful States. We
should not leave them out OF our calcula-
tons. Let me call your attention TO this
fact. that II we win this year, II will be
against the solid south as compact as when
Kansas was TO be appropriated to slavery,
or rs when the nation was to be destroyed,
for | tell you that whatever fraud and out
rage and even to murder can accomplish,
may be counted upon TO return the presi-
Dental electors from the southern States for
the Democratic party. Democratic leaders
openly proclaim this purpose and with these
conditions the contest is to be in and over
New YORK. ] wouldn't discourage anyone.
but confronting the responsibilities Of this
occasion must frankly state the situation
and the potential reasons why New York
should name the presidential candidate. We
must have the vote OF New York in this
election and equally with us, the Democracy
determined there. Gentlemen. the contest
will be bitter, the fercest waged since the
war. Republicans farmers, mechanics have
had enough of Democratic mal-administra-
ton; the business interests have had enough
Of constant threatening and with this UNI
necessary disturbance, accomplishing moth
ing, enough Of futile attempts to reduce the
surplus, and enough Of constantly con-
| tracing currency. New York, outside OF
har nj " Ia ar III.
can than any New England State From
| valleys, from our mountains, from our farms,
| forests and mines, and from our shops, the
| people are rallying and will gather irresist-
| IDLY TO the support Of our candidate. Labor
In New York city, as elsewhere, has become
frightened MS the base betrayal OF its market
10 foreign markets by the capital De-
| mocracy, and its sturdy blows will be
delivered for our side In this vital con-
test Democracy, entrenched In pow
\ err, with its trained bands of officials,
holding with its free trade organizations,
with its unlimited supply OF money, with
| its unbounded capacity for fraud will not
yield without the most bitter and desperate
struggle known in our late politics. IL will
help us 10 name the candidate, and assure
\ you we shall need the force Of all ''the sem
timent' we can command.
We propose q candidate whose name will
be an inspiration 20 our country. His name
Ii dear 10 us all. His counsel has led us and
will guide ms, his eloquence has electrified
and will continue 10 inspire US. His
broad and statesmsnlike utterances
have long commanded the respect OF
tho people, not OF New York alone, but
wherever heard or read. As chief magis-
trnte of this republic his superb abilities,
his matchless executive equipment his
thorough knowledge OF affairs, his broad
comprehension OF public interests and the
nations capacities, his perfect integrity, his
| business and consideration of the rights OF
man, his fidelity TO Republican principles
would assure an administration promotive
Of national development and progress. l
don't begin here, nor shall | be compelled 10
make elsewhere II lac DO nominated, de-
| fensiye campaign. IL Is true his business
relations have been urged against him. II
the most brilliant career and achievement
rs business man known In our
country, where 80 many markedly sue
| cessful men may be noted. u Just
cause Of criticism, then he merits IL for do
admit his success has been phenomenal and
his achievements unsurpassed, and now
add also, that his life has been signally pure
and stainless. Yes, he Is the president OF a
great railroad corporation, and there Is not n
farmer, freighter, mechanic or common la
borcr In New York who will vote against
him for that. AS his life has been above NJ
proach, NO In the management OF the vast
business interests under his control, he has
gained the condolences and tsid- thgre-psc.
Of all our people. i have told you that
the laborcrs, tho wagsworkers. were 10 be
on our side In this contest. they will not be
repealed by the candidate we propose, but
such has been his services and fidelity 10
thom, as 20 all interests entrusted 10 him,
and 10 true and helpful counsellor has 10
proved himself, that they will rally 10 his
standard and make his election sure. As
| their candidate, and as the choice OF the Ro-
publicans Of New York, present for nom.
nation, by this convention, as the Rcpub-
lican candidate for President OF the United
Statcs, Chauncy NJ. Depew. tThere was the
usual applause Mt intervals during the
speech
The Chairman: Is there any second for
the nomination Of Mr.. Dcpcwf
Mr.. Hartley, OF Minnesota came forward
and addressed the convention rs follows
Gentlemen Of This Convention:
Minnesota seconds the nomination OF
Chauncey NJ. Dcpcw. [Chcers.l Carry
New York and the balance OF your doubtful
States and don't be afraid Of the grangers Of
the northwest Minnesota will give Mr..
Dcpcw from 5000 10 5000 majority. I
como from the largest grangcr district Ia the
northwest. That district pledge you for at
least 1900 majority. lApplausc.l II is
| only one OF tNc I'VE uittriCta OF the STATE oil
Minnesota. lGrcat applause. the New York
delegation cheering and rising 10 their feet
s Mr.. Hartley left the platform.l
When Ohio was reached on the call, amid
great cheers Gen. Hastings, OF Pennsylvania,
was introduced, and addressed the conyen-
ton rs follows
SENATOR SIBERIAN NOMINATED.
Pennsylvania IA opposed 10 Grover Clevo-
land and 10 continuance Of his administra-
ton. Her electoral vote will be cast for the
| nominees Of this convention. Pennsylvania
has never ialicrcd In her devotion 10 Repub.
lican principles and will not falter now.
Her metropolis was the cradle OF American
liberty, and the Republican party's birth
and baptism were both ON Pennsylvania
soil. With her the fundamental and
elementary principles OF Republican.
ism have always been held sacred
n the charter Of her liberty, and
and the memory OF her dead soldiers. OF
this her maioritics are proof-mnjoritics un.
cquallcd In the sisterhood Of statcs-cast
for Lincoln, for Grant, for Hayes, for Gar.
field, and for her we'll beloved son. James q.
Blaine. pcnnsylvania comes 10 this conven-
ltion and with great unanimiiy asks you 90
name a standarl-bcarcr who will represent
the principles, the traditions and the bright
cst hopes and aspirations Of the Republican
party; a man whose name will stand over lbs
integrity IL doctrines and its matchless his.
tory; q man who will execute the law aud
vindicaie the honor of the nation, whose
very personality will be "a sword In the
hands OF honest frcemen, whcrcwith 10
.Ielsl III.