Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-08
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Mr.. Scott. Of Pennsylvania, under in
structions from the Committee on RcsOlu-
tions. offered the following resolution
Rcsoiusd, That this convention hereby endorses
ard recommends the early passage Of tho uiii
for Tie red lctiOn OF the revenue now penang
In the House ~ Representatives.
The resolution was adopted amid loud
applause.
TERRITORIES.
Mr.. Lehman, Of Iowa, offered, and the
convention adopted, a resolution declaring
for the admission Of Washington Territory,
Dakota, Montana, and New Mexico into the
Union.
IRISH HOYE RULE.
On motion OF Mr. Albeit, Of New Jersey,
the following resolution was adopted:
Eesoired, That we cypress our cordial sympa-
Thy with the struggling people OF oil nations IN
their efforts 20 secure for themselves the ine5ti-
maele blessings Of self government and civil
aud religious liberty aud We especially Do
Ciaro oLr sympathy with the Efforts OF those no.
bic patriots who, led by Gladstone and Parnen,
have conducted their grand and peaceful contest
for home rule ia LELAND.
TIE MEMORY OF HENDRICKS.
Mr.. Baker, Of Ohio, asked unanimous con-
sent a. a delegate from state which
loved and houoTed Thomas A. Hendricks
to present and have adopted series OF reso-
buttons OF respect 10 the late Nlce-President
and OF regret at his death.
The resolutions were adopted by n rising
vote and Hendricks's name was cheered.
The Chair announced that there had been
slight mistake IN the report o. Committee
ON Platform in the statement that the COM
mittee had been unanimous in its adoption
Of the resolutions presented 10 the commit
tee. Mr.. Cooper, of New York, dis'ented.
with this exception the committee was
unanimous.
NOMINATIONS FOR VICE President.
The convention then proceeded TO the
nomination Of candidates for Nice-Presidcnt.
There was no response from Alabama or
Arkansas.
MR.. TARPEY's SPEECH.
When California was called in the list OF
states Mr.. Tarpey was introduced and pro-
cecdcd TO nominate Allen G.. Thurman, OF
Ohio. Mr.. 1arpey said
Nr Chairman and Gentlemen. Is indeed
p most pleasant duty which through the klnd-
ness Of my friends ] have been chosen 70 pcr-
form. and | an truly grateful 10 my associates
who hayo 50 hOuOred me- fear IL was kindness
alone and not ability mat prompted my sclcc-
ton from among many eloquent gentlemen VINO
are uiCNucih 81 me NAliifNflld utlfkatOu. Dut,
sirs, what lack In oIatoricul sbility IN Some
small measure cOmpensate for IN my enthusiasm
in tho undertaking ami feeling as do that tho
most eloquent must fan short Of doing full JUS
ii.e a. the gentleman who am hero 10 nOmi-
nate. have accepted .he trust with the mental
reservation that ii nothing e!se, hm at least
earnest in what / say ana niled with admiration
for bim Of whom speak.
That am proud OF the privilege OF address
ing you acknowledge, nut that ! am prOuder
still OF the man whom snail name / will not
deny. for feel, sir. that this republic holds no
superior 10 the Hon. A. &. Thurman, Of Ohio.
The greeting accorded his name 10 a we'll de
served trlb-tc. It's spOLtaniety has tesn noDly
earned. Be assured, sirs a greeting Will be ac-
corded his name at It's every mention throughout
this republic from sea 10 sea and from the
British limo ~ the Cuff Allen G. Thurman
what cpitOme Of American civil history Is
embodied i'm that manner His character aud
ability are known 20 every man, woman. and
child ia the land. ilis public services
wil be- a moro enduring monument thsn temples
Of Stone or brass, Tor history will inscri0e his
name among the hst OF Americas tlusrious
sons. For forty yenrs no has bssu prominent
figure in public life, and yet to-day 30 man can
point 20 a single at Or expression OF his which
zoe. not 90 HIM credit Large at heart large OF
brain, ana larger stll In experience, he ~ the
man OF all men whose record Justihes his nOini-
ua.iou az your hauds IN the sense ttat he cannot
b. defeated before the people A man 81 DeneV-
client heart, mani 'e-iing itself not only in pri-
vate hfe. but IL has been the leading feature OF
Lis Official career. When the Pacific coast was