The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-06-08
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Thurman, Black and Gray Present,
and Thurman Chosen.

Thurman, Black and Gray Presented,
and Thurman Chosen.
ST.. LOUIS, June THE call for the nomin-
alton of Vice President then began. When
California was called Mr.. NJ. f. Tarpey arose
and, amid the cheers of the vast assemblage,
proceeded to nominate Allen G. Thurman.
He said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen is proud
and pleasant duty which, through the Kindness Of
my friends. / have been chosen to perform, and l
am truly grateful to my associates who have 50
fear that it was kindness alone and not ability
that prompted my selection from among tire
many eloquent gentlemen who are members Of
the California delegation, but, sirs, what lack in
oratOrical ability in some small measure com
pensate for in my enthusiasm in the undertaking,
and, feeling as | do that the most eloquent must
fall short OF doing full justice to the gentleman
whom am here to nominate, have accepted the
trust with the mental reservation that If nothing
else am at least earnest in what / say filled
with admiration for him of whom speak.
That am proud Of the privilege of addressing
you acknowledge, but that am prouder still Of
the man whom shall name will not deny, for i
feel, srs, that this republic holds man superior
to Hon. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio. The greet
The spontaneity has been nobly earned. Be as
sured that such greeting Will be accorded his
name at its every mention throughout this
republic from sea to sea and from the British
line to the Gulf.
Allen G. Thurmanl What an epitome of Amer.
lean civil history is embodied in that name. His
character and aDility are known to every man,
woman and child in the land. His public record
viii be more enduring monument to his fame
than temple OF stone or brass, for history viii
inscribe his name among the list Of Americas
inustrious sons.
Taking his seat in the United States Senate in
1859, the imprint Of his genius is found deeply
imbedded in the legislation OF the country from
his first appearance in the Senate until his re
tirement from that body His voice was always
raised in behalf of the people and in defence oi
their rights For 40 years he has been prom
nent figure in public life, and yet today no man
can point to an act or expression of his which
does not do him credit. Large OF heart, large OF
brain and larger still in experience he Is the man
of all men whose record justifies his nomination al
your hands. He cannot be defeated before peo
pie. He Is a man of benevolent heart, manifeStine
itself not only in private life. but also the lead
ing feature of his official career.
When the Pacific coast was endeavoring TO re.
tard Chinese immigration, when IL had decided
that national legislation was necessary to accomi
plish the desired result, Allen G. Thuoman, then
Senator of the United States, was the first to
raise his voice in defence of those whose means
of living were endangered and whose homes were
threatened with destruction.
When the great railroad corporations evidenced
an intention to eyade the payment Of their obli-
cations to the government, this great man pre-
pared remarkable enactment, known as the
Thurman bill. by which the offending CORPORA
tions were obliged to provide a sinking funu for
the redemption OF their promises.
During the trying times of reconstruction Mr..
States Senate in upholding the dignity and integ-
rity of the constitution. The waves Of party pas
sion, lashed into fury by i'll advised, Jealous par
tisans broke harmless upon his leOnine front and
settled back into ealmneSs by the force of his
logic and the power of his oratory.
. A ripe scholar, his dlsquisitions upon constitu-
tional law, masterpieces Of reasoning and elo-
quence, challenging the admiration even of his
political opponents.
forward Mr. Thurman as their candidate for The
Presidency, and were enthusiastic in pushing ms
nomination, but four years have but anomented
their reverence and affection for him. The Pa
triot of Columbus cannot be allowed to wither in
retirement. His fame is not his alone. 1t is the
proudheritage of the American people.
His name may be most httingly coupled with
that Of our honored President, Grover Cleveland.
Cleveland and Thurman will be the ticket abso-
lutely resistless. Il viii sweep the country with
a mighty rush, a tidal wave of approval. Against
IL all opposition Will be fruitless.
The approval of Mr.. Cleveland's administre tion
during the past few years, and the endorsement
facility with which he has administered the great
trust under the most trying circumstances, coup
led with the all-pervading affection felt for the
philosopher Of Columbus will make Cleveland,
and Thurman a war-cry to alright the politicai
enemy. The enthusiasm which will be aroused
upon It's announcement will be gathering force,
and will, before November, have become an epi
demic.
When Alien G. Thurman, the fayorite son of
each and every State in the Union, in answer to
the universal demand for his acceptance, con-
sents to leave the peace and tranquility Of his
fireside, and again serve his grateful countrymen,
so prominent so colossal is his political and mem
tai figure in the public eye that all others must of
necessity share In its immensity
Let no mistakes be made at this time. Mistakes
are crimes. 1t is but your duty If you but give
the people what they expect. The contest OF the
parties instead OF Just commencing, will be prac-
ticaly ended, for the great electoral and popular
majorities which Cleveland and Thurman will
surely receive at the polls will be revelation
even TO ourselves.
Nominate Allen G. Thurman. Nominate him
by accamation. Let it not be said that one single
Democrat in all this great Union fails in this test
monial to the greatest American of his day.
When Mr.. Tarpey proposed that Thurman
be nominated by acclamation the Gray men
came to the rescue of their candidate and en-
Enthusiastically hurrahed for him.
Chairman Collins informed the occupants
of the galleries, which were evidently
packed for Gray, that unless they ceased
their noise and Interruptions they would be
elected.
Several times Mr.. Tarpey's speech was in
terrupted with cries of Gray. Gray" and
great confusion followed. Gray's picture
was hoisted by an alternate.
General Black Nominated.
Mr.. Patterson then nominated Gen. Black
and referred to Thurman's age. He feared
that in the case of. his death the Senate
might again be cursed by another ingalls,.
Cheers on the floor and Kisses in the CALLER
ies)
There was great cheering when Mr.. Pat
terson referred to General Blacks war SER
vice and to his action ih the Chicago conven
ti0n 1884.
Mr. Patterson then read telegram from
Mr.. Black saying he had hoped for the hon
or Of the Vice Presidency but had too long
worked for the success of the party not to
give way for its good. He withdrew in fav-
or of Thurman.
Mr.. Patterson said there was only one
reason why Gen. Blacks friends did not bow
before the red bandanna. They feared his
death, being so old. He said he left Black s
name with the convention to deal with 1t as
common sense and Democratic judgment
dictated.
Thurman's Nomination Seconded.
James I. Piggott of Connecticut. seconded
the nomination of Thurman. During his
speech he said
have been asked so often since | came to st.
Louis Are you not going to lose Connecticut by
this cry of tariff REFORM, that want to take this
opportunity 10 say / have received kilograms
from the largest manufacturers in the State OF
Connecticut asking me to aid this convention In
causing the cause of tprin reform to be promoted.
LCheers.I The people OF Connecticut are not
afraid OF the platform adopted today. (Cheers.
Protection from Burchardsl They need protee-
tion from Belshazzar.
Governor Cray Nominated.
The call of States was proceeded with and
Indiana was reached. Daniel w. VOORHEES,
spoke as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the ConreitioI,
The historians of Europe describe Belgium as
the battle ground in all the great wars that have
transpired between European nations. | came
from the political battle ground of the United
States, the State OF Indiana. While great wars
take place in other countries and empires and
dynaSties are overthrown or re-establShed, so, in
Indiana, questions of mightier import are de-
termined for the whole country by her attitude,
either of victory or defeat, at the Presidential
elections. Who will enquire how goes the
battle in any other but ole or two
Norther States except in Indiana?"
Gentlemen of the Convention we came before
you, not as mendicants or supplicantS, but as re-
presenting power. We ask a name ON the
ticket We tender you 10 electoral votes In your
college, making election sure, Indiana has voted
for every Democrat ever sworn into office from
1916 forward. Monroe, jackson, Van Buren,,
Polk, Pierce, Buchanan, Tilden, [cheersl, who
was robbed of election, and Grover Cleveland.
[Cheers.l Where is the State whose record over
matches her? Where is the state who comes be-
fore this convention with higher right 70 de-
mand respect and recognition? we VIII again
cast that vote, but dismiss from your
mlnde now and from this on until
aala n1afiO haf