, 1888-06-07

him OF whom | speak. That | am proud of
the privilege OF addressing you l acknowl-
edge, but that L am pTouder still of the
man whom | shall now name, [ will not
deny, for 1 feel, sirs, that this republic
holds no superior to the Hon. Allen G..
Thurman of Ohio. The
GREETING ACCORDED HIS NAME
is a well deserved tribute; its spontaniety
has been nobly earned. Be assured such
a greeting will be accorded his name at
every mention throughout this republic
from sea to sea and from the British line
to the gulf. Allen G. Thurman What
an epitome of American civil history is
embodied in that namel His character
and ability are known to every man,
woman and child in the land. His public
services will be a more enduring monu-
ment than temples of stone or of brass,
for history will inscribe his name among
the list of Americas illustrious sons.
Taking his seat in the United States SEN
ate in 1869. the imprint of his genius is
found deeply imbedded in the legislation
of the country. From his first appear
ance in the senate until his retirement
from that body his voice was always raised
in behalf of the people and in defense of
their rights. For forty years he has been
A PROMINENT FIGURE IN PUBLIC LIFE,
and yet to-day nc man can point to one
single 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 iusti-
hes his nomination at your hands in the
sense that he cannot be defeated before
the people. A man of benevolent heart,
manltestlng itself not only In private life,
but it has been the leading feature of his
official career. When the Pacific coast
was e~ndeavoring to retard Chinese immi-
grafton, when it had decided that national
legislation was necessary to accomplish the
desired result, when the merits of the sub
iect were not understood east OF the Rocky
mountains, Allen G. Thurman, then a
senator of the United States. was the
first to raise his voice in defense of those
whose means of living were in danger and
whose homes were threatened with de-
struction. When the great railroad cor
porations evidenced an intention to evade
payment Of their obligations to the gov
eminent this great man prepared that re-
markable enactment known as the Thur
man bill" by which
THE OFFENDING CORPORATIONS
were obliged to provide a sinking fund
for the redemption of their promises.
During the trying times of reconstruction
MIR. Thurman was the central figure in
the United States senate in unfolding the
dignity and the integrity of the constitu-
ton. The waves of party passion, slashed
into fury by ill advised jealous partisans,
broke harmless upon his %leonine front,
and settled back into calmness by the
force of his logic and the powers of his
oratory. A ripe scholar, his disquisitions
upon constitutional laws are masterpieces
of reasoning and eloquence, challenging
the admiration of even his political oppo-
nents. -Four years since the California
delegation put forward Mr.. Thurman as
their candidate forthe presidency and were
enthusiastic in urging his nomination.
But four years have but augmented their
their reverence and affection for him.
cleveland and Thurman will be a ticket
absolutely flawless. 1t will sweep the
country with a mighty rush, a tidal wave
Of approval against which
ALI OPPOSITION WILL BE ~FRUTTLEss.
The approval OF Cleveland administra-
ton during the past four years and en-
dorsement of his actions, the simplicity
yet remarkable ability with which he has
administered his great trust under the
most trying circumstances, coupled with
the all ~pervading affection felt for the
philosopher of Columbus, will make
Cleveland and Thurman a war cry to at
fright the political enemy. The enthusi-
asm which will be aroused upon its an
nouncement will be infectious and gather
ing force and volume day by day it will,
before the ides of November, have be-
come epidemic. That the name of Allen
G. Thurman should be cheered to the
echo in this hall is not strange, for it
brings the warm blood of gratitude surg
ing to the heart at every ireside, and the
testimonials which the people will surely
pay to his worth at the coming Novem-
Der election will be convincing proof of
his popularity. Indiana honors Governor
Gray by supporting him for this nomina-
ton. Illinois is doing the same for Gen.
Black, Michigan for Mr.. Dickinson and
Wisconsin for Mr.. Vilas-good men and
true. each and all of them, and were it
not for
SELF SACRIFICING PATRIOTISM
Thurman, in response to the almost unan-
Imous wish OF the party to permit his
name to como before you, it were difficult
indeed to choose between such meritorious
and able gentlemen. Their names are fit
to grace this or any other ticket. They
are each the favorite SONS of their respect
i've states, but when Allen G. Thurman,
the ~favorite son OF each and every state in
this Union, in answer to the universal
demand for his acceptance, consents to
leave the peace and tranquility of his fire.
side and again serve his grateful country
men, SO prominent, so colossal is his
political and mental figure in the public
eye, that all Others must of necessity take
in its immensely, Let no mistakes be
made at this time. Mistakes are crimes.
If you do your duty, if you but give the
people what they expect, what they de-
mand, the contest of parties instead of
lust commencing will be practically ended, |
for the great electoral and popular major
tiles which Cleveland and Thurman will
surely receive at the polls
WILL BE A REVELATION
even to ourselves. AS representatives of