The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-27

trade, open new and direct markets for
produce and cheaper the cost Of transporta-
ton. We affirm this to be far better for
the country than the democratic policy of
loaning the government money without in
terest to pet banks.
When the protection plank was read
every member of the convention rose to his
feet, handkerchiefs were fluttered and there
was cheering and shouting for fully min
ute, and the demonstration broke out afresh
when the denunciation of the Mills bill was
reached.
The next order Of business was the call OF
states for the presentation of nominees for
the presidency. Alabama and Arkansas
were called. Mr.. Raymond said "The
California delegation, whose position was
well known here, asked the convention to
pass California on the rol-call for the pres
emit" Mr.. Warner of Connecticut pre-
sented the name of Hon, j. Il. Hawley.
When Illinois was called buzz of ex-
pectancy broke out, which grew into shout
of greeting when Leonard SWEET presented
the name of Walter Q. Gresham. His
speech was rather tame review of Judge
Gresbam's career, and there was little APP
plause outside Of the Illinois delegation and
the galleries. His principal points were
that Gresham would be the a" ideal candi-
date" and that he possessed in his own
character all the great qualities of the re-
publican party. The nomination of Gresham
was seconded by Davis of Minnesota, Lynch
(colored) of Mississippi, Mccall of Massa-
chusetts and Rector OF Texas. Mr.. Davis
speech was the best of all and won great
applause from the spectators. Lynch re-
marked that if the choice of the convention
should happen to fall upon General Harri-
son of Indiana there would be no complaints.
The sentence brought out strong and long
continued applause, the greatest of the day.
Ex-Governor Porter of Indiana then NOM
mated Benjamin Harrison. He appealed
more to the judgment OF the convention
than to its sentiment. When he mentioned
Harrisons name round of cheers were
given, and one enthusiastic individual Gre
ated considerable amusement by rising to
his feet and waving mammoth red flag, on
which was inscribed, in large gilt letters, the
name of Harrison. Governor Porter dwelt
upon the fact that his state was a doubtful
one and argued that by nominating candi-
date from there that success would be as
sured. General Harrison ranked high as a
United States senator and possessed all the
good qualities desirable in president. He
stands breast to breast with the foremost of
Indiana soldiers, distinguished also in civic
trusts, heroically faithful to public duty,
skllful in marshaling men in the sound of
whose bugle they quickly rally and fall into
ranks; whom they have followed in fierce
canvasses more than once to the desperate
charge crowned with victory. During Gov
ernor Porter's speech he was interrupted
with Kisses and cries Of " Gresham" After
a recess Delegate Terrill of Texas took the
platform and seconded the nomination of
Harrison, being greeted with applause from
Indiana delegates. He was followed by
Gallinger of New Hampshire in she same
strain. In the course of his remarks he men,
toned Blaine's name, and this was greeted
with whirlwind of applause, the delegates
rising and cheering for fully minute.
Hon. w. p. Hepburn of Iowa then nom
mated William b. Allison. After a review
of his career, the speaker said that Mr.. ALI
son is man who excites no anger and has
no enemies, who is sagacious, conservative,
versed in the details of the public business,
whose integrity is above the reach of
calumny, who has the respect and conf
dence and kindly regard of all who know
him, and on whose candidacy all classes of
republicans can unite. Bosworth of Rhode
Island seconded the nomination. Enthusi-
asm for Allison's name was not very notice
able outside of the Iowa delegation.
A. f. Frazer of Detroit nominated Gov
ernor Russell A. Alger of Michigan, eulogiz-
ing him a soldier and citizen. Ayers
name aroused much enthusiasm in some
parts of the hall. His nomination was sec
onded by Charles j. Noyes of Massachusetts,
Patrick Egan of Nebraska, Estes of North
Carolina and Eggers of Arizona.
Chauncey Nj. Depew was put in nomina-
ton by Senator Hiscock of New York in an
eloquent speech Among other things the
speaker said: His business relations have
been urged against him. If the most brill
liant career and achievements of the bust
ness men known in our country is a just
cause of criticism, then he merits it, for his
success has been phenomenal, his achieve
ments unsurpassed his life also has been
signally pure and stainless. Yes, there is
not farmer, freighter, mechanic or COM
mon laborer in New York who will vote
against him because he is president of a
great railroad corporation" Hiscock was
loudly appauded. Every man from New
York arose and gave three cheers for De-
hA oh nnIn a.ly
the galleries with interest. Hartley of Min
nesota seconded Depew. He said 90 Nomin-
ate the great man of New York and don't be
afraid of the grangers of the Northwest.
Minnesota will give Depew &c, 600 majority"
When Ohio was called the first really
great demonstration Of the convention was
made. The delegates all over the hall
climbed upon the chairs, waved American
flags and shouted at the top of their voices.
The galleries joined in and the applause be-
came rapturous. The ladies in the galleries
opened white silk umbrellas, trimmed with
small American flags, and twisted these
around, while the cheers and shouts in
creased. The scene continued for some
time, and was not quailed by the one which
soon followed, when General Hastings of
Pennsylvania in presenting Sherman in
cidentally referred to Blaine. When the
demonstration finally ended he presented
the name of Senator Sherman. The speech
was admirably delivered and was listened
w WIN dlltHllOH. Inc nomination
was seconded by Professor Langston of Vir-
gnia and John C. Darcy (colored) OF North
Carolina Charles Emory Smith, editor of
the Philadelphia Press, made a short, forci-
BILE argument, favoring the nomination of
Edward III. Filter, mayor of Philadelphia,
and Senator Spooner of Wisconsin put
Governor Rusk in nomination This COM
pleted the presentation of candidates, and
the convention adjourned until eleven A. NJ.
Friday.
FOURTH DAY-FRIDAY.
The attendance was by far the largest
yet. All the space in the hall was packed
and the overissue of the tickets led to
trouble. The heat was intense. The con-
vention was called to order at twenty-five
minutes past eleven o'clock and immedi-
ately proceeded to a ballot. After three bal
lots had been taken the convention at two
o'clock adjourned until seven p. NJ. The
following was the results of the ballots:
LIST I'd Sd
Whole number of ballots. S2S $50 $50
Necessary to a Choce.......,......... AIS 4l6 llb
sherman, 229 az 2i