, 1888-06-22

first really striking scene in the conven-
ton so far was precipitated by the men
ton of the name OF Blaine by Gallinger at
the close of his speech. Then the alter
mates and many of the delegates sprang to
their feet. They shouted for nearly a
minute, flags waved and the demonstra-
ton finally became really imposing.
There being no further second to Harri-
sons nomination the secretary proceeded,
calling the roll of states. Iowa having
been reached. Hepburn, amid loud APP
plause, placed in nomination Senator
VIM. B. Allison.
Hepburn on Allison.
Hepburn said at the entrance upon
the campaign it was as a beaten party,
not beaten for want of numbers, but want
OF harmony, strong enough to compel
triumph, but it would require the united
efforts of all to clutch it. He asked if
it was possible to name a candidate
for whom all Republicans would vote. If
so success is assured. If we fail, said
Hepburn, to name such an one, our flag
goes down in defeat before organized
appetite for spoils and its allies. The
candidate of this convention must be of
spotless character and with an unblem-
ished political record. Hemust be a man
in whose armor Of integrity there is no flaw
or crevice for the Judgement Of censure or
culumny. He must be a man versed in
public business, schooled In the public
service, fitted for the high office to which
we consecrate him by broad experience
and observation, and he must be man of
affairs.
The speaker said the Republican party
was n of deeds as well as doctrines and
results no less than lofty sentiments. He
proceeded to give a glowing eulogy Of the
Republican party, and then said:
Gentlemen: The state of Iowa
bids me name to you a man in
every way fit to be your candidate
William B. Allison of Iowa. OF all
living men, be is the one we
most do honor. Iowa asks his selection.
1t is the prayer Of that state that has been
most true to Republicanism. All others
have at some time wavered, Iowa never.
He then sketched the career of Allison,
gave the history of the part he has taken
in the legislation of his country, and COM
mened This candidate in eloquent terms to
the convention. He said he would always
be found true to the country and prin-
ciples of the party, wise in determining
the better course, courageous in pursuing
it, honest in the administration of public
affairs, calm, d~eliberative. conservative,
kind and honest, giving the country an
administration that will demand and Sc
cure the benediction of a cOntented
people.
During Hepburn's speech every refer
ence to the name of Allison was hailed
with enthusiasm by the friends OF the
Iowa statesman, and the speaker himself
was complimented with a round Of APP
| plause as he closed the address.
MI. Bosworth of Rhode Island seconded
Allison's nomination. He made the point
that Rhode Island like Iowa was safe for
the party and needed not the selection OF
her choice to secure her vote, but asked
for Allison because he would most surely
carry the doubtful states.
AIger in Nomination.
When Michigan was reached R, E.
Frazer of Detroit made a speech nominal
ing Governor R. A. Alger.
Charles j. Noyes of Massachusetts sec
onded the nomination o fGen. Alger. he
thought that it was eminently becoming
the Republican party to deck this build
ing with the stars and stripes IN the face
of the adoption by the Democratic party
as its banner an old mans snuff rag, but
no candidate had or would be presented to
this convention who had better claim upon
the banner which decorated these halls
than had the soldier whose nomination
the speaker was proud to second. He
combined in him those qualities which
recommend him to the hearts and convic-
tions of the people. He is a man with
the courage of his convictions and execu-
tive ability to fully meet every require
ment of the presidency. If protection is
to be the issue who is better equipped to
sustain that issue than one who knows all
the practical details of the question? Gen.
Russell Alger had saved the state OF
Michigan from the enemy and he could
redeem the country from the rule of the
Democratic party at Washington.
Patrick Egan of Nebraska also seconded
the nomination. He referred to Alger as
a man who would maintain the honor Of
the United States at home and abroad
and who would resent any indignity to the
American flag. He seconded the nomi-
nation of Gen. Alger because he believed
that when nominated Gen. Alger would
with indomitable dash, perseverance and
the good luck which always characterized
his undertakings in war and in commerce..
as in politics, carry his party and cause to
glorious victory. [Great applause.
Estee of North Carolina also seconded
Ayers nomination. He spoke of the
love OF the great generals Of the war for
Alger, of Lincoln's trust in him and his
deeds Of charity and generosity. The
speaker said: There is d great soldier,
and now what's the matter with Alger?
OF course he's all right" Applause and
laughter.
A BIG DEMONSTRATION.
When the state OF Ohio was called the
first really great demonstration of the con-
v%ention was made, The delegations
all over the hall climbed upon
chairs, waved flags and shouted at the top
of their voices. The galleries Joined in
the applause. The applause became rap
turous. Some ladies in the galleries who
had brought white silk umbrellas trimmed
with small American flags opened them
and twirled their striking banners around
and around while cheers and shouts in
creased in volume. The scene continued
for some time and was not even equalled
by the one which soon after followed
when Gen, Hastings of Pennsylvania in
presenting the name of Sherman incident
ally referred to Blaine. When this dem
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