River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-14

n F. TkRPEY;; enthusiasm in n. the w r.,
n most e5oou snf m SSs iai short Of
ing full justice to the gentleman who
am here 10 nominate. l have accepted tue
trust with the mental reservation that II moth
ing else, am az least earnest in what / say
and filed with admiration for him of whom
speak That am proud OF the
edge. but that / am prouder still of
the man whom 1 shall name l shall not
deny, for feel, sirs, that this Republic holds
no SUPERIOR to Hon. Allan G.. Thurman, OF Ohio:
The greeting accorded bis name IS a wcli-de-
served tribute Its spontaniety has been noblg
earned. BE assured such greeting viii be ae-
corded his name at its every mention through
out this Republic, from to sea, and from
the British line TO the gulf
Allan G. Thurman = what an epitome Of
American civil history is embod ed IN mat
namel His character and ability are known 10
every man woman and child in the land. Ills
public services will he a more enduring monu-
ment than temples Of stone or brass. history
for history will inscrib. his name among the
list OF Americas illustrious sons.
Taking his seat in the United States Senate
in 1862, the imprint OF his genius is found deep
ly imbedded in the legislation of the country.
From his first appearance in the Senate until
his retirement from that body his voice was az
ways raised in behalf of the people and IN de-
tense Of their rights. For forty years he has
been prominent figure In public life, and yet
to-day no man can point TO single act or eN-
preston OF his which does not do him credit.
Large at heart, large of brAin and larger stliI
in experience, he is the man Of all men whose
hands in the sense that he can not be
defeated before the people. man OF
benevolent heart, manifesting itself not only
in private fe. but il has been the leading feat
ure OF his official career. When the Pacific
coast was endeavoring to retard Chinese lmml-
grafton, when 1t had decided that Ma
complsh the desired result when the
merits of the subject were not under
stood east OF the Rocky Mountains Allan
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
destruction. When the great railroad
corporations evidenced an intention 70
evade payment OF their obligations 70
that remarkable enactment known the
Thurman bill. by which the offending corpora
the redemption of their promises. During the
trying times OF reconstruct on. Mr.. Thurman
was the central figure in the United States sen.
ate in unfolding the dignity and the integrity OF
the, constitution. The waves o. party passion,
dashed into fury by ll-advised jealous partisans,
broke harmless upon his leonine front and
were Sc titled back into calmness by the force
Of his logic and the power of his oratory. A
ripe scholar, his dispositions upon constitu-
tional laws ar masterpieces Of reasoning
and eloquence, challenging the admiration OF
even HIS political opponents. -Four wears since
the California delegation put forward MT Thur
man as their candidate for the Presidency,
and were enthusiastic in pushing his nominal
ton. These four years have but augmented
their reverence and affection for him. The
wither in retirement His fame is not his
alone; IL is the proud heritage OF the
American people. His name may De
most fittingly coupled with that OF our
honored President Grover Cleveland. Cleve-
land and Thurman will be a ticket absolute
" inv ncible. II will sweep the country with
a mighty rush, tidal wave Of approval.
Against it all opposition VIII be fruit
less. The approval OF Clevelands admins
istrsti7n during the past four years and
indors 'ment OF his actions, the slmpliclty
vet remarkable ability with which ne mas au-
ministered his great trust under the most Try
ing circumstances. coupled with the all-per-
vading affection felt for the philosopher OF Co
lumbus will make Cleveland and thurman a
war-crv to alright the political enemy The
enthusiasm which will be aroused upon us an
nouneement will be infectious and, gathering
force and volume day by day, IT will before the
fdes OF November have become epidemic
THAT the name OF Alien G. Thurman should
be cheered 10 the echo in this hail is not strange,
for il brings the warm blood q gratitude surg
ing 70 the heart OF every hreside, and the testi-
monials which the people VIII surely pay 70 his
worth az the coming November election Will DC
convincing proof Of his phenomenal popularity.
Indiana honors Governor Gray BY sup
porting him for the nomination; Illinois IS
doing the same for General Black; Mich
igan for Dickinson; Wisconsin for Was;
OF them and were IL not for the self
sacrificing patriotism OF Mr.. Thurman IN
response to the almost unanimous wish
OF the party 70 permit his name 10 come be-
fore you IL were difleult indeed 70 choose be-
tween such meritorfous and able gentlemen
a nv Other 1T ticket They are each the favor
tie sons OF their respective States but
when Allen G. Thurman, the fayorite son OF
each and every State in this Union N answer
70 the universal demand for his acceptance,
consents % leave the peace and tranquility OF
his fireside ana again serve his grateful eoun-
trymen, so prominent SC colossal IS his po,ltl-
cal and mental figure in the public eye mat
al Others must Of necessity shade u W. im-
mensIr