Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-06-28


upon nil questions that for quarter OF CEN
tury have tried the courage and tested the wis
dom OF patriotic men he has been upon the right
sde-the right side as time has determined tho
right in the honest conviction OF the Republican
party OF this day2 Gentlemen, the State Of Iowa
bids me name TO you this man-fit to be your
candidate William b. Allison, Of Iowa
Mr. Hepburn closed his speech amid storm
of applause, tho Iowa delegation being especial
ly demonstratiVe.
Ihe nomination of Mr.. Allison was seconded
in short speech by Delegate Bosworth' OF
There being no other seconds, the Secretary
called the roll through the States Of Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland ard
Massachusetts,, without any response. When
Michigan wns called all Of Ayers friends rose
i'll IA body and split the air with their cheers.
After n while Mr. Horr OF Michigan obtained the
floor and said: Il wish merely to state that
Michigan has candidate, and that he will be
presented by Mr.. Robert Il. Frazer OF Detroit.
ICheers from the Michigan delegation
Michigan c. mes into Republican convention
for the first time in its history to ask OF that
convention n favor began Mr.. Frazier" [Cheers.l
mi ,higan has alw avs proved true to the Repub-
lican party, and Michigan always intends to
prove true to that organization in any political
buttll which may be fought. lCheers.l We
ind the Republican party to-day out OF
power for the first time in its history. Hereto
fore during all the battles that you have fought,
during all the great contests in which you have
been engaged, Michigan has been modest in
her demands Of the Republican party; but when
we find this party out OF power, when we
this nation, we do not stop to argue by
what means or methods that party got
there, but we come here to provide for you the
ways and means OF turning that party out OF
power. [Checrs.l As long as everything was
going along smoothly with tho Republican party
Michigan had nothing TO ask but now, whom
you need her, come hore and offer you a man
to lead you to victory in this campaign. tChsersl
And propose to tell You the reason why. In the
first place, gentlemen OF the convention, 1t be-
comes necessary that you should select from
the large number OF candidates that are named
here the most available one to fight this cam
paign with. He must, as has been described by
the gentlemen, be strong in all the States alike
no must be strong alike with the soldier and
with the civilian with the rich man and with
the poor; with the black man and with the
white man. [Applause.l
Il propose TO offer you in behalf of Michigan
for your careful and candid consideration such
gentleman. i believe, Mr.. Chairman that we
are here as deliberatve body of men. / am
glad to see the enthusiasm that is manifested
by this large assemblage OF people in behalf
OF the gentlemen whose names have
been and will bo presented to this con-
/ yention. Michigan has no charges TO bring
against any OF them. We know nothing against
them, and we have sought to find nothing against
them. [Cheersl They Republicans all,
| they have been true TO the Republican party and
i nsk on behalf OF Michigan here a careful con-
/ hop9 they will receive, each Of them, their
| full measure OF praise. And in presenting
TO you our candidate here ask nothing but
sideration for him in Republican convention.
These gentlemen, say, who have all been
named, we have nothing 70 say against thcIn,
aud we believe that what has been said about
them is true; but the availability OF the man
| that you should place in nomination here is q
| serious question for you to consider; and right
here at the outset say to you that he will
supply to you strength from all the quarters
| that have named. The rich man will trust
him, for he is man Of business and Affairs,
| and his honor among these men has been and
| always will be unquestioned. lCheers.1 IL you
| think that he Is not friend Of the poor, come
with me TO the city Of Detroit, where he lives
| enter with me into the poor mans home-aye,
into the very abode OF niscry-and there men
| tion the name Of our candidate and you will find
/ that next their God, among the poor people Of
| Michigan, the name OF Gen. Russell A. Alger 10
/ in their hearts"
| AT the mention Of Cen Ayers name there
was great enthusiasm, and an enthusiastic Alger-
ite IN tho main gallery howled, Three cheers for
Gen. Alger," and they we're given with q viii by
| portions OF tho audience.
Delegates Noyes Of Massachusetts,, Egan Of
| Nebraska, and Estes Of North Carolina second
ed Gen. Ayers nomination. Delegate Eggers,
of Arizona Territory, also added his indorse-
ment.
When the State Of New York was reached
Senator Hiscock advanced TO the platform. His
| appearance was the signal for loud cheers. He
proceeded TO nominate Chauncsy N. Depew,
| and proceeded TO deliver hfteen-min.
utes' speech eulogistic Of the Empire States
favorite son. At its conclusion the New York
delegation arose simultaneously and cheered
b. II. Hastings, Of Pennsylvania, nominated
John Sherman, OF Ohio. The nomination was
greeted with loud cheers.
Delegates Langston Of Virginia and Anson Of
North Carolina seconded the nomination Of 6ena,
tor Sherman in brief speeches.
When Pennsylvania was called Delegate Chas
T.. Smith advanced 10 the platform and, at thu
clcse Of . ten minutes speech, placed IN nomi
nation Mayor Edwin II. Filter Of PhiladelphiA
The nomination was greeted with loud laughter
| There was second.
The Secretary continued the call Of the roll oi
the States, calling out the names Rhode Island
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont
Virginia, West Virginia, and there was no 70
Spouse. Wisconsin was next called and imrno
diately a shout arose, and Senator Hpoener a.
cended the platform, and IN an eloquent speecl
Of ten minutes duration presented the name %
Wisconsins favorite son, Gov. Rusk.
The convention then adjourned for the day.