Morning journal and courier., 1888-06-22

waved and the demonstration finally becam.
really imposing. There was ne other second
to General Harrison's nomination and tbs
secretary proceeded 70 call the roll OF th'
States, and Iowa having been reached Mr.
Hepburn of that StateHkmid loud applause
assembled the platform and placed in Homi
nation Senator William B. Allison
Mr. Hepburn said the election four years age
was lost not for want of numbers but fol-
want of harmony. It is possible for this con.
vention to name candidate for whom al
Republicans will vote. The candidate must
be of spotless character and unblemished po-
litical record, a man of affairs soheoled in
public service and well grounded in the
principles of the Republican party. Such q
man is William B. Allison of Iowa. The
constitutional amendments, ene and all he aid
cd in framing. The currency legislation and
those laws of honor that preserved the ma
tiona1 credit, the resumption of specie pay
ment, the silver coinage act, the stoppage of
Chinese importation and all other Legislative
efforts approved by the Republican party of
to-dsy-Allison's hand, his genius, in
dustry, aided in securing to us.
William B. Allison would lead a
harmonious party to a satisfactory victory.
During Mr.. Hepburn's speech every refer
ence 20 the name of Allison was hailed with
enthusiasm by the friends of the Iowa states
man and the speaker himself was con1pli-
mented with round of applause as he closed
his presentation address. Mr.. Bosworth, of
Rhode Island, seconded Allison's nomina-
ton
Herr of that delegation arose Nend said that
Michigan had candidate who would be pre-
sentsd by Mr.. r. F. Frazer of Detroit When
Mr.. Frazer mounted the platform thsGe was
cry from the galleries Of "What's the mat
ter with Alger" and the popular response
'He's all right" came back in an evidently
concerted chorus, at which the convention OK
ploded in burst of laughter. Mr.. Frazer said
the candidate which Michigan would propose
was man who would receive the vote of the
rich and of the poor, of the white and of the
black. The rich men trusted him because he
was man of business and force, and his
honor always was and always would be un-'
questioned. IL gentlemen thought he was
not friend of the poor let them 60 to De-
troit and enter the poor mans home and
mention the name of Michigan's candidate
and they would find that next to the name of
God was the name of General Russell A. Alger
The speaker was here interrupted by an out
burst of applause. The Alger question which
has been heard frequently around the streets
of Chicago of whats the matter with Alger2n
was shouted from one gallery only to receive
from the opposite gallery the answer, "He's
all right" while one enthusiast in the upper
tier Of galleries Invested himself of his coat
and swinging it around his head proposed.
three cheers for Alger, which were given
with a will.
Continuing, Mr.. Frazer pointed out the
strength that Alger would secure from the
soldier vote. There was not, he said, a SOL
der ia the nation who was better beloved by
the rank and file of the g. A. r. than the
man whom Michigan presented. His brav1
cry was written on the blood-stained pages
Of his country's history: Michigan present
ed a business man. This was to be busi-
ness mems campaign. II the battle was to
be fought on the ground of protection let the
lawyers lock up their fees after the contest,
but let the business men do the fighting now.
In conclusion Mr.. Frazer alluded to Alger's
warm friendship for General Logan, and de-
clared that a man who was true to his
friends could be trusted by his country. AS
Mr.. Frazer stepped from the platform again
the Alger cry went up, and it was some mos
ments before the uproar could be quelled.
Charles j. Noyes, of Massachusetts, fol-
lowed Mr.. Frazer in second of the nomina-
ton of General Alger. Patrick Egan, of
Nebraska, also seconded the nomination.
Mr.. Estes, of North Carolina, also seconded
General Ayers nomination. Mr.. Egens, Of
Arizona, then took the platform with q
brief speech speech in support of Alger, but
he was frequently interrupted by shouts in
the galleries, where the audience were ap-
growing impatient at the speech
making and were DESTROYS for the work Of
to begin.
The roll of States was continued and the
delegation from New York State arose and
led the applause which greeted Mr.. Hiscock
when he proceeded TO place Chauncey M.
Depew in nomination. That name he said
would be an inspiration to the country. His
name was dear to all Republicans. His
council had led them and would guide them;
his eloquence had electrified them and would
continue to inspire them. His broad and
utterances had long command
ed the respect of the people, not of New
York alone, but wherever heard or read.
As chief magistrate of the republic, his SUI
perb abilities, his matchless executive equip
mept, his thorough knowledge of affairs, his
broad comprehension of public interests and
the nations capacities, his perfect integrity,
his business and consideration of the rights
of <men, fidelity to Republican principles,
would assure ali administration promotive of
national development and progress. If he
was nominated the Republican party would
not be compelled to make defensive cams
paign. True, he was the president of a
great railroad corporation, and there was not
q farmer, freighter, mechanic or common Ia
borer in New York who would vote against
him for that.
Senator Hiscock was frequently applauded,
the New York delegation giving the cue to
the convention. AS he closed every man
for her fayorite son and the cheers were
echoed back from the galleries with interest.
Mr. Hartley of Minnesota was recognized and
the platform he said Minnesota
seconds the name of Chauncey N. Dspew.
Nominate the great man of New York and
don't be afraid of the grangers of the North
west. Minnesota will give Dspew 80, 600
majority. The speaker said that he came
from the greatest granger district in the
Northwest and it would give Depew $1,000
majority.
When the State of Ohio was called the 6rst
really great demonstration of the convention
was made. The delegates all over the hall
climbed upon chairs waved American flags
and shouted at the top of their voices. The
galleries Joined in and the applause became
rapturous Some ladies in the galleries who
had brought white silk umbrellas trimmed
with small American flags opened them and
twirled the striking banners around and
around while the cheers and shouts increased
in volume. The scene continued for some
time and was not even egualled by the one
which soon followed when General Hastings
Of Pennsylvania, in presenting the name of
Sherman, incidentally referred to Blaine.
When this demonstration finally came
to an end, the Ohio delegation gave
way to Pennsylvania. Adjutant General
was introduced to the convention to
present the name of Senator Sherman. He
was given a rousing welcome. General
Hastings' speech was admirably delivered and
was listened to with marked attention. When
he had concluded Governor Foraker, of
Ohio, was presented by the Ohio delegation
to second Senator Sherman's nomination. As
Governor Foraker advanced up one aisle to
the platform two Of the sergeants- at arms
came up the other bearing an enormous
floral emblem surmounted by floral shield.
Upon the face of this emblem in letters
formed by red roses in field of white roses
hat
tie flags surrendered while am Governor
significance appeared to be at
tached to this incident by the convention,
and as the Governor and the floral tribute
got ON to the stage together there was a
thunder of applause from all parts of the
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