The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-28

shouted for nearly minute; flags were
waved, and the demons tration finally
became really imposing. There was no
other second to General Harrison's nomi-
nation, and the secretary proceeded call
ing the roll of delegates, and, Iowa having
been reached, Mr.. Hepburn, of that
state, amid long applause assembled the
platform and placed in nomination
Senator
WA. b. ALLISON.
During Mr.. Hepburn's speech every
reference to the name of Allison was
hailed with enthusiasm by the friends of
the Iowa statesman, and the speaker him
self was complimented with a round of
applause as he closed his presentation
address.
Mr.. Bcsworth, of Rhode Island, said
Rhode Island seconded Allison's nOmina-
ton. He said any candidate who is nomi-
mated will receive her vote in November
next, but, while this is true of Rhode
Island, the speaker perceived that
in other states it was not biilliancy
so much as certainty that was wanted
the candidate who could get the votes of
the republican party rs well as dissatisfied
democrats who are 'angered already with
the administration of President Cleve-
land. With Allison the future is not a
hope, but a reality.
There were no further seconds to Sena-
tor Allison's nomin alton, and the call of
states was proceeded with. When Michi-
gan was reached, Mr.. Hor, of that dele
cation, arose and said that Michi-
gan had a candidate who would
be presented by R. E. Frazer
of Detroit. When Mr.. Frazer mounted
the platform there was a cry from the
galleries of "What's the matter with Al
ger!" and the popular response, Hes
all right" in an evidently concerted che
rus, at which the convention exploded in
burst of laughter. In presenting Cen
eral Ayers name, Michigan, Mr.. Frazer
said, came into the republican convention
for the first time in its history to ask a
favor. Michigan had always proved true
to the republican party and always would
be true. Now when the republican party
needed help Michigan came to provide
ways and means of turning the Gemo-
cratic party out of power. Michigan had
no charges to bring against any
of the men who were pro-
posed for the nomination. They
were all true and tried republicans, but the
availability of the man to be elected must
be considered. The candidate which
Michigan would propose was man who
would receive the vote of the rich and of
the poor, of white and black. Rich men
trusted him because he was a man of
business and force, and his honor always
was and always would be unquestioned.
If gentlemen thought he was not the
friend of the poor, let them go to Detroit
and enter a poor mans house and men
ton the name of Michigan's can
didate and they would find next
to the name of God was the hame General
Russell A. Alger,
The speaker was here interrupted by an
outburst of stormy applause. The Alger
question which has been heard frequently
around the streets of whats the matter
with Alger?" was shouted from one of the
galleries, only to receive from the opposite
the answer Hes all right!" While the
enthusiastic occupant of the gallery di-
vested himself of his coat, and, swinging
it around his head, proposed three cheers
for Alger, which were given with a will.
Continuing Mr.. Frazer said Michigan
presented business man. This was to
be a business mans campaign. If the
battle was to be fought on the ground of
protection, let the lawyers look up their
fees after the contest but let business
men do the fighting now.
Mr.. Charles j. Noyes, of Massachusetts, |
seconded the nomination OF General Alger.
Mr.. Patrick Egan, of Nebraska, also
the nomint.ou, and referred to
General Alger as man who would |
MAINTAIN the honor of the United
States at home and abroad, and would
resent any indignity to the American
flag. He seconded Ayers nomination
because he believed the nomination of
General Alger would meet with the indom-
table perseverance and good luck which
had always characterized his undertakings
in war and in commerce and in politics,
and carry the cause of his party to glo-
rious victory. Applause.
Mr.. Estee. of North Carolina, also Sec
onded Alger's nomination.
Mr.. Eggers, of Arizona, also spoke in
support of Alger.
There being no further second of Algers,
the roll of states was con inued and the
delegation from New York led the ap-
plause which greeted Mr.. L. Hiscock as he
proceeded to place
CHAUNCEY NJ. DEPEw
in nomination. That name, he said,
would be an inspiration 20 the country.
His name was dear to all republ cars, and
his counsel had led them and would guide
them. His eloquence had electrified and
would continue to inspire them.
His broad ind statesman like
utterances had long commanded
the respect of the people, not
of New York alone, but wherever heard
or read. As the chief magistrate of the
republic his superb address, his matchltss
executive ability, his thorough knowledge
of affairs, his broad comprehension of
public interests and the nations ca paci-
ties, his perfect integrity, his business in
the consideration of the rights of men,
his fidelity to republican principles, would
assure an administration promotive of
note, development ami progress. Ii ne
were nominated the republican party
would not be compelled to make
a defensive campaign. True, he was
pr esident of great railroad corporation,
but there was not farmer, freighter, me-
chanic or common laborer in New York
who would vote against him FOR that. In
conclusion Senator Hiscock formally
presented the name of Chaunoey M.Depew
as the choice of New York. Senator His
cock was frequently applauded, the New