The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-08

In defense of those whose Of living were in
danger. and whose homes threatened with des-
tueton. When the great railroad CORPORATIONS evil
cations TO the government this great man prepared
that remarkable enactment known a. the Thurman
to provide sinking fund for the redemption of their
promises During the trying times OF Reconstruction
Mr.. Thurman was the central figure in the United
teQrty Of the Constitution The waves Of party pas
sion dashed into fury by i'll advised. Jealous partis.ns
broke harmless upon his leonne front: and were set
tied back into camness by the force OF his logic ana
the power of his oratory ripe scholar his DISGUST
lions upon constitutional law are master pieces OF
reasoning and sloquence challenging the admiration
CATION on put forward Mr.. Thurman As
thusiastic in pushing his nomination but four
have but augmented their reverence and affection for
him. and the patriot of Columbus cannot be allowed
TO wither In retirement His fame Is not his alone,
il Is the proud heritage of the American people. His
may be fttingy coupled with that of our hon.
ored President, Grover Cleveland Cleveland and
will sweep the country with mighty rush, tidal
wave of approval. Against II all opposition win be
during the past four years and Endorsement of his
actions, the simplicity and yet remarkable ability
with which he has administered his great trust
under the most trying circumstances, coupled with
the al prevailing affection felt for the philosopher Of
Columbus. viii make Cleveland and Thurman . war
wSich will be srodsed upon this announcement
viii be infectious and gathering force and volume
day by day it will before the des Of November have
should be eheered TO the echo in this hall Is not
grange, for IL brings the blood of gratitude
surgng 70 the heart of every Preside and the testi
st the coming November election viii Be convincing
proof Of his phenomenal popularity. Indiana honors
tos' Tiipo;. ~ doiag the same for General Black
Michigan for Mr.. Dickinson and Wisconsin for Mr.
vilss-good men and true, each and all of them-and
Thurman, in response to the almost unanimous wish
Of the party to permit his name to come before you
IL were difficult indeed. to choose between such
meritorious and able gentlemen. Their names
are fit TO grace this any other ticket They are
each the favorite Of their re-
man the f.voriss son Of each and nd every State
In this Union In TO the universal demand for
his acceptance consents to leave the peace and tran
sountrymen. prominent, colossal Is his political
and mental figure in the public eye that all others
must of necessity shade In its immensely.
Let no mistakes be made this time-no mistakes
people what they expect what they demand the con.
test e Parties Instead Of Just w be
maiorities which Cleveland and Thurman will surely
receive at the polls viii be revelation to
Nation we have . duty to perform. We must
nominate the man the people have already nominated
Mn Be accepted at your hands Let 10 consideration
of personal friendship glamour of locality influence
your action Personal friendship cannot be repaid by
are at stake No trng with great concerns of state
should be tolerated. expression Of local pride
be admitted 70 influence action When the sovereign
people speak they must be obeyed. Broad ground
must pc taken. The man of the Nation. not the man
of the State. must be nominated.
Nominate Allen g. Thurman Nominate him by
clamationl Let it not be said that one single Demo-
in all this great Union failed in this testimonial
TO the greatest American of his day. the noblest
breathing man upon American SOIL fit consort in the
Earn MA 0f fan off nnaa rafr nj nQa
founders of institutions, whose sacred dust lies
calmly sleeping beneath the sods of Mount Vernon.
Monticello and the Hermitage awaiting the dedicar
tion of our national pantheon.
When, in the course Of Mr.. Tarpey's speech,
be said that it Was admitted that there WAS but
one man to nominate who would sweep the
country like . tidal wave, there was . mighty
response Of "Gray,' and for some moments the
orator was unable to proceed
When Colorado was called Thos NJ. Patterson
addressed the convention. stating that he had
been selected to present the name OF Pension
Commissioner Black for the vice presidency, but
Mr.. Blacks withdrawal left nothing to do but
leave the question Of the vce-presidency in the
hands of the convention, with Mr.. Blacks de-
clination IN its possession.
Here Mr.. Patterson read to the convention the
following letter from General Black:
have been advised by you and other near and dear
friends of the situation of affairs in the national Demo
cratic convention, at whose hands, in my behalf yoc
about to ask the honor of a nomination to ex
condolences of my political associates worthy of their
exalted desire and honest patriotic ambition. but have
pies and desired that they should not be subjugated
BY personal claims to the welfare of the party of the
Constitution That party seems clearly to have de-
in favor of Allen G.. Thurman for Vice-president
Loud applause.l / bow to its high behest. While
my heart is filed with gratitude TO you, my friends.
withhold my from the consideration of the con-
vention, 10 the end that there may be exhibited the
fullest harmony of resolve and action Your obliged
fellow-ctizen, JOHN G. BLACK.
Mr.. Piggot:, Of Connecticut. seconded Thur
mans nomination on behLh Of his State. and
then Indiana was called. Senator Voorhees,
arose and said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention
ne-ground in all the great that have transpred
between European nations. from the political
battle-ground of the United States-from the State of
take place in other countries and empires and dynas-
ties are overthrown re-estabshed, so in Indiana
questions Of mighter import determined for the
whole country by her attitude either victory de-
feat at presidential elections. Who win inquire
"How goes the battle" in any other but one or two
in the South, with everything in peril viii not ask
how goes illinois, west, for you know how she
viii CO. You win not ask how goes the battle in
result will be there. Nor will you ask how the
battle RACES in Pennsylvania. except to inquire.
be no inquiry made except il is how s the shock OF
battle sustained in Indiana and in the State of New
York in State of New Jersey and sometimes with
IN inquiry as 10 Connecticut Gentlemen Of the con-
vention, before you not mendicants or
suppliants, but representing q power. We ask an
honor on this ticket and we tender you victory with
the other hand. We ask name on this ticket. and
tender fifteen electoral votes in college,
making the election sure.
Bear with me . moment in retrospect of history.
Indiana became State in 1916, and from that hour
90 this Democrats President has been inaugu
rated except by her vote. Applause] Indiana has
voted for every Democrat who was into
the office from 1916 forward. She voted foz
Monroe; she voted for Jackson; she voted for
Van Buren,, for Polk for Pierce. for Buchanan, for
Samuel j. Tilden tcheersl, who was robbed of the
election, and for Grover Cleveland. [Cheers Where
Is the State whose record ovsrmatches herl Where
Is the State who comes before this convention with
higher right to demand respect and recognitionl We
will again that vote, but dismiss from your minds
now, and from this time until November. the
thought calculation that this year is to be any
ception to her history. Grover Cleveland, and who
else the ticket with him, will be elected
this fall with the vote of Indiana, or will not be
elected at all lApplause.l Make mistakes.
know or certain calculations to leave Indiana out
Whatever destroys Indiana destroys every hope and
vestige Of success She is interviewer with
Ii for New York and Indiana 70 CLASP
hands [applausel, take New Jersey in embrace
and Connecticut a. far as is in power to do SO
In those lines lie success. / say, Mr. Chairman and
gentlemen of this magnificent convention, that the
lines of battle the this year that they
In 1884. Thew will not be changed. Tbs trenche:
A which we will fight are the same. The States where
You cannot recast the lines of battle and the
a. IL ,,d III.