The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-27

upon all questions that for quarter OF q GEN.
tury have tried the courage and tested the wis
dom of patriotic men he has been upon tho right
side-the right side AS time has determined the
right IN the honest conviction OF tho Republican
party~of this day? Gentlemen, the State OF Iowa
bids me name TO you this man-ht 70 be your
candidate William b. Allison, OF Iowa.
Mr.. Hepburn closed his speech amid a storm
OF applause, the Iowa delegation being especial
The nomination OF Mr.. Allison was seconded
in n short speech by Delegate Bosworth, OF
Rhode Island
There being no other seconds, the Secretary
called the roll through the States of Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland and
Massachusetts,, without any response. When
Michigan was called all of Algers friends
in a body and split the air with their cheers.
After a while Mr. Horr OF Michigan obtained the
floor and said Il wish merely to state that
Michigan has n candidate and that he will be
presented by Mr.. Robert T.. Frazer of Detroit"
lCheers from the Michigan delegation.
Michigan comes into Republican convention
for the first time in its history TO ask of that
convention favor, began Mr.. Frazier" [Cheers.l
Mi ,hiSan has always proved true TO the Repub-
lcan party, and Michigan always intends 10
prove true TO that organization in any political
battle which may DO fought [Cheers.l We
find 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
find this party out OF power, when we
this nation, we do not stop 70 argue by
what means or methods that party got
there but we come here TO provide for you tho
ways and means of turning that party out Of
power. tCheers.l AS long as everything was
going along smoothly with tho Republican party
Michigan had nothing TO ask but now, when
you need her, we come here and offer you a man
20 lead you TO victorypn this campaign. lCheers.l
And propose to tell you the reason why. In the
first place, gentlemen Of the, convention, IL be-
comes necessary that you should select from
the large number of candidates that named
here the most available one TO fight this cam
paign with. He must, as has been described by
the gentlemen, he strong in all the States alike !;
he must be strong alike with the soldier and
with the civilian with the rich man and with
the poor; with tho 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
a gentleman. l believe, Mr.. Chairman, that we
are here deliberative body of men. / am
glad 20 see the enthusiasm that is manifested
by this large assemblage OF people in behalf
been and will be presented 70 this con-
ventiOn. Michigan has no charges TO bring
against any of them. We know nothing against
them, and we have sought TO find nothing against
them. GCheersl They are Republicans all,
they have been true 10 the Republican party, and
ask on behalf of Michigan here a careful con-
sideration OF all these gentlemen's merits, and
L hops they will receive each OF them, their
full measure Of praise. And in presenting
to you our candidate here ask nothing but
and ought TO be ashamed TO ask it-a fair con-
sideration for him in "A Republican convention.
These gentlemen, L say who have all been
named. we have nothing To say against them.
and We believe that what has been said about
them ia true but the availability of the man
that you should place I'm nomination here is n
serious question for you to consider; and right
here mt 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 a man of business and affairs,
and his honor among these men has been and
always will be unquestionCd. fCheers. IL you
think that he is not a friend of the poor. come
with me TO the city Of Detroit, where he lives /.
enter with mo into the poor mans hOme-aye,
into the very abode of misery-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 is
in their hearts"
At tho mention OF Gen. Ayers name there
was great enthusiasm, and an enthusiastic Alger-
lite in the main gallery howled, "kIree cheers for
Gen. Alger snd they were given with a will by
portions of the audience.
Delegates Moves OF Massachusetts, Egnn OF
Nebraska, and Estes of North Carolina, second
ed Gesi Ayers nomination. Delegate Eggers
OF Arizona Territory, also added his indorse-
ment.
When the State OF New York WINS reached
Senator Hiscock advanced 20 the platform. His
appearance was tho signal for loud cheers. He
proceeded 10 nominate Chauncey NJ Depew
and proceeded 20 deliver fifteen min
utes speech eulogi0tic of the Empire states
favorite son. Az It's conclusion the New York
delegation arose simultaneously and chcored
vigorously.
d. II. Hastings, OF Pennsylvania nominated
John Sherman, OF Ohio. The nomination was
greeted with loud cheers
Delegates Langston OF Virginia and Arson OF
North Carolina seconded the nomination OF Sena-
tor Sherman in brief speeches.
When Pennsy lyania called Delegate Chas
f. Smith advanced to the platform and Mt the
close of ten minutes speech placed i'm nomi-
nation Mayor Edwin IL. Filter of Philadelphia.
The nomination was greeted with loud laughter
There second.
The Secretary continued the call OF the roll OF
the States, calling out the names Rhode Island,
South Carolina. Tennessee, Texas Vermont
Virginia, West Virginia, and there was no re-
Spouse. Wisconsin was next called and iinmo-
diately n shout arose, and Senator Spooner as
cended the platform, and I'm eloquent speech
Of ten minutes duration presented the name OF
Wisconsin's fayorite sou. Gov Kusk.
The convention then adjourned for the day.