The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-06-27

man OF tnelr cnOlce, Jney WOulu 20 uOule
and they would inscribe upon their ban
Workingmen American Markets for the
American People and Protection for
American Homes" and in this sign they
could not be defeated. In behalf of the
united delegation from the state Of New
York, aye, in behalf of the united repub-
lican party of the state of New York, he
named the Hon. Levi p. Morton.
Senator Nliller's speech was delivered
with great earnestnesS and with great
force. He was frequently interrupted by
applause His statements as to the spe-
cial reasons why New York should have
the vice presidential nomination were
cheered Justify. When he had concluded
there was wild outburst of applause,
the demonstration continuing for several
minutes, and almost eclipsed the demon
stration which occurred when Harrison
was nominated.
Mr.. Gage of California seconded Sena-
tor Miller's nomination of Morton. He
said that the convention had been
gathered not in the interest of of any one
man, but in the interest of the party,
and it was now question of the best to
be done for success next fall. He believed
that the nomination of Harrison had
made Indiana certainly republican now.
This was a chance to name a candidate
for vice-p president who could with Barri-
son make New York certain. Levi p.
Morton could poll more votes on the
Pacific coast than any other living Ameri-
can except that great commoner James G..
Blaine. He heartily seconded the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Morton.
Gov. Foster OF Ohio also seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Morton. He said that
the hopes Of his state had been shattered,
but Ohio would heartily support the ticket.
He believed that it was good politics to
nominate Levi p. Morton for vice-presi-
dent, as it would assure the success of the
ticket beyond a doubt. He believed that
eight years ago the nomination of Arthur
had made victory sure, because it had as
sured victory in New York. Let the party
now profit by that example and now do
the same wise thing, and name Mr.. Nor
ton for second place.
Mr. Oliver of South Carolina also Sec
onded Mr.. Morton's nomination.
Mr. Hallowell of Kansas briefly but
earnestly seconded the nomination.
Gen. Hastings of Pennsylvania forcibly
seconded Mr.. Morton in short, ringing
speech. Pennsylvania, he said, instructed
him to say that it believed that the battle
field would be in New York, and that the
second state in the union should reach
out her hands to the great Empire state
OF the union and give her help. Loud
applause.1 AS God lived, Harrison and
Morton would be victorious. Applause |
Mr.. Simms OF Virginia rose to second
Phelps nomination. He said that Vir-
ginia had not occupied much of the time
of the convention. Laughter She had
been first in war here more laughter !
and he hoped that now that there was
peace she would again emulate the career
of the father of his country. He had al
ways admired William Walter Phelps
since his college days. Another candidate
had been lauded for his generosity, but
who was more generous than William
Walter Phelps, who had given whole
town to Texas and who was second to no
man in the United States in these gener-
Gus qualities which excite the admiration
of the world. New York asked for Nor
ton as boon. Well, the convention had
given New York a big boon. 1t had
pointed the way and given seventy-two
votes for Harrison, and we had gone over
and nominated him. Now, give us the
little boon we ask for; give us William
Walter Phelps.
Mr. Marsh Of Illinois rose to second the
nomination o. Mr.. Morton, saying that IL
hnois proposed to do for the doubtful state
of New York what she had already done
for the doubtful state of Indiana. APP
plause.
Gen. Chalmers of Mississippi gave his
political history and explained how it was
that he had left the democratic party, with
its hide-bound notions, to join the party Of
progress. He was not in favor of selecting
a Southern republican for the second
place on the ticket. That would be like
the charge at Balaklava. 1t might be
grand but it would not be politics. APP
plause.] Wisdom, policy and the best in
terests of the suffering people of the South
demanded a man from New York to
stand with the man from Indiana APP
plause. A cursory remark which Mr..
Chalmers made to the effect that half of
the Mississippi delegation was composed
eX-confederate soldiers was wildly ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Treat of Delaware said that teh
little state of Delaware felt proud that it
had brought its few sheaves of wheat and
laid them at the feet of the distinguished
statesman from Indiana. Now they had
heard the crv from New York and it had
better be needed. The party wanted to
win and il was best now that the conven-
well. He was afraid that a further con-
tinuation of democractic rule might en-
danger the fish and oysters of Delaware.
He seconded the nomination of Morton.
He wanted to get Delaware out of the
pawnshop of Salisbury and Bayard, and
the way to do it now was to name men
who are sure to win in this contest.
Mr.. McElwee of Tennessee in a brief
speech presented the name of William r.
Moore of that state as a nominee for the
vice-presidency.
Mr.. Speers of North Carolina created
the sensation of the evening by humor-
Gus speech, which was highly appreciated
by the audience, and for which he was
warmly applauded Standing upon his
chair he declared this to be the proudest
hour of his life, a confession which called
forth bursts of laughter. After this it was
with difficulty that the speaker proceeded,
for he was necessarily interrupted with
laughter and cries of whats the matter
with Speer?" "He's all right" He was
finally about to make understood to the
| convention that he favored the selection
of the gentleman of "magnaminous mag
namimity"-Levi p Morton. Laughter
Mr.. Chandler Of Mississippi seconded
| the nomination of Mr.. Moore.
The roll-call of the states was completed
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