Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-30
THURMAN PRE>hNr4D.
The Eloquent aud Elegant Address OF
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MIR. Thurman;
MIR CuAIRMAS AND GENTLEMEN: This
Is a proud and pleasant duty which,
through the kindness of my friends,
have been chosen to perform. ami am
truly gralided TO my associates who nave
so honored me. | fear that il was KIND
ness alone and not my ability that prompt
ed nv selection from among so many
eloquent gentlemen who are members OF
the california delegation, But. sifS, what
| lack in Oratorical ability in some small
measure, compensate for in my enthus'
iasm in the undertaking. and. feeling a.
do. that the most eloquent must tail
short If doing full justice TO the genie,
man whom | am here To nominate.
have accepted the trust with the mental
reserys tiun that, il nothing else, | am at
least earnest in what | say. and hlled
with admiration for him If whom speak.
That am proud Of the privilege OF al.
dressing YOU | acknowledge. but that
am prnuder still of the man VIII Iin snail
name l will not deny; for feel, slrs that
this renublic holds no superior to the
Hon. Allen @. Thurman. OF Ohio The
greeting accorded his name is a well
deserved tribute Its spontaneitY has
peen nobly earned BE assured such
greeting will be accorded his name at IT'S
every mention throughout this republic
from sea TO sea and from the British line
TO the Gulf.
Allen G. Thurman! What an eptome
Of American civil history is embodied IN
that name! His character and ability are
known to every man, woman aud child
in the land His public record viii be a
more enduring monument to his fame
than temples Of stone or brass, 4 n history
will inscribe his name among the list OF
Americas fayorte sons. Taxing his seat
in the United States Senate IN 1863, the
imprint of his genius is found deeply i'm.
Ssdded in the legislation OF the country
From his first appearance Ia the senate
until his retirement from that body his
voice was always raised in behalf OF the
people and in defense Of their rights. For
forty years he has been prominent
figure in public life, and yet e. day NJ
man can point 10 one single act or eX'
preston of his which does not do him
credit. Large Of heart. large Of brain,
aud larger still in experience he Is the
man of all men whose record Instiies his
nomination at your hands, IN the sense
that he cannot be defeated before IA
people A man Of benevolent heart
manifesting itself not only in private life,
but also as the leading feature OF his own
official career When the Pacific coast
( was endeayOring 10 Tetard Chinese immi-
grafton. when il mad decided that national
legislation was necessary TO accomplish
! the desired result, when the merits pf the
subject were not understood east Oi the
Rocky Mountains. Allen g. Thurman
then Senator OF the United States. was
? the first To raise his voice in defense Of
those whose means Of living were In
danger. whose homes were threatened
4 with destruction When the great rail.
road corporations evidenced au intention
to evade the payment Of their obligations
10 the government this great man pre-
pared that remarkable enactment known
as the Thurman bill, by which the offend
ing corporations were obliged to provide
a sinking fund for the redemption Of
their promises, During the trying time
Of reconstruction Mr Thurman was the
central figure in the United States Senate
in upholding the dignity and the iutcg.
rity OF the constitution, The waves ~
party passion lashed into fury by it
advised jealous partisans broke harmless
upon his lcOnine front and settled back
into calmncss by the force Of his logic
and the power Of his OratOry. A ripe
scholar. his disquisitinns upon constitu
tiOnal laws are masterpieces Of reasoning
and elOquenCe. challenging the admira.
ton Of even his political opponents
Four years since the California delegation
put forward Mr.. Thurman rs their Candi
date for the Presidency and were enthu
siastic in pushing his nomination Bu
four years have but augmented their rev
erence and affection for him. the PATROL
OF Columbus cannot be allowed to withci
in retirement.
His fame is not his alone. II il the prour
heritage OF the American people. Hi
name may be most iiittingly coupled will
that of our honurei President, Grove
Cleveland. Cleveland and Thurman viii
be ticket absolutely Irresistible. IL viii
sweep the country with a mighty rush
tidal wave Of approval Against IL nj
opposition will be futile. The Rpproya
Of Cleveland administration during IN,
past four years and endorsement " h
actions the simplicity. vet ability witt
which he has administered bis great trus
under the most trying circumstances
coupled with .hc ali prcycline affection
felt for the philosopher Of Columbus
" 80 hftSH Nlthtl'A Nil'A llliliNl u W lf
cry to alright the political enemy. Tn
enthusiasm which will be aroused upo.
its announcement will be infectious, and
gathering force and volume day by day
II will before the ides Of November hayt
become epidemic. That the name Of
Allen q. Thurman should be cheered Il
the echo in this hall is not strange, for h
brings the warm blood Of gratitude sur
ging to the heart at every Preside. an,
the testimonial, which the people will
surely pay 10 his worth al the COMING
November election will be CONVINCING
proof Of his popularity.
Indiana honors Governor GRAY bv am
porting him for this nominations iltin1i,
is doing the same for General Black
Michigan for Mr. Dickinson: Wisconsin
for Dir. Villas. good men and true each
and all Of them. and were IL not for iho
self sacrificing patriotism Of Mr.. Thur
man III response 10 the almost unanitnnu,
wish OF the party 10 permit his name /,
come before You il were difficult indeed
to choose between such meritorioua nm,
able gentlemen. Their names are IN +,
grace this or any other ticket Thev az,
each the fayorite sons Of their respectlv,
States. but when Allen 6. Thdrman IN,
iayorite son Of each and every stata Il
this Union. In answer To the Inivprs,i H.