The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1888-06-16
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the Leading feature Of his Official c.
reor. When tho Pacific coast was en-
deavoring to retard Chinese immigra-
ton; when it had been decided that
national legislation was necessary to
accomplish the desired result; when
the merits of tho subject were not un-
derstood east Of the Rocky Mountains,
Allen G.. Thurman, then Senator Of
the United States, was first to raise his
voice in defense Of these whose mesno
of living were in danger and whose
homes were threatened with ruin.
When the great railroad corporations
evidenced an intention to evade the
payment of their obligations to tho
government, this great man prepared
that remarkable enactment know e.
the Thurman bill, by which tho Offend
ing corporations wero obliged to pro-
vide sinking fund for the redemption
of their promise. During tbe trying
times of reconstruction, Mr.. Thurman
was the central figure In the United
States Senate in upholding the dignity
and integrity Of the Consultation.
The waves of party passion, lashed
into fury by ill-advisod, jealous parti-
sans, break harmless upon his leonine
front and settle back into calmness by
the power of his oratory. Aripe schol-
ar, his disquisitions upon constitution
al laws are masterpieces of reasoning
and eloquence, challenging the admit
ration Of even his political opponents.
Four years since the California delega-
ton put forward Mr.. Thurman - their
candidate for the Presidency, and were
enthusiastic in pushing his nomination.
But four years have but Augmented
the reverence and affection for him.
The patriot of Columbus cannot b. al
lowed to wither in retirement. His
fame is not his alone; it is the proud
heritage of the American people. His
name may be most flttingly coupled
with that of our bOnored President,
Grover Cleveland. Cleveland and
Thurman win b = ticket absolutely
invincible. Il will sweep over the
country with mighty rush, tidal
wave of approval. Against It all no
prevail will Be- useless. The approved
Of Cleveland's administration during
the last four years, and the endorse-
ment Of the remarkable simplicity with
which he hes administered his great
trust under the most trying circum-
stances coupled with the all-pervading
Affection felt tor the philosopher &
Columbus will make CLEVELAND and
Thurman = war cry to alright the po-
litical ene0y. TIE enthusiasm which
will b aroused upon it, announce
mout will b. infections, and gathering
| force and volume day BY day, Il will,
before the ides Of November, have be-
come epidemic. That the name Of
Allen g. Thurman should b cheered
to the echo in this hall u not strage, foe
| il brings the warm blood Ct gratitude
surging to tho heart u every freside,
and the testimonials which tho people
will surely pay 70 his worth 1t tho No
vember election WIN be proof ct HE
phenomenal popularity.
Indiana h0noss Gov. Gray By sup
| porting him for this nomipation Uk-
| nois . doing the same t1r Gen. Black I;
Mishiean for Mr.. Dickinson, Wisoon-
Gin for Mr.. vilaa, and Kentueky for
Mr.. CarlisIe-good men and true eock
and Ill Of them-and were Il not Tor
the self-sacri6cing patriotism Of Mr.
Thurman in response to the almost
unanimous wish of the party to per-
NIT his name TO come before y0u, Is
woro difacult indeed 70 choose between
such meritorious and able gentlemen.
Their names ere a. to grnco this Or any
other ticket. They arc each the favor
ite sons It their respective States, but
when Allen g. Thurman, tho fhv0rite
sOn Of each and every State In THE
Union, in answer to the universal de-
mand for his acceptance, oousents -
leave tho peace and tranquility Of HE
flreside and again servo his grateful
countrymen, 20 prominent, 60 colossal
ID his political and mental figure In The
pubic eye that all others must Of ne
oessity shade in it, immensity.
Let no mistakes b made at this
time. Mistakes arc crimos. II you
bot do your duty, IL y0n but give The
people what they expect, what they de-
mand, the contest II parties instead q
Just commencing win b practically
ended, for the great electoral and pop
ular majorities which Cleveland and
Thurman will surely recsive 1t tho
polls will BE- : revelation even 10 our
selves. A representative Of the De-
mocracy Of the nation Ne have . duty
to perform. We must nominate tho
man the people have already nemi-
mated. We have but to endorse the
popular verdict No les will b &C.
cepted ct your hands. Let no eonsid-
Grafton Of personal ftisndsl,ip or glamoe
VI loyalty influence your action. Per-
s0nsl friendsl,ip cannot b repaid BY
nomination where . great party's in
terest and future are 1t stake. No tn
fling with great c0ncerns Of state