The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-06-08
THURMAN FOR YICE.PRESTDENT
scenes of Great xcltoment-laand
Breaks Loose In tho Convention.

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scenes of Great Isxcltement-P demoniuI
Breaks Loose In the Convention.
When California was called in the lii
of States, Mr.. Tarpey was Introduce
and proceeded to nominate Allen c
Thurman, of Ohio Mr.. Tarpey said:
MIR. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN
This, indeed, is a most pleasant duty
which through the kindness oil m
friends, have been chosen TO perform
and | am truly grateful to my associate
who have so honored. ! fear that 1t wa
kindness alone and not ability thu
prompted my selection from among th
many eloquent'gentlemen who are men
bers of the California delegation. But
sir, what | lack in oratorical ability !, Il
some small measure, compensate Tor IL
my enthusiasm in the undertaking, ant
feeling us l do that the most eloquen
must fall short OF doing full justic
TO the gentleman who l am here h
nominate, l have accepted the trus
with Elemental reservation that ifnoth
ing else lam az leastearnest in what ! so.
and filled with admiration for hin
for whom / speak.
That / am proud OF the privilege o
addressing you | acknowledge, but that
am prouder still OF the man OF whom
shall name / will not deny, for | feel
sirs, that this Republic holds no superio
to the Hon. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio
The greeting accorded his name is {
WELL DESERVED TRIBUTE.
Its spontaniety has been nobly earned
Be assured, sirs, greeting will be nc
corded his name at every mention
throughout this Republic from sea tC
sea and from the British line TO the
Gull. Allen G, Thprmani What ar
epitome Of American OWL history il
embodied in that name. His character
and ability are known to every man
woman and child in the land. His pub
lie services will be more enduring
monument than temples OF stone oil
brass; history for history will inscribe
his name among the list OF Americas
illustrious men.
Taking his seat in the United States
Senate in 1860, the imprint OF his genius
is found deeply imbedded in the legisia
ton OF the country, From his first ap'
pearqnre In the Sepate until hIs retire,
ment from that body, his voice was nj.
ways raised in behalf OF the people aud
in defence OF their rights. For forty
years he has been prominent figure in
public life, and yet to-day no man can
point to single act or expression Of his
which does not do him credit.
LARGE At HEART,
large at brain, and larger still in exper
ience, he is n man of all men whose
record justifies his nomination at YOU
hands in the sense that he cannot be
defeated before the people, A man o.
benevolent heart. manifesting itself moi
only in private life, but it has been the
leading feature of his official career.
When the Pacific coast was endeavor.
ing to retard Chinese immigration, when
it had decided TINT Rational Legislation
was necessary to accomplish the desired
result; when the merits OF the subject
were not understood east OF the Rocky
Mountains, Allan G. Thurman, then a
Senator Of the United States, was the
first ta raise his voice in defense OF thost
whose means OF living were endangered
and whose homes were threatened with
destruction.
When the great railroad corporations
evidenced an intention to evade pay
ment Of their obligations to the govern
ment, this great man prepared that re
markable enactment known rs the
Thurman bill, by which the offending
corporations were obliged to provide {
sinking fund for the redemption Of theil
promises.
During the trying times OF recon
struCtion, Mr.. Thurman was the centra
figure in the United States Senate il
upholding the dignity and the integrity
of the Constitution. The
WAVES OF PARrY PASSION,
lashed into fury by ill-adEised, iealoul
partizans, broke harmless upon his leon
inc front and settled back into calmnes
by the force of his logic and the powe
of his oratory.
A ripe scholae, his disquisitlons upor
constitutional laws are masterpieces o
reasoning and eloquence, challenging
the admiration Of even his political op
ponents. Four years since the Calitor
nia delegation put forward Mr.. Thurman
as their candidate for the Presidency
and were enthusiastic in pushing hi
nomination. hut four years have hu
augmented their reverence and affection
for him-the patriot OF Columbus can
not be allowed to wither in retirement
His fame is not his alone; it is the prout
heritage OF the American people. Hi
name may be most fittingiy coupled Wltl
that OF our honored President, Grove
Cleveland. Cleveland and Thurman viii
be a ticket absolutely inyincible. ltwil
sweep the country with mighty rush
n tidal-wave OF approval. Against it al
opposition will be fruitless. The aF
proyal Of CleYelanda Administrator
during the past four years, and endorse
ment Of his actions, the remafkabl
ability with which he has administers
his great trust under the most tryin
circnmstauces, coupled with the all!pel
ynding affection felt for the philosophe
Of Columbus, will make Cleveland an
Thurman a war cry to alright the polit
cal enemy. The enthusiasm which wi
be aroused upon its announcement wi
be infectious, and gathering
FORCE AND vqLUAIB ~
day by day it will, before the ides (
November, have become epidemic,
That the name of Allan G. Thurma
should be cheered to the eOho in tn
hall Is not strange, for it brings the bloc
OF gratitude surging to the heart Of ever
fireside and the testimonials, which Il
people will surely pay to his worth
Inc coming November election will
convincing proof Of his phenomen
popularity, Indiana honors Govern,
GRAY by supporting him for this nomin
ton; Illinois is doing the same for Ge
: Black; Michigan for Mr.. Dickinson
Wisconsin for Mr.. Vilas and Kentucl
, for Mr.. Carfisie-gOod men and tru
each and all OF them, and were it not I
the sclf.sacrifcing patriotism Of NJ
, Thurman in response TO the almo
unanimous wish Of the party to perm
4 his name TO come before you, it we
( difficult indeed TO choose between SUI
r meritorious and able men.
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