The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-06-29

tribute to Mr.. Phelps for his ability, his
patriotism and his tried and pronounced
Republicanism. Will am Walter Phelps
could carry the banner of the Republican
party to victory in New Jersey this fall If
any man living could do 1t Applause
Fuller, of North Carolina, Egan of
Nebraska, Rosenthal, of Texas, and
Sims, of Virginia, all seconded the NOM
ination. The call of states was continued,
and when New York was called Senator
Warner Miller responded. He referred
land the audience greeted the reference
with warm appIause) to the candidacy of
Mr.. Depew for the presidential nomina-
ton, and he said that that gentleman's
name had been withdrawn in sorrow, but
not in anger. [Applause.l He assured
the convention that, though the Republi-
can party in the state of New York
had often been divided all
factions had been in harmony in
which New York proposed to present for
the vice presidency was o man with
whom he (Miller) had crossed swords. If
the convention would concede to the wish
of New York and give her this man as
candidate for vice president, their swords
would only be drawn In the common
cause lappiausel, and he (diller) could
give the convention the same pledge for
every section and faction of the party in
the state, all represented here tonight.
BY its action here to-day the convention
had made ii possible for the Republic
cans to carry Indiana: by its i;trther
action it could make it possible to carry
New York IapplaGsel. This great battle
was 10 be fouTht out in New York. The
Democratic rarty had thrown down the
gage OF battle, End If the convention
would help the Republicans of New
York. they would carry the fight to a
successful conclusion [appiausel. If the
New York delegates were refused the
boon, they would go home and do all
that mortal men could, but they would
go home sick at heart and discouraged.
He appealcC' to the convention to hear
the voice Of New York. If the conven-
ton would name tonight the
man of their choice, they would
come and they would inscribe
upon their banners. american wages
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 Republican party OF the state of
New York, | name the Ion. Levi P.
Morton Senator MIller's speech was de-
livered with great earnestLess and with
great force. He was frequently inter
rupted by applause. His statements were
to the special reasons why New York
should have the vice presidential nominal
tiop, and WAS cheered Justify. When he
had concluded, there was a wild outburst
of applause, the demonstration continu-
ing for several minutes, and almost
eclipsed the demonstration which &C.
Cured when Harrison was nominated.
Mr. Gage, of California, seconded SEN
ator Miller's nomination of Morton. He
said that the convention had been gath
cred, not in the interest 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
there was a chance to name candidate
for vice-president who could with Harri-
son make New York certain. Levi p.
Morton could poll more votes on the Pa
cific coast than any other living Ameri-
can except that great commander,
James G. Blaine. He heartily seconded
the nomination. of Morton. Governor
Foster, of Ohio, also seconded the NOM
ination Of Mr. Morton. He-~ said tho
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 doubt. He believed
that eight years ago the nomination of
Arthur had made victory sure, because
it assured victory iii New York. Let the
party now profit by that example and
now do the same wise thing and name
Morton for second place.