The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-05-18

They demand man that believes In regu-
iating immigration In the interests OF mill
ions OF toiling sons. They demand man
who knows enough to know that the; pros
perity Of this Nation and the well being
OF the people 60 hand in hand.
The Republicans of this country want q
man Of sound principles and honest endeav
Ors. They want a man who will see every
National evil blotted out as fast as public
sentiment will do IL. They want a man
who believes that the Republican party
heartily voices that sentiment They want
man who is living example of tile en-.
lightened morality ofihe day. They wan,
man who loves the defenders of our
Country and one who will defend its pro
tectOrs They want man who is In
sympathy with honest and freedom loving
people everywhere They want one who
believes that every man should be allowed
to freely voice his opinions at the ballot
box of his country.
The Republicans of this country want a
President who Is broad enough in his
views to rightly comprehend every species
of public affairs. They demand one who
loves the dignity of this great Nation and
comprehends its independent relations
with every country on the globe. They
demands President who will command the
respect of men and statesmen everywhere.
They demand one whose political reputa-
ton Is above reproach.
Finally, gentlemen of the convention,
the Republicans of the United States de.
mand a man who can muster beneath the
banner of their party every worthy Gle
ment of political strength.
hn I,n hat oil IF
attributes in full aud rounded measure is
the gallant patriot, the wise statesman.
the brilliant man of affairs, Gen, Russell
A. Alger.
Our great constitution Is rounding the
first hundred years of its existence. 1t
has braved the storms of foreign turmoil
and domestic treas on. Wits aid this peo-
pie has given to the world the first great
example, not of the shadow, but of the
substance of government "of the people,
for the people and by the people,"
This people now asks for a President
whose record is worthy of the past and
promising for the future. This people
now asks for President whose heart, con.
science and intellect are capable of waving
the stars and stripes ever a prosperous
Nation and united people. Such a Pres
ident would be Russell A. Alger. With
HIM to lead our hosts, the Republican
banner will wave from the White House
on the fourth of next March.
Will you recall his record? Behold him
as an orphan and mOneyless in the early
days of the Buckeye state. He rises slow
ly, surely, grandly into pure and success
full manhood. He masters the history and
laws of his country. AS the Nation ap
proaches its darkest hour, he comprehends
rightly the great principles which this
people was called upon to work out, and
stands ready to receive his countrys call.
Nobly did he respond. Four years of
leadership in those eventful times prove
him to be the leader we want today.
Shall it be Alger for President? Ask the
gallant boys who wore the blue? Would
you poll the vote of the Irish.Americans?
Then nominate him whose voice and purse
has ever been employed in behalf of the
sohs of Erine. Would you draw
around our banner the workingmen en-
masse? Then nominate him who employs
them by hundreds, yet never gives them
cause to strike Would you capture the
vote of New York? Then nominate him
to whose executive ability she will entrust
her great interests. Would you carry the
Pacific slope by storm? Then nominate
him for whom she sent up cheer that
rang from the Golden Gate to the rever-
berating hills of New England Would
you be sure of Michigan? Then nominate
him who stepped down from the executive
chair of that great state with the plaudits
of the people. He is not the candidate of
a single interest. He represents them all.
You say he Is unknown in National
politics. 1 would not detract one iota from
the just fame of any of those great men
whom today we love to honor. But let
me tell you, gentlemen, that is but one of
his many strong points. 1t has become
the rule that such men are the successful
candidates when their party is out of pow
err. Read the history of American politics
and my statement is confirmed. In his
brilliant record no political enemy will
pick a flaw. AS Ia philanthropic. Christian
man, he commands the love of millions.
He will unite every faction of the Grand
Old Party and blaze the way to certain
Gentlemen of the convention, in the
name of the boys of 81. in the name of
every interest dear to this Nation, in the
name of the young manhood Of America
in the name of those who love genuine
freedom and good government, Michigan
n0mlnates Tor the next President OF the
United States Gen. and Gov. Russell A.
Alger.
The result of the first informal vote was:
Alger 80. Sherman SO, Hawley 90, Har-
rison 30. Gresham 81, Allison 81, Depew
36, Blaine SO. ingalls, %, Rusk 10, Window
,, Phelps 0. Lincoln 1. Total 40.
On the first formal ballot, and with
much changing of votes. amid great enthu-
'iasm. Blaine was declared nominated. re.
sewing 213 votes, Gresham 14S, Sherman
20, Alger 3, Allison 10, Harrison Q.
The convention then nominated Russell |
4. Alger for ce-president amid great |
and adjourned at midnight,
heir novel and unique entertainment hay
ng proved great success. The streets |
with the students war cry,
Blaine and Alger," for hours afterward. |
And who can say that our student states
hen have not outlined the action at Chi
ago, and If so, THE TIMES would not
lourn over the result.