Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-07
I'd EDITION.
THE old ROMAN Wins.
Continued from first pdge.l

When Colorado was called, Thomas N. Patter-
son addressed the convention, stating that he had
been selected 70 present the name OF Pension Com
missioner Black for the vice-presidency, but Mr..
Blacks withdrawal left nothing to do but leave
the question OF the In the hands OF
the convention with Mr.. Blacks declaration In It's
POSSESSION.
Mr.. Piggott. of Connecticut, seconded Humans
diana was called.
voorhees, Nominases Gray.
senator voorhees, responded and was received
with cheers The historian OF Europe he said,
described Belgium as the battle ground
OF all the great wars that transpired
between European nations He came from
the state OF Indiana. tApplausel who would
inquire how went the battle In any state except
In indiana and couple OF Northern states; who
predetermined. Who would ask how ragged the
DatLe, except 10 inquire how large the republican
went the battle in indiana, New YORK,
New Jersey and Connecticut Indiana asked q
nominee on the ticket, and rendered to the demo-
iand would be reelected this fall on the vote OF
anuiana or he would not be reelected at all.
Inc safety OF the hour was for New York
battle were the same this year as In 1884,
and the states where victory was TO be
How about Oregon?" Oregon, replied Mr.. voor-
hees, take warning by Oregon and uphold Indiana,
and you win not De deceived. We present to you
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morally strong and endowed with mental and
physical liie The key to the situation Is Indiana
Chaiienge every candid man TO say what name
can bring as many votes to the democratic ticket
as Isaac +. Gray. ICheeral
GEORGIA SECONDS GRAY's NOMINATION.
Albert S. Cox, OF Georgia, seconded the nomina-
ton OF Gov Gray. He said that the democratic
party should mass its strength at the battle, and
Indiana is the point where the most fierce fight
will rage. II the party should present The
Coumblad, OF Ohio, would IL be the wisest thing
70 90? III we train this great gun over in Ohio,
diana? The nomination OF Allen q. Thurman for
the Nice-PreSidency would lend q great deal OF
sympathy, but IT is doubtful II IL would give any
great strength to the ticket at those points where
IL would be most needed. The nomination Of Gov.
Gray would do Tor the party that which
would make its success no longer a
matter OF doubt, and the convention would
with his name upon its standard name not only
the democratic ticket, but 1t would name the next
President and Vice-Presdent OF the United states.
We must do Justice 10 the great democratic state
OF the great West, and she demands and should be
accorded this honor.
Z Z. Settle, VI Kentucky, also seconded the
nomination OF Gov. Gray He said that, represent
Ing the unWaShed and unterrined democracy OF
tors nomination or Indiana'S democratic COVER
nor.
Mr.. Dryden, OF Missouri, made an eloquent
speech, Secondlng the nomination OF Thurman,
which created good deal OF enthusiasm. He said
that he represented divided delegation, but the
country demanded the nomination OF the grand
Old leader VINO had fought the battles OF the party
when she most needed warriors OF courage and
convictions. He has ever struck winning blows
Tor the party, and he is ready now to sacrifice the
rest and ease well earned by the noble life
10 respond 10 his party'S call, and we
need this talfsmanic power OF his name and should
Gov. Green, OF New Jersey, said that the shores
OF the Atlantic re-echOed the call OF the Pacific
coast New Jersey, which brought nine electoral
votes In one hand, seconded the nomination OF
Allen G. Thurman. [ApplauSe.l
MI; Dewey. OF Nevada, voiced the sentiment Of
Cleveland and Thurman. The mountains OF Ne
vada would fairly rattle with Joy when the news
OF ThurmanS nomination was flashed across the
MT Raihes. OF New York. was greeted with
cheers when he took the stand TO
sno"n N sns position of s state
withdraw herself until this moment drew forth
deliberations OF this body In the selection OF can
rived for her voice to be heard in unison with the
acclaim OF her fellow delegations from Maine TO
the capes OF the Western sea, in behalf OF him
line OF the coming conflict extended across the
continent. The forces OF the democracy would
reach across the continent, and over the reserve
corps would wave the nag OF Allen u. Thurman.
Applause.l
OHIO SECONDS THURNAN's NOMINATION..
7. E Powell, OF Ohio, briefly, but earnestly
seconded Humans nomination. 1t was
claimed, he said, that the universal cry for
Thurman was but a sentiment OF the heart. That
might De so, but 1t was the grandest sentiment
That ever occupied the democratic party
Mr.. Dawson, OF South Carolina, seconded the
been said that President Cleveland as both can
didate ana a platform, but he proposed TO present
10 the convention name for the Vice Presidency
which Is a history and prophecy.
Mr.. Thompson, OF Tennessee, also seconded the
nomination OF Thurman, saying that the South
OF all other portions OF the country should hasten
TO do honor 10 this grand old man, whose arms had
ever been raised 10 defend q stricken people
HIS red baLdana had been banner OF
hope 10 the despairing, and Will now be a banner
OF victory for the united democracy OF the country
Ex-eov. ThrockmortOn, OF Texas also seconded
the nomination OF MIR. Thurman in a BRIEF
speech In which he said that he represented a
divided delegation upon the question OF a Vice
Presidential candidate, but he was none the less
enthusiastic IN his support OF OAiOs grand old
man. Texas would give the ticket 200 900 ma jority
with Allen u. Thurman as one VI the nominees.
virginia was called. Senator Daniel seconded the
nomination and was given a cordial reception.
The old and the young democracy OF theOld DoInIn.
Ion, he said, would join In the great acclaim
OF the American people when they would speak
again In November next for Allan G. Thurman.
tApplause.l
Calling the Roll.
When the call OF the roll began it soon became
apparent that nothing could prevent the nominal
ton OF Thurman.
New York and New Jersey voted solid for Thur
man: ONO cast one vote for Gray. This was
BLACKS NAME WITHDRAWN.
BLACKS name was Withdrawn by Mr.. Patterson,
who moved that Humans nomination be made
unanimous. Ohio casts 40 votes for Thurman
Shanklin, OF Indiana, takes the platform and
w1thdraws Grays name and moves the Unanimous
nomination OF Thurman.
SnankliD also denies from the platform that
the Mcdonald faction started the Thurman
boom
Thurman Unanimously Nominated.
ShanklDs motion was carried amid tumultuous
enthusiasm and Thurman is unanimously nomi-
mated
Up. m-The roll is now being called to name
members OF the national committee.
CONFUSION.
The convention is In confusion. The meeting of
| the national committee and the committee on
nominations is fixed for 4 p. M
Chairman Collins and Clerk Petit are made
members OF the notification committee by resolu-
tion.
The thanks OF the convention are extended to r.
o. Prince by resolution.
IN AENORIAM.
resolution offered by Col Fellows. OF New
York, was adopted deploring the death OF TIlden.
seymour, Mcclellan and Hancock
| Adjourned Sine Die.
The convention adjourned SINE die at II O'Clock
pm
| THE NATIONAL COM MIT~rEE