Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
TAYLOR'S NAME PRESENTED.
Judge H. L. Humphrey dominates the
Gentleman from Hudson.

OuQS6 III. II. humphrey dominates the
Gentleman from Hudson.
The name of Horace A. Taylor, Of
Hudson, was presented by Judge Fl. L.
Humphrey. The latter said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Con-
vENTIoN: l have the honor TO present name,
not above every name, but equal to any name
given among men in this great commonwealth,
one who though born in obscurity and compar-
alive poverty, yet toier among the Ioilers has
given dignity 10 labor, In his younger years,
with great obstacles to overcome, summon1ng 10
his aid dauntless energy and perseverance, his
manhood opened with developed power and con-
sc1ous strength, indicating Intellectual powers of
a high order, and a mental activity that would
be invaluable in leader and organizer. and
when the message came to him. choose ye this
day whom We will serve, his vote and voice were
given from the first to the grand old party which
to-day stands unchallenged as the one
whose PRINCIPLES planted on the bedrock Of
cry, rebellion and death: And to this
hour he has given his abilities his en-
ergies his .untiring and undagging zeal to
party dear to the heart of every lover of liberty,
those principles soul-stfrring and electrifying
and which to-day tall on the old World like rain
on plaster, indicating for the future a grand and
noble truition. Unswerving and unyielding in
the contest Tor the right. from the birth of the
Republican party to this hour, he has fought In
the ranks, he has tOiled in the trenches, he has
helped scale the battlements of tue enemy, storm
its forts, and trfumphantly fling to the breeze
the flag of victory, his labOrs being ceaseless and
untiring for the success OF the party guiding the
destinies of this Republic. Recognizing his keen
sagacity, his abilities and power asian organizer,
the party placed him at the head OF affairs in
1884 and the result proved the wisdom of
their choice, for the winter of discomfort was
lowering over the party and Wisconsin was
claimed by the enemy and was so claimed in
1886. tor d1strust and discomfort were fastening
their hold upon even strong men of the party.
AS the contest thiekened. along the whole line
was heard the cry, ''Watchman, what of the
night" 1t required untring labor. ceaseless
vigils, and, more than all great sagacity and
splendid abilities In two as hard fought battles
sthe party ever engaged, victory perched on
the Republican banner, and Wisconsin stood not
only redeemed, but mad made stride forward in
those principles as lasting as the eternal hills.
that the mission OF the Republican party cannot
end until a free ballot and tar count shall be
made and a solid South shall be broken and
American labor shall be dignited by those prin-
ciples of incidental protection for its benefit so
that it shall be blazoned not on bandaDas but on
genuine banner of freedom, that TO the toiling,
sturdy and ennobling sons OF the Republic, of
whatever avocation race, belongs the divine
right of Kings, Kings though yet uncrowned, yet
living Kings, sovereigns to whom belongs, and
in whom is reposed the power and the wisdom of
government of the people, by the people, and for
the people, | have known him tor whom l
speak, and do speak whereof I know. His
course has always been frank and manly, and,
winning friends, he always holds them. He is
strongest where he is best known. Possessing
sturdy integrity and rare executive talent, and
great business capacity, which fit him in an
eminent degree for the duties that so high re-
sponsibility would impose, 1 present to this
convention as candidate for governor, the name
OF Horace A. Taylor, and ii you ask whence comes
this candidate. l answer. from the untailing
ranks of the Republican party. from where the
cold blasts of Democracy nave been chased away
by the more genial influences Of Republicanism,
that more than once has brouaht victory out of
defeat. A district that formed in 1880 gave
you nearly 1l,0OG Republican majority, IS here
to-day almost solid for Mr.. Taylor and which as
formed in 1884. gave about 10000 majority. and
they are both here to-day nearly solid for him,
showing their appreciation of the eminent SER
vices he has rendered for the last twenty Ave
years, and never before has asked the suffrages
of the party on its state ticket or otherwise The
Republican party possesses so many men of ex-
ceptional ability that it may be hard always to
choose but if you nominate Mr.. Taylor as your
candidate for governor. %o promise you
that the Northwest will come to you with
a larger majority, not for him alone but
for the whole ticket, than ever before, and we
promise you If you elect him that he viii give
TO that position integrity. ability, taithfulness
and strength. And in this connection let me
say that he is an eloquent speaker that he is, as
have said, good organizer. and will carry in
to the campaign a power which will be telt in
the cause Of Repuhlicanism, for the whole ticket,