The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-08

to the government, this great man pre-
d pared that remarkable enactment
known as the Thurman BILL" by
which the offending corporations were
obliged to provide sinking fund foi
the redemption of their promises. Dur
ing the trying days of reconstruction,
figure in the United States
Senate. in upholding the dignity
and the integrity of the consti-
tuition. The waves of party pas
sion dashed into fury by ill-advised.
| jealous partisans. broKe harmless upon
his ieonIne front aud settled back INTO
/ calmness. By the force of his logic and
| powers of his oratory a ripe scholar.
his disquisitions upon constitutional
laws are masterpieces OF reasoning and
eloquence, challenging the admiration
| OF even his political opponents. -Four
years since the California delegation
put forth Mr., Thurman as their candi-
date for the Presidency and were
enthusiastic in urging his nomi-
nation; but four years have
but augmented their reverence
and affection for him. The
patriot of Columbus cannot be al
Flowed to wither in retirement. His
fame is not his alone. 1t is the grand
heritage of the American people. His
name may be most httingly coupled
with that of your honored President.
man will be a ticket absolutely resist
less. 1t will sweep the country with a
mighty rush, tidal wave of approval.
! Against it ali opposition will be fruit
less. The approval of Cleveland's ad-
ministration, during the past four
years, and the endorsement of his &C.
tons, the simplicity, yet remarkable
| ability with which he has admin
| istered his great trust, under the
mosttrying circumstances, coupled with
the ell pervading affection felt for the
/ philosopher of Columbus, will make
Cleveland and Thurman war cry to
alright the political enemy. The en-
thuslasm which will be aroused upon its
| announcement will be infectious and
| gathering force and volume day by
day, it will, before the ides of NoVem-
Der. nave become epidemic. That the
name of Allen G. Thurman should be
cheered to the echo in this hall is not
strange, for it brings the warm blood of
| gratitude surging to the heart at every
| freside, and the testimonials which the
people will surely pay to his worth at
the coming November election,
will be convincing. proof Of
his popularity. Indiana honors
Governor Gray by supporting him for
| same for General Black, Michigan for
| Mr.. Dickinson, and Wisconsin for Mr..
| Villas. and Kentucky Tor Mr.. D.
! good msn and true, each and every
one of them, and were i5 not for the
| self-sscrifcing patriotism of Mr.. Thur
man. in response to the almost unani-
nous wish Of the party to permit his
name to come before you, it were diff
| cult, indeed, 10 choose between such
meritorious and able gentlemen. Their
lnames are fit to grace this or any other
| ticket. They are each the favorite sons
| of their respective States, but when
| Allan g. Thurman, the fsvorite sen of
each and every State in this Union, in
answe ? to the universal demand for
his aece ptance, consents to leave the
placeaDd tranquility of his friends, to
| again serve his grateful countrymen.
So prominent, SO colossal in his politi-
cal and mental figure in the public eye,
that all others must OF necessity take
in it's immensely. Let no mistakes be
made at this time. Mistakes are crimes.
If you do your duty, if you but give
the people what they expect. what they
demand, the contest of parties, in
stead of just commencing, will be
practically ended, for the great electoral
| and popular mojorities which Cleve-
land and Thurman will surely receive
at the polls and will be a revelation
given to ourselves. AS representative
| of the Democracy of the nation. we
have duty to perform; we must NOM
mate the man the people have already
nominated. We have but to endorse
| the popular verdict; no less will be &C
Cepted at your hands. Let no consider
alton of personal friendship or glamor
of locality influence your action. Per-
sonal friendship cannot be repaid by
nomination where great party interest
and future is al stake. No tri6ing with
great concerns of State should be toler-
| ated. No expression of local pride can
| be admitted to influence action;
| when the sovereign people speak
they must be obeyed. Broad
| ground must be taken. The man of
| the nation, not the man of the State,
| must be nominated. Nominate Allen
G. Thurman! Nominate him by accla
nation. Let it not be said that one
single Democrat in all this great Union
| fails in this testimonial to the greatest
American of his day, the noblest
breathing man upon American soil, fit
consort in the temple of fame OF those
patriots of the past, the fathers of our
institutions, whose sacred dust lie
calmly slumbering beneath the sods of
Mount Vernon, Monticello and the
| Hermitage, awaiting the dedication OF
our national pantheon.
i When in the course of Tarpey's speech
he said it was admitted that there was
but one man to nominate, who would
sweep the country like tidal wave,
there was mighty response of Gray"
and for some moments the orator was
| unable to proceed.
| Hon. Thomas M. Patterson took the
platform from Colorado, and forcibly
urged the candidacy of General Black,
who at the last minute had been pre-
vailed upon to receive compiim antary
vote. During the address. when the
speaker dwelt on General sBlack's mill
tary record, there was more emotion
manifested than at any other time
during the convention, save, of course,
the nomination of Grover Cleveland.
This fact surprised the Black contin-
gent, which had not depended upon
earning other than a complimentary
voc.
Plggot, of Connecticut, seconded
te hohovF Of hic