Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-06-13

NJ. F. TARPEY. enthusiasm in the I'M
%os equs ns %s ss sa sa do h "a
Ing full justice to the gentleman who
=! am here to nominate. l have accepted the
ing else, am at least earnest in what I say
and filled with admiration for him Of whom
spSak That ,,os am proud e Of the
edge, but that I am prouder still OF
the man whom I shall name shall not
deny, for feel. sirs, that this Republic holds
The greeting accorded his name Is well-de
served tribute Its spontaniety has been nobly
earned. Be assured such greeting will be &C.
out this Republic. from sea to sea, and from
the British line to the gulf
Allan G: Thurman - what an epitome Of
name! His character and ability are known to
every man. woman and child in the land His
public services will be more enduring monu-
ment than temples OF stone or brass. History
for history will inscrbe his name among the
list OF Americas ilustrious sons
Taking his seat in the United States Senate
" imbedded in the legislation OF the country.
From his first appearance in the Senate until
his retirement from that body his voice was al
ways raised in behalf OF the people and in de-
Tense Of their rights For forty years he has
been prominent figure in public life, and yet
to-day no man can point to single act or ex-
Large at heart. large OF brain, and larger still
in experience, he is the man OF all men whose
record justifies his nomination at your
defeated before the people. A man OF
benevolent heart, manifesting itself not only
In private fe. but it has been the leading feat
coast was endeavoring to retard Chinese immi-
tionai Legislation wss necessary to &C
merits Of the subject were not under
stood east OF the Rocky Mountains, Allan
GG;.t thurman then Senator OF the United
and Do whose 0S Somes Ss.s %ti
W6sn the aoad
the Government this great man prepared
that remarkable enactment known as the
Thurman bill by which the offending corpora.
lions were obliged to provide q sinking fund for
the redemption Of their promises. During tho
trying times OF reconstruct on: Mr.: Thurman
ate IN upholding the dignity and the integrity OF
thee constitution. The waves OF party passion,
dashed into fury by ,l,adysed jeaions partisans
were settled back into calmness by the force
OF his logic and the power of his oratory. A
ripe scholar, his discussions upon constitu-
tional laws masterpieces Of reasoning
and eloquence, challenging the admiration of
even his political opponents. Four wears since
the California delegation put forward Mr.. Thur
and were enthusiastic in pushing his nomina-
ton. These four years have but augmented
their reverence and affection for him The
alone: it is the proud heritage Of the
noss PsSpe coupled w1n that "a
honored President Grover Cleveland. Cleve.
land and Thurman will be ticket absolute
. mighty rush, tidal wave Of approval.
Against it all opposition will be fruit
less. The approval Of Cleveland's admin
Endorsement of his actions the simplicity
yet remarkable ability with which he has ad-
ministered his great trust under the most try
vading affection felt for the philosopher OF Co.
lumbus will make Cleveland and Thurman o
war-cry to alright the political enemy, The
nouncement will be infectious and, gathering
force and volume day by day, it will before tho
ides Of November have become epidemic.
be cheered to the echo In this hall 10 not strange
for it brings the warm blood Of gratitude surg
ing to the heart OF every freside. and the testi-
worth at the coming November election will be
convincing proof Of his phenomenal popularity
Indiana hqnors s., Governor Gray by sup,
doing the same for General Black; Mich
igan for Dickinson; Wisconsin for Villas;
good tnem men a1a not eaS ar tSe se al
sacrificing patriotism of Mr.. Thurman In
response to the almost unanimous wish
the Party to
tween such meritorious and able gentlemen.
Their names are fit to grace this or
any other ticket. They are each the favor
ite sons of their respective States; but
when Allen G. Thurman, the favorite son Of
each and every State in this Union, in answer
to the universal demand for his acceptance.
consents to leave the peace and tranquility OF
his freside and again serve his grateful coun-
trymen, so prominent, so colossal is his politi-
cal and mental figure in the public eye that
all others must OF necessity shade In Its i'm.
mensitV.
Let no mistakes be made at this time-mis-
takes ore crimes. II you but do your duty, ii
you but give the people what they expect
what they demand, the contest of par
ties. instead Of just commencing, win
raj and popular majorities which Cleveland
and Thurman will surely receive at
the polls will! be revelation even to ourselves.
AS Representatives of the Democracy of the Ma
ton we have q duty to perform. We must
;nominate:the man the people have already non-
mated, We have but to indorse the popular
verdict. No less will be accepted at your hands.
Let no consideration of personal friendship or
glamour of locality influence your action. Per-
sonal friendship can not be repaid by nOmina-
ton where great Rarty's interest ana future
State should be tolerated; no expression OF
local pride can be admitted to influence action.
When the sovereign people speak they must be
| taken. The man of the Nation, not the man OF
the State, must be nominated.
by reclamation. Let it not be said that one
single Democrat in all this great Union fail IN
this great testimonial to the greatest American
of his day, the nOblest breathing man upon
American soil, At consort in the temple Of fame
OF those patriots of the past the founders OF
our institution, whose sacred dust lie calmly