Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-06-27


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II was then O'CLOCK, and upon the motion OF
Warner Miller, OF New York, the convention
took recess until o'clock D. m.
s:-' DEPEw wlrHDRAws.
The evening session Of the Republican con.
yention began with . larger crowd in place
than had h0nored any OF the previous gather
ings. The chairman recognized Chauncey M.
the stand and said.
DEPEw's SPEECH.
II came here as delegate.at.large from tho
state OF New York, neither expecting nor de-
string to appear in this convention or before IL
IN any other e capacity: w.. After my arrival the
nous vote presented my name 10 this con-
ventton. 1t was done for State reasons In tho
belief that because 1t was the only time since
all divisions could be healed. and all interests
united In the Empire State, it would secure In
that commonwealth tho triumph Of the ticket.
tions and opinions could have no personal
weight. Since then 2 discussion has arisen
which has convinced me that my vocation
ero ssnep % sse sass which ~
may enable the enemy to Obscure the great
issue of the future industrial prosperity
OF this country, which, unless It be obscured In
some way, will surely win us success this foil.
The delegation has voted to continue In this
support so long as ballots wore TO be taken,
but under the circumstances, after most
to the conclusion that no personal considers
ton. no State reasons, could stand for mo-
ment in the way Of the general success OF the
mitted to threaten the integrity Of the party in
any commonwealth which has been'hither-
to Republican: 70 our own State by
wise rss s% to and the by railway wiser eSsy
settled that It has disappeared from our poll.
ties whore It is st,li 50 acute that thore may
or indirectly. Under these circumstances:
s saa 'ss the ssss ' Of y Swa
State and requested them to release me from
further service in this capacity. They have
consented and my only excuse in appearing
here Is to give the reason for their action and
for the appearance OF my name, and to express
my grateful thanks to the gentlemen from the
States and Territories who have honored me
"The causes which have led to this action on
the part OF the State OF Now York, now that
this judgment has been arrived at will leave
State. The delegation will 80 home to q con-
stttuency which was unanimous to find it unan.
inous in the support OF whoever mny be the
At the conclusion OF Mr. Depew's speech the
whole convention was in squirm Of excite
ment. It had been whispered around that
part Of its vote: IS delegates to Har.
risen. and that Wisconsin was about to
do tho same. Or course If this was
which might possibly nominate the indianian
and spoil all the plans OF the Blaine men.
Hence it was manifestly the Blaine programme
to adjourn the convention before vote
ly done. Mr.. Hastings, of Pennsylvania,
movedhto adjourn until IL O'clock this morning,
and the motion was solemnly seconded by Mr.:
Mr.. Henderson. OF Iowa, Mr. Fuller OF North
Carolina, and MIR. King, OF Maryland
The roll was called and the motion to adjourn
carried; by vote of $685. to 2Ss.
INGERsohI. SPEARS
OF course the vote adjourned the convention,
Sss @Tsn time Int an nad
dress the assembly. and,when the confusion in
cident to the voting had. subsidized Colonel In
gersoll took the stand. He said:
Il am . Republicans: lifelong to- the greatest,
to the grandest party every organized by the
human race. belong to'thot great party that is
IN favor Of giving to every human being equal
Republican party is not ended|until the great Re-
public shall be civilized. The mission OF that
party is not ended until every man beneath
her nag not only has the right to cast his vote
in peace but to. have 1t counted honest
" and in pence. am Republican
because that party is pledged to the
try that raises raw material and segls it as
such will always be Ignorant and poor Why!
The labor to RAISE raw material is ignorant la.
into fabric, fashioned into, beautiful shapes
that requires Intelligence. Consequently,
the greater number Of industries we
intelligent our population win be. An.
other reason: Ordinary LABOR is always
cheap; Labor commands price in proportion
proportion that thought Is mingled with effort.
The people who want US to raise PAW material
for England-England to manufaetUre-simply
vote for the poverty and ignorance ct America
and for the wealth and intelligence Of Great
Britain.
II regard the success OF the Republican par
~ as the most Important thing for the Repub-
ever his services may be. no single man,
no single man. whatever his capacity IS
pared With the success of tho Republic
an party. t6reat and continued applause
and cheers Consequently, the next question
being equal lcries for Gresham. Blaine and
ore for, or who am fo<. The grea, question is,
not in the ,whtrlwind Of excitement,
but AFTER months Of discussion, when the
hurrah is out Of your lungs and sense is In your
brain Applause and laughter]-that question
must be settled by the most Intelligent men
under the flag, and when you can do u thing
easily there Is no need OF stratning yourselves;
lLaughter] would like to see this convention
rise to the dignity and splendor Of the occasion,
and I believe you WILL I would like to see you
put upon the next ticket two sold erS who
helped to save our country. tGreat applause. !
Il would like to soc two heroes p'tted
against two dog-fennel Democrats. [Applause.l
want two patriots against two copperheads
Now, being Republican, being for the Re.
publican party, being for protection, wishing
nomination of Walter G. Gresham"
A WILD SCENE.
At this declaration there was great applause,
Oh eering and waving OF flags, the Illinois dele.
CATION standing on top OF their chairs and cheer.
ing loudly.
After the excitement commenced there was
a grand mixed cry OF Blaine, Alger, Sherman,
Allison, and other indistinct utterances impos.
sible to recognize. 1t was noticeable that
many of the delegates, particularly some OF
those from Kansas, Maryland. Maine. Ohio,
Massachusetts, Indiana and Pennsylvania left
their seats, evidently to leave the hall I!
large banner with Blaine and Protection y
upon it was lifted up from the seats Of
ton was loudly cheered. When some OF the
delegates were leaving their chairs Ingersoll
| looked down at them very grimly and smiled
nh ~, ~ ~, ~roe %od Tho protoo,