The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-08

80 the news did not create the
marked enthusiasm that would probably
have resulted had the result been uncertain.
When the announcement was made tie crowd
gave vent to its satisfaction by loud cheering.
which continued for some time. Immediately
the Democrats furnished themselves With red
bandannas and paraded the streets in squads,
cheering and expressing their Joy by various
demonstrations. A number of business hor ses
decorated their buildings with handkerchiefs,
and in some places Thurman banners were iy-
ing to the breeze.
Mr. Thurman was advised of the action OF the
convention in the afternoon, about 3 o'clock. by
reporter. He had arisen earlier than usual in
the day, and z. eived q number Of messages
from St Louis through bis son Allen
nsson When H' hsss sod Of h his nominal nS%
tion.-Mr. Thurman expressed his pleasure and
gratitude. He said that from the first time
his name Was mentioned for the second
place on the ticket. he did everything to stop 1t,
but IL seemed IL was impossible 20 overcome It
OF course. he said. IL was pleasing to him to
know that the Dtm sracy still retained such a
regard for him, but still, il he had consulted
his own wishes he would still have been
s1 Rssrs s with was h kept ba.y &
his friends and their congratulations The moss
back element OF the Democracy, those old timers
who had fought political battles with him years
ago. together with the young Democracy.
press their satisfaction 1T his nomination. He
also received kilograms of congratulatiou from
his friends al over the Union Among the num-
Der were the following:
WASHINGTON. D. c., June z.
Hon. A. G. Thurman, Columbus. o.:
The Democratic members unanimously happy
eral minutes. Congratulations from the depths OF
our hearts. J. H CULTIVATE
WARRINGTON, june z.
Hon. A. G. Thurman. Columbus. o.:
Our little family sends greeting and congratula-
tons. S. s. Cox.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, JUNE z.
Hon. A. g. Thurman. Columbus. o.:
Accept my congratulations on your nomination.
Cleveland and Thurman will receive the enthusiastic
support Ct the Indiana Democracy.
The Randall Club of Philadelphia, telegraphed
the Democracy of the city that il would be here
for short time this evening and would be glad
of an opportunity to pay it's respects to Judge
Thurman. The Thurman Club. with land OF
music and thousand Democrats IN line.
waving red bandannas, greeted the Phiadel-
phia contingent at the depot. They weie es-
corted To the presence OF the Old Roman. whore
large crowd, filing all the avenues, were
found. President Mcmillan, Of the Randall
Club, congratulated the nominee and Mr.. Thu
man, in response. spoke as follows:
My Friends and Fellow-citizens--I sincerely thank
you for this manifestation of your goodwill and
teem. 1t has been well said Find what q man is
thought of by his neighbor: and you can form cor.
may judge from this demonstration. az
well from all the acts of kindness that I
have received from the good people of Columbus
the hope that / stand well in the affections of my
neighbors [great applause] and when in addition to
that have every reason to believe from the attend
ance here tonight of that splendid body of the
Randall Club of Philadelphia Icheersl, that stand
well in that grand old State, which usel
arch renewed cheeringI and which hope ere long
will become that keystone again. then have more
than ever reason to congratulate myself and believe
that stand well with my felow.men. Ny friends,
should be the most insensible and cold blooded man
in the world did feel grateful for this kind
ness that you have manifested toward ne TO-
toward me before Tonight and yet do not know
about that quite. was living in my own quiet home.
with a my good old wife and my children and grand.
In this world but peace and quiet when you ana 9th.
ers like you force me once more into the political
arena Whether that was kind not. time VIII tell;
whether it was well advised or not, time
| will disclose; but thing I need not
wait for time to disclose, and thar is that you
bottom of my heart. [Great applause.] Now. my
friends. you will not [coughinglI got much of
that fire and birthstone down my throat that car
OF my enemies say of me is true. will get FIRE and
brimstone quick enough without getting it now.
judge" You will not expect me to make . politIeai
speech tonight. When the two parties shall have
been fully marshaed IN the field when the issues, as
| cared when all the candidates have their harness
on and are ready for the tilt then il will
S the Fray ches1s
word that shall be heard from according to my fee
BILE abilities, think there is left enough in me yet
some remnant of brains laughter and applause to en-.
s.gs to Ss. tell 5s and hy is that =. my
ylo And bspU hall ao hlo o. 49,
why they should be Democrats from now until
| they are laid in their graves. [Applause.l My
friends, it is not my purpose to say harsh thing
has been my style of speaking. Even when 9''i
was q very young M anil might say not man at all
for the first stump speech ever made was moth.
| keep civil tongue in my head.
always recognized the right of every man to
and be tolerant of was of him, there would
be no harsh words fall from nv lips in respect to
him. and so in the contests that happened in our
own party it never has been my habit to quarrel witt
those who did not think just as thought have been
before your convention at ST. Louis without my will
was warmly noby. generously SUPPORTED in that CON.
| vention. was also warmly and earnestly opposed.
| Toward those who opposed me I have nothing
in the world ord but feelings Of kindness
som. other man was bessera better man to be no@
natedif they thought it more polite or advisable,
someoody else; it was their M right to thini
so. They were sent there to exer.
| else their judgments and God knows
they have created not single rufie in my bosom
! the least symptom of ill-will toward them. ZAP
plause.l No, my friends, / am hers to ad
| vocate the right of every free American citizen
| think for himself. believe in it and always have
believed in it the very of Democracy an6
of free government, and therefore wish &c
| Marks if do not conclude them soon our friend
from Pennsylvania will scarcely find time to reach
the depot in time for the tran--I must, therefore
bring what / have to say to close. ant
| it is this, that long God give,
me strength to speak to my fellow long shall
talk TO them the good honest Democracy in which
| was schooled and in which I believe. Now. my
| friends, should be playing the part of Hamlet
I with Hamlet left off. if did no
say another thing that 1 am going u
say and which have reserved, upon the teaching OF
the New Testament-that the giver of the feas
| brings on the best of his wine last. / tell you my
friends, that the st. Louis convention did one thing
1t did one thing. which. of itself, should command
the esteem, and respect, and gratitude o
the American. 1t did one thing which Sc,
| magnificent example for all time to tn,
American people, and indeed. to all other people whs
have anything to do in the choice of their rulers snt
that thing was to rsnominate. Grover oleve
| land by the unanimous voice of the convention
[Cheering.l Now, my friends, / have spoken Il
| You longer than there any necessity for nae x
| speak, and longer than ought to have spoken con
sidering that Pennsylvania friends have long
march to make and little time in which TO catch the
train. give you my heartiest thanks for the kim
all happiness all your life. bid you good night
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