The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-09


home to the Hon. James q. Blaine. The
enthusiastic honors now being paid him
by the people of the United States are
properly awarded TO public servant who
has, under all circumstances, been con-
spicuously an American. Mr.. Baine's
service 10 the Republican party has been
manifold and able, but his services to the
United States as a representative Amerl-
can have been even more notable and
praiseworthy; whether at home or abroad
his voice and influence have been power
ful for the advocacy and furtherance Of
those principles and that policy which
have made the United States the most
prosperous nation in the world"
At this juncture the committee appoint.
ed to call upon Gen. Harrison. headed by
ex-Secretary of the Navy Richard w.
Thompson, appeared in the rear of the
stage escorting the general. As soon as
Chairman Calkins announced the presence
OF Gen. Harrison the convention, as II by
magic, rose to its feet and began demon
stration that was scarcely paralleled at
Chicago. Thousands of flags and hats and
handkerchiels were sent waving into the
air. The ladies in the gallery were partic-
ularly demonstrative. After ten minutes
hiiN ohbolhNb anu
GEN. HARRISON SPOKE
as follows:
"Mr President and Gentlemen Of the Convention:
"When received your invitation TO APP
pear for moment before you, felt that
what you asked could not involve any del
icacy, and, us il offered me the only OPP
portunity shall have to look into the
faces OF my Indiana Republican friends
here assembled, ! could not find II in my
heart to deny myself the pleasure OF spend
ing moment in your presence. APP
plause. This enthusiastic and kindly re-
ception crowns long series OF friendly
acts on tn part OF my Republican friends
in Indiana. To have your confidence is
very grateful TO me; to be worthy of your
confidence is the highest ambition | can
set before me. Applause. Whatever
may beiall me, feel that my fellow citi-
zcns Of Indiana have crowned me and
made me forever their debtor. Applause.
But must not dctain you from the busi-
ness which has brought you here. Cries
of 'go on!"l Such an assemblage rs this
is characteristic OF America. What YOU
shall do today will influence the prosper
ity and welfare Of the State. Such a meet
ing Is n notable historical event We
have today transpiring in this country two
others that are attracting wide interest At
the chief seaport of our country, that
great Republican and that great American,
James q. Blaine, returns to his home.
Applause We shall not be disap-
pointed, | hope, in hearing his power
iul voice in Indiana before the campaign
is old. Applause. Another scene at
tracts our solemn and even fearful inter
est; for while you are transacting your
business here today, n draped train is bear
ing from the place Of It's sojourn by the
sea 10 the place OF its intermcnt at Wash
ington, the mortal part OF Phillip II. Sheri-
dan. From the convention at Chicago we
sent him our greetings and earnest pray
ems for his restoration; today we mourn
our hero dead. You called him fayorite
child Of victory-and such he was. lie
was one OF the great commanders Who,
upon the field Of battle, lowered a very
god OF war. [Applausc. He was one Of
those earnest fighters for his country who
did not, at the end Of the first days fight.
contemplate rest and recuperation for his
own command. lie rested and refreshed
his command with the wine Of victory,
and found recupemiion In the dispersion
| Of the enemy that confronted him. Great
applause This gallant son Of Ireland
and America [great applauscl has written
n chapter in the art OF war that will not
fail to instruct and 30 develop, when the
cxigcncics may come again, others who
| shall repeat in defense Of our flag, his
glorious achievements. [Crcat applause. ]
| And now Mr. President and gentlemen, !
am sure the heat Of this hall aud the Ia
| bors that are before YOU suggest 10 you, ~
they do % me, that | shall close these r..
marks, aud bid you goodbye" Loud
and continued applause.
The regular order OF business was then
resumed and the names Of Col. Robert ;.
Robertson and oX.Goy. Porter were placed
in nomination for Governor.
A recess until 2 o'clock was then taken.
oN REAssENBLING
the names OF William Cumback, Congress
man George w. Steel, the Rev. Ira J.
Chase and Gen. Alvin L. lloycy were alsc
nut in nomination. Congressman John
sl1n placed Gen. lIovey's name before thC
convention in n speech that ELECTED grca
enthusiasm. Delegate Poscy who had
nominated Gov. Porter, Withdrew hii
name. The first and only ballot resulie,
as follows.
Necessary TO choice, 5'l, total number
Of votes east, l,lj0, Of which Gen. Hove,
received sos. Col. Robertson, 22l; Maj
Steele, llsI: Ira !. Chase, 100, viii Cum
back, 1884. Gov Porter, 90; scattering :
Before the ballot was announced scNcra
counties changed 20 lloycy, swelling hi
vote 10 SOS. and in the midst Of the clamo
for additional changes Chairman Calkin
announced that Gen. lloycy wis the nomi
nee Of the convention, which brought TIA
G.OOO people present 10 their feet IN
! burst of prolonged cheers aud applause
: On motion OF Private Chase, seconded b.
the friends OF Robertson, Steele and Cum
back, Gen lloycy's nomination was mad
unanimous aud the chairman was n
qucsied TO telegraph the general at Wash
ington.
Ira !. Chase, Of Danyille was then nom
! mated by acclamaiion for Licuionant-Go'
! cinor. no other name being presented. I'll
ticket was completed ~ iollows'
For Judges Of the Supreme CouH-fir
district, silas 4. COiIcy, Of Brazil Sccon
district. John G.. Berkshire, Of North We
non; Fourth district, Walter Olds,
, Columbia City.
: Secretary oi state Charles T. Griffin,
/, Lake county.
: Auditor Of siaie-Bruce Carr, Of oran:
!, county.
Trcasurcr-J. A. Lemekc, Of Nande
(, burg county.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
Harvey NJ. IaFollette, Of Boone county.
Auorney.Gcncral-Lewis I. Miehenc
4 Of Shelby county.
!, Reporter Of Supreme Court-John
Griniths. Of Marion county
. At 6.l5 o'clock p. m, the convention q
I. joumcd sine die.