The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-22

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the task OF getting the convention into order,
and until 3;22 o'clock the audience and dele
gates we're occupied in settling down TO a
| state Of quietness.
When a certain degree Of order had been
secured, the chairman said
Gentlemen OF the convention, when tho
convention took recess Gen. Harrison had
been placed in nomination for President
Applause. Is there second TO the NOM
nation of Gen. Harrison?
Before any one could reply 70 the chair
mans question Mr.. Davis, Of Minnesota
rose 10 a question OF privilege. He said: II
have been informed during the noon recess
by s,vsral old soldiers holding the tickets
given 10 them by the resolution Of this con-
vcntion yesterday that they have been COM
PEELED to accept standing room In the sky
gallery. move. il IL be in order, that this
convention set aside for their convenience a
section which shall embrace at least rs many
seats as tickets were issued, and II that be
not possible that the holder OF any soldiers
ticket be entitled 10 hold any seat save those
upon the platform aud those assigned 10 del
egates or alternatcs, which he may first get
or occupy"
The'Chair: That would be impossible.
Mr.. Henderson, OF Iowa. rise 10 ques-
ton OF order. am informed that the tick
cts that were issued 10 the old soldiers were
mostly taken up at the door and not re.
turned TO them; and move you, sir, II IL Is
In order at this time
The Chair; II there be no objection, the
gentleman will have leave 10 make his mo-
ton.
Mr.. Henderson; I ask the unanimous con-
sent TO submit motion 10 the convention.
The Chair: There being no objection, it is
so ordered.
Mr.. Henderson: would therefore move
Mr. Chairman that the national committee
shall correct the error thus made and issue
tickets 10 these soldiers for those that were
thus taken up.
Tho Chair; That can be done. Applause. ]
You have heard the motion made by the
gentleman from Iowa. Those In favor OF
the motion will say aye. The motion Ms thus
put was carried unanimously.
The chair ngnin called for seconds 10 the
| nomination OF Gen. Harrison, and Mr. Ter
rill, OF Texas, stepped To the platform and
addressed the convention supporting the
candidacy OF Gen. Harrison.
Tho Chairman: Does the chair hear further
seconds 10 the nomination OF Gen. Harrisonp
Mr.. Gallingcr, OF New Hampshire, spoke
In fayor Of Gen. Harrison.
The Chair; Is there any other second 10
the nomination Of Gen. Harrison? II not the
clerk will call the roll
When Iowa WINS called Mr. Henderson, OF
TINT State, arose and said Mr.. Chairman,
Iowa has candidate 10 present 10 the con-
sideration OF the convention. tchecr.l.
While Gen. Henderson was speaking Mr..
lIapburnc, OF the Iowa delegation, walked
up 10 the platform, and was introduced by
the chairman In the following words
Gentlemen Of the convention, Mr.. Hep
burnc, OF Iowa.
Mr.. Iepburnc put In nomination Mr.. Al
lison, Of Iowa, In the following words
ALLISON NOMINATED.
II Il the lnudablc ambition Of every mem
Der Of this convention that today We pursue
such a course as 10 deserve and win success
at the end OF the campaign. l. there such a
course open 10 our choiceg We remember
that We enter upon this struggle n beaten
party: that we were not beaten for want Of
numbers, but for want Of harmony. Wearc
strong enough 10 compel triumph, but Il
will require the united efforts Of ts all 10
clutch IT, Is IL possible for us today 10 name
n candidate for whom all Republicans will
voter II we do we shall succeed. II We fail
10 name such an one our flag goes down In
defeat before the organized Appetite ion
spoils and its ally. The candidate Of this
convention must he of spotlcss character,
and with unblemishcd political record. IIc
must be man In whose armour OF integrity
there Is no flaw or crcvass for the lodgmcnt
Of censure or oslunny. lie must be man
ycrscd IN the public business scboolcd In
the public service. fitted for the high oihc,
20 which We consecrate him by broad expe
ricncc aud obscrvntioni lie must be mat
Of affairs Tho Republican party Is one o
deeds n we'll a. Of doctrines-rcsults no les
than lofty sentiments. lie lust pride and
= | browning glory n to bc found In tho lonl
= record OF what II has accomplished tlovc
I | liberty, aud II creates free States. IL love
mankind, and 10 strikes the shackles from
! the bond and makes frcemcn. II love,
equity, and II places the ballot In the hand,
81 the humble and bids him stand una
, bashed by the side OF him who Is the strong.
est II loves the dag aud the union o
, States, and u builds nayicS Il calls into DO
Ing vast armies. and tramplos rebellion un
, der Its conqucring feet IL sympatlizc,
prairie with 1000, 90 happy, prOspcrou,
homcsieadA II feels the dignity oi labol
and II protects the natural industries, ant
tho mill and tho factory, and III,
forge IL erected, the children arr
schoolcd. and prosperity smiles OF
every home II loves honesty and pays IL,
national debt. II u filled with an cxaltct
, sense 81 Justice aud In mercy, after IN,
sword IA shcathcd, u restores It's prortrat.
I foe 10 the high station % untammelcd oiti
Hcnship
II a. party 81 lofty sentiment and pre-
serves the national credit, fills tho nationa
treasury with abundant revenues, aud give
. the nation nearly k2,OO0OO0.OoO Of currency
the equivalent oi gold. II Il, indeed q part,
In which onnobling sentiments abound, bu
they have been followed by grand achieve
mcnts, n In the economy 81 God fuliillmcn
follows prophecy Have We, among oui
number, someone who, IN his public service
has been aconiributor 10 this rehearsal ~ Re
publican Endorsements Someone who, AZ
The legislation Of this gcncmtion, has aidet
in writing this rccordf someone whose re
corded votes show that upon all questions o.
quarter u century have tried the oour
ago aud tested the wisdom Of patriotic men
/ ho has been upon the right sidc-tho ngh
side "a. time has determined the right In IN,
honest conviction Of the Republican part,
Of this day. Gentlemen, the State Of low
bids mo name to YOU this man, 10 10 b,
your candidate, William n. Allison, o
Iowa. az all living men hc l. the one w
most DO honor Iowa asks his selection. |
II the prayer IT that State that has beer
morn true 10 Rspuhlicanism than all others
. They have sometimes wavcrcd. Iowa mover
, We 81 Iowa know that In here naming on
friend We place him In gcnerous rivalry Will
? most illustrious names. sherman, ~ Hp
: experience, ssgarious methods and homes
, purposes Hen Harrison, the worthy son O
an ancestry renowned Tor worth. Gresham
the soldier, the statesman and the Just judgv
p. varied has been the character, but nevc
. varying the pure quality ~ his cxtende,
J service. Algcr, who has no enemies saw
|, his couniry's enemies, and who wins th
J. | luNa az uQn Wh.lief lac ls.tia than An an