The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-06

putes between large bodies Of employees and en-
ployers; that the abolition of the saloon would
remove the burdens, moral physical. pecuniary,
and social, which now Cypress labor and rob it OF
it's earnings, and would prove TO be the wise and
successful way of promoting labor reform; and
we invite labor and capital TO unite with US for
the accomplishment thereof.
-12. That monopoly in the land Is wrong to the
people. and public land should be reserved to
actual settlers, and that men and women should
receive equal wages for0equal work.
@l3. That our immigration laws should be so
enforced as TO prevent the introduction into our
country of all convicts, inmates of dependent in
situations, and others physically incapacitated
for self-support, and that no person shall have
the ballot in any State who is not citizen Of the
United States.
"Recoenizing and declaring that prohibition Of
the liquor traffic has become the dominant issue
in national politics. We invite TO full party fell
lowship all those who, this dominant
issue, are with agreed, In the full belief that
this party can and win remove sectional, differ
ences, promote national unity, and insure the
best welfare of our native land"
Resolutions were also adopted by the conven-
ton fayoring the payment of pensions to ex-sol-
diers and sailors indorsing the work of tho
Prohibition army Of the blue and the gray con-
demning the Democratic aud Republican parties
for denying the right of self-government to the
6O0, 900 people of Dakota; and, upon motion of q
colored delegate from North Carolina a resolu-
ton declaring that we hold that all men are born
free and equal, and should be secured In their
rights"
A colored delegate from North Carolina offered
the following, which was seconded by Sam Small
RESOLVED. That We bold that all men are born
free and equal and should be secured in their
rights.
The decks were all cleared for action at the
assembling OF the convention in the evening and
nothing detained the delegates except the nom-
nation of candidates. The roll of the States
was called for nominations, and when Kentucky
was reached Mr.. Balm arose and withdrew the
name Of the Hon. Green Clay Smith, for whom
the Kentucky delegation was instructed TO vote.
The call proceeded until New Jersey WAS reached
haf hQr n, rfpn had hofr.r
been witnessed in the convention.
Judge Morrow took the rostrum and IL g. eic-
quent speech proceeded TO place the name of
Clinton b. Fisk before the convention. His adj
dress was short, yet one OF the most polished de-
Hvered before the convention. He paid a tribute
10 Gen. Fisk rs q man of earnestness, n soldier
statesman, and q Christian. AS he closed, the
convention rose and one man with one Inn
pulse sd1uted the mention of his name. Cheer
followed cheer in such rapid succession that it
was impossible to distinguish them. AS soon as
the convention quoted down, dozen voices
were heard moving that Clinton b. Fisk be nom-
mated by reclamation Amid applause the
question was put and carried without a dissent
ing voice. The nomination was then confirmed
by rising vote. and the unanimity be-
came evident. cloth which had concealed
a beautiful floral emblem was pulled aside re-
vealing the words Hail to the Chief-Fisk" An
American flag bearing the picture of Gen. Fisk
with his name attached was at the same mo-
ment swung out into view. Swinging of hats
cheers and clapping OF hands followed until the
delegates Were tired and hoarse. The demonstra-
ton was kept up for ten minutes more and
for a time IL seemed as though IL would never
cease. At length quiet was restored and after
the formal announcement by the Chairman OF
the result the call of States was begun for nom
nation of candidates for Vice President.
Alabama, through ]. +. Colson, placed In nom-
ination John L. Tanner, whose name was re-
ceived with almost equal applause to that with
which the name Of Fisk received. When
Georgia was reached Sam Small took the Goor.
and in one OF the most fiowery nominating
speeches paid n tribute to the worth earnest
ness and zeal of one OF the noblest Of them ALL
George w Balm, OF Lexington. Ky. Mr.. Balm,
Immediately after the enthusiasm caused by the
mention OF his name had died away, pleaded
with the convention not to consider his name
Cries Of dissent were heard, but he insisted ON
the plea that he was unable to stand the fatigue
OF the campaign, and that he would be more
valuable ON the stump as an agitator.
The next nomination was that of John A.
Brooks OF kansas City, made by g. G. Christian
of Chicago. The applause with which the name
was greeted was hearty and general.
Mr.. Bennett of Kansas nominated Sam Small
OF Georgia, who immediately declined TO rum
The remaining speeches wero devoted to second
ing previous nominations until Texas was
reached Delegates Dickic Of Michigan, Mrs
Miller of Oregon. and stevens Of Pennsylvnnis
seconded the nomination OF Brooks. humber
OF seconds were made for Small.
Texas, through j. b. Cannl, nominated T. L
Doehoney.
At the close Of the roll-calI John T.. Tanner Of
Alabama rose and withdrew in favor of NJ
Brooks. Mr. Canhl Withdrew Doehoney, and
then ON motion OF Mr.. Christian, Of illinois, the
nomination Of John A. BROOKS was put through
by ac1amation with "a rush. A scene like thk
which succeeded Fisk's nomination followed ana
Tor time the convention was n scethfng mass OF
humanity, swayed by enthusiasm that waa
contagious. Brooks was called for and a speech
insisted upon. He responded with thanks fon
the honor conferred, and promised TO stand by
tho principles OF the party with his life. He
urged the sbandonment OF sectionalism, and de-
clnred that he, although once Confederate waa
now Union man. loyal in all things, and would
yield TO no man IN devotion 20 his country or the
party which completely exemplifcd the error
OF sectionalism. M he closed the cheers again
broke forth. and a short time having been Spent
I'm making announcements. the convention. aftGn
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