Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

fartles are SO nearly eQual IN etTengtn
there, little apathy aud little bitterness {
faction might cause defeat. Now that a
tine friction is allayed. all the bitterness r,
moved. unanimously and enthusiastically W
are marching against the democrats an
mugwumps combined to an overwhelming
defeat of Cleveland to restore the govern
ment and country to the party that preserved
yes, created it. The contest is to be in an,
of New York and it equally with US concede
The contest will be bitter, and the ferces
one wsged since the war.
Outside of her the one great city of New
York is more republican than any New Eng
land State. Labor in New York city, a
elsewhere, has become frightened at ths
base betrayal of its market to foreign capita
bs the democracy. Its sturdy blows will b,
delivered for our side in this vital contest
1t will help US to name the candidate. as
sure you that We shall need the force of al
the sentiment we can command. We viii
propose candidate whose home will be al
inspiration to our country. His name is deal
to Us all. his counsel has led US and viii
guide us. and his eloquence has electrifiet
and will continue to inspire us. His broac
mAnded the respect of the people. His bus
mess relations have been urged against him
in his career, and if the achievements OF
business men known in our country is JUST
cause for criticism, then he merits
it, for his success has been phenomenal AMI
his achievements unsurpassed. Hlsiife also
has been siyually pure and stainless. Yes
there is not farmer. freighter, mechanic OF
common laborer in New York who will vote
against him because he is president of q
great railroad corporation. He has gained
the confidence aud holds the respect of all
our people. Iahorers and wage worker.
will not be repeiled by the candidate We
propose. but such has been his service AMI
fidelity to them as to all the interests en-
trusted to him, So true and helpfula friend
and counsellor has he proved that they will
rally to his standard ami make his election
sure. As their candidate, the choice Of the
republicans Of New York, present Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew.
Hi>cock was loudly applauded and every
man from New York arose and gave three
cheers for Depew. Cheers were echoed
back from the galleries with interest
Hartley of Minnesota seconded the nOmina-
tion lie said: Nominate the great man of
New York and don't be afraid of the grangers
IF the Northwest Minnesota will give
Depew 10000 majoruy.
When Ohio was called. the first really
great demonstration of the convention was
made. Delegates all over the hall climbed
up on their chairs, waved American flags and
shouted at the top of their voices. The gal
leres joined in the applause and it became
rapturous La les in the galleries opened
their white silk umbrellas. trimmed with
small American flags, and twirled these
around. while the cheers and shout increased.
The scene was continued for some time and
was not quelled by one which soon followed,
when Gen. Hastings Of Penn s. lvania, in pre-
>enting sherman, incidentally referred to
Blaine. When the demonstration finally
ended. Gen. Hastings pre- e tied the name OF
Senator Sherman. He was given rUusiny
welcome The sp ech was admirably delivered
and listened To with marked attention. When
he had concluded Gov Foraker of Ohio, sec
onded Sherman. AS Gov. Foraker ivanced
up one aisle t. the platform two sergeants at
arms came up the other bearing an enormous
floral emblem surmounted by a floral shield.
Upon the face of the emblem in letters
formed by red roses on field of white roses.
we're Foraker's now famous words,
Considerable significance appeared TO be at
NO Battle Flags Surrendered While I
am Governor"
tached to this incident by the conv mt on.
As the Governor AMI n floral tcibute got on to
the stage together there was a thunder OF al :
plause from all parts of the hall, mingled
with volley of Kisses. The governor wait
ed in some embarrassment, until the uproar
subsidized Foraker said Ohio is sometimes
like New York, she occasionally comes to
the national republican convention divided as
to her choice for the presidency. Sometimes
she comes united and has SO come now
(Applause). Her 46 delegates are here to
speak as one man. not because John Sher-
man is citizen of our State. He is not so
much a citizen of any one State as in the
highest sense of the word of all States. His
name aud fame fill the whole land, being in
every page Of American history written since
he entered public life. Nominate him and
YOU needn't waste time on biographical
sketches. He is familiarly known to every
state and territory. as the immediate friend
and acquaintance of all classes and cOndi.
ito OF our people, high ard low, rich and
poor, white and black, native and foreign
hurr. All like to know and honor him be
cause all alike take an interest in his labors
and achievements. They honor him not only
for his distinguished services to his country
but because of exalted character and purity
of private life. He is in every sense typi
cal representative of the best American life
American citizenship and American states
manship. John Sherman's record covers al
here is of republicansm. 1t begar
before the republican party was born and has
gone on continuously and consistently
/ here is not question. and has not been fol
thirty years, affecting the American people
internal or external, that John Sherman ha
not dealt with so as to command the un
bounded confidence Of all men. But JohI
sherman is something more than good cltl
zen, he is great citizen. He is republi
can. and has always been ready. no matte
how much personal disappointing mt he in
volv d, to support the nominee and platform
of the republican convention. He neve
sulks and is always in line ready for duty
Yes. he is always on duty. and that too at III
very forefront or where the fight is hottest
aud always delights to be, for he is natura
born leader. He belongs to a famil, o
leaders. (Applause. lie is "a brother o
that graz oil hero so dear to the heart q
every m.u ho wore the blue, and who ono
split the jeff Davis wing of the demncrat
party wide open when he marched in nj
umph from Atlanta TO the sea. (Appiause
Put your banner into the hands of J"h
sherman and let him do the same for you
| lie will carry it to victory and CIV
the country the benefit of the victor,
We are just aching in Ohio to get a una
nto tie presidential chair who will hav
,haracter enough to vindicate the rights O
he re, ub ran party, even in South Carolina
| John SHERMAN will see that American cit
zeus are protected in the enjoyment of til
exeic Sc OF their righteous citizenship wher,
,uever tue the flag may float He Will uphol
the force Of the wise patriotic policy of th
pre- tive tariff. lie will take South Car,
ina and make it a decent place even fu
republ cans to live in. Laughter. Yei
un ter his benefcient guidance, his admins
tration the old south will be given an oI
portunity to develop her resources, build u
her industrial pursuits, and under such pr
visions as those of the Blair bill, educai
her chiliIen uttil they have been brougl
abre asst in the march of progress. in veal
and power. of their sister States. Then ~he
we are all abreast there will be no rivalrIe
but under thez blessing of commc
prosperity we will overcome ii
spirit of sectonalism that the presel
eupperhead administration has revived
The South will be bound to the North and
..,hav sa.finp N tho honda of uYuspp