The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-12

Mr. Tarpey said-Mr Chairman and Gentlemen
This Is indeed most pleasant duty which, through
the kindness OF my friends. have been chosen to
perform and am doubiy grateful to my associates,
who have SO honored me. fear that it was kind
ness alone and not ability that prompted my selec
ton from among the many eloquent gentlemen who
are members of the California delegation
But, sirs, what 1 lack in oratorical
ability, l. in some small measure, compensate for in
my enthusiasm on the undertaking, and feeling, as
do, that the most eloquent must fall short of doing
full justice to the gentleman who am here to NOM
inate have accepted the trust with tie mental res
ervation that il nothing else. at least earnest in
what say and filled with admiration for him of
whom speak.
That am proud of the privilege of addressing
you, acknowledge: but that l am prouder still OF
the man whom shall name will not deny, for
feel, sirs, that this republic holds no sui eror to
Hon. Allan g. Thurman, of Ohio
The greeting accorded his name Is we'll deserved
tribute. Its spontaneity has been noby earned. Be
assured, sirs, greeting will be accorded his name
at its every mention throughout this republic from
sea to sea and from the British line 10 the gulf
civil history is embodied in that name. Ais
character and ability are known to every
man, woman and child in the land His
public services will be more enduring monument
than temples of stone brass, for history will in
scribe his name among the list of America e most
INDUSTRIOUS sons. For forty years he has been a
prominent figure in public life, and yet today no
man can point TO single act or expression Of his
large of brain and larger sill in exnerience hn Is
the man OF all men whose record juStifes his nomi
nation at your hands IN the that he cannot be
T.,
manifesting ITSELF not only ia private life but it has
been the leading feature of his official career, when
the Pacific coast was trying to reard Chinese hnm!-
grafton. when it had decided that national legsla-
ton was necessary to accomplish the desired
result; when the merits of the subject not I'M
deTstood east of the Rocky mountains, Allan G.
Thurman. then senator of the United States was
the first to raise his voice in defense of those whose
means of living were in danger and whose homes
were threatened with destruction
When great railroad corporations evidenced an
intention to eyade the payment of their obligations
remarkable enactment known as the Thurman bill,
by which the offending corporatiOns were obliged
TO provide sinking fund for the redemption of
their promises. During the trying times of recon-
struction Thurman u central figure in the
United States senate i'll upholding the dignity and
integrity OF the constitution Waves of party pas
sion, dashed into fury by i'll GdviSed jealous parti-
sans, broke harmless upon his leonine front and
settled back into camness by the force of his logic
and the power of his oralory.
A ripe scholar, his disquisitions upon constitu-
tional laws are masterpieces of eloquence, chal-
longing the admiration of even his political OPP
| ponents Four years since the California delega-
| ton put forward Thurman as their candidate for
the presidency, and were enthusiastic in pushing
| his nomination; but four years have augmented
their reverence and affection for him. The patriot
of Columbus cannot be allowed to wther in retire
ment His fame is not his alone; 1t is the heritage
of American people. His name may be most fittngly
coupled with that of our honored president, Grover
Cleveland. Cleveland and Thurman will be ticket
absolutely inyincbe. 1t will sweepthe country with
| mighty rush-'a tidal wave of approval. Against
il all opposition will be fruitless The approval OF
| Cleyelands administration during the past foul
years, and the Endorsement of his action
| the remarkable ability with which he
| has administered his great trust under
the most trying ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS with all the
pervading affection felt for the philosopher of Col
| umbus-wnl make Cleveland and Thurman the wal
cry 20 alright the political enemy. The enthusiasm
| which wiz be aroused upon its announcement will
be infectious and gathering force and volume. day
| by day it will before November have become cpl
| deinic. That the name OF Allan q. Thurman should
be cheered to the echo in this hall is not strange
for II brings the warm blood OF gratitude surging tC
the heart of every reside and the testimony which
the people viii surely pay to his worth at the com
| ing November election VIII be convincing proof Of
| his phenomenal popularity.
Indiana honurs Governor Gray by supporting him
! for this nomination; Illinois is doing the
same for General Black; Michigan fol
| Mr.. Dickinson good men aut
true, each and All OF them and were it not for tht
selfsacriacing pouOtsln of Thurman in response 3
has name 20 come before you it were difficult indeed
20 choose between such mcutovious ana able gen
| ilemen. Their names are ht 20 grace this or an!
other ticket They are each the fUyorite sons o.
their respective states but when Allan G. Thurman
the fsyorlte son Of each nnd every state In Till
| uniou in answer 10 the universal demand for hi
acceptance, consents to leave the peace and tran
guilty of bis urcSi1c and again serve his grateful
countrymcn prominent so colossal, is bis pOliti
! cal and mental figure IN the public eye that al
! Others must, 81 necessity. share in It's immensely
Let no mistakes De made az this time. Mistakes
| ara crimes. Ii you do your duty--if You but gyi
tie people what they expeet-whai they demand