The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-07
THURMAN IN A FAINT.
THE ATTACK COMES ON JUST AS
HE BEGINS HIS SPEECH.

His Weakness Superinduced by Chol-
era Morbus-A Belief That His Illness
viii Leave No Lasting Effects
Friends Take Him from the Carbon
to His Hotel
New YORK, Sept CT was late last
night or rather very early this morning
when Hon. Allen G.. Thurman retired to
rest. The result was that it was after 10
o'clock this morning when he laid aside his
morning gown and slippers and donned his
business dress There wero but few politi-
clans in the neighborhood of tho Fifth
avenue hotel, where the Thurman party is
stopping, up to 1l:30 o'clock. Before noon
Mr.. Thurman, accompanied by his son,
emerged from the hotel and strolled along
the avenue He looked remarkably well
after his journey east.
AN OVATION.
Judge Thurmans journey this evening in
his carriage from the Fifth Avenue hotel
to Madison Square Garden was an ovation
throughout. AT tho entrance TO the gar
den an unfortunate incident occurred. The
police, not sa tistled with The slow backward
movement of the crowd. charged on them,
and many received injuries.
AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
Madison square garden was filled tonight
with enthusiastic democrats. Upon the
platform were Mayor Hewitt, Sheriff
Grant, Gen. J. c. Black and Congressman
Spinola and Bourke Cochran.
At o'clock Calvin $. Brice, chairman of
the national campaign committee, raped
for order and nomina cd Ros well 2. Flower
for chairman.
Mr. Flower, upon assuming the chair,
made "A brief speech. Ha had hardly
launched into his speech before the 'old
Roman was seen coming into the hall
leaning on the arms Of Chairman Barnum
and Committeeman O.lrichs, aud escorted
by hosts of others. When he reached the
platform a tornado of applause greeted
him. This was kept up for several minutes
and was renewed when bouquet of roses
YVES placed on the platform rail. Judge
Thurman stepped to the front and bowed
while the cheering was continued.
Quiet was restored with the utmost diff
Guilty, when the list OF vice presidents and
secretaries was read.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions, which were
adopted, were then offered by August Bel
mont:
The democrats of the city OF New York in mass
meeting assembled greet Hon Allen @. Thur
man, the democratic nominee for vice presl
dent, with hearty welcome and applause, and
hail his presence in the metropolis OF the union
as a harbinger of victory; and renewing their
pledges OF loyal devotion to the national demo
cratic ticket and national democratic platform,
they especially declare their approval of the
recent message of the President as u timely
vindication Of the honor of the nation and man
hood Of the people.
JUDGE THURMAN INTRODUCED.
Chairman Flower then advanced 10 the
front of the platform, leading the honored
guest of the even ng, and amid the cheer
ing which ensued, said: 1T is now my
pleasure to introduce to you the noblest
Roman of them all, Hon. Allen G. Thur
man.
Judge Thurman assembled the two steps
leading to the speakers desk, and stood for
| Ave minutes while the vast audience fairly
howleI in its delight. Then he began to
speak. lie sold:
| Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen:
1t has been said by the republican papers
| since | was nominated for the Vice Presidency
that Allen g. Thurman Is an old, frail. decrept
| and broken down man. | do not know what
| should reply TO this, although well know that
| am in no condition to night TO speak to an i'm
mense audience such as this is However, |
| want to speak, and in spite of my illness, | am
almost induced to make the attempt. l beg
| leave, however. to withdraw and thank you for
your KIND reception.
At this point Judge Thurman yielded to
the excitement and almost swooned in the
arms of the gentlemen who sprang to his
aid. He was led to a seat at the rear of the
platform and stimulants we're administered.
TAKEN BACK TO HIS HOTEL
After few minutes he recovered suffi-
GENTLY TO be taken by members Of the com
anly IN .. Eifth hnf
This incident caused some commotion in
the hall, which was counteracted
by cries of Chill Hill" and the inime
date introduction by Chairman Flower
of the governor of New York. In opening
his speech, Gov. Hill referred to Judge
Thurman's sudden illness, saying that it
was something which had come upon him
an hour before The governor said he took
great pleasure in announcing that the illness
was not serious. and that Judge Thurman
would he able to proceed with the work
laid out for him III tho campaign.
PUT TO BED
At the hotel the judge wa' carried to his
room and attended ny DR.. Goldthwaite, the
physician being of the opinion that rest
was his best medicine. The judge
SEEMED to be Of the same opinion, for he
quickly passed into natural sleep. When
an Associated Press representative called on
him few minutes before 10 O'Clock lie
found him fast asleep, apparently enjoying
restful slumber, and he will undoubtedly
sleep till morning.
Or. Goldthwaite said the judge had boon
attacked by cholera morbus at 3 O'Clock in
the afternoon, and he advised him TO not
exert himself by attending the meeting.
Judge Thurman, Notwithstanding hls ad-
vice. insisted upon going. In the sick
room remained Chairman Brce, Allen w.
Thurman, his son, Alien G. Thurman, Jr. +,
and his physician.
Gov. Hills speech was punctuated with
liberal applause and cheers for THE next
governor Of New York. When Gov. Hill
had closed, the chairman introduced Gov.
Green Of New jersey and tho band rem
dered a selection.
A TRIBUTE TO THURMAN.
Gov. Green, speaking Of the magnificent
compliment poid Judge Thurman in the
ga herring before hiu, referred 10 the Old
Koman in these words: "rhls mag III zen
gathering Of tho + npire state is n fitting
testimonial to y u distinguished visitJr,
and there is no man more worthy OF this
grand reception than the intellectual giant
who Las stood in the Senate of the United
States as a defender Of constitutional lib
| erty, who more than any other man the
democracy of tho country looks upon as the
exponent of its principles, "the grandest
Roman OF them all,n your candidate for
Vice President, Allon G. Thurman.
TChears