Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-08


| The democratic party submits its princi
Iples ana professions to the intelligent suf.
frages of the American people.
The platform Was adopted unanimously
Scott from the committee. on resolutions
presented a resolution endorsing the Mills
bill and urging its immediate passage. Thi:
was carried unanimously.
AT 1895, Tarpey of California, nominated
Thurman.
} Mr.. Tarpey said Mr.. chairman and gen.
tlemen: This is proud and pleasant duty
which through the kindness of my friends
have been chosen to perform and am tru-
ly grateful to my associates who have So hon
ored me. fear that it was kindness alone
and not ability that prompted my selection
from among many eloquent gentlemen who
are members of the California delegation.
But, sirs, what lack in oratorical ability
I in some small measures compensate for in
nv thusi ism iu un !ertaking, and feeling
as do, that the most eloquent must fall
short of doing full justice To the gentleman
whom | am here TO nominate, have
accepted the trust with the mental
reservation that if nothing else am at leas,
earnest in what say, and filed with admir-
alton for him of whom | speak. That am
Iproud of the privilege of addressing you,
lacknow ledge: but that am prouder still of
1.-THE man whom shall name, | will not deny
tor feel sirs, that this republic holds no
superior to Hon. Allan q. 1hurnian of Ohio.
The greeting accorded his name is well de-
served tribute.
Its spontanacty has been nobly earned. Be
assured such greeting will be accorded his
name at its very mention throughout this re-
public, from sea 10 sea and from the British
line TO the gulf
Allan Il. Thurman, what an epitome of
American civil history is embodied in that
name. His character and ability are known
to every man, woman and child In the land.
HIS public record will be a more enduring
monument To his fame than temples of stone
or brass, for history will ipscribe his name
among the list of Anne rica's illustrious sons.
Taking his seat in the United States Sen
ate in 1860, the imprint of his genius is
found deeply imbed,ied in the legislation of
the country. From his first appearance in
the Senate until his retirement from that
body his voice was always raised in behalf
of the people and in defence of their rights
For forty years he has been q prominent
figure in public lite and today 10 man can
point to single act Or expression Of his
which does not dO him credit.
Large OF heart, large Of brain, and large
still III experience. he is the man Of all men
" hose record justifies his nomination at your
hands in the sense that he cannot be defeated
before the people. A man of benevolent
heart, manifesring itself not only in private
life, but also rs the leading feature of his
official career.
| When the Pacific coast was eMleavoring
to retard Chinese immigration, when it ha
Il, tlared that national legislation was nects-
sary to accomplish the desired results. Allen
fs - th.. cod
States, was the first to raise his voice in de-
| fence Of those " hose lives were endangered,
and whose homes were threatened with de-
strnctiUi.
When great railroal corpor ltiOns evinced
an intention to evade the payment of their
obIgations to the government, this greA,
man prepared a remarkable enactment known
~ the Thurman bull, by which an Offending
corporation was obliged to provide sinking
| tuni, for the redemption OF their promises.
During the trying times of reconstruction,
Thurman was the central figure i'll the Uni
ted States Senate, in upholllng the dignity
aud integrity of the constitution. Waves of
party passion, lashed into fury by ill-advised
Jealous partisans, broke harmlessly upon his
lionine 'front.' and ~tre settled back into
calmness by the force of his logic and the
power of his oratory.
A ripe scholar, his disquisitions upon CON
stitutlonal laws are master pieces of reason
ing aud eloquence, challenging the admira-
ton of even his political opponents.
But four years have but augmented their
reverence and affection for HIM. The patri-
OF of Columbus cannot be allowed to wither
il retirement. HIS fame is not his alone it
S the proud prestige of the American peo-
pie. His name may be most tittingly coup
led with that of our honored President, Gro
yer Cleveland.
Cleveland and Thurman will be ticket
absolutely resstless. 1t will sweep the
country with a mighty rush-a tidal wave of
approval. Against 1t, all opposition will be
fruitiess. The approval of Clevelands ad-
mlnistratiOn during the past four years, and
the endorsement of his actions, the simplici-
ty, yet remarkable ability, with which he
has administered his great trust under the
most trying circumstances, coupled with the
| all pervadlbg affection for the philosopher of
Columbus, will make Cleveland and Thur
man a war cry to alright the political enc
my. The enthusiasm which will be aroused
upon its announcement will be infectious,
and the gathering force will, before Novem-
ber, have become epidemic
When Allan q. Thurman, the favorite son
of each and every state in the Union, in.
answer to the universal demand for its ac'
ceptance, consents to leave the peace and
tranquility of his tireside, and again serve his
grateful countrymen, SO prominent, SO col
lossal is his political and mental figure in the
public eye that all others must of necessity
shade in i,s iinmensity. Let no mistake be
made at this time. NJ stakes are crimes. If you
bVt do your duty, If you but give the people
" hat they expect the contest of parties in-
stead of commencing will be practically end
ed for the great electoral and popular MAORI
ties which Cleveland aud Thurman will
surely receive at the polls, will be a revela-
ton even TO ourselves, Nominate Allan G.
Thurman: Nominate him by reclamation.
Let 1t not be said that one single state IN all
this great Union fails in this testimonial to
to the greatest American of his day.
Mr.. Patterson then nominated Gen. Black.
He referred to rhurman's age He feared
that in Case of his death the Senate might
again be cursed by another Ingalls,.
There was great cheering when Mr.. Pat
tersou referred to General Blacks war ser
vice and to his action in the Chicago cunven-
| ton of 1854
Mr.. Pa I, rson then read I, legram from
Mr.. Black sa, ing that he hoped tor the hon.
or of the Vice Presidency but had too long
worked foi the success of the party not ~
give way for It's good. He withdrew in IA
vor of thurman. ..444a
i Mr.1patserson said there. was only one
reason why General Blacks friends did not
bow before the red bandanna. They feared
hts death, being SO old. He said he left
Blacks name with the convention to deal
with II as common sense and democratic
judgment dictated.
Mr Piggott of Connecticut seconded Mr.
Turman's nomination.
During his ~. ech he said: II have been
asked 60 often slice came to the convention
A you not going to lose Connecticut by
tins cry of tarltf reform that want to take
this opportunity To say have received tele-
grams from the largest manufacturers in the
slate of Connecticut asking me to aid thi.
convention in causing the cause of tariff re-
form 10 be promoted. (Cheers.) The
people of Connecticut are not afraid Of the
platform adopted today. (Cheers.)
Senator voorhees, then took the platform
amid great excitement to nominate Governor
Gray. Indiana ruse and gave three cheers
at the mention of Gray's name.
Voorhees, finished amid applause and blow
ing of horns