Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-08

endeuyorug 10 rota.d Chinese immigration;
whom 10 had decided that national legislation
WA necessary 70 accomplish TIE desTcd
result. when tho merits OF the subject were
not understood east Of the Rocky Mountains,
Allen a.. Thurman, then senator Oi the oni'oi
States. was FIRST 10 rtlge hs voice Ia defence OF
those whose means If living were IN danger ana
whose homes were threate- ed Win destruction.
When great railroad corporations evidenced an
intention 10 eyade the payment OF tler obilgH-
Hons 20 The Government, tbs great inal pre-
pared that remarkable enactment Known a. the
"1hUrman biu.n by Viii h offending corpora
tions we're obliged 10 provide a sinking fund Tor
the redemption Of their promises. During inc
trying times az reconstruction thurman was INC
central figure "a the United Statos senate IN
UNFOLDING the dignity and integrity OF tho
Constitution Waves OF party passion lhshed
into fury by il-aiyised, Jealous pArtisans. broke
harmless upon his leOnlne front aud settled Oack
into calmuess by the force OF bis logic and tho
power OF his OratOry. A ripo scholar, his disqui-
siuons upon constitutional Law are masterpieces
OF reasoning and eloquenco, challenging the ad-
miration Of even his political opponents. -FOUR
wears since The California delegation put for
ward thurman as their candidate Tor the presi-
deucy, and were enthusiastic In pushing his nomi-
nation. but four years have but augmented thelr
reverence aud Affection for him. The patriot oI Co
lumbus cannot be allo sed 10 wither 10 retirement
MS PANE.
His fame ia not his alone; Il Is a proud heritage
OF the American people. His name may be most
nt,ingiv coupled with that OF our houorod Presi-
DENT Grover Cleveland. Cleveland aud Thur
man will be a ticket absolutely invincthle. 10
will sweep the country with mighty rush-a
tidAi wave OF approval. Against II all opposition
will be iruitiess. The approval OF Cleyeiand's
Administration during the past four years ana
the endorsement Of his actions, the simplicity
yot remarkable ability with which he has al
ministered his great trust under inc most Trying
coupled with the al porvadlng az.
lection felt for the Philosopher Of Columbus, viii
make Cleveland aud Thurmsn the Nar-cry 70 al
fright the political enemy. The enthusiasm
which Will DO aroused upon It's announcement
will be infectious and gathering force and volume
CAV by day IL will before the ide5 OF November
have becomo epidemic That tue name OF Allen
a. Thurman should DC cbeered % the echo III
This hall is not strange, for II brings the warm
blood Of gratitude surging 10 tho heart OF every
nreside, aud the Testimonials which TIE people
will surely Jay 70 bis worth Al tho coming NO
vember election will DO convincing proof 81 his
popularity. Indiana hopors cover
nor Gray by supporting him for this nomination.
Black Michlgaa for Mr.. Dickinson Goof men
and true each and all OF them. Ana were
IL not for tho self-ssIihcinR pstriousm OF
Mr. Thurman 10 response 10 the almost unanl-
nous wish OF he party TO permit bis
name % come before you II were dimcait
indeed 20 choose between such mefitonous and
a BILE gentlemau Thor names are nj 70 grace
tbts or any other ticket fhey are each feforite
sons Of fhoir respective states. but when Alien
a. Thurman, ths fsyorite son OF each sud every
state ln this Union, in ansser TO universal 90
tnAnd for his acceptance consents 10 ltnfe me
peace aud tranquility OF his hreslde ana again
serve his grateful countfymsp. 40 pIomlnenr -
colossal Is hls political sad mental ngure ID tho