Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-07
GREAT GREETING.
NEW YoRKs EXCEPTION OF TIE NOBLE
OLD R0hAF.
10 Commences his Speech. but 10 Taken
nl-Governers Hill and Green and
others Address the ksBemblsge.
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o'clock Calvin s. Bryce, chairman OF the
National Campaign Committee. raped
for order. and nominated Roswell L.
Flower for chairman.
Mr.. Flower upon assuming the char
made a brief speech. lie had hardly
launched into bis speech before the
"Old Roman" was seen coming into
the hall, leaning on the arms OF Chair
man Barnum and Committeeman Del
richs, and escorted by hosts OF others.
When he reached she platform tornado
of applause greeted him. This was kept
up for several minutes and renewed
when n bouquet of roses was placed on
the platform rail.
Judge Thurman stepped to the front
and bowed while the cheering was con-
tinued. Quiet was restored with the ut
most difficulty, when list Of vice-presi-
dents and secretaries was read.
The following resolutions, which were
adopted. were then offered by August
Belmont:
"The Democrats OF the city of New
York, IN mass-meeting assembled, greet
Hon. Allen G.. Thurman, the Democratic
nominee for Yice-President, with hearty
Selcome and applause, and hail bis
pre- sence in the Metropolis of the Union
as the harbinger OF victory and do renew
their pledges of loyal devotion to the ma
tional Democratic ticket and the national
Democratic platform. They especially
declare their approval of the recent mes
sage of the President as a timely ylndi-
cation Of the honor of the nation and the
manhood of the people"
Chairman Flower then advanced to the
front Of the platform, leading the honor
ed guest OF the evening, and amid the
cheering which ensued said lit Is my
pleasure now to Introduce to you the
noblest Roman of them Albion.
Allen e.. Thurman"
Judge Thurman assembled the two
steps leading to the speakers desk and
stood for five minutes while the vast
audience fairly howled in It's delight.
Then he began:
"Mr Chairman, Ladies, and Gentle
men, 1t has been said by the Republi-
can papers since | was nominated for the
vice-presidency that Allen q. Thurman
is an old, frail, decrepit, and broken
down man. do not know what | should
reply to this, although l well know that
| am in no condition tonight to speak
to an immense audience such as this.
However, | want to speak, and IN spite
of illness am almost induced to make
the attempt. / 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 gentlemen who sprang to
his aid. He was led to q seat at the rear
Of the platform and stimulants we're adj
ministered. After few minutes he re-
covered sufficiently 10 be taken by men,
bers OF the committee back to the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. This incident caused
some commotion in the hall, which was
counteracted by cries OF "Hill, Hill "
and the immediate introduction by Chair
man Flower of the Governor Of New
York.
In opening his speech Governor Hill
referred to Judge Humans sudden Ill
ness, 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
be able to proceed with the work laid
out for him in the campaign.
Governor Hills speech was punctuated
with liberal applause and cheers for
1.-THE next Governor of New York. "
When he closed the chairman introduced
Governor Green, of New Jersey, and the
band rendered a selection.
Governor Green, speaking Of the mag
nifcent compliment paid Judge Thur
man in the gathering before him, refer
red to the Old Roman IN these words:
This magnificent gathering of the
Democracy OF the Empire State is a fit
ting testimonial to the distinguished
visitor. and there is no man more worthy
OF this grand reception than the intel
lectual giant who has stood IN the
Senate of the United States as the de-
fender of constitutional liberty who
more than any other man the Democracy
of the country look upon as the expo
nent OF its principles, the grandest
Roman Of them all, your candidate for
Vice President, Allen G: Thurman.
Cheers
Ex-Governor Blackburn. Of Kentucky,
was the speaker on the tariff question.
n said "Ours is not free-trade but a
tariff-reiorm ticket and yours is tariff
reform State, and we with confidence APP
peal to you for yoursupport. lfprotection
is OF any value it is because it protects the
things upon which it is placed. The
Republican party for years have pro-
missed YOU tariff reform, but at last this
year they have thrown off the mask and
declared themselves in favor Of higher
taxes. They offer you free whiskey in
stead OF free blankets, and free tobacco
instead of free shoes"
Governor Blackburn concluded as fol-
lows: 1.-THE Republican party protecting
laborers. defy the apostle of that faith
to point to a single law ever passed by
the Republican party for the benefit of
the laborer. We are before you and APP
peal for your Judgment. Iwould outrage
the proprieties and gravity OF this cam
paign if / should seek to stir prejudice. On
the basis Of sound Judgment We ask you
TO decide as your own consciences shall
dictate what is best for the welfare OF all.
| appeal TO you to repudiate and reject
the party that has never turned its hand
over to benefit the wage-worker or the
laborer CT this land party that never
guarded the Treasury but to plumber it.
Patrick A. Collins, OF Boston, was the
next speaker.
Other speakers were John McSweeny,
OF Ohio, and several local celebrities.
There were three overhow-meetings.
Cheers for Cleveland were numerous and
continued long alter the meetings had
adjourned.
AN OVATION THROUGHOUT.
NEW YORK, September 6.-Judge
Humans journey this evening in his
carriage from the Fifth-Avenue Hotel to
Madison-Square Garden was an ovation
throughout At the entrance to the Gar
den an unfortunate incident occurred
The police, not satisfied with the slow
backward movement of the crowd,
charged on them and many received in
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