The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-06-27
AFTERNOON SESSION.

At 3:25 the Convention was again
called to order. Delegate >Ferrill, of
Texas, began by seconding Harrison'sI
nomination, as did Gallinger, Of New
Hampshire
ALLISON NAMED.
The call of States for Presidential
nominations then went on, and when
Iowa was reached Congressman Hepburn
nominated William b. Allison, amid
great cheering. Mr.. Hepburn paid q
glowing tribute to the virtues and abili-I
ties of Mr.. Allison, and concluded by,
saying this of the nominee:
You would always find him true to coun-
try and the principles of our party. Wise in
determining the better course, courageous
in pursuing it, honest in the administration
OF public affairs, calm, deliberate conserva-
tive, kind, honest, giving the country an ad-
ministration that would meet the demands
and secure the benediction of contented
people.
Mr. Bosworth of Rhode Island, took
the platform and seconded Allison's
nomination, amid great cheering.
ALGER, OF MICHIGAN.
The call of States was continued, and
when Michigan was reached Delegate
Fraser nominated Russell A. Alger, of
whom the speaker said:
This man can secure votes from the rich
and the poor. When the sound of war filled
the land he came to his country's relief in
money and in the heroism Of his presence.
No other man was more loved by the rank
and file. His deeds were the familiar stories
of the camp fires. | present TO you a busi-
ness man to run business mans campaign.
present business man who has not a su-
perior in all this country.
Alger's nomination was received with
cheers, and was seconded by Delegates
Noyes, of Massachusetts,, Estes, of South
Carolina, Egan, of North Carolina, and
Eggers, of Arizona.
DEPEw, OF NEW YORK.
When New York was called Senator
Frank Hiscock ascended the platform,
and in an eloquent speech put in nomi-
nation Chauncey M. Depew. Mr.. His
cock closed his speech as follows:
AS his life has been above reproach, so in
the management Of the vast business in
terests under his control he has gained the
confidence and holds the respect of all our
people, and they will rally to his standard
and make his election sure. As their candi-
date and as the choice of the Republicans of
New York, present for nomination by this
Convention, as the Republican candidate for
President of the United States, Chauncey
NJ. Depew.
When Senator Hiscock finished there
was great applause, and the New York
delegation rose in their seats, and, wav-
ing hats and flags in the air, cheered
wildly. Mr.. Hartley, of Minnesota,
seconded Depew's nomination.
SHERMAN, OF OHIO.
It was $50 when Pennsylvania was
called and General Hastings stepped for
ward to name John Sherman, of Ohio.
Then an enthusiastic outburst, which
lasted twelve minutes, followed. Dur
ing his speech General Hastings men
toned the name of Blaine, whereupon
the Convention burst out into pro.
longed applause. The speaker con-
cluded his speech by saying of Mr.. sher-
man:
Make him our standard bearer and every
principle for which the party has batted
every triumph which it has achieved, will be
represented IN our leader Nominate him
and there viii be no sophistry, no fallacy so
plausible as 10 divert the intelligence and
common sense of the people from the vital
issue Nominate him and sense of security,
OF safety, and of confidence in the future
viii crystalline into triumph and victory. I
nominate the patriot, the statesman, the hon
est man John Sherman.
General Hastings concluded amid
great applause.
FORAKER ARoUsEs WILD ENTHUSIASM.
Governor Foraker now left his delega-
tion to second Sherman's nomination,
and at the same moment huge floral
shield with the design of Stars and
Stripes and with the silken folds of the
nations banner enveloping its sides was
borne to the stage. Upon it was the in
scription in immortelles; $40 Rebel
Flags Shall Be Surrendered While Am
Governor Il was several minutes be-