Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-08-28


ton, }. ID. Manshott, o. II. Fethers. John
Luchsinger, J. ]. Mueller and Hans B.
Warner.
The governor was welcomed enthusias
tically to the hall, and made the following
response to the ovation:
MIR. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CoNvENTION-I tender to you. and.
through you, to the republicans of Wis
consln. my heartfelt thanks for this mark
of your confidence and esteem. Life
brings no better reward in any depart
ment of human effort than the assurance
OF duty well done. Two years ago, | prom
LED to hold your honor and the honor of
our beloved commonwealth In faithful
keeping. What you have done today is
evidence OF your belief that | have
at least tried to redeem my promise
For your generous and hearty endorse
ment | am grateful. Wisconsin stands
today with the eyes of the whole nation
upon her. From Maine to California
comes the inspiring word STAND by the
little school house. Forsake not the hope
OF your children and the progress and
perpetulty of the republic. The republic
can party has always been party of prin-
clple and an exponent of conviction. 1t
fought for the slave from Sc to 81 1t
fought for the life of the union from 81
to 63. 1t has been fighting for the pres
ervatlon of the fruits of that victory ever
since. 1t stands with sublime COURAGE for
progress, equity and liberty in everything
1t now demands fer every child that he
be given the privileges of his lirthright.
The child that is tie citizen that is to
be, has appealed to the republican party
and all patriotic citizens that he be grant
ed these rights. Shall he appeal in vain?
Thank God, here is an issue that touches
the very core of our civil life. Men from
every nation and every religion, forget
ting. every prejudice of race or belief,
touch elbows along down the line in de-
tense OF that education to the child that
shall make secure that for which the I'M
mortal Lincoln prayed at Gettysburg: "A
government of the people, for the people
and by the people
On the conclusion of the address some
one called out. Give us story" The
convention laughed.
The governor, however, arose and re-
lated story of an old soldier VINO, during
the war. was heard to soliliquize thus:
Il love my country: | would go naked
and make any sacrifice for it; but when
this war IS over I'll be dog goned if ever
love az 'ther country" The story created
a hearty laugl.
Tie Lieutenant Governorship.
Judga L. H. Mead, of Washburn, made
a speech In behalf of the kid element for
the nomination of Thomas B. Mills, of
Jackson, for lieutenant governor
M. ii. Barnum, of Marathon. seconded
the nOmln alton, and though gray-headed
himself, acknowledged that he had
weakness for young men.
w. E. Carter, of Grant, eloquently pro-
posed Joseph B. Treat, of Green, as one
who had done his full duty wherever
placed, and one whose name was his vim
dication. Mr.. Carter said Treat was
backed by the unbroken 81 votes of the
Third district.
Deputy Railroad Commissioner J. H.
Foster, of Winnebago, seconded Treats
nomination in language both forcible and
earnest.
Emil Baensch, of Manitowoc, suggested
as good compromise candidate, as a happy
medium between youth and old age, Thos.
M. B Iackstock, of Sheboygan.
Hobe Sackett, of Green Lake, said he
wished to say that I. b. Mills had lots of
friends In the Sixth district.
Chris. Paulus, of Milwaukee, spoke
briefly on behalf of Mills
J. j. Sedgwick, of Manitowoc, endorsed
Backstock' candidacy.
A. E. Smith. of Milwaukee, seconded
Treats nomination.
1t was announced that the total number
of delegates was 355; necessary to choice
17S.
The first ballot (formaD resulted as fol-
lows:
Treat ................ 1873
Mills NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 131
Blacksiock OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IS
Ira B. Bradford ........ ........ . q
Hobe Sackett NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Treats nomination was made unani-
nous, on motion of Chris. Paulus
Recess.
An attempt was then lat 5:45) made to
take a recess till 1880 D. m. but it was
voted down, at first, until some chap
This horrible pun euervated the conven-
ton to such an extent that a recess till
7:30 was at once taken.
Coe Nominated.
Immediately after the evening session
convened Ogden H. Fethers presented tne
name of E. D. Coe for secretary of state. He
eulogized the candidate in glowing terms,
and frequent applause testified to the feel |
ing of the audience.
Bruno Fink wandered off in a flight of
oratory which was not attainable by the |
minds of the delegates and finally wound |
up by endorsing the nomination of Coe |
The endorsement caused a sensation as he
is German and from Milwaukee. Eugene
S. Elliot, of Milwaukee, nominated Julius |
Wechselberg because ne said his prestige
in the doubtful district was needed. Geog-
raphy must decide the nomination ''You
have selected two men from one part of |
the state, said he. lis it wise to do this ? |
Is it politics?" If nominated he pre-
dicted successful election.
S. S. Barney of West Bend, W. L.
Window, of Ashland, John Manschott, of
Milwaukee, Tom Reed, of Appleton, Mark
Milwaukee, and Judge Baensch, of Mani
towoc, supported Wechselberg. P. R
Tierney. of Dane, J. W. Murphy, of
C. F. Walworth, supported Coe
The first ballot resulted:
Coe 1874
Wechselburg III |
When the vote was made known, the
widest enthusiasm reigned and Elliot
moved that the nomination of Coe be |
made unanimous. The motion prevailed
J. 0. Williams, of Milwaukee, placed |
in nomination for state treasurer A. B.
of Milwaukee
NJ. J. Walrich, of Shawano, proposed
the name of R. W. Jackson, of Shawano.
He wound up thus:
''Place on the ticket with Hoard, Treat,
and Coe, the name of r. W. Jackson, and
all hell and the democratic party cannot
defeat ISL