Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-08-28

Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Cox.
yENTioN-Two years ago delegates of the republi-
can party, representing the sentiment and wishes
OF The people, assembled in this hall and nominal
ed Tor chief executive man after their own
hearts. They nominated man who as a soldier
fought with Butler at New Orleans, and with
Sheridan in the Shenandoah valley They nomi-
mated man in whom they believed dwelt the
spirit of liberty and who would worthy succeed
sturdy "Old Jerry The choice of the conven-
ton was sanctioned and confirmed by the citizens
OF the proud state, and for two years that choice
mas been The faithful governor of the people of
Wisconsin N,noSas As "a private soldier he
flag As governor he has manfuliy, bravelv stood
by the citadel and the schoolhouse under the hill
and today the republicans of Wisconsin come
TO this convention and AS one man they say
again place the rudder on the ship of state in
the hands of the man who is the friend of AL
the children of all the people, and in our
name sail on
Victory comes not TO the lines that waver or the
column that haleth. "Iorward" was the motto
given to Wisconsin by it. fathers, and God help
ing us, with the watchword, Education that
shall lit all the children of the state for true
American citizenship we will grandly win the
battle in November
Mr., President move that this convention do
nominate by reclamation W. d. Hoard for it, can
ddate for governor.
Hoard Nominated.
Brief seconding speeches were made by
}. q. Mueller. of La Crosse, and Hon. Geo.
Grimm, of Jefferson, the latter speaking,
as he said, as foreigner and Lutheran
The nomination was made by accamation
amid very great applause. The band
started on lively air, but was choked off
by the chairman, who said it would be
notified when the convention wanted to
hear from it.
The chair appointed as a committee to
escort Governor Hoard before the conven-
ton. j. H. Manshott, 0. H. Fethers, John
Luchsinger, j. ]. Mueller and Hans B.
Warner.
The governor was welcomed enthusiast
tically to the hall, and MAJ the following
response to the ovation:
MIR. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CONvENTIoN-l tender to you, and,
through you, to the republicans of Wis
consin, 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 .Iold 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
perpetuity of the republic The republic
90 nv hos al nr
ciple and an exponent of conviction. 1t
fought for the slave from '56 to 81. 1t
fought for the life of the union from 81
to 63. 1t has been fighting for the pres
ervation of the fruits of that victory ever
since. 1t stands with sublime courage for
progress, equity and liberty in everything.
1t now demands for every child that he
be given the privileges of his lirthright.
The child that is the 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 wno 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 another country" The story created
a hearty laugl.
The Lieutenant Governorship.