The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-06-15

kerchiefs and even umbrellas. Some
one in the galleries began the cry OF
"Blaine, Blaine, James G.. Blaine,' but
the chairman raped for order and the
roll call proceeded slowly. When Indi-
ana was reached there was applause
which was renewed tenfold when r. w.
Thompson walked up the aisle and took
the platform. Standing with n fan
clutched In both hands, Mr., Thompson
said:
Gentlemen OF the convention, do not intend
10 make speech. propose TO make nomt
nation for the presidency which shall strike
chord Of sympathy in every true republican
heart propose 10 nominate for the presidency
q man who does not seek elevation by the do
traction OF any other great republican. do
not propose, however, 10 defend his history OF
his llie before this convention That wfll be
done In words OF burning and prophetic elo-
quence which cannot be surpassed In any other
country In the world.
nate 10 this convention for the president OF the
United States the warrior statesman, Ben1a.
min Harrison. RzhS1
The counter demonstration OF Harri-
son men came with enthusiasm. Fans
and umbrellas were In the air-dele-
gates stood on their seats and Hon. Fred
Douglass, waving his white hat ON top
Of his cane, led the cheering that was
sustained for two minutes or more. The
chairman sat down until the tumult
subsidized. Then he ordered the roll call
continued. When Michigan was reached
some one in the galleries Dried out,
"What's the matter with Alger?" but
there was only a slight laugh from the
convention. Then Minnesota was called
and W. H. Eustis took the platform TO
second the nomination Of Blaine.
BLAINE DEMONSTRATION.
The convention did not greet Mr..
Eustis' remarks with any enthusiasm
whom they were delivered But when
they were concluded an incident oc-
CURED which sent the convention off
into the greatest tumult it had yet
known. Just as the applause was dying
out Mrs. Clarkson, wife Of the national
committeeman from Iowa, and MIRA
Carson Lake, Of New York, who sat be-
hind her, started the cheering again by
waving their parasols. The convention
went with them. The delegates climbed
ON their chairs TO see the two lone wo-
men on the platform behind the chair
man cheering and encouraging the ap-
plause.
Tom Reed, who sat just in front Of
Mrs. Clarkson, took up the movement.
His face melted into broad grin as he
stood up waving silk flag In honor Of
his old-time friend All over the con-
vention hall the delegates were crying,
Blaine, Blaine, James @. Blaine" Del.
egates opened their umbrellas and waved
them aloft One Of the umbrellas was
white, with Blaine's name In big black
letters The confusion was indescriba.
BILE and the noise deafening.
After nearly thirty minutes Of pande-
monium Gov. McKinley's voice was at
last heard requesting that as n matter
Of safety, suggested by those having
knowledge Of the building, the stamp
ing OF feet be discontinued. "You may
yell all you please" he added. A col
ored delegate from Illinois, Mr.. L. Mol
lison, was recognized and the noise
makers, understanding that he was In
favor Of their candidate, allowed him TO
take the platform TO deliver brief
speech. He made some telling points
as 10 the denial of suffrage In the south
ern states, saying that Mississippi had
already cast It's vote for Cleveland.
When Mr.. Mollison ended the roll
call was continued. New York being
reached, sent Hon. Chauncey NJ Depew
to speak for her. He said he was de-
lighted with the enthusiasm manifested
for the last ten minutes, (which obvious
undertaking Of the time consumed In
the Blaine demonstration was greeted
with derisive laughter) because II spoke
the return Of the old-time enthusiasm
Of the party for its nominee when the
work OF the convention was done.
He then proceeded with his speech, az
follows:
Mr.. President and gentlemen Of the conreu.
ton: II is the popularity Of republican nn ntion.
al conventions that each one OF them has dis
hnct and interesting history, We are hers 70
meet conditions and solve problems which make
this gathering, not only no exception 10 tho
rule, but substantially new departure. That
there should be strong convictions and earnest
expressions as 10 preferences and policy IL char
acteristie OF the right OF Individual judgment,
which ia the Fundamental principle Of republic
anIlm-
There have been occasions when the result
was so sure that the delegates could freely in.
dulge In the charming privilege Of favoritsm
and friendship, but the situation which now con.
fronts US demands the exercise OF dispassionato |
judgment and our best thought and experience |
We can not venture on uncertain ground or en-. |
counter obstacles placed In the pathway OF sue. |
cess by ourselves. Tho democratic party Is now |
divided, but tho hope Of the possession OF povoI
once more Will make II, In the final battle, more
ann dsafn linn and
ever II starts with fifteen stAtes secured with
out an effort by processes which are travesty |
upon popular government, and II IL continues |
long enough will pAralyze tho Institutions |
founded upon popular suffrage. II has 10 win |
four more states In fair light states which, in |
tho vocabulary OF politics, are denominated |
doubtful, while tho republican party must ap- |
peal 10 the conscience and the Judgment OF the |
individual votor In every state In the Union.
Tho campaign will be won or lost, not upon
the bad record OF James X. Polk, or OF FRANKLIN |
Pierce or OF James Buchanan, not upon the
good record OF Lincoln, or Of Grant or OF Ar.
thur, or OF Hayes, or OF Garfield. II will be won
or lost upon tho policy, foreign and domestic,
the Industrial measures and tho administrative
acts OF the administration OF benjamin Hnrri.
son Whoever receives the nomination OF this
convention VIII run upon the judgment OF the
people, as TO whether they have been more
prosperous and more happy; whether the coun.
stood more honorably abroad under these last
four years OF Harrison and republican admins.
tration than during the proceeding four years OF
Cleveland and democratic government Not
since Thomas Jefferson has any administration
been called upon TO face and solve so many or
such dinlcult problems as these which have been
oSigcnt In our conditions. No administration
since the organization OF the government has
ever met difnculties better or more 10 the salts
faction Of the American people.
Mr Depew then enumerated tho Chilean
Samoan and Bcring sea matters as 10 the credit
OF the president He also enumerated finuncial
and tarin legislation as due 10 Harrlsons credit
column.
The main question which divides III is 10 whom
does the credit belong for all thist Orators