The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-06-18

vention: The republicans of the west some
times differ with the republicans OF the east as
to what is wanted, but on this occasion there is
remarkable unanimity between the genuine re-
publcans of the west and genuine REP Lblcans
OF the east as TO whom we need, and his name
is Blaine"
The dramatic. presentation of the name of
Blaine, so unexpected, so decisive took the con-
vention by surprise. There was dead silence
for a moment Then the Blaine men broke
loose, and for three minutes the hall rang with
three cheers, renewed again and again. They
stood up waving hats, handkerchiefs and fans
When Indiana was reached there was ap-
plausc which was renewed tenfold when the
venerable r. w. Thompson walked up the aisle
and took the platform. Standing with fan
clutched in both hands, Mr.. Thompson said;
, "Gentlemcn of the convention, 1 do not
| intend 10 make speech. l propose TO
make Il nomination for the presidency
which shall strike Il cord OF sympathy in every
true republican heart I propose to nominate
for the presidency man who does not seek ole-
vaton by the detraction of any other great re-
publican. do not propose, however, 10 defend
his history or his life before this convention,
because that will be done in words Of burning
and prophetic eloqucnce which can not be sur
passed in any other country in the world
"Thcrefore, with these simple words nomin-
ate to this convention for the presidency of the
United States the warrior statesman, Benjamin
Harrison" The counter demons ration of the
Harrison men came with enthusiasm. Fans and
umbrellas were in the air, delegates stood on
their seats and 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 tumut sub
| sided. Then he ordered the call continued
| When Michigan was reached some one in the
gallaries cried out; whats the matter with
Alger" but there was only slight laugh from
the convention.
Then Minnesota was called and w B. Eustis
took the platform 10 second the nomination Of
! Blaine.
Mr.. Eustis called upon the convention to
| sacrifice every selfish thought and non-patri-
otic move to that majestic power, the sovereign
| ~ Of the people. "They have commissioned
u.s." he said ITO name q leader for the repubi-
can party and II we do SO in harmony with
their thought and love they will make him the
next president OF the United States"
He eulogzed the growth and work OF the Re-
publican party and said the mission OF the
! party Is not yet ended.
Mr. Eustis complmented Sherman, Harrison,
| Mckinley, Alger and said: 1--WE honor and
| love all these, none The less because we love one
other leader more. He has been as intensely
republican as he has been intensely American
! To-day commercially linked hemisphere at
tests the breadth and wisdom OF his states
manship
just as the applause for Mr. Eustis' speech
was dying out Mrs r, @. Kerens, wife OF the
national committeeman from Missouri, and
Mrs. Carson Lake OF New York, who sat be.
side her, started the cheering again, wav.
ing their parasols. The convention went wild
then.
The delegates climbed on their chairs to see
the two women on the platform behind the
chairman, cheering and encouraging applause,
Big Tom Reed sat just in front OF Mrs. Kerens,
and took up the movement. His face melted in
TO a broad grin as he stood up waving silk
flag in honor OF his old time enemy.
Al l;14 Mr. Mattison took the platform and
seconded the nomination OF Mr.. Blaine.
1913 p. m,-Mr Depew takes the platform 10