The record-union., 1892-06-11
THE CONVENTION.
Harrison Nominated for President on
tia EiI,sr RaIIor

E-a IOI-tS, uIlC 1ps-A Ie COLlNGu-
ton was called to order at u:35 this
morning. Alter prayer, David Martin
was announced as National Committee
man from Pennsylvania, vice Quay.
Mrs. j. Ellen Foster of Iowa, of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union,
delivered an eloquent address touching
on reform work generally and that of the
Republicans in particular. She was list
ened to with close attention, and literally
applauded.
BLAINE IS NAMED.
The Chairman announced that nomina-
tions for President were in order.
The roll OF States for the presentation
of candidates then began.
The Secretary called without response
Alabama, Arkansas and California.
When he reached Colorado Senator Wal
colt was recognized by the chair.
Mr.. Walcott said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Conre1a-
ton: The Republicans of the West sometimes
differ with the Republicans OF the East as 10
what Is wanted. On this occasion there is re-
markable unanimity between the genuine
Republicans OF the West and genuine Repub-
hcans OF the East as to who is needed. and his
name is Blaine"
The name of the Maine statesman is
needed to be one to conjure with, for
when Walcott pronounced it one uni
versal howl went up from the audience
and was taken up by large number of
delegates, New York particularly being
very ELUSIVE. Hats, handkerchiefs, as
well as fans, and umbrellas were called
into use The noisy galleries assisted in
the uproar with their feet. The demon
stration lasted sixty seconds. When it
was concluded Walcott continues:
The greatest American now living was de-
feated eight years ago because the party which
he led was torn by diScord, and because fraud
trIumphed. We meet to-day to undo that
wrong, and present our uncroWned leader: TO
pledge our answering devotion and the as
surance of victory in November, that will
obliterate in his heart and ours the memory
of past defeat. There is no public measure
since the days Of reconstruction which tended
TO the advancement of our cOuntrys with
which his name has not been Identified and
when the history OF this generation OF the
Republic shall be written, his name will stand
foremost among the statesmen. No official
title or station can add TO or Getract from his
fame, but we may at least let history record
that all we had to give we gave with loving,
loyal hearts. The best gifts OF the world are
not to those who seek them. fAppIausei For
my part, rejoice in the opportunity given me
to cast my vote for the nominee who seeks
everything for his country and nothing for
himself lcheerS. and the same devotion to
the nations welfare which has guided him in
his public life FOR nearly generation insures
his acceptance of any duty which this con-
Yention may impose upon hIm. Applause
For many months there has been an appre-
henSlon III the public mind respecting his
lcaltn and strength. It is gratifying to be
able to state that the fears which moved us
are groundless. For our countrys sake and
his own, we could wish he was again the
young, ardent leader, whose light nared in
countless battles. Experience, however, MIR.
Chairman. only comes with ripening Years
and though time tinged his hair with white
the same uncJnqperahle viii and lofty UaLri-
otisE Stiu dominates his vision. Years of
struggle in public service have left the i'm
press, but he stu stantsy TO Is who love hira,
the embodiment of all that is brightest the
best in American statesInanshjp prolonged
cheers and Gpplause] and mClOWCd, bright
ened by creeping hours Of time. We thank
God ne is still ably equipped to give the peO-
pie of these States an administration which
shall not only protect our own citizens, but
looking beyond the confines Of our borders,
shall embrace the well-oeing OF al Americans.
LPrOlOngt cheers
And so, Mr.. Chairman, in an hour when
victory is at hand, we turn 10 the intrepid
leader who so shaped this party policy. which
lifted it above the danger OF further defeat
He stands as our ideal, our inspirations; his
name is engraved on all our hearts in living
letters that shall never fade. Brave true-
hearted, great. There is not one Republican
who Will not follow where he leads. APP
piause.l
win long spare him TO the populace whose
grateful homage he has earned, and whose at
iectionate devotion he possesses, we pledge
our unIalterlng, loyal support TO James u.
Blaine.
AS the speaker closed the followers of
the Plumed Knight gave spontaneous
burst of applause, which lasted, however,
but few moments, but was renewed by
a long-drawn-out calliope howl from a
man of lungs in the lower corner of the
hall, which was answered with cries of:
''Blain, Blaine, Blaine"
The Secretary then proceed with the
roll-call.
HARRIsoN's NAME PRESENTED.
When Indiana was called Colonel Dick
Thompson took the platform to present
Harrison. [Great cheering.] Mr.. Thomp-
son said:
3fr Chairman and Gentlemen of the C0nyen-
ton: do not intend to make speech. pro-
pose to make nominations tor the Presidency
which shall strike sympathy in every true Re
| publican heart. l propose to nominate tor
! the Presidency man who does not seek
| elevation by the QetracJion of any other great
J Republican in the Republican party. APP
! plause. / do not propose however, to defend
! by history his life before this convention be-
| cause that is done III words burning, breath
! ing eloquence which cannot he surpassed on
/ this or any other country in the world IAp-
| plause. Therefore, with these simple words
| OF praise, l nominate TO this convention for
| the Presidency the United States warrior and
! statesman. Benjamin Harrison of Indiana.
EUsTIs OF MINNESOTA.
| Michigan delegates remained seated
when Michigan was called, and no candi-
date was presented.
Eustis of Minnesota took the platform
| to second the nomination of Blaine.
| He said, in part: 1.-THE great idea of the
/
| last decade is reciprocity. Applause. I
! 1t come to US like a discovery. So simple
| in its principles, so far-reaching in con-
sequences, we wonder that we not long
ago established this golden rule of trade.
! Under its magic touch soon Our ships
shall sail as swift as weavers' shuttles
! between our ports and those of all the
! world. To-day on all our farms there is
not barrel of pork or bushel of wheat
| but what has broader market and a
broader purchasing power by reason OF
| the third section of the Mckinley bill.
| [Applause.l
I'm the great commercial conflict now
! dawning on the world our country is to
1 the front Who in this great battle is best
! to be our leader? We honor ali our lead
| ers, bat honor and love all these none the
| less because there is one leader whom we
| honor and love more. He toiled for the
/ party TO aid the party and the glory OF
the Republic. He is an intense Republi-
! can. as he is an intense American. The
/ length OF the hemisphere attests the
/ breadth and scope of his statesmanship.
Minnesota, with loyal and patriotic pur-
pose, shakes the hand of every sister
State, and seconds the nomination OF
| James G. Blaine.