Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1892-06-13


der that we may demonstrate how short a life
has SANDER and calumny, and that
pentant country may repair the wrong OF 1884.
and that may stamp with the seal of final
disapprova1 the prophecy which could lead
only to impoverishment at some time. and
which would bring us into dishonor and con-
tempt abroad. Manhood and independence
are not bartered among good men for the
emoluments of public office. Our candidate
has never been President of the United States.
He will be. But if he has never been president
he has guided two administrations
Senator Wolcott referred to the union
of the Latin repu blics, and then to recip-
rocity No official title could add to or
detract from his fame" said Mr.. Wolcott.
ssThe best gifts of this world are not to
them that seek Them" said he. "Mr.
Blaine" he continued, twas every mans
candidate but his own. He sought every
thing for his country and not for himself.
The record of his country" said Mr.. Vol
colt, 'aSSured his acceptance of any bur-
den this country would impose on him.
The fears about his health were ground
less. His friends would wish him young,
impetuous again, but experience came
only with age. There was no true Repub-
lican who would not follow where he led
and, with IA that trust providence would
long spare him TO the people, they pledged
their unfaltering loyal support to James
@. Blaine"
Again the Blaine men were on their
feet, cheering and waving flags. handker-
chiefs and umbrellas. The chairman
rapned for order and the rollcall pro-
cet del slowly. Then the cheers and
cries began again. After the cheering had
continued for some time, Mrs. Clarkson
rose from her seat in the gallery and cried
.Blainei Blainep' The delegates cheered
with renewed vigor, and kept it up for
"A IL minutes. Then Eustis of Minnesota
seconded the nomination of Blaine.
Mr.. Thompson's Speech.
Richard Thompson then arose to NOM
mate Harrison. He said:
lido not intend to make a speech. / propose
to make a nomination for the presidency
which shall strike chord of sympathy in
every true Republican heart. | propose to
nominate for the presidency who does
not seek elevation by detraction of any other
great Republican in the Republican party. 1
do not propose, however, % defend the history
OF his life before this convention, because that
will be done in Words of burning and breathing
eioQuence which cannot be surpassed in this
or any other country in the world. Therefore,
with these simple words of praise, nominate
TO this convention for the Presidency of the
United states Warrior and Statesman Benja-
min Harrison of Indiana
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Thompson's
speech the Harrison men cheered for two
minutes.
W. E. Mattison. the colored delegate
from Mississippi, seconded the nominal
tion of the greatest citizen of the world,
a man SO great that no one is jealous of
him, that greatest of Americans, that
greatest of Republicans. James G. Blaine"
When the cheers which followed this
speech of the colored delegate had sub
sided the name of New York was called.
AS the courtly Depew arose, 5000 Harrison
representatives burst into one mighty
cheer
Depew Praises Harrison.
Mr.. Depew's speech was a masterpiece
of eloquencc. He said the Democratic
party was now divided. but the hope of
possession Of power once more would
make it i the final battle more aggres-
sive, ote mined and INSCRIPTIONS than
ever. He reviewed the past conditions of
Republican victory. and declared that a
desire for change caused the reversal
when Cleveland was elected. Mr. Depew
said the battle must be won on live issues
and reviewed the work OF the present ad
ministration and compared it with the
previous one. He praised the action on
financial problems and the tariff, and id
tribute to Blaine, John Sherman and eX-
Speaker Reed. but denied that all the
credit for the good &C complished belonged
to Blaine, as claimed by the opposition
He said that Harrison's administration
was beyond criticism, and closed as fol-
lows: