The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-06-11

that there was disagreement over the Sc
lection of the national committeeman, and
for few minutes it seemed that the rows
OF Alabama were once more to be brought
before the convention.
"If there is no objection" said Chairman
Mckinley, "the Alabama delegation will
be granted time to correct their arithmetic -
Laughter.
PRESENTATIONS IN ORDER
"The regular order" resumed the chair
man, ais the presentation OF candidates for
President of the United States ~ TChsers.l
1t was then decided that the roll OF states
should be called aud when Colorado was
reached Senator Wolcott OF the silver
state arose. Instantly the Blaine men burst
into wild and enthusiastic cheers, and all
doubt as to the presentation OF the name OF
James Il. Blaine was now removed.
Senator Wolcott spoke as follows:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Cox
vENrIoN-The republicans OF the west some
times differ with the republicans Of the east as
TO what IN wanted Ga this occasion there is a
remarkable unsnimity between the genuine
republicans Of the west and the genuine
republicans of tho east as to who is needed, and
his name is Blaine.
The name Of the Maine statesman seemed
to be one to conjure with. for when Senator
Wolcott pronounced it one great universal
howl went up from the audience and was
buhOh hP D1 a k0 AuAuuoI VI uelckdkeS,
New York particularly being very effusve.
Hats and handkerchiets, as well as fans and
umbrellas, were called into use and the
noisy galleries assisted in the uproar with
| their feet. The demonstration lasted about
sixty seconds and when 10 was concluded
Senator Wolcott continued as follows:
The greatest republican now living suffered
dete at eight years ago because the party which
he led and honored was torn by dscord and be-
cause fraud trlmnhel We meet to-day n
| undo that wrong and to present to our un-
crowned leader a pledge of our unswerving de-
votion and assurance OF a victory in November
that will obliterate in his heart and ours the
memory OF the past defeat.
The speaker at this point was greeted with
loud and prolonged cheers, many of toe
| delegates standing up and waving their
| handkerchief and flags and the audience
| generally yelling loudly.
With our reputation for fealty and devotion il
| Is to us a matter of comparative Indifference
who shall be chosen to lead the democratic
hosts, but we trust they will again renominate
| their prophet Of tariff reform in order that we
may demonstrate how short life has slander
ana calumny, that our country may repair the
wrong OF 1884, and that may
stamp with the seal of final disnpproval
policy which could lead only to impoverish-
| ment at home and which brought us only
contempt and dishonor abroad The welfare
| OF our party, Mr.. Chairman, is infinitely of
| greater importance than the nomination or
NlnulCdtOn OF any OJner Within ltS ranks, and
when the roll of states is called, believe it
will be remembered that the obliations of
| office are repaid solely by faithful per-
formance of its duties and that man
hood and independence are not
oartered among good men for the
emoluments and honors of public station. This
was also loudly cheered.J Our candidate, Mr..
Chairman, has never been President OF the
! United States; he will be. THE speaker was
again interrupted while the audience turned
itself loose, and many delegates applauded
loudly But II he has not yet occupied that
| high Office, he has by his devotion 10 his party
| made republican Presidents possible, and he has
| guided two administrations with bis sagacty
and fsithfulness. We are respected and
statecraft. There is no public measure since
the days of reconstruction which has tended to
the advancement of our country with which his
name is not identied and when the history of
this generation of the republic shall be written,
his name will stand foremost among statesmen.
The best gifts Of the word are not to
those who seek them. [Applause.l For
my own part l rejoice that the opportunity
ls given me to cast my vote for O nominee who
seeks everything for his country and nothing
for himself lcheers and the same devotion 20
the nations welfare which has guided him in
his public life for nearly a generation insures
his acceptance OF any duty which this conven-
tlon may impose upon him. Applause. For
many months there has been apprehension in
the public mind respecting his health and
strength 1t is gratifying to me to be able to
state that the fears which moved us were
groundless. For our country's sake and his
own we could wish that he were again the young
and ardent leader whose light has fiared in
countless battles and that his youth could
be renewed like the eagles. Cheers. And so,
Mr. Chairman. in the hour when victory is at
hand we turn to the intrepid leader who has so
shaped the party policy that he has lifted il
above the danger of further defeat, and to those
of us who belong to the younger elements of the
party who are content to follow and not to lead,
and who ask only TO bear their share Of the
burden and heat of the day, he stands our ideal,
our inspiration. With loving faith and trust
that providence will long spare him to the ueo-
pie whose grateful homage he has earned and
whose affectonate devotion he possesses, we
pledge our unfaltering and loyal support to
James G.. Blaine.
As the speaker closed the followers Of the
plumed knight gave a spontaneous burst of
applause, which lasted however, but few
moments, but it wao renewed by long
drawn out call and howl from men of lungs
in the lower corner OF the hall, which was
answered with cries of "Blainel Blaine!"
THOMPSON NoMINATEs HARRISON.
At the conclusion of Senator wolcott's
speech the call OF states was resumed, and
when Indiana was reached the venerable
Richard W. Thompson, ex-Sscretary Of the
Navy arose. Always a favorite in repub-
lican conventions the distinguished lndi-
anian rising to nominate President Harrison
became the temporary idol of the conven-
tlon. In response 70 the popular demand
he took the platform and when he skillfullY
alluded to Senator Wolcott's speech by
saying that the candidate whom he would
name did not seek elevation by detraction
OF any other great republican, the senti-
ment ELECTED cheers of approval.
81 nominate for the presidency of the
United States" he concluded, "the warrior
statesman, Benjamin Harrison counter
demonstration that, so far as the delegates
were concerned, surpassed the Blaine greet
ing followed Mr.. Thompson's speech, and it
was nearly two minutes before the Harri-
son cheers subsided The call of the states
was resumed, aud when Michigan was
reached there was q breathless pause, but
no response came from the Michigan dele
cation. whats the matter with Alger?"
shouted southern delegate. voice re-
piled, mot IN iU," and the convention tax
ing it that the Michigan delegation had re-
tired the Wolverine candidate from the
race burst into cheers, just why no one
know.
Mr.. Eustis of Minnesota seconded the
nomination OF Mr.. Blaine. THE Republican
party honors its great leaders" seid he,
"but above them all stands one man. Every
issue upon which we must win ia per3onifled
in his name"
THE BLAINE DEMONSTRATION,
At the close Of Mr.. Eustis' speech the
chief Blaine demonstration of the day took
place. 1t seemed as il it were without end.