The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-11

m Szar&A 8 his life before this con-
M lvention, because that
o ~ will be done in burning,
p ~ breathing eloQuence
AAN2n~H 4 which cannot be sur
NtO PASSED In this or any
other country In the
world IApplausel Therefore, with these sim
pie words Of praise nominate in this conyen-
ton for the presidency of the United States the
warrior statesman, Benjamin Harrison, OF In
diana.
When Mr. Thompson skillfulIy alluded
to Wolcott's speech by saying the cardi-
date whom he would name did not seek
elevation by detraction of any other great
Republican, the sentiment ELECTED cheers
of approval. A counter demonstration
that, so far as the delegates were con-
cerned, surpassed the Blaine greeting,
followed Thompson's speech. 1t was
nearly two minutes before the Harrison
cheers subsidized.
The call of states was resumed. Nc
Comas of Maryland seconded Harrison,
saying in part:
The Republicans of the South cast 800, 900
votes for Harrison ia the last election. In the
eight states OF the border South there were
100000 votes and there more now. Four
of them are doubtful states. At least two
would cast their electoral vote for the Republic
can candidate The Southern Republican votes
in the last congress placed the gavel In Tom
Reeds hands, added two young Republican
states. helped to keep the peoples money sound.
secured the Mckinley tariff and the blessing
and benefits of protection and reciprocity. The
speaker eulogized Harrison and his admins
tration; declared that, untried four years ago.
he conquered Cleveland, and asked that,
strengthened by these great achievements. he
be now sent forth to conquer Cleveland once
more. The Democracy was turning to tho old
champion, putting on the old armor, SCARED
by diplomatic surrenders and stained with
pension vetOes, and they were about to send out
TO battle the prophet of free trade. Against him
the convention should send forth the great
president of this great administration, with the
shield OF protection, the sword of reciprocity, a
flag inscribed with Samoa, Italy and Beiing sea
--emblems OF peace with honor. They have
nominated Cleveland thrice. We may wisely
nominate Harrison twice. The Republican
party never renominated president that it did
not reflect. The speaker touched on national
finances, the new navy, the admission of our
fioar and pork to foreign markets, the prosperity
of our country, the fact that the Democratic
Honse dared not repeal the Republican tariff.
and called for the nomination of Harrison as
tho leader Of his administration and its best ex-
ponent, Q soldier trained In defending tho
Union. When he saw the great secretary OF
state staggering with sickness he flung his COM
rade's knapsack over his shoulders and carried
1t into camp. He closed by the prediction Of
his election.
When Michigan was reached there was
breathless pause. but no response from
the Michigan delegation. whats the
matter with Alger ?" shouted Southern
delegate. "Not in it," a voice replied.
Eustis, of Minnesota, seconded the NOM
ination of Blaine. 1.-The Republican party
honored its great leaders," he said, "but
above all stood one man, every issue on
which We must win personified in his
name" At the close of Eustis' speech the
chief Blaine demonstration of the day
took place. 1t seemed to have no limit.
The crowd yelled, waved umbrellas, threw
hats in the air, danced, cheered, and when
it seemed human power must overcome
itself the old cry blaine, Blaine. James
G. Blaine" spread through the audience.
The manifestations were most sensational.
For prolonged endurance and intensity 1t
was probably never equaled by anything
ever seen in q convention. After twenty
three minutes the band began to play, but
the roar came again and the stamping was
renewed. Mckinley began rapping with
his gavel. and finally the storm spent itself
at the end of thirty-one minutes.
Mr.. Eustis said in part:
The great idea of the last deco de is reciprocity.
tApplause.l IT came To us like discovery So
simple in its principles, SO far reaching in con
sequences, We wonder that we had not long ago
established this golden rule of trade. Under lis
magic touch soon our sAips shall SAIL swift as 8
weavers shuttle, between our ports and those
of all the world. Today on all our farms there
is not q barrel of pork or bushel of wheat bu,
what has broader market and broader purohas.
ing power by reason Of the third section
Of the Mckinley bill. (Applausel Ia
the great commercial conflict now dawning on
the world orr country IL 10 the
front Who in this great battle is best equipre,,
70 he our leader? We honor all our leaders, bu,
we honor and love all these none the less be-
cause there is one leader whom we honor and
love more He has toiled for the party. to the
aid OF the party and the glory of tho republic
lie is a. Intensely repu blican as he is intensely
American. The linked hemispheres attest the
breadth and scope of his statesmanship Min.
nesota, with loyal and patriotic purposes. take.
the hand of every sister and seconds the nom
inssion OF James G. Blaine
At the close Of this eloquent speech 81
Eustis @there was prolonged applause
which subsidized in Few minutes. and the
business of the convention was about "a
proceed. when Mrs. Carson Lake. of New
York. who was seated in the rear of the
platform with Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie:
Emery Smith. OF Philadelphia; Mrs. r. c
Hit. wife Of Congressman Hit. of hi
nois and Miss Phelps. daughter Of VIII
lam Walter Phelps, arose and innoceDtly
waved small silk dag. Il had a magic
effect on the vast multitude. and seemed
10 electrify the concourse Of people, Mr.
and Mrs. Judge Thurston, of Omaha. whc
occupied seats on the opposite side of IN,
hall, led the enthusiasm in graceful
flourish Of white umbrella bearing I'll,
inscription: James q. Blaine"
w. +. Matteson, colored. from Missis
s;ppi, seconded the nomination OF tht
greatest citizen OF the world. man $,
great that no one was jealous OF him. tn,
greatest of Americans. the greatest Twin.
Republican. James q. Blaine.
pEPEw NoMINATEs BLAINE.
New York was then called. and Depev
arose in the midst OF the mighty cheers
Mr.. nepew said:
Mr.. Presideai csd Gentlemen a tse Coarcz.hoa
1t isa peculiarly OF Republican national con
vsaiions tina, each one Of them has had d.s