The state herald., 1892-06-17

prevent the evils OF intempcrancc and pro-
mote morality
Concerning arid lands: 1--WE favor ccssion
subject to the homestead laws Of the arid
public lands TO the states and territories In
which they lie under such congressional re-
striciions as To disposition, reclamation and
---...sa-.s, ,. -.,,i.--- will alive tho maxi
mum benefits TO the people"
In closing II says; ave recommend the
able, patriotic and thoroughly American ad-
mlnIstra,lon Of President Harrison. Under
It the country has enjoyed remarkable pros
perity and the dignity and honor Of the ma
ton at home and abroad have been faithfully
maintained, and We offer the record Of
pledges kept ms n guarantee Of faithful per-
Torrance In the fuiurc.n
A resolution was passed authorizing the
secretary OF the convention TO receive con-
trIbutIons for Tltusyille and on City.
At 20 H. IN. tie convention adjourned
until II o'clock Friday.
On opening at Il o'clock Friday morning
prayer was offered by Rev. wuyland Hoyt
Of Minneapolis.
A communication from the Young Mems
Republican association Of the United States,
ny fA-e'hAAii w .NtN Aofht
was read amid applause, and the association
recognized rs an auxiliary To the Republican
party.
The nomination Of candidates was then In
order. II was decided that the roll Of states
would be called, and when Colorado was
reached Senator Wolcott OF the silver state,
arose. Instantly the Blaine men burst Into
wild and enthusiastic cheers, and nil doubt
ms to the presentation Of the name Of James
q. Blaine was now removed, senator VOL
colt spoke as follows.
MIR. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the
Conventions: The Republicans Of the West
sometimes inquire with the Republicans Of
the East as to what Is wanted. On this oc-
caslon the agreement Is remarkable between
the genuine Republicans Of the West and the
genuine Republicans Of the East rs To who l.
needed, and his name i Blaine"
Til, was the signal for gnat applause and
the upfoar was dcafenlng for some time.
When Mr.. wolco,t could he heard he con-
ilnucd.
The creates, among those now living suf-
fered defeat cIgh, year. ago because the party
which he led and honorcd was torn by di-cord
and because fraud triumphcd. We meet To-
day To undo that wrong aud to present To our
uncrowncd leader the pledge Of our unwaver-
Ing devotion and the Insurance of Victory Ia
November that will obllicraie In his heart and
ours the memory Of pas, defeats
The speaker nj this point was greeted with
loud aud prolonged cheers, many Of the dele
gates standing up aud waving their hnndkcr-
chief. and flags aud the audience generally
yelling loudly,
Mr. wolco,t continued with words of praise
for Mr.. Blaine.
There il no public measure since the days
Of reconstruction which has tended 10 III. a,l.
yunccmcn, Of our country with which hi name
has no, been Identified aud when the history
| Of TIL. generation of the republic shall be
written his name will stand foremost among
statesmen. No official title or station can
Md to or dclfaot from his fame. Hut We
may nj least let history record that NIL We
| had To give We gave with loving mud loyal
hearts. The best gifts 81 the world ntc not
10 those who tcck them. Applausc our
yotrA arc 10 he east for one who l. almost
every Republicans candidate except hla own.
| Applause, For my part ! rejoice that the
opportunity i given me Ia east my vote for u
nominee who seeks everything for his country
aud nothing for himself"
The close of Mr., wolootts speech was fol.
lowed by n long demonstration Of applause,
AZ the conclusion of senator wooolrs
speech the call ~ states wns resumed, aud
when Indiana was reached, the venerable
Richard W. Thompson, cS.sccfcinry ~ the
navy, arosc, Always y fnyoritc In Republican
conventions the distinguished lndl nnnn fusc
"a nominate Harrison.
Mr., Thompson snldi n do not intend Ia make
n speech, propose 10 make u nomination
for the presidency which shall strike chord
81 sympathy In every true Republican heart
propose To nominate for the presidency n
man who does M, seek elevation by The lie,
traction oi amy other srca, Republican In thu
Republican party, tApplausc,l do no, pro
poac however IN defend tho history II hi.
llfc before this convention, because that viii
he done In words ~ burning and breathing
cloauchcc which cnnioi he surpassed In ibi.
~ any other country III the world, tApplnnpc }
Therefore, with the simple words VI praise
nominate TO this convention for the prrslicnr,
Of the United States warrior, statesman, ben,
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