Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-11

aJe IN MS hedrb anu ours lue memOIy VI
his past defeat"
The speaker at this point was greeted
with loud and prolonged cheers, many
Of the delegates standing up and wav
ing their handkerchiefs and flags, and
the audience generally yelling loudly.
with our reputation for fealty and
devotion, it is TO US matter OF compar-
etive indifference who shall be chosen
to lead the Democratic hosts, but we
trust they will again renominate their
representative OF tariff reform in order
that we may demonstrate how short a
life has slander and calumny, that our
country may repair the wrong OF 1884
and that we may stamp with the seal OF
final disapproval policy which could
lead only To impoverlshment at home
and which brought US only contemplated
dishonor abroad.
''The welfare of our beloved party,
Mr.. Chairman, is infinitely Of greater
Importance than the nomination or vim
dication Of any other within it's rank,
and when the roll OF States is called
believe il will be remembered that the
obligations of Office are repaid solely by
faithful performance Of its duties.
"Our candidate, Mr.. Chairman, has
never been the President of the United
States. He will be-" The speaker
was again interrupted by the audience
turning itself loose and many delegates
applauded loudly.
But IL he has not yet occupied that
high office, he has, by his devotion to
his party, made Republican Presidents
possible, and he has guided two admin
istrations with his sagacity and faith
fulness. We are respected and honored
abroad, and we owe IL to his statecraft.
There are no public measures since the
days of reconstruction which has tended
to the advancement OF our country with
which his name ls not identified; and
when the history Of the generation and
the republic shall be written his name
will stand foremost among statesmen,
for the best things Of the world are not
to those who seek them. Applause.
"For my part l rejoice that the op-
portunity is given me to cast my vote
for a nominee who stakes everything
for his country and nothing for himself,
Tcheers, and the same devotion TO the
national welfare which has guided him
in his public life for nearly generation
insures his acceptance Of any duty
which this convention may impose upon
him. Applause.
For many months there has been ap-
prehension in the public mind respect
Ing his health and strength. 1t is
gratifying 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 lights have
flared in countless battles and that his
youth could be renewed like the angles.
| [Cheers.
"Mr. Chairman, in the hour when
victory is at hand we turn TO the in
trepld leader who has so shaped this
party policy which has lifted it 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 their burden
and defeat of the day, he stands our
ideal; our inspiration. With loving
faith, and we trust providence will long
spare him to populace whose grateful
homage be has earned, and whose atfec-
tionate devotion he possesses, we pledge
our unfaltering and loyal support to
James G. Blaine"
| When the mention OF the ma me OF
the Maine statesman was finally made
one great universal howl went up from
the audience and was taken up by a
large number OF the delegates, New
York particularly being very ELUSIVE.
The demonstration lasted about sixty
seconds.
The secretary proceeded with the
roll call as follows: Connecticut,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, IL
linois, Indiana.
Upon the call of the State of Indiana,
the venerable and vigorous ex-Secretary
OF the Navy, Thompson, arose amid
hearty applause, as it was known that
he was to place in nomination the name
OF President Harrison.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen OF the
Convention:
81 don't intend to make speech, /
propose to make nomination for the
presidency which shall strike a chord
OF sympathy in every true Republican
heart. / propose TO nominate for the
presidency G man who does not seek
elevation to the presidency by detrac'
| ton of any other great men
| In the Republican party Ap-
plause. do not propose, however, to
defend the history OF his life before the
convention because will be done in 9th
er words OF burning and breathing elo-
ouence which can't be surpassed In this
or any other country in the world. APP
plause.
Therefore with the simple OF words OF
praise I nominate TO this convention TO
the presidency OF the United States,
warrior statesman Benjamin Harrison
Of Indiana.
When Mr.. Thompson closed, an ava
lanche Of enthusiastic applause and
cheering broke forth in the convention,
and for two minutes and fifteen seconds
about half OF the convention gave itself
up to the inspiration Of the name OF
Harrison. or course, Indiana was on
its feet, throwing its arms wildly and
gestIculating with handkerchiefs and
other articles OF apparel, and the Harri-
son State rapidly followed its example.
Upon the subsIdence Of the ebulle-
tion, the Secretary proceeded with the
call. No response came from Iowa,
Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, or Michigan, although
when the latter State was called voice
Pin the gallery shouted, What's the
matter with Alger," upon which there
were a few cheers and 3 modicum Of
laughter. When Minnesota was reached
W. H. Eustie spoke Of the glorious past
Of the Republican party. "Who In this
great battle is best equipped to be our
leader? All honor him whose name