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

niZeu as an auXlHary To the kepuDllcQn
party. Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, Of Iowa,
president of this association, was invited
TO the stand and the unusual spectacle Of
a woman addressing Republican national
convention was witnessed. Mrs. Foster
delivered an eloquent address, touching
on reform work generally. and that of the
Republicans in particular. She was lis
tened to with close attention and literally
applauded. Alabama reported Disagree
ment over the selection of national COM
mtteemen and the delegates were given
time to settle the difference.
woLcoTT NoMIkATEs BLAINE.
The chairman then announced the next
thing in order to be the presentation Of
names for candidates for president 1t
was decided that the roll of states be
called, and when Colorado was reached
Senator Wolcott rose. Instantly the
Blaine men burst into wild cheering, and
all doubt as to the presentation of the
name of Blaine was removed. Mr.. VOL.
colt began:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Convention,
The Republicans of the West sometimes differ
with the Republicans of the East to what il
wanted. On this occasion there is a remarkable
unanimity between the genuine Republicans OF
the West and the genuine Republicans of the
East as to who 10 needed, and his name il
Blaine.
The name of the Maine statesman
seemed to be one to conjure with, for
when Wolcott pronounced it one great
universal howl went up from the audience
and was taken up by a large number OF
delegates, New York particularly being
very effusive. Hats and handkerchiefs, as
well as fans and umbrellas. were called
into use, and the noisy galleries assisted
in the uproar with their feet. The DEM
onstration lasted sixty seconds. When it
was concluded Wolcott continued:
The greatest American now living suffered de-
feat eight years ago because the party was torn
by discord and because fraud triumphed. We
are met today to undo that wrong and present
our uncrowned leader pledge of our un-
swerving devotion and assurance that victory
in November viii obliterate in his heart and
ours the memory of past defeats. With no rep
utation for fealty ana devotion, ii Is to us q
matter of comparative Indifference who shall
be chosen to lead the Democratic hosts,
but we trust they will again re-
nominate their prophet OF tariff reform, in
order that we may demonstrate how short life
has SANDER and calumny; that our country NAV
repair the wrong of 1854, and that we may
stamp with the seal OF firm disapproval policy
which could lead only to impoverishment at
home. and which has brought US only contempt
and dishonor abroad. There is practical
agreement among the delegates TO this conven-
ton, certainly among the delegates whose
opinions should be followed, the delegates from
Republican states, as 20 who our leader shall
be loud cheering and yellingl. and that ex-
preston would today receive almost unani-
nous voice were IL not for mistaken feeling
among some of our associates that bestowal Of
Office Is a personal gift. We love our
beloved party. The party is OF in-
fiutey greater importance than the
nomination or yindication OF any one within
its ranks, and when the roll of states il called
believe il will be remembered that the obiiga-
tons of Office to be repaid solely by the
faithful performance of It's duties; that man.
hood and independence are not barters among
good men for the emoluments and honors of
public station. This was also loudly cheeredI.
Our candidate, Mr. Chairman. has mover been
president OF the United states. He will be.
1.-The speaker was again interrupted while the
audience turned itself loose. Many delegates
applauded loudly.l But ii he has no. yet acl
cepted that high Office, he has by devotion TO his
party made Republican presidents possible, and
ne has guided two administrations with his
gacity and faithfulness. We are respected and
honored abroad. We owe 1t 70 his sta.ecrass
that all the republics OF America are today IN
the closest friendship. IL is because he devised,
planned and shaped the policy, We are protect
ing our own people on the farm and in tho
tons OF the world to open markets to our prod
ucts. His far-seeing vision saw the bility
of reciprocity. lCheers ard applausel
There is no public measure since the days OF
reconstruction which has tended to the ad-
vancement of our country with which his naInc
is not identified, aud when the history of this
generation OF the republic shall be written his
name will stand as the foremost stateunan No
officialstle or station can add to or detract
from his fame. but we may at least let history
record that all VIC had TO give we give with
loving loyal hearts. The best gifts of the world
are not To those who seek them lApplause
Our votes are 70 be cast ior one who has pressed
most every Republicans candidacy except his
own. lApplause.l For my part / rejoice that
the opportunity is given rne 20 cast my vote for
nominee who seeks everything for his coun-
try, nothing for himself feheersl and tho
same devotion to the nations welfare which
has gudei him in his public life for nearly a
generation insures his acceptance OF ans duty
which this convention may impose upon him
IApplausel
For many months there has been an apnra-
heGsion in the public mind respecting hia
health and strength. IL is gratifying TO be able
to state that the fears which moved us ara
| groundless. For our eountry's cake and his
own we could wish him again the youny
| eTdent leader whose light hared in countess
| battles; that his youth could be renewed Ii .
| the eagles. lChaersL Experience. however.
Nj Chairman, comes only with riuening yearx
| and though time has tinged his hair with
| white, urconquerable will ana lofty patrio,isrn
| siili dominate his vision. Years OF struggle
| the public service have lef, their
| impress. but he still STANDS 20 Us, who
| owe HIN, ths embodiment OF all that is
nTigh'ess and best IN American statesmanshIp.
prolonged cheers and applausel Though