The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-06-16

country's sake and his own we could
wish that he was again the young and
ardent leader whose light flared in
countless battles, and that his youth
could be renewed like the eagle's.
(Cheers.) Experience, however, comes
only with ripening years, and though
time has tinged his hair with white,
the same unconquerable will and lofty
patriotism still dominates his vision.
Years of struggle in the public SER
vice have left their impress, but he
still stands, to us who love him, the
embodiment of all the brightest and
best in American craftsmanship
lprolohged cheers and applause) and
mellowed and frightened by the
creeping hours of time, we thank God
we may still be able and equipped to
give the people of these states an adj
ministration which shall not only pro-
tcct our own citizens but looking be-
yond the confines of our borders shall
embrace the well-being of all Ameri-
cans. prolonged cheers.) And so.
Mr.. Chairman, in the hour when vie.
tory is at hand we turn to this intrepid
leader who has so shaped this party
policy which has lifted it above the
danger OF further defeat, and those of
US who belong to the younger element
of the party, who are content to fol-
low al not to lead, and who
ask only to bear their share of
the burden he stands our ideal-our
inspirator. His name is engraved on
all our hearts in living letters that
shall never fade-brave, true-hearted
and great. There is not one Repub-
lican who will not follow where he
leads (applause) with loving faith, and
trust that Providence will long spare
him to the populace whose grateful
homage he has earned and whose af-
fectionate devotion he possesses. We
pledge our uDfaltering and loyal sup
port to James G.. Blaine"
AS the speaker closed the followers
of the Plumed Knight gave spon-
taneous burst of applause, which
lasted, however, but few moments,
but was renewed by long
drawn out calliope howl from man
of lungs in thelower corner of the hall,
which was answered with cries of
"Blaine! Blaine! Blaine!'
The call of states was resumed, and
when Indiana was reached the veneer
able Richard w. Thompson, ex-secre-
tary of the navy, arose. Always a
favorite in Republican conventions,
the distinguished Indianian, rising to
nominate Harrison, became the tenn
porary idol of the convention. In re-
Spouse to the popular demand he took
the platform, and when he skillfully
alluded to Wolcott's speech by say
ing the candidate whom he would
name did not seek elevation by de-
traction of any other great Republi-
can, the sentiment elected cheers of
approval.
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Conven.
| ton:
l do not intend to make speech
l propose to make nomination fol
the presidency which shall strike q
chord of sympathy in every true
Republicans heart. l propose tC
nominate for president man who
does not seek election by the detrac-
ton of any other great Republican in
the Republican party. applause.
do not propose, however, to defend
the history of his life before this con
vention because that will be done il
words of burning and breathing clio
quence which cannot be surpassed il
this or any other country in tn,
world. (Applause.) Therefore will
these simple words of praise, nomi
nate for the presidency of the United
States the warrior statesman BeDja
min Harrison of Indiana
A counter demonstration that so fal
as the delegates were concerned sur
passed the Blaine greeting followed
Mr.. Thompson's speech, and 1t wa
nearly two minutes before the Har
rison cheers subsidized.
The call of states was resumed, ant
when Michigan was reached ther,
was a breathless pause, but no re
Spouse come from the Michigan dele
t cation.
, "What's the matter with Alger?'
shouted southern delegate.
. Voice replied: "Not in it," and tn
+. convention thinking the Michigan
+ delegation had retired the Wolverines
r candidate from the race, burst int
8 cheers-just why no one knew.
Eustis of Minnesota, seconded tn
! nomination of Blaine as follows: 9Th
! Republican party honored its grea
i leaders but above them all stood on
: man. every issue on which we mus
: win was personified in his name" A
8 the close of of Eustis' speech the chic
0 Blaine demonstration of the day tool
:. place. 1t seemed as If 1t were withou
{ end. The crowd yelled, waved UNI
!. brellas, threw hats in the air, danced
cheered and after every man ha,
9 come to think human power mus
1 soon overcome itself the old stampin,
: cry OF "Blaine! Blaine!n sprea,
: throughout the audience. TIL
: manifestation, was most sensational
and its prolonged endurance anc
immensely, probably equa1led any
thing ever seen in convention
3 When 1t had lasted so that SUI sidenc
was coming from exhaustion someone
I in the crowd began Kissing. A lad,
I had given huge star bearing tn,
portrait of Blaine. She waved 1t higl
and the cheering was again renewed
At the end of 23 minutes the band be
gan to play and this time was able t,
make loud tune heard, but the roa
came again, and then the stamping
: was renewed. Some Kisses were one,
: more heard. Mckinley. thinking i