Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-06-11

ana tnat we may stamp Win the seai OF maj
disapproval the prophecy which could lead
only to impoverishment at some time, and
which would bring US into dishonor and con-
tempt abroad. Manhood and Independence
are not bartered among good men for the
emoluments OF public office. Our candidate
has never been President Of the United States
He win be. But IL he has never been president
he has guided two administrations.
Senator Wolcott referred to the union
of the Latin republics, and then to recip-
rocity. "No Official title could add to or
detract from his fame" said Mr. Wolcott.
'The best gifts OF this world are not to
them that seek them" said he. "Mr.
Blaine" he continued, twas every mans
candidate but rs own. He sought every
thing for his country and not for himself.
The record of his country" said Mr.. VOL
colt, assured his acceptance of any bur-
den this country would impose on him.
The fears about his health were ground
less. His friends would wish him young.
impetuous again, but experience came
only with age. There was no true Repub-
lican who would not follow where he led,
and, with that trust providence would
loug spare him 10 the people, they pledged
their unfalterng loyal support to James
G.. Blaine"
Again the Blaine men were on their
feet. cheering and waving flags. handker-
chiefs and umbrellas. The chairman
raped for order and the rollcall pro-
ceeded slowly. Then the cheers and
cries began again. After the cheering had
continued for some time, Mrs. Clarkson
rose from her seat in the gallery and cried
"Blaine! Blanew The delegates cheered
with renewed vigor. aud kept IL up for
~ 4 81 - IN
seconded the nomination of Blaine.
MIR. Thompson's speech.
Richard Thompson then arose to nom-
mate Harrison. He said
dc not lnteni 10 make a speech. l propose
To make a nomination for the presidency
which shall strike a chord OF sympathy In
every true Republican heart | propose to
nominate for the presidency man who does
not seek elevation by detraction of any other
great Republican In the Republican party /
do not propose, however, to defend the history
of his life before this convention, because that
will be done in words of burning and breathing
eloquence which cannot be surpassed In this
or any other country In the world. Therefore,
with these simple words of praise, nominate
To this convention for the Presidency Of the
United states Warrior and Statesman Benja-
min Harrison of Indiana
At the conclusion of Mr.. Thompson's
speech the Harrison men cheered for two
minutes. The call of states was again re-
sumed, and when Michigan was reached
there was breathless pause, but no re-
sponse came from the Michigan delega-
tion.
What's the matter with Alger?"
shouted a southern delegate.
A voice replied: mot in it," and the
convention, taking IL that the Michigan
delegation had retired the Wolverine can
didate from the race, burst into cheers.
Mr. Eustis OF Minnesota seconded the
nomination of Blaine.
The Republican party honored it's
great leaders" he said. "but above them
all stood one man. Every issue on which
we must win was personified in his name"
At the close of Eustis' speech the chief
Blaine demonstration of the day took
place. 1t seemed as il IL were without
end. The crowd yelled, waved umbrellas,
threw hats in the air, danced, cheered,
and after every man had come to think
that human power must soon overcome
itself. The old stamping cry, "Blaine,
Blaine, James G.. Blaine" spread itself
throughout the audience. A lady who
had given huge star bearing the por-
trait of Blaine, waved it on high and the
cheering was again renewed.
w. +. Mattison, the colored delegate
from Mississippi, seconded the nomina-
tion of the greatest citizen of the world,
man so great that no one is jealous of
him, that greatest of Americans, that
greatest of Republicans, James G. Blaine"
When the cheers which followed this
speech of the colored delegate had sub
sided, the name of New York was called.
AS the courtly Depew arose, 5000 Harrison
representatives burst into one mighty
cheer.
Depew Praises Harrison.
Mr.. Depew's speech was masterpiece
of eloquence. lie said the Democratic
party was now divided, but the hope of
possession of power once more would
make it in the final battle more aggres-
sive, determined and INSCRIPTIONS than
ever He reviewed the past conditions Of
Republican victory. and declared that a
desire for change caused the reversal
when Cleveland was elected. Mr.. Depew
said the battle must be won on live issues,
and reviewed the work of the present ad-
minstration and compared 1t with the
previous one. He praised the action on
financial problems and the tariff, and paid
tribute to Blaine, John Sherman and ex-
Speaker Reed. but denied that all the
credit for the good &C complished belonged
to Blaine, as claimed by the opposition.
IJa oaiJ tbnt Hawthorne od ict ion