The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-06-10
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annie OF a SON first overcoming the limi-
tations imposed by the preeminent fame
OF his father, and then rising above 1T,
and that was when the younger Pitt be-
came greater than Chatham.
with an ancestor a signer OF the decla-
ration OF independence and another who
saved the Northwest from savagery and
gave it TO civilization and empire. and
who was also president of the United
States poor and unknown lawyer OF In
diana has risen by his unaided efforts TO
such distinction as lawyer, orator, sol
der, statesman and President that he re-
fleets more credit on his ancestors than
they have devolved upon him, and pre-
sents in American history the parallel OF
the younger.Pitt.
By the grand record of a wise and pop
ular administration, by the strength
gained in frequent contact of the people,
ia wonderfully versatile and felicitous
speech, by the claims OF a pure life in
public and in the simplicity of typical
American home, i nominate BENJAMIN
Harrison
All of the sentiments were cheered and
Harrison's name was the signal for pro-
longed applause.
When the speaker referred TO the Nc
Kinley bill there was great demonstra-
tion all over the hall. which lasted three
minutes, and during which time there
were frequent cheers for Mckinley.
At another time in his speech when he
asked in a loud voice: "Who will be given
the credit for the many great acts OF Har-
riscn's great Administrations and some
one in the gallery called out, Blaine"
there was another outburst of entnu-
siasm.
AS Depew continued the excitement
through the great Convention Hall con-
tinued, and he was continually inter
<fnII I,xr oh w
galleries now and then would send down
q ringing cheer for the plumed knight.
Mrs. Depew Emulates Mrs. CIarkson.
At las Depew finished his speech and
then the convention was transformed
into q scene OF pandemonism.
The Harrison and Blaine forces We'd
with each other In the display OF enthn-
siasm. Hats, umbrellas aud parasols
were thrown in the air and everyone APP
peared to be gesticulating wildly.
In the midst of this chaos a banner with
the portrait of President Harrison on it
was brought on the platform aud it
caused big demonstration.
A few seconds an immense banner bear
ing the portrait of Blaine was brought to
the floor OF the convention hall
and great excitement, cheering followed
effect on the crowd that the appearance
of Blaine and Harrison would have, and
as long as they were in sight
there was great difficulty in
calling the convention to order. Tom
Reed seized the flag and waved wildly
when the Blaine banner was brought iH,
and led in the cheers which followed its
appearance.
After allowing the banners to remain on
the platform for several minutes they
were picked up and carried around the
house several times.
,x<fv nd k.lE lax 4. - ~att
of Mckinley was carried around the hall
amid confusion and cheering for Mckinley
Harrison and Blaine. At this time the
Harrison men were making many boasts,
and predicted the nomination of their
candidate on the first ballot.
The demonstration for both was so
mingled and the portraits were surround
cd by such great crowds, that at times it
was impossible to distinguish between
them.
At o'clock the banners were removed
but still the cheering was continued.
most vigorous effort, succeeded in bring
ing order out Of chaos and the
convention was declared in or
der. Warner Miller then left
his seat among the New York delegates
and began his speech seconding the nomi-
nation Of James q. Blaine.
The speakers mention OF Blaine again
caused cheers to break the silence which
had been maintained for several minutes.
he spoke for nine minutes and paid a
glowing tribute to Blaine, whom he char
acterized as the greatest living American.
when he had concluded. Harrison. col
ored, OF North Carolina spoke, and sec
onded the name of Harrison.
At 2:2S19 Senator Spooner Of Wisconsin
took the platform to second Harrison's
nomination.
spooner's Speech,
MINNEAPoLIs. June 10 - Senator
Spooner, who seconded the nomination OF
President Harrison, said: "Mr. presi-
dent and gentleman of the convention
The preliminares are settled and it is n
relief that we are at last face to face with
the great duty which we came here TO
perform. i contend that the action of
this body will be deliberative, thought
full and patriotic, and such rs to secure
for it the approval of those who sent us
here. National Republican Conventions
have not been accustomed to make mis-
takes. That which assembled in 1883,
when it entrusted the power and respon-
sibilities of leadership to Benjamin
Harrison of Indiana made no
mistake, and Benjamin Harrison
made no mistake. He quickly proved
himself an ideal candidate and a leader
who led.
searched his whole life in vain for spot
or blemish.
"He imbued the party with new energy
and great strength. led IL TO victory lie
has been from the day of his inauguration
what the people elected him TO be-Presi-
dent of the United States. He has stood
for the protection of American industries
aud the interests of American wage-earn-
ers, and placed with alacrity his seal OF
approval upon the tariff bill Of the Fifty
Brst Congress"
The speaker then spoke of the way i'm
which the President championed the re
riprocity measure, and referred To his
wise attitude on the silver question.
He also spoke very enthusiastically
upon the Presidents desire for
Tree ballot for every citizen, white or
black. rich or poor. He also claimed
that Harrison was n candidate who
could carry the State of New York, and
concluded as follows: "We place him be-
fore this convention rs one who can bear,
and will bear. whether he is nominated
or not, for be is a Republican and
will perform his full share of
the great contest which to-day Is
20 begin. BY his nomination the
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