Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-06-18

indifference who shall be chosen TO
lead the democratic hosts. but we
trust they will again renominate their
prophet of tariff reform in order that
we may demonstrate how short a
life has SANDER and calumny and
see that a repentant country may
repair the wrong of 1884 and that we
may stamp with the seal of final dis
approval the policy which could lead
only to impoverishment at home and
which would bring us into dishonor
and contempt abroad.
Manhood and independence. the
speaker said, were not bartered among
good men for the emoluments of pub
lie Office. "Our candidate.
Mr.. Chairman" said Nh. VOL
colt, has never been president
of the United States He will be-"
and tho convention broke out again in
cheers, ''but If he has never been pres
idcnt he has guided two administra-
tons" He referred to the union Of
The Latin republics and then to reci-
p~rocity. The latter allusi n was
greeted with prolonged applause and
cheers. No official title could add or
detract from his fame, said Mr.. VOL
colt. Tho best gifts of this
world are not to those who seek
them. said he, and the Blaine
men cheered. Mr.. Blaine, he contin-
ued. was every mans candidate, but
his own. He sought everything for
his country and he sought nothing for
himself. The record of his
service for his country assured
his acceptance of any burden. This
country would impose on him. The
fears bout his health werc ground
less. His friends would wish him
young, impetuous. But experience
comes only with age. He still stood to
those who love him the embodiment OF
all that was bright andsbcst In
American craftsmanship They thanked
God that he was still able to. give the
people an administration that would
embrace the wellbeing of all the
Americans. In the hour of victory.
they turned to him, who had lifted the
party above the fear of defeat, 'he
was the ideal and the inspiration of
the young republicans" There was
no true republican who would not fol-
low where he led, and with the trust
that providence would long spare him
to the people, they pledged their un-
faltering, loyal support to James G..
Blaine.
Again the Blaine men were on their
feet cheering and waving flags, hand
kerchiefs, and even umbrellas. Some
in the galleries began the cry Of
"Blaine. Blaine, J. e.. Blaine" but the
chairman raped for order and the roll
call proceeded slowly.
Harrison's Name Presented.
When Indiana was reached :ae-c
was applause, which was renewed ten
fold when the venerable T. w. Thomp-
son walked up the aisle and took the
platform. Standing with a fan clutched
in both hands. Mr.. Thompson said:
Gentlemen of the convention, don't
intend to make a speech. | propose to
make a nomination for the presidency
which shall strike a chord of sympathy
in every true republican heart l
propose to nominate for the presidency
a man who does not seek elevation by
the d~etraction of any other great
re,.ubll can. / don't propose, however,
to defend his history or his life before
this convention, because that will be
done in words OF burning and pro-
pbetic ~eloquence which can not be sur
DdbStu III uHN othSI COUNTY III Lhc
world. Therefore, with these simple
words ] nominate to this convention
for the presidency of the United States
the warrior statesman, Benjamin liar-
rison."
The counter demonstration OF the
Harrison men came with enthusiasm.
Fans and umbrellas were in the air.
Delegates stood on their seats, and the
Hon. Fred Douglas, waving his white
hat on top of his cane, led the cheer.
ing that vas sustained for two minutes
or more.
The chairman sat down until the
tumult subsidized. Then he ordered
the roll call continued. When Michi-
gan was reached, some one in the
galleries cried out whats the matter
with Alger?" but there was only a
slight laugh from tho convention.
Then Minnesota was called and w.
II. Eustice took the platform and in an
able speech seconded the nomination
Of Blaine. The convention did not
greet Mr.. Justices remarks with my
enthusiasm when they were delivered,
but when they were concluded an Incl
dent occurred which sen the nve