Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-16
IT IS HARRISON,
The President Receives a
Merited Honor.
Renominated on the First Bal
lot Amid Enthusiasm.
BIAINE'S STAR SINKS.
Gov. Mckinley Receives
OhiO'S Endorsement.
The Major Still Staunchly
Supports the Nominee.
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT,
Ehitelaw Reid, of New York,
Editor and Diplomat, is Nom
mated at the Evening
Session of the
Convention.

lFor preliminary proceedings see 1lth pagcl
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, June 1O.-In the
republican convention to-day, when Colora-
do was reached in the roll of States, Sena-
tor " olcott arose. Instantly the Blaine
men burst into wild and enthusiastic cheers,
and all doubt as to the presentation of the
name of James G. Blaine was now removed.
The demonstration lasted about 60 seconds,
and when it concluded, Senator " olcott,
continuing, said:
''The greateat republican now living suf-
fered defeat eight years ago because the
party which he led and honored was torn
by discord and because fraud triumphed.
We meet to-day to undo that wrong, and to
present to our uncrownel leader the
pledge of our answering devotion and the
assurance OF victory III November that
will obliterate in his heart and ours the
memory OF past defeat. LProlonged cheer
ing
''With our reputation, for fealty and de-
votion, it is to us a matter of comparative
indifference who shall be chosen to lead the
democratic hosts, but We trust they will
again renominate their prophet of tariff re-
form, in order that we may demonstrate
how short u life elander and calumy have,
that our country may repair the wrong Of
1884, and that we may stamp with the seal
Of final disapproval policy which could
lead only to impoyerishment at home, and
which brought us only contempt and dis
honor abroad.
''The welfare of our beloved party, Mr.
Chairman, is infinitely oi greater impor
tauCe than the nomir alton or ViudiCatlon of
any other within its rank, ana when the
roll of States is called | believe it will be
remembered that the obligations of Office
are repaid solely by faithful performance
cf its duties and that manhood and inde-
rendance are not bartered among good men
for the emolument and honors of public
station. Our candidate has never been
the president of the United States.
lie will he. But if he has not yet occupied
that high oilico lie has by his devotion to
his party made republican presidents posi-
bic and he has guided two administrations
with bis sagacity and faithfulness. We are
respected and honored abroad. We owe it
TO his stateCraft. There is no public meas
ure since the days OF reconstruction which
has tended to the advancement OF our
country with which his name is not ldenti-
fed; and when the history OF this genera
tion of the reputlic shall have been written
his name Will stand foremost among states
men.
'TRe best gifts of the world are not to
those who seek them. Applause For
my part / rejoice that the opportunity is
given to me to cast my vote for a nominee
who seeks everything for lis country and
nothing for himself. Cheers And the
same devotion to the nation welfare which
has guided hsn in his public life for nearly
generation insurcs his acceptance of any
duty which this convention may impose
upon him. LApplause.l
For many months there has been appre.
hension in the public mind respecting his
health aud strength. 1t is gratifying to be
able to state that the fears which moved us
were groundless For our couutry's sake
and his own, we could wish that he were
again the young and ardent leader whose
light has tlared IN countless battles, and
that his youth could be renewed like the
eagles. lCheers.
And SO, Mr. Chairman, in the hour when
victory is at band we turn to the intrepid
leader who has so shaped this party and the
policy which has lifted it above the danger
of further defeat. Aud to those of us who
belong to the younger elements of the party,
who content to follow and not to lead
he stands our ideal, our inspiration. Will
loving faith aud the trust that Providence
will long spare him to people whose CRATE
ful homage he has earned and whose affec
tlonate devotion he possesses, we pledge our
unfalterins and loyal support TO James G.,
Blaine
AS he closed tho followers Of the Plumed
knight gave a spontaneous burst OF ap
pause, which lasted for some time.
The call OF States was then resumed anC
whom Indiana was reached the venerable
Richard W. Thompson, ex-socretary of the
navy, arose. Always a favorite in republi
can conventions, the distinguished Ind
anian, rising to nominate Mr. Harrison
became the temporary idol OF the couven
tion. In response to the popular demand