Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-11

Of executive duty, of exalted patriotism
and lofty purpose, who would not for 4
unanimous denomination by this con-
vention and reelection BY the people.
swerve one hairs breadth In any matter
of duty, great or small, from what be
believes to be just and right.
1t is said against him that he made
enemies, and it is evidently true. So did
Washington, Jackson, Lincoln, Grant.
Garfield, Arthur. But this convention
will not mistake lamentations Of disap-
pointment for the voices of the s'plsin
people," This Judgment against him
overestimates the Importance OF indi-
viduels, and undereetimatee the intelli.
gence and patriotism Of the masses.
They will not be beguiled into
the belief that the object OF
the government is the bestowal
OF Office. The party cares little for the
ambition of leaders, or whether John
Smith secures Office this month, next
month, or not at all. They do not de-
mand Of the president that he shall be
able to please every one. They want
good government; they demand hon.
esty and ability, and industry and
purity in public and private life; and
all this they have had in Benjamin
Harrison, and they know it.
We place him. before this convention
as one who can bear and will bear,
whether nominated or not, (for he is q
Republican, his full share in the great
contest which today is to begin.
The Repu ubiicans in every state, save
one, in convention assembled, have en-
dorsed with enthusiasm his administra-
ton. Upon that administration and its
record of efficiency and achievement
the Republican party is to enter the
coming campaign. There is nothing
persuasive in the assertion that the
people who officially approve an admin
istration will withhold their approval
from the man who is responsible for it,
and who has largely made it. Put him
again at the head of the column; place
in his hand the banner of Republican
ism, and he will carry it aggressively all
the time at the front, and he will lead
us again to victory.
There will be an irresistible power
and inspiration in the knowledge which
pervades the people, that 30 long as he
is president, there is one at the helm
who, whatever betides us, at home or
abroad, will bring to solution every
QuCoblOAy W thC CACCutlOu OlGv6Iy UOllCV,
and to the performance of every duty, a.
splendid and disciplined intellect. ab-
solute rectitude of purpose, and an un-
faltering desire to conserve every interest
of every section; a self.poise which is a
sure safeguard against hasty or mistaken
judgment, and a patriotism which never
has wavered, either in war or in peace.
Bruno Fink of Wisconsin in brief
speech seconded the nomination of Har-
rison.
WYOMING MANS WIT.
w. s. Downey of Wyoming said he
came from far-off state to second the
nomination of Blaine. He provoked
great laughter by saying that, when lis
tening to the speech Of Depew. it re-
minded him of the old days of Demos
themes. Elliott F. Shepherd arose with
great gravity, grasped Depew's hand,
and congratulated him upon the dis.
tinction thrust upon him by the paral-
lei. Depew blushed and the audience
cheered.
The speaker, continuing, grew come
what tiresome and was interrupted with
cries of "Time, time" Chairman Nc
Kinley came to his relief by stating that
every gentleman was entitled to re-
spectful hearing.
AN UNDELIvERED SPEECH.
The following speech, prepared by ex-
Congressman McComas of Maryland,
seconding the nomination OF Harrison.
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Hon. Lewis E. McComas of Maryland,
in seconding the nomination of Harrison
said the Republicans of the south cast
million and half votes for Harrison
last election. In the eight states of the
border OF the south, there were q mill
lion votes then; and more now, for the
doubtful states--at least two of them
would cast their electoral vote for the
Republican candidates. The southern
placed the gavel in Tom Reeds hands,
and added two Young Republican states;
helped to keep the peoples money
blessings and like benefits of protection
and reciprocity.
The speaker eulogized Harrison and
four years ago he conquered Cleveland,
and since then his strength has been in
creased by great achievements. He
once more. The Democrats were return
ing to their old champion and putting
on his old armor, SCARED by diplomatic
eurrenders and stained with pension
vetoes. Thus equipped they were about
to send him out to battle against profits
of trade. The Republican convention
should send forth the great pres
ident of this glorious administration,
with shield of protection, a sword of
reciprocity, a flag made glorious by vic
tories in Bering sea and Italy.
Continuing, McComas said: "The
Democrats will have nominated Cleve-
land thrice. The Republican party
never renominated president it did
not re-elect."
The speaker touched on the national
finances; the new navy; the admission
of our -four and pork to foreign markets;
the prosperity of the country; the fact
that the Democratic house dared not re-
peal the Republican tariff, and called for
the nomination of Harrison as the
sleader of the administration and its
best exponent; soldier trained in de.
Tending the union, who, when he saw
his great secretary of state staggering
with sickness, flung his comrades KNAPP
sack over his shoulder and carried it
into camp"
He closed by predicting his election.
A CALIFoRNIAN's LOST EYFoRr.
Delegate Pillsbury of California had
prepared the following speech, second
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