Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-11

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| and in expression would find unanimous
voice, were there not feeling among Ger.
| tain of our associates that the bestowal Of
| office is'a personal gift. The welfare Of our
| beloved party, MIR. Chairman, is of infinitely
| greater importance than the vindication or
nomination of any man within its ranks,
| and, when the roll of States is called, be-
Heve it will be remembered that the obliga
tions of Office are repaid solely by faithful
performance of its duties. and that manhood
| and independence are never bartered among
| good men for the emoluments and honors OF
public station.
sour candidate, MI Chairman, has never
been President of the United states. He
| will be: but if he has not yet occupied that
| office he has by his devotion to the party
| made Republican representatives possible,
| and he has enriched and guided two admin
| istrations with his sagacity and statesman
| ship. We are honored and respected abroad.
We owe it to his statecIat. We are gather
| ing the Republicans # all America together
i'll bonds OF closest friendship. 1t is because
he devised the plan and has shaped the
policy. We are protecting our own people
on the farm and in the workshop, and by
concessions inducing the nations of the
world to open their gatos to our products
His far-seeing and discriminating vision saw
the possibilities of reciprocity and induced
us to foster il.
The Foremost Among the Statesmen.
"There is no public measure since the days
of reconstruction which hastened the ad-
vancement of our country which he is not
identified with, and when the history of this
generation Of our Republic shall be written
his name will stand foremost among its
statesmen. No official station can add to or
detract from the luster of his fame, but we
may at least let history record that such as
we had to give We gave with loyal and low
ing hearts.
1.-THE best gifts in this world are not for
those who seek them. Our votes are to be
cast for one who is almost every Repub-
lican's candidate except his own. For my
own part rejoice that the opportunity is
given me OF casting my vote for a nominee
who seeks nothing for himself, but every
tion to the nations welfare which has
guided him in his public life for nearly n
generation insures his acceptance of any
duty which the convention may impose
upon him. For many months there has
been apprehension in the public mind re-
spectlng his health and strength. 1t is graf
flying to be able to state that the fears
which have moved us are groundless. For
our countrys sake and his own, We
wish that he were again the young and ar
dent leader which guided his party through
countless battles, and that his youth could
be renewed like the eagles. Experience,
however, Mr.. Chairman, comes only with
ripening years.
Time Has Only Strengthened Him.
"The same unconQuerable will and lofty
patriotism still dominate his being: and the
time has tinged his hair with white, and the
years of struggle in his country's service
have left their impress and he still stands
for US who love him the embodiment OF all
that is brightest and the best in American
craftsmanship, and mellowed and broadened
by the hours of time. Thank God that he is
still amply able and equipped to give to the
people OF these States an administration
which shall protect our own citizens and
looking beyond the confines of our border
embrace the well-being of all America.
"And so, Mr.. Chairman we turn in the
hour when victory is at hand to the intrepid
leader, who shaped Tor his party the policy
which has lifted it above the danger of fur
ther defeat.
"To those who belong to the younger ele-
ment OF the party who are content to follow
and not to lead, but who only ask to bear
their share of the burden aad heat of the
day. he stands as our ideal, our inspiration.
His name is engraved in all our hearts in
loving letters that can never fade. Brave,
publican who will not foiiow0when he leads
and with loving trust that kind Provi-
dence may long spare him to our people
whose grateful homage he has earned and
whose affectionate devotion he possesses we
pledge our unfaltering and loyal support to
James g. Blaine"
The O.d-Time Blaine Slogan Again.
As the speaker closed the followers of the
Plumed Knight gave spontaneous burst of
applause, which lasted, however, but few
moments, but was renewed by a long drawn
out calliope howl from man of lungs in the
lower corner of the hall, which was an
swered with the cries, Blaine, Blaine,
Blaine, Blaine"
The Secretary proceeded with the roll
call. When Indiana was reached the vener-
able Richard W. Thompson, ex. x.Secretary OF
the Navy, arose. Always favorite in Re-
publican Conventions, the distinguished In
dianian, rising to nominate Harrison, be-
came the temporary idol of the convention.
In response to the popular demand he took
the platform, and when he skillfully alluded
to Wolcotts speech by saying the candidate
whom he would name did not seek eleva-
tion by the distraction of any other great
Republican the sentiment ELECTED cheers of
approval. The following is the full text of
his speech:
Dick Thompson Nominates Harrison.
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention:
/ do not intend to make q speech. pro-
pose to make a nomi nation for the Presi-
iency which shall strike n chord of sym-
pathy in every true Republican heart
propose to nominate Tor the Presidency a
a man who does not seek elevation to the
Presidency by the detraction of any other
great man IN the RepuDli can party. lap
plause.l 1 do not propose, however, to de-
fcnd the history OF his life before this con-
vention, because thuJ will be done in words
of burning and breathing. eloquence which
other
country in the world. IApplause.] There
fore, with these simple words of praise 1
nominate to this convention for the Presi-
dency of the United States, the warrior and
statesman, Benjamin Harrison, of Indiana
AIger Not in 1t This Time.
The call of States was resumed, and when
Michigan was reached there was breath.
less pause, but no response came from the
Michigan delegation. "What's the matter
with Alger," shouted Southern delegate.
A voice replied, "Not in it" and the conven-
tion, taking that the Michigan delegation
had retired the Wolverine candidate from
the race, burst into cheers-just why no one
knew.
When Minnesota was reached, W. H.
Eustis spoke O. the glorious rast of the Re-
publican party. ideas, great ideas, form
landmarks in the history of mankind
reciprocity. IApplause.l 1t has come to us
like a discovery. So simple in its prin ciples,
so far reaching in its consequences we won
aer DER that , we had mad not along ago established
touch, soon our ships shall sail swift as the
weavers shuttle between our ports and those
of all the world. we have a golden band to
bind nations together in interest and in
friendship; and with our ships and with our
flag, the lighted torch of freedom shall make
the circuit OF the globe. [Applausel.
To-day on all our farms there is not a bar.
rel of pork or ibushel of wheat but what
has broader market and broader pur.
chasing power by reason of the third section
OF the Mckinley bill; [Applauscl In the
the world our country is to the front, while
our great rival, in the language Of her
leader, is without armor and without arms
Praise for All the Prominent Candid ates.
Who in this great battle is the best
equipped to be our leader? All honor to
him whose name is a synonym for honest
money. Unstinted praise to the President