The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-09-11

Wattersony whone name WAS indissolub
linked with tho democracy. That Citizen had
haan for many months In foreign lands on
raeed Ia work III which his head and
heart were interested, In committing
to imperishable history the career Of
man abraham Lincoln), whose life
and character furnish one Of the imper-
ishable glories Of the republic In his retreat
among the mountains OF Switzerland there
came repeated messages from his friends urg-
ing him to lay aside his pen and take up again
the battle Of democracy AT first he persists
emily refused, but finally responded that he
had never In his life urged men to go where he
would not 90 himself. and he would, II desired.
take up the fight [Cheers.] Since that time
this magnificent convention was assembled,
and 1t Isl found there are many leaders who
are willing to make the fight, In view Of that
fact, and OF the further fact that the state OF
Kentucky will present for consideration at the
hands OF the convention one OF Its illustrious
leaders, who In his character and person typi-
fies and stands for all that is best In Kentucky
manhood-in view OF these facts, he has sent
message across the sea that he does not desire
his name to be presented to this convention
lCheers.l
and Mr.. L. L. Kilburn, Of that state, after
few preliminary remarks as to the experience
OF the state OF Michigan with free silver tick
cts, and as to the course pursued In regard to
the Michigan delegation at the Chicago con-
vention continued as follows:
'.Humiiated and ashamed we left that con-
vention little knowing where we might go
for consolation and relief. But there soon
gathered at Grand Rapids in our
state, body Of loyal democrats
who issued call for convention to be held
ut the capital. That convention was held, and
nominated Rufus F. Sprague for governor,
and $1,000 democrats Of Michigan will poll
their votes for him next November. we can
follow up that nomination by the nomination
OF man whois himself representative OF the
doctrine OF democracy, we will insure demo-
cratic success in Michigan against the popu-
| listic doctrines OF Chicago. am commissioned
by the delegates Of Michigan to present as the
nominee OF this convention man who has
been for long years known to the people OF the
country-a man who has been, not protested
but o real friend OF the workingman.a man
who has been first and foremost In every
! movement for the relief Of the people from the
| burdens OF taxation, man whom we expect to
| take UP the standard first held by Je1ersons
| hand, carried by Jackson and upheld by Cleve-
| land. have the honor to name to you that
! grand son and magnificent statesman of the
| state Of Illinois, Gen. John M PaImer.
| [Cheers.]
Senator Palmer's nomination Sas briefly
seconded by delegate from Michigan.
| Connecticut yielded to Wisconsin and Mr..
Jones Of that state took the stand and placed
| Gen. Bragg in nomination
! Mr.. Hartridge Of Florida, said that when
| the Florida delegation came to the
convention it was for the purpose Of
presenting the name OF Grover Cleveland.
| But because they believed that the civilized
world was standing to-day with Its ear acute
| to hear the sound coming from this conven-
ton, just as the Scottish lassie put her ear TO
the ground ut Lucknow to hear the bagpipes
OF Havelock's army, he desired to say. on the
part OF the Florida delegation, that they
and with entire unanimity seconded the nomi-
nation OF Senator Palmer of Illinois. [Cheers.l
1 Mr.. Thomas f. Corrigan, Of Georgia, also
| seconded The nomination Of Senator Palmer
speaking Of him as the Butcher who had ar
rived to win the field OF Waterloo. Senator
! Palmer, he said, was the proper man to meet
on the field the champion OF free silver and OF
| an outiawry mob aman who owed his nominal
| ton at Chicago to his raising "a cross OF gold
| In derision and mockery and to midsummer
madness"
When the state Of Illinois was called further
| time was requested for consideration. the
call OF states went on with the following re-
| sponses:
| Indiana-"Has no candidate"
| Iowa-"Has no candidate.
/ Kansas--"Has no candidate
Kentucky--"Has no candidate"
| Iouisiana--"Has no candidate and has no
| speech to make except to say that, no matter
| who the candidate may be, we will support
| him In Louisiana heart and soul"
Maine-"Has no candidate to support, but
pledges to our fellow democrats in this great
/ convention, warm and ardent support to the
| candidate OF this convention"
Maryland-.Has no candidate to present
Senator Palmer is good enough for us
| Observation-Disclosures no candidate. and
will be glad to vote as soon as we come to bal
lot"
When the state OF Minnesota was called Mr..
/ Cutcheon of that state, came to the stand aud
/ said that the Minnesota delegates had in
4 tended to present the name Of Daniel w. Law
Ter, of the North Star state: but they had be-
| come convinced that there was but one man
| whose name was At to link with that OF Gen.
Buckner, Of Kentucky, as vice-president.
When Missouri was called Mr.. Lehman
took the stand and said: The state OF Mis-
souri, had expected to present the name OF
their fellow citizen, James o. Broadhead. be-
lieving that his private life, his high public
services and great experience made him
worthy of that distinction, but he has de-
clined to permit US to use his name and we re-
iuctantly acQuiesce. He continued: We go 20
certain defeat No candidate We can name can
be elected. (Cries OF "No"l Let us face the
worst and event take 1t for granted he viii not
carry one solitary electoral vote. Renewed
cries OF dissent.l Though our hope Is for
iorn one this contest. II we worthily sustain 1t,
will prove q new Tnermopyia- sacrifice
OF individuals aud the salvation OF the
nation. The situation requires the utmost
courage and daring. We fnd those requisites
united in citizen who has borne himself
with equal gallantry in battle and debate
who has the impetuous courage OF the cavalier
In attack, and the stubborn bravery Of the
roundhead In defense; man who has no moro
fear Of metaphor than he has Of musket.
second the nomination Of the grim. gray, griz-
zled veteran. the iron leader OF the iron bril-
gade. Edward s. Bragg, OF Wisconsin. lap
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