New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-04
Colgate & Co.'S
VIOLETWATER

co,ven,,on proceeded 10 the nomination OF canal
dates The roll of States was called A"ao"nn"
Welded to Kentucky and a. J. Carro'' LOON WV
stand He said that some weeks ago. WIZ" u We
probcmatical what proportions TINS ho''"'
rouid assume and when the most enthusiastic
friend OF II could not foretel that the enthusiasm
would be great TO result In the asse"o'''s VI
this mn enift ent Convention, there were nurnper
OF gentlemen outside the State Of Kentucky, who'
looking around for some one to lead the Iorioin
hope turned their eyes toward citlzeh OF he'-
tuckv Henry Watterson), whose name was ihois-
soluby linked with the Democracy lhat c''i~eh
had been for many months in foreign lands GIL
gooed In q work IN which his head and heart were
interested in committing to impcrishabie history
the career of a man abraham Lincoln)' whose me
and character furnish one or the impciisndp'c
glories Of the Republic. In his retreat among the
mountains OF Switzerland there came repeated
messages from his friends urging him to lay aside
his pen and take UP again the battle OF Dehoc-
racy At first he persistently refused but hnaiiy
responded that he had never In his HE urseu men
10 90 where he would not go himself. and he would,
II desired, take up the fight (Cheers) since that
time this magnificent Convention was assembled,
and it is found there are many tried leaders who
are willing make the fight In view Of that fact.
and of the further fact that the State Of Ken
lucky will present for consideration at the hands
OF this Convention one OF It's illustrlous leaders,
who, In his character and person, typiles and
stands for all that Is best in Kentucky manhood
In view Of these facts he has sent message across
the that he does not desire his name to be pre-
scented to this Convention. (Cheers)
MICHIGAN PRESENTS PALMER
California yielded to the State of Michigan and
L. L. Kiborn. of that State. who. after a few pre-
lminary remarks as to the experience of the State
pursued In regard to the Michigan delega-
ton at the Chicago Convention. continued fol-
lows
Inundated and ashamed. we left that Convention.
and relief But there soon gathered at Grand
Rapids, In our state, body OF loyal Democrats who
ISSUED cal tor convention TO be held az tns
Rufus f. Sprague for Governor and 5000 Demo-
Gratis Of Michigan will poll their votes for him nex
the nomination OF man who is himself repre-
insure Democratic success in Michigan against the
Populist doctrine OF Chicago. | am commissioned
nee Of this Convention Il man who has been for
long years known to the people Of the country. a
Of the workngman man who has been first and
foremost In every movement for the relief Of the
we expect to take up the standard first held by
Jeffersons hand carried by Jackson and upheld by
grand son and magnificent statesman OF the State Of
Illinois General John NJ Palmer. (Cheers)
Senator Palmer's nomination briefly seconded
by delegate from Michigan.
BRAGG NAMED BY WISCONSIN
Connecticut yielded TO Wisconsin, and Mr. Jones
Of that State. took the stand and placed General
Bragg in nomination in eloquent speech
After Jones's nomination OF Bragg. Mr.. Hartrdge,
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 be-
they believed that the civilized world
standing to-day with its hear acute to hear
sound coming from this Convention. just the
Scottish lasse put her ear to the ground at Luck
now to hear the bagpipes OF Havelock's army he
desired say the part OF the Florida delegation
that they heartily and with entire unanimity
onded the nomination Of Senator Palmer Of ILL
nois. (Cheers.)
Thomas +. Corrigan OF Georgia. also seconded the
nomination of Senator Palmer, speaking OF him as
the Butcher who had arrived to win the field Of
Waterloo. Senator Palmer. he said was the proper
man to NEE; the field the champion of free silver
and OF an outlawry mob. man who owed his nomr-
nation at Chicago 10 the raising "a of gold" in
derison and mockery. and to midsummer mad
ness"
When the State OF Illinois was called further
time was requested for consideration. The call Of
States went on with the following responses
Indiana-"Has no candidate
Iowa-"HGs no candidate.
Kansas-"Has no candidate
kentucky-"IIas no candidate"
Lousiana"-Has candidate and has no speech
to make except to say that no matter who the
candidate may be. will support him in Louis
lana 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"
Maryand-"Has no candidate 10 present Sena-
tor Palmer is good enough for US.
Massa chusctts"Present no candidate. and VIII
be glad TO vote as soon we come TO ballot.
When the State Of Minnesota was called Mr..
Cutchson. OF that State to the stand and sail
that the Minnesota delegates had intended to pre-
sent the name OF Daniel ". LAWYER. of the North
Star State but they had become convinced that
there was but man whose name was M 10 INK
with that of General Buckner. OF Kentucky, as
when Missouri was called Mr.. Lehman took the
stand and said:
The State Of Missouri had expected TO present
the name OF their feow-cizen, James Q. Broad
head believing that his private life his high public
services and great experience made him worthy or
that distinction. but he had declined 10 permit us
10 use his name and we reluctantly acquesce We
90 70 certain defeat No candidate we can name
can be elected. (Cries Of "No.) Let us face the
carry one solitary electoral vote. tRenewed cries
of dissent) Though our hope Is forlorn this con-
test II we worthily sustain II, Will prove new
Thermopylae-this sacrifice OF individuals and the