River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-07-17
SECOND DAY.

The convention was opened by the Rt, Rev.
Bishop McIaren of the diocese of Chicago.
He prayed that the proceedings might be temp
cred by the sober contemplation of the future,
so that future generations might enjoy the re-
suits of law regulated by liberty, and not have
to suffer the consequences of a rash disregard
of the eternal laws of God. He prayed that
she influences Of patriotism might be sublime
in thc convention, and that ali things might be
done in il for the welfare of the land and the
glory of God.
Mr Jenkins of Wisconsin sent up a commit
nicatjou from the committee on resolutions,
saving that the work oC the committee would
not be completed until Thursday morning.
Then came a shower of resolutions upon
great variety of subjects, which were ge1er-
ally referred to the committee on resolutions
without debate. The committee on credentials
renurted and this report was accepted
NJ Grant OF Colorado, chairman of the COM
mittee. presented report announcing Hon w.
= Villas of Wisconsin for permanent president
and list Of secretaries and vice presidents sent
in former dispatches.
The Chair-The chair will appoint as chairman
OF delegation OF committee to escort Hon. MIR.
Villas IL the chair. Hon. i. \. Hendrteks OF
Indiana Hon ". W Armstrong OF Ohio, Hon.
W H. Parsons of Georgia, Hon John n. Hender-
son OF Texas. Hon. J. A. DAY of Missouri, Hon.
MIR Sparks Of Illinois, and Hon Smith NJ. Weed
Of New York These gentlemen VIII please as
semhie N the Indiana delegation, and escort the
10 The Indiana delegation, and they Immediately
lrCccs.,ied to he place set apart for the Niscou
ain delegation Mr.. Villas on arising from his
seat was greeted with VuCttCTous cheering, which
was continued fer many minutes. The gentle
men then proceeded, Mr. Villas and MT Hen
bricks leading, and assembled the platform,
where their appearance was greeted with great
enthusiasm.
The Temporary Chairman Gentlemen OF the
convention, have the honor to introduce to You
the Hon. NJ. Villas of Wisconsin, as the elected
permanent president Of vour body. loud APP
plauSe}. Thanking Won NEST kindly for the
courtesy and attention You have given me. in
woke for him who viii need II much less than
have needed 1t Iresisn.
Col Villas then made an able speech, Of rar-
tisau character, which was received with great
applause
Mr.. Sowden Of Pennsylvania offered the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That we expedite the business of
the convention by now calling the roll of states
placing IN nomination candidates of the respee-
1--we states for nomination to the office of presi
dent OF the United States.
This was adopted after short debate on ques-
tions Of order. When Delaware was called,
amidst enthusiastic cheering, George E. Gray
presented the name of Thomas Francis in a neal
speech.
When the state of Indiana was called, loud
cheers rent the air, and Mr.. Menzie of that
state arose and said: FSThe Indiana delegation
requests the Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks To
present the name of Indianas candidate toi
The presidency" MT Hendricks came forward
amidst perfect oatburst of enthusiasm lasting
several minutes Upon partial subsistence of
the noise a wild gallery delegate with voice
like a rolling mill shouted Three cheers for
the old ticket and they were given with ez-