Milford chronicle., 1888-06-29
THE FIRST DAYS WORK.

Addresses by Temporary Chairman Thurs
ton, Gen. Fremont and Fred Douglass.
CHICAGO June l9.-At 1890 p. m all the
delegates were in their seats, and Chairman
B. +. Jones, Of the national committee.
looked out over the delegates and up at the
GERS of spectators as if he thought it we
about time to commence. Another minute
elapsed before he acted, but at 231 the gavel
fell, and Chairman Jones announced that the
proceedings would begin. He said: "The
convention will come to order, and will be
opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. GsInsau-
lus, of Plymouth church, Chicago
Rev. Mr.. Gunsaulus made an eloquent
prayer and Secretary Fessenden read the
call for the convention.
Chairman Jones then addressed the conven-
ton briefly, congratulating the Republican
party upon its auspicious prospects, and as
serting that wise and courageous action by
the convention would surely lead to victory
In the coming campaign. If each party were
tried by its record there would be no doubt Of
Republican success.
MIR. Jones spoke in a low voice, and could
not be distinctly heard At the end Of his
address he was loudly applauded, and the
applause was renewed when Temporary
Chairman Thurston was introduced.
Mr.. Thurston's speech was delivered with a
clear, resonant voice, and could be heard all
over the hall. He first referred to the death
Of Logan, and then touched upon Mr. Blaine's
position by saying that with the sublime mag
nanimity Of his incompatible greatness he
had denied them the pleasure Of supporting
him in that convention. Desiring above all
things party harmony and SUCCESS, he had
stepped from the certain ladder of his own
laudable success that some other man might
climb to power.
The chair then announced that the first
presidential nominee of the Republican party
was present as the guest of the Nebraska
delegation. They wished 80 present Gen
John e. Fremont This announcement was
received with cheers.
Gen. Fremont was warmly greeted. After
the applause and cheers had subsidized he ad-
dressed the convention.
1t was then stated by the chair that the
national committee had decided to place on
the roll the four uncOntested Virginia dele
gates and the four delegates at large, headed
by Mr.. Malone Congressman Wise arose
and vigorously condemned him, his party
methods-everything in fact, with which
Mr.. Malone is now, ever has been or is likely
to he connected with, and was followed by
Mr.. Malone, who did much the same for Mr.. !
Wise that Mr.. Wise had done for him. The |
debate was ruled out Of order
The chair then announced a long list of |
assistant secretaries, sergeants at
arms, etc, for the temporary organization
After the reading Of the list of officers was |
and the band had played a medley |
Of national airs, Mr.. Horr, OF Michigan, was /
recognized, and presented gavel to be used /
during the convention which was made from |
the oak under which the Republican party
was organized on July 6, 1854 In the village
Of jackson, Mich.
A resolution congratulating Gen. Sheridan
on the prospect Of his recovery, and hoping
that his life be preserved for many years, was
carried by rising vote during loudlcheering.
IN which the visitors joined as heartily as
lid the candidates
Adjourned until Wednesday noon.