The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-08-18
DoINGs OF THE CONVENTION.
appointment of Committees and Prepar-
ing for the BaIIoting.

ing for the BalIoting.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. Sat 1925
Chairman j. y. Huston, Of the state
central committee, raped the conven-
ton to order. Immediately Senator
Johnson, of Wayne County; made a
vigorous protest against the delegates
being crowded out of their seats by tho
spectators. Fully 400 delegates were
unable to secure seats and stood in the
crowded aisles. Considerable confusion
prevailed in attempting to clear the
aisles, in the midst of which Delegate
Dresser, of Tippecanoe, moved that the
convention take n recess till . o'clock and
that no person be admitted to the main
floor but those holding delegate tickets.
This motion was defeated BIZ a viva
voce vote. The work Of seating the
delegates in their proper localities and
eiecting alternates and other intruders
then progressed with some confusion.
Quiet having been restored the pro-
eeediBgs of the convention were opened
with prayer by the Rev. +. T. Wbalen,
Of Indianapolis. Secretary Ollie, Of
the state committee, then tead the call
for the convention. A new method of
procedure was iraugurated by the
state committee, which did away
with the temporary organiza-
ton of the convention. The delegates
from the several congressional districts
sere called together in separate con-
ferences last night and appointed their
members to the committees on creden-
tails, organization and resolutions.
These committees met at late hour
last night and began their work.
The committee on permanent
organization selected Wm. H.
Calkins, of Indianapolis, for
permanent chairman. The committee
on credentials reported no contests.
Chairman ROrrison, of the committee
ON organization, then reported the name
Of w. III. Calkins for permanent chair
man and NJ /. Denote, of Porter Coun-
~ las secretary. Delegate Gardner moved
that committee of three be appointed
TO visit Gen. Harrison and invite him to
attend the convention. The motion was
carried midst wild enthusiasm.
The list of vice-presidents and presi-
dental electors having been read, the
report of the committee OH organization
was unanimously adopted and Chair
man Huston presented ex-Congressman
Ualkins to the convention, who was re-
ceived with loud cheers.
In his address, Chairman Cslkins
briefly reviewed the achievements of
the Republican party. When he re-
ferred to protection to American labor
and industry" the convention cheered
Justify. He touched upon the civil ser
vice law, declaring that President
Cleveland used the civil service ques-
ton like platform 10 car-he used 1t
to get in, but when he got In he
saw the sign Don't stand on the
platform and he didn't" Fociferous
theersl. He condemned the admins
traiion for its delay IN settling the fish
cries question and declared the policy
of intimidation which prevailed III
eleven Southern states had been ex-
tended to Indiana. He favored local
option and high license, which senti
ment was heartily applauded.
Referring to the nominees OF the Chi
cago convention, the speaker paid &
glowing personal tribute to Levi P.
Morton and then declared: Il need not
refer to that other grand name" where
upon the convention burst forth IN en-
thusiastic applause, cheering and wav-
ing hats. Chairman Calklns concluded
midst the applause of the convention.
A resolution was offered heartily con-
graduating James q. Blaine on his safe
return home, but objection being made
to a suspension of the rules, the resolu-
ton WIS referred to the committee on
resolutions. Chairman Cumback, Of the
committee on resolutions, then offered
the following, which was adopted by a
rising vote:
The Republicans of Indiana turn iron the
political duties which nave assembled them, 10
pay the tribute of their respect to the memory OF
the great chieftain who now lies unburled anna
| the grief of the nation career OF splehulu
achievements for his country has ended, as II
seems untimely; but not before the government
| he so CALAMITY and VIGOROUSLY fought
| to preserve had gratefully given him the
| Just need of his distinguished service.
With the family Of the dead general OF the aihs
of The United States, with the people OF the ma
ton, with whose history his name IS so conspIc-
uously identified and with the survivors OF ths
war in which he won his immortal lame, anu
who are now his speci al mourners we uniie ~ Il,
sympathetic sorrow. In the American soIutsLa
| temple of fame, the name OF Philip D. SneI4uan
| take. its rightful place.
| The platform was then read Dy ChaIf-
man CUM back as follows:
| With grateful pride the Republicans OF inui,
ana indorse and ratfy the action OF tne nataonal
| convention held at Chicago in Juue last. amin
ing allegiance to the principles and poicy OF Ihe
| Republican party, we pledge to the nominees ioi
! president and vice president a united ana sue
cessfnl support. The electoral votes oi ihuiaun
will be given for Harrison and Morton.
In commencing Benjamin Harrison TO the PEG
ole of the United States, we repeat tie WORDS III
which the state presented him as candidate loi
nomination: "a Republican without equlyoca'