Evening journal., 1888-06-21

was not allayed until half-past II, After
Davis OF Minnesota had finished his brief |
but eloquent speech in seconding Gresham,
John r. Lynch OF Natchez, the eloquent
colored de egate from Mississippi, took up |
the refrain. He mentioned Harrison's |
name in hisspeech and was met with storm
of applause, long continued, with the To-
diana men on their feet and waving flags |
and hats. Samuel W. McCall of Wincbes.
ter. Mass, followed by Lynch, also second
ing Gresham. John B. Rector of Austin,
Tex, delegate at-large, ended the Gresham
nomination by brief speech which was
well put and warmly received.
Now, it was Hsrrison's turn. Indiana |
follows Illinois, and when the former state |
was called Ex-Governor Albert G. Porter Of
Indianapolis rose with that air of unpre-
tentious dignity which distinguishes him
above most other men, and placed Ben
Harrison in nomination. The fret men
tion of the name brought all the Hoosiers
to their feet. They cheered three
times three for the man whom
they confidently expsct to nominate and
waved their flsgs and fsns. Porter's ref
erenees we're once or twice interrupted by
cries of Gresham, but this disoourtesy was
promptly rehuked by Hoosier hisses. At
the conclusion Of Governor Porter's ad-
mirable speech the Indiana men rose once
more and cheered heartily. Toe vast
gathering then adjourned az 124S until
O'Clock this efternoon.
There was feeling abroad ell morning
thst Gresham was gaining ground. The
popular feeling is making its impression on
the delegates who are becoming somewhat
fatigued by the weather and work OF the
last three davs. Tne Chieagoans expect a
stampede 20 Gresham after the third or
fourth ballot and this notion is more or
less common throug ghout the entire body Of
delegates, excepting the Indianians. They
are dead certain that Harrison will win
Alger is cut OF the race and 90
is Phelps. Hawley has no chances and
Depew is about on the same peg. Sherman
holds on to bis forces and yFill have at
least $50 ballots on the first vote, leading
the list. Gresham will probably have 100
fewer and Harrison still less.
Hon. Norris d. Estee, the permanent
chairman Of the Republican national con
vention, is q Western Pennsylyanian by
birth, and is 45 years old. He wes a miner,
but has for long time been prominent
San Francisco lawyer. being the author OF
a work on code practice. It was through
him that Newton Booth was nominated for
Governor. When Senator Farley wos
elected Mr.. Estee, received the vote Of the
Republicans. His estimates are against
the corporations. In Republicanism be is
much OF an independent He is idsnti-
fed, like General 6toneman, with the sgri-
cultural interests, and has 200-acre vine
yard in Nspa county. In 1889 Mr. Estes
was nominated by the Republicans for
Governor Of California. but was defeated
by Republican disadscsion on account OF
the Sunday law, General Stoneman, the
Democratic candidate Being elected by q
small majority. He was named for
United States Senator in the California
Legislature in 1855, bat Mr.. Stanford Sc
cured the prize. Mr.. Estee went to the
Pacific coast from Pennsylvania twenty
five years ego.
The subcommittee which had the plat.
form in charge was composed OF Senators
Hiscock, Farwell and Stewart. Henry w
Oliver, Congressman Warner Of Missouri
John X. Lynch Of Mississippi and Major
Mckinley, who was chairman OF the com
mittee. They agreed upon brief, unmis-
taxable tariff plank as the centre OF the
platform. The unanimity on the was such
that the only effort was TO make it strong
enough.
The fight over the temperance plank wa
not a bitter nor even an interesting one
as was rumored, but was principally con
fined to q suggestion that plank be mGdI
to state the party belief that no nationa
law or legislation should interfere with tn
state right to prohibit liquor selling withii
its own borders. There was some talk ais
about q declaration against saloons tu
the prohbitign question as such was no
mentioned.
The abolition OF the tax on tobacco an
on Hll alcohol used in the oils ana manu-
factories Is recommended, aud the partl
placed in favor OF abolition OF the balanc
OF the internal revenue system as soon a
the fiscal necessities Of the governmen
deem it possible. The liquor question wa
discussed at considerable length, but "a
points at which the national governmer
could interfere with state restrictions wer
so narrow that it was held that it had u
place on the national platfarm.
The platform declares the Repubica
party 60 bs unalterAbly in favor OF protec
tion, it welcomes the issue which Presiden
Cleveland has drawn between protection
and free trade, aud appeals to the peop
for decision. II attacks the Mills bl
vigorously and directly. It asserts thi
bill means destruction to general busine
and to the agricultural end labor interests
and it mentions also its attack, inspired b
the Presidents message, upon the wo'
growers.
It thoroughly indorsss the action OF tt
Republican members OF Congress IN o
posing its passage. The reduction or Il
tariff. it holds, should be undertaken by
friends
President Clsveland's administration
condemned in its important features. Il
violations OF tho Civil Service law, whi
claiming to obey it, ars pointed out.
His foreign policy is denounced and
treatment OF the fishery difficulty co
demned as dlshonorable to the countr
His opposition to honest pension bills
condemned also, but bis arbitra
exercise OK the veto power it is maintaine
is deDriving manned and deserving vel
rams and their widows and children OF e.
support due them.
The declaration is made strongly
favor Of giving penEions TO the deserviI
from the government The clause agar
the Free Ship bill and in favor OF tie bui