, 1888-06-21
The Convention.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.


made that the COMMITTEES on permanent
organization be called upon to make their
report, but a protest came from Harris oil
North Carolina, that the committee on
perm ahent organization should not report
until the committee on credentials had
been heard from. He moved that the
motion be- laid upon the table and stated
that at the last two republican conventions
the committee on permanent OF
Rspization reported before the commit
zee on credentias.
Henderson OF Iowa moved to take re-
cess until o'clock tonight 3,
Bayne Of Pennsylvania opposed this and
Henderson withdrew his motion, ana
moved that they proceed to permanent OIL
gsnization. Agreed to. At.
Gov, Foster, of Ohio, chairman OF the
committee on permanent ORGANIZATION then
read the unanimous report OF the commit
tee. He was given an nthusiastic recep-
tion by the audience, and rs he stated Nj.
N. Estee Of California had been selected ior
permanent chairman, the cheering broke
forth afresh. Tn report was adopted with
out dissent. and the chair appointed Gov.
ern0r Foster, Of Ohio, Senator Foley, OF
Nevada and Geo. Il. sloan, OF New YORK,
q committee to escort Estee to the plat
form When Estee appeared and was IN
troduoed by the chairman, the convention
applauded with enthusiasm. Wheh quiet
had been restored
MR.. EsrEE SAID
Gentlemen of the convention; l thank
you In the name of the states and terrific
ries of the Pacific coast as well as from
my own heart for the distinguished honor
you have seen tit to confer upon me. 1
appreciate to the fullest extent the grave
responsibilities devolving on me and u
being the republican conventions, shali
as in all things, ask its charitable judg-
ment and its candid and earnest sup
port. Gentlemen OF the convention, iol-
lowing SO illustrious a gentleman as your
temporary chairman, 1 shall not attempt
only want to say to you we
live so far from the center OF
the republic over on the Pacific shore.
/ cannot even guess who your nominee Is
going to be. (Laughter.) or course you
all know. say further TO you, gentlemen
Of the convention, am not able to say
exactly what your platform will be, but
the people OF the country haze reached It's
sentiment, and the rattle OF the skirmish
line was heard only two weeks ago rom
Oregon. (Here the speaker was interrupt
ed by round of applause and at the sug-
xestion OF some enthusiastic individual in
the gallery three hearty cheers we're given
for Oregon.( God willing, resumed Estee,
next November you will hear from Cleve-
lands appOttomax all over this great re-
public, (Appiause) Friends and gentle
men Of the convention, again thanking
you for the high honor you have conferred
upon me, and impressing you with the be-
lief with all my heart and soul, that our
duties are Of the gravPst and most solemn
character and trusting from the depths OF
my soul that every act may be done to pro-
mote the best interests of our common
country and advance the great republican
party, / will call for the next order or busi-
ness. (Applause)
PREsENrING aAvELs.
Mayor Roche, on bshalf Of Chicago pre-.
sented Chirman Estee with very beauti-
ful gavel of silver and gold set with n sol.
taire diamond. He said 1t was not OF sill
yer alone, as that one presented at st. Louis
but Of gold and silver, the bi-metallic
standard Of our financial policy"
Charles A. Works. of Illinois presented
q gavel made from piece of wood from
desk in General Grants tannery in Galena.
He said it was plain tool, and made nei.
tber Of silver nor gold, but IL was connected
with great name in American history.
"It is made from piece of wood from
desk in "a tannery in Galena, Illinois, which
was left by that silent soldier, u. y. Grant,
when he took the field to fight for his
country" The mention of Grants name
was greeted with an outburst of cheering
which lasted several mo ments, and was the
warmest demonstration of the day. The
chair accepted the tokens in neat speech
oRuER OF BUSINESS.
Chairman Bayne, of the committee on
rules presented the committees report. 1t
adopts the rules OF the house representa-
tives with slight moditication, and makes
the following order of business:
First, report of committee on credentials,
Second, report of committee on resolu'
tions.
Third, naming of national committee.
Fourth, naming candidates for presi-
dent.
Fifth. balloting.
Sixth, presentation of candidates for
vice presideat.
Seventh, balloting.
The report gives Dakota ten votes, Wash
ington. sin votes, and the other territories
and the Distri ct OF Columbia two votes
eacI. The rules recommended are sub.
stantially similar to those adopted by the
last national convention. The most essen-
tial change Is that 1t is recommended that
an executive committee, consisting OF nine
members, may be chosen by the national
committee to conduct the affairs OF the
party. Senator Hoar, of Massac chusetts,
moved that the report OF the committee on
rules be adopted, except the rule referring
to eastern alternatives, which be recon-
mitted.
Butterworth, of Ohio, moved to amend
the report by placing a Limitation OF time
on nominating speeches. Defeated by q
heavy vote.
A discussion ensued as to the manner in
which alternaters should be entitled to
vote in absence of their principal. Senator
Hoar finally presented substitute for the
rules reported by the committee relating
to election alternates, which ha moved
should be adopted. Chairman Bayne, of
the committee on rules, said he hoped that
the substitute would be accepted and sec.
onded to Senator Hoar's motion. The
substitute Is as follows: Alternate dele
gates for each delegation at large, and all
tpruatp delaputps for each district ueIpla.
I ON to insist OF the same number a. their
principals. to act in case of the absence of a
delegate, snail be elected.
Raymond of California, objected to this
proposition and desired to have the ques'
ton referred to the chairman of the COM
mittee on rules, but the chair ruled this
out of order.
.Inhnsnn of New York, moved that the