The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-06-28

The chairman stated that the next |
order OF business was the call of States
for the presentation of the names of
nominees for the presidency.
Alabama and Arkansas were called
without response. The California
delegation, whose position was well
known here, asked the convention to
pass California on the roll call for the
present. Mr.. Warner, of Connecticut,
when Connecticut was called, present
ed, without further remarks, the name
of the Hon. Joseph r. Hawley.
When Illinois was called buzz OF
expectancy broke out, which grew into
shout of greeting when Leonari
SWEET stepped upon the platform to
present the name of Walter @. Gresh-
am.
The nomination was seconded by
Mr.. Davis, of Minnesota in a graceful
grafton. On behalf of Mississippi
Jno. R. Lynch seconded the nomina-
ton as did Mccall, of Massachusetts,.
There being no further seconds to
Gresham's nomination, the secretary
proceeded to call the roll of States,
and when Indiana was called and
Governor Porter mounted the platform
to place Harrison in nomination a
round of cheers was given, and one
enthusiastic individual created con-
siderable amusement by rising to his
feet and waving mammoth red flag,
on which was inscribed III large gilt
letters the name of Harrison.
At the conclusion of Gov. Porters
speech, on motion of Mr.. Brogan, of
Tennessee, the convention took recess
until o'clock.
The gavel fell exactly at 3 o'clock,
and then the chairman stated that at
the time the recess was taken the
name of Gen. Harrison had been pre-
scented to the convention, and he ask
ed whether there were any seconds
Mr.. Terrell, of Texas, was the first to
respond. He declared that Indiana
was the pivotal State of the coming
contest, and that Benjamin Harrison
was the man who could with certainty
carry the State for the republican
party. Mr.. Gallinger, of New Hamp-
shire also seconded Harrison's nomi-
nation. The first really striking scene
in the convention SO far was precipi-
tated by the mention of the name OF
Blaine by Mr.. Gallinger at the close
Of his speech. The galleries and many
of the delegates sprang to their feet
and shouted for nearly minute, flags
were waved, and the demonstration
finally became really imposing.
There was no other second to Gen.
Harrisons nomination, and the secre-
tary proceeded, calling the roll OF
States, and Iowa having been reached,
Mr.. Hepburn, of that State, amid loud
applause, assembled the platform and
placed in nomination Senator Will
liam B Allison.
Mr.. Bosworth, OF Rhode Island
seconded Allison's nomination. There
were no further seconds to Senator
Allison's nomination, and the call OF
States was proceeded with.
When Michigan was reached, Chair
man Horn, of that delegation, arose
and said that Michigan had candi
date who would be presented by Mr.
r. F. Frazer, of Detroit. When Mr.
Frazer mounted the platform there
was cry from the galleries of" Whats
the matter with Alger ?" and the
popular response, "He's all right" ii
an evidently concerted chorus, a
which the convention exploded in /.
burst of laughter. Mr.. Frazer theI
presented Alger's name, which was
seconded by Patrick Egan, of Nebras
ka.
There were no further seconds o
Alger. The roll of States was con
tinued, and, when New York was call
ed the delegation from that State aros
and led the applause which greete'
Mr.. Hiscock as he proceeded to plac
Chauncey M. Depew in nomination
Mr.. Hiscock then assembled the plat
form and presented the name Q
Chauncey NJ. Depew.
Senator Hiscock was frequentl
applauded, the New York delegation
giving the cue to the convention. A
he closed every man from New \ or
rose and gave three cheers for her ia
vorite son, and the cheers were echoe
, back from the galleries with interes
Mr.. Hartley, of Minnesota, wa
recognized, and, mounting the platforr
he said Minnesota seconds the nam
of Chauncey M. Depew. Nominal
, the great man of New York and don
be afraid of the grangers Of the Nortl
west.
When the State of Ohio was Gale
J the first really great demonstration {
| the convention was made. Delegate
! all over the hall climbed upon chair
waved American flags and shouted 8
the top of their voices. The gallerie
Joined in, and the applause becam
, | rapturous Some ladies in the CALLER
| les, who had brought white silk un
brellas trimmed with small America
flags, opened them and twirled thes
striking banners around and arount
:. | while the cheers and shouts increase
| in volume. The scene continued fc
i soaae time, and was not even equalle
; by the one which soon followed whe
: General Hastings, of Pennsylvania, i
: presenting the name of Sherman
: incidentally referred to Blaine. Whe
, | this demonstration came to an end til
Ohio delegation gave way to Pennsy
{ vania, and Adjutant General Hastine
!, was presented to the convention I
' present the names Ex-senator Sherman
) Gen. Hastings speech was admire
bly, delivered, and was listened to wit
e marked attention. When he ha
!, concluded, Gov. Foraker, of Obi
/. was presented by the Ohio delegatia