The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-22
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Grooming a Few More Horses for
the Race.

the Race.
CHICAGO, June 2l.--The air was cooler in
the afternoon and tho hall not 80 densely
packed as in the morning session. The i'm
partial manner In which the applause was
distributed at the mention of the names of
various candidates this morning seemed to
place matters more at sea than ever, aud
prophesies were not regarded with much
apparent belief The chairman carried out
his threat of calling the convention
promptly TO order, and at 8 o'clock pre-
cisely the g8vel fell. But no work was
done for some minutes, and tho convention
waited patiently as the delegates stroled
leisurely in and as the empty seats in the
galleries began to fill up with tardy specta-
tors.
1t was twenty minutes before the CON
vention came into working trim. and then
the chairman stated that at tho time the re-
cess was taken the name of Con. Harrison
had been presented TO the convention, and he
asked 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 The hand Of destiny
had marked Gen. Harrison as the man to
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Mr.. Gallinger of New Hampshire also
seconded the nomination Of Cen Harrison.
The first really striking scene in the con
vention SO far was precipitated by the men-
tion of the name of Blaine by Gallinger at
the close OF his speech. The galleries and
many of the delegates sprang to their feet
and shouted for nearly a minute. Flags
were waved and the demonstration finally
became really imposing.
ALLISON TRoTTED IN.
There was no Other second to Mr.. Harri-
sens nomination, and the secretary pro
ceeded calling the roll of states, and Iowa
having been reached, Mr.. Hepburn of that
state, amid loud applause, ascended the
platform and placed in nomination Senator
William B. Allison. During Hepburns
speech every reference TO the name of All
son was hale with enthusiasm by the
friends of the Iowa statesman, and the
speaker himself was complimented with
rounds of applause as he closed his presenta-
tion speech. 2
Mr.. Bosworth of Rhode Island seconded
Allison's nomination. When Michigan was
reached, Chairman Horr of that delegation
arose and said that Michigan had a cand-
date who would be presented by K. f.
Fraser of Detroit.
AND THEN CAME ALGER.
was cry from the galleries, whats the
matter with Ager,' and tho popular re-
Spouse, Hes all right" in an evidently
concentrated chorus, at which the conven-
tion exploded in a burst of laughter. While
Fraser was speaking, he was interrupted by
an outburst Of stormy applause. The Alger
question which has been heard frequently
around the streets Of Chicago as Whats
the matter with Alger," was shouted from
lI... To fV..f
site gallery the answer Hes all rightr'
while an enthusiast in the uppep tier gale
ries divested himself Of his coat, and swing
ing IL around his head, proposed three
cheers for Alger, which were given with q
will. As Mr.. Fraser stepped from the plat
form again the Alger enthusiasm went up
and IL was some moments before the uproar
could be quelled.
Charles j. Noyes Of Massachusetts, fol-
lowed Fraser in seconding the nomination
of Ager.
Patrick Egan of Nebraska also seconded
the nomination, and referred TO Alger as
the man who would maintain the honor of
the United States at home and abroad, and
who would resent any indignity to the
American flag.
Mr. Estes OF North Carolina also seconded
Alger's nomination. He spoke the love Of
great generals Of war for Alger, Of Lincolns
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generosity.
Mr.. Eggers, OF Arizona, then took the
platform with q brief speech in support Of
Alger, but he was frequently interrupted
by shouts from the galleries above The
audience was apparently growing Impatient
nt speech making, and were desrous for the
work of balloting to begin. There were no
further seconds for Alger.
DEPEw PUT UP.
Tho roll Of states was continued and when
New York was reached the delegation from
that state arose and led the applause which
greeted Hiscock as he proceeded 10 place
Chauncey M Depew in nomination. Mr..
Hiscock was frequently applauded, the
New York delegation giving the cue TO the
convention. AS he closed every man from
New York rose and gave three cheers for
her favorite son, and the cheers were
echoed back from the galleries with inter-
est.
Mr.. Hartley Of Minnesota was recognized,
and, mounting the platform, he said Min
nesota seconds tho name OF Chauncey M.
Depew. Nominate the great man OF New
York and don't be afraid of the grangers Of
the northwest. Minnesota will give Depew
80, 900 majority. The speaker said he came
from the greatest granger district In the
northwest, and it would give Depew 1900
majority.
When the state of Ohio was called,
the first really great demonstration
OF the convention was made. Delegates
all over the hall climbed upon chairs
waved American flags and shouted at the
top OF their voices. The galleries joined In,
AMI the applause became rapturous. Some
Indies In the galleries, who had brought
white silk umbrellas trimmed with small
American flags, opened them and twirled
these striking banners around and around,
while the cheers and shouts increased In
volume.
SHERMAN PRESENTED.
The scene continued for some time and
was not even equaled by the one which soon
followed when Gen. Hastings of Pennsyl-
vania, in presenting the name OF Sherman,
incidentally referred 10 Blame. When this
demonstration finally clme 10 al end, the
Ohio de egate gave way to Pennsylyania, ,and
Adjt. Gen. Hastings was presented to the