The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-20
THE DAYS IMPRESSIONS.
what the Convcntion's Actions Ycster-
day signify.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June ia more pictur-
esque beginning was, perhaps, never made
by Republican national convention than
that here today--as unique rs extraordinary
Ito four OF thc party's greatest living types
was the main feature Of the day. An indl-
rect attempt to wiring from the convention
prcmaturcly an approximate expression OF
presidential preference but resulting only In
a personal alteration between two fraction
ist leaders from a comparatively unimpor-
tant State, formed the next greatest center
Of interest Between and and around all
this were significant incidents following
each other In such Accordingly rapid sue.
ccssion that the magnificent audience or tho
delegates themselves could spare hardly a
moment 20 admire even the brilliancy and
vasincss Of tho auditorium accessories now
bcng put 10 the first great tesla test indeed
emincntly satisfactory.
Genuine interest In the proceedings COM
menccd, and the remarkable four fold tribute
also. when Chairman Thurston. In his inau.
gural speech, started 10 enumcrate the pro-
bablc candidates before the convention, pre-
| facing by a reference 20 the ticket OF 1854
/ The chairman, trumpet voiced, yet impas-
stoned aud naming no names was uttering
the words
"oUR HKNRY OF SAvARRE,"
when the great throng listening, stopped
| him at the word. Cheers upon cheers by
spectators and delegates alike whrlcd over
| the assemblngc Blaine Blaine" was
the cry. aud only the thundorous tones Of
| the chairman sounding what was thought
further praise Of the man from Maine
brought order.
but the strong lungcd orator was doing
| lust the opposite. lie was earnestly aud nm.
| mistakhbly attempting 20 throw cold water
ON the enthusiasm. "Mr. Blaine has denied
M the privilege Of supporting him IN this
convention" the tall chairman was say.
| ing Shouts OF mo, no." aud great
confusion cnsucd. II was not until Blaine
denomination against his expressed wish was
sturdily branded "a political crime" that
the chairman again got bis hearers somewhat
under command aud then In a measure re-.
stored good feeling all around, with the sug.
| ecstion 10 make Blaine as the brightest liy.
| Ing American" not the head OF the ticket,
but the oommnnder-in-chicf In the field. II
was q curious sight 10 watch, on the rack
four presidential possibilities In tho middle
aisle, right In front Of Chairman ThurstOn,
while he proceeded 10 20 over the list oi
| probable candidates On one side saI
thaunccy NJ. Dcpcw directly In front Of Sen.
atnr HiscOck, whose handsome Conkling,
like features were successfully maintained iIl
their oalmncss. Across the aisle was Gov
Foraker who. like Dcpcw, displayed intcnsC
Interest. In contrast with bright-cycd man
| with shagry brows aud statesmanlikc,
smooth.shaven face, In tho next chair be
hind. This latter wns Mckinley, said by
his friends 10 be, next 10 blaine, the great
est American personal embodiment ol
the protective tariff principle. Nc
! kinley was tho only ono Of III,
four who really showed no concern
Tor himself regarding the presidential sum
mary. The second part OF the quadrupl'
tribute 10 the Republican pariy's heroes
came when n resolution of sympathy viii
their stricken soldier leader Gen. Phil
Sheridan, was proposed. The convention
rose on masse 10 the last man In the topmos
galleries aud chccred n mighty assent 10 The
sympathy for Little Phil" Then came
the Incident OF the day, the presentation Il
the convention the party'sJ iirst tandidpt'
for the Presidency,
oEN. JOHN c. FREMONT.
Tho mowy-haircd, whiie.bearded, but still
hale old Pathfinder, made his way 20 thu
platform with ns sprightly step as any HI
ever marched on his famous journey acros
the plains and the Rockies. The applause
which the audience showercd on him whcr
he had spoken his simple, hearty addres
had hardly died away when the stnlwnr
form and dark face Of Fred Douglass, th'
historic negro leader, was discerncd near th'
nponkcrs stand. An ovation, but surprising