The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-24
CALLED TO ORDER.
The Battle OF the Ballots-Tw TAX en-
Adtourns.

CHICAGO, June 23. The convention was
called to order at 10:0S o'clock this morn
ing, but 1t was not until two minutes later
when the proceedings were formally opened
by Chairman Estee calling upon Senator
Warner Miller to preside over its delibera-
tlons. Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago
delivered an Invocation.
MIR. Lewis Of Kentucky, rising to a
question of privilege, said he had been an
nounced as voting on the third ballot yes
terday for Alger, when as a matter Of fact
he voted for Gresham.
The chair said that the correction would
be made
The Pennsylvania delegation Just came
a long wrangle, to Quay's desire
that they shall hold on to Sherman
for two sure ballots. The great
majority of the delegation also proposes to
vote for adjournment after the second bal
lot.
The convention proceeded to ballot.
When Connecticut was reached l vote was
cast for Mckinley Of Ohio AS soon as the
announcement was made, Mr. Mckinley
was seen to arise in his place. Amid the most
impressive silence be proceeded to make
statement. He was greeted with a storm
OF applause.
McKINLEY's POSITION.
He said: II am here as one of the chosen
representatives of my state. | am here by
resolution of the republican convention,
passed without one dissenting voice, COM
manding me to cast my vote for John
Sherman and use every worthy endeavor
for his nomination. l accepted the trust
because my heart and judgment were in
accord with the letter and spirit and
purpose OF that resolution. 1t has pleased
certain delegates to cast their votes for me-
am not insensible to the
honor they would do me, but in the pres
ence of the duty resting upon me | cannot
remain silent with honor. l cannot con-
sistently with justice to the state whose
credentials l bear, and which has trusted
mel cannot with honorable fidelity to
John Sherman, who has trusted me in his
cause, with his confidence; l cannot con-
sistently with my own views Of my per-
sonal integrity, consent, or seem to consent,
to permit my name to be used as a candi-
date before this convention.
HE ASKS THAT NO BALLOT BE CAST.
! would not respect myself if ! could find
it in my heart to do so, to say, or permit it
to be done, that which could even be the
ground for any one to suspect that l
waivered in my loyalty to Ohio, or my de-
votion to the chief of her choice and the
chief Of mine. / do request-I demand
ton upon me shall cast ballot for me-"
The ballot was then proceeded with with.
out further incident until Virginia was
reached, when break of three votes from
Gresham to Harrison created a sensation
and was received with mingled domonstra-
tions of Kisses and applause.
When New York was reached the gal
leres hissed After the vote of the state,
giving Harrison SO votes, one of the dele
fyataS demanded a D0ll Of tha delacyatiOu
The poll showed no change in the vote.
A GROWTH IN ALGER's VOTE.
AS the ballot proceeds there is shown, in
addition to the expected gain for Harrison,
a very decided growth in the Alger vote,
which comes chiefly from the south.
The Pennsylvania vote still sticks by
Sherman, he getting fifty-three of the sixty
votes from tnat state. This part of the
Quay programme is to beat Harrison. Wis
consins vote swings to Harrison. The bal
lot resulted as follows: