New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-21
THE WORK OF THE DAY.
export OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

10 FOLLOW THE USAGE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
sENTATIvEs-A SUPPLY OF COSTLY GAvKLs-
COURTESY TO THE VETERANS
chicago. June 2o-A great mass of waving fans
and supcrheated people greeted the eye of the pre-
siding officer when he looked over the Convention
at IL o'clock, to which time the adjournment had
been made from yesterday Chairman Thurston
waited patiently until 1920 o'clock before he
raped for order. In the meantime the band rem
dered number of patriotic airs beginning with
. Marching Through Georgia. following with
y Tramp, Tramp and other war hymns, and wind
ing up with John Browns Body While this
was going on the great audience settled down with
buzz and a rustic. and at ~: 80 things were in
readiness for the second days session.
Gentlemen of the Convention said Chairman
Thurston, the hour having arrived to which this
Convention was adjourned, the Rev. Stephen A.
Northrup, from Fort Wayne, will now invoke
the Divine blessing upon the deliberations of the
day The Rev. Mr.. Northrup offered the following
prayer
Almighty Father, Lord of hosts before Thy gracious
throne we would rtvcrertia!y bow ourselves, recog-
nfung Thee in all Of the solemn and eventful affairs
ho me art onp hone for ages We thank Thee for Thy
loving kindness and Thy tender mercies We thank
Thee for all of the memories that cluster around this
sacred and impressive hour We thank Thee that
Thou hast inclined hearts toward Thee and that
we realize that without Thee do nothing. Wo
Invoke the Divine blessing TO rest upon this assembly
In all of its present Responsibilities; In all OF IT'S
present needs and demands. We thank Thee for
Divine and civi protection. We thank Thee for all
Of the rch blessings that come to US today from
us depend upon Thee IN every elaboration, and
especially upon those things that pertain to our Ma
tonal and spiritual welfare. Thou hast strengthened
tho bars Of gates Thou hast made peace within
our borders Thou hast filed our land with the finest
wheat: Thou hast not dealt with any other nation.
we thank Thee, Father, that TO-DAY we may feel in
our own hearts the inspiration of this hour, and we
pray that Thy blessings rest upon the assembled
NATIVE hosts that are gathered here to-day
from al parts Of our broad land Help them 20 real
ize the grave responsibilities resting upon them in
the people and be OF the people, one who shall par
take of the sympathies OF the masses for Thou ddst
say when Thou vast on earth, On blessed Christ.
Come unto To- me 1Ss all ye that that, labor aSr
you rest We invoke Thy special favor
TO rest upon those who leaders Of this Convention
aud those who are the representatives Of The people
upon the great party that Is represented here today
though indeed it has come out of tbulaion and has
washed its robes in sacricisl blood OF muitudes on
Thy blessing may rest upon the soldier Of a Nation
who IS now lancushIrS upon a bed OF sickness May
pray Thee, If consistent with Thy viii. that Thou
woudst restore him to his family and TO this Nation
Convention, represented by the people and for Tho
people by Thy GreSnce and nay Us deii9er1iiGns
of the worthy Christ of Calvary. Amen.
SIGNIFICANT PAUSE AT THE OUTSET.
The Chairman-Gentlemen of the Convention: There
have been forwarded TO tho Chair numerous petit
tions and communications relating TO the formation of
u platform, all of which, with the consent of the
Convention Will be referred to e.Commtee on Rcso
1utors.
There was a pause for minute, when the chair
man asked the pleasure of the Convention.
Mr.. Hammlll, of Colorado-Unless there is some
special work move that the Convention adjourn until
6o'clOck this evening cries Of : Ne. no' =, -.
report Of the Committee on Permanent Organization
MI: Gle, OF MaSsachusettsLI second the motion OF
the gentleman 20 hear from the committee on Perma-
nent Organization.
Mr.. Harris Of North Carolina-I would suggest TO
the members of the Convention that the first thing in
order before the Convention is the report of the Com
mree Credentials. and there Is no report from
that committee, we can have no permanent organza-
ton until this Convention has ascert aimed who
properly delegates. II seems to me that until the Con-
mittee on Credentials have reported and have
settled the matters reported by them, the Committee
on Permanent Organization will not be entitled to re-
port. take IT, it is not the pleasure of this Con-
venon TO deprive any delegate of seat in this Con-
voice Of this committee before the permanent organi
Eaton of this body, and while would not institute
the motion of the gentleman that we receive the re-
port of the Committee on Permanent Organization be
The Chalr-The chair Will state that the two last
Republican Conventions saw fit to receive and
Permanent Organization without waiting for the
report from the Committee on Credentials
il is therefore within the power of the Convention 10
take whatever course upon that subject 1t desires
The chair further will state that 1t is Informed by the
Committee Credentials that that committee viii be
ready make its final report at O'Clock this evening
and before.
After much more discussion, the motion to ad
!ourn was withdrawn. In response to general
cries Of Question" the motion was given by the
chairman 20 the Convention and carried
without dissenting voice. Governor Foster, Of
Ohio, read the report, which was as follows:
We recommend for Permanent President the Hon.
Morris NJ. Estee, Of the state OF California (OreN
cheers and applause.)
The Committee also reported a list Of vice
presidents and honorary secretaries to represent
the various States and Territories. The report
was adopted and the Chair appointed Governor
Foster, of Ohio, George B. Sloan, OF Newly ork, ana
NJ D. Foley, of Nevada a committee to escort
the permanent chairman TO the platform. The an
nouncement of each of these names was received
with applause. The committee then escorted Mr.
Estee TO the platform, his appearance upon which
was greeted with cheers which were renewed as
be took his place at the speaker stand
Chairman Observation-Disclosures of the Convention
In presenting you your permanent chaiiHl1u ~
chair desires 10 return to you Us sincere thankS I0f
your great assistance in the performance OF the uc
duties OF the position Of temporary chairman have
the honor TO present TO you as your ria
man the Hon Maurice NJ Estee, oi CALIFORNIA
(ApplauseJ
THE PERMANENT CHAIRMAN TAKING HIS PLAGb
Mr. Estee, in accepting the place to winch he
had been chosen, said:
Gentlemen of the convention thank you IN the
name Of the states and Territories of the Pacific Coast
we'll from my own heart for me Glsthg usn0T
honor that you have fit 10 confer upon me-
appreciate TO the fullest extent the grave TesP1n
bities devolving and IL being Kepu9 9tbin
Convention, shall ask In all Things Its oHaIl'@Oi'
Judgment and its candid and earnest supp1N. - ,r.
Gentlemen of the Convention Following S SO mus
trous gentleman a. your temporary chalrMan,
shall not attempt to detsn you py 10. an We i've SO lar
fsom the of the Republic ever on rne rHGc
shore, that l cannot even guess VINO sour ~ o il,
is going 10 be- Qaughter.l Of course you an Lno~'
say further to you gentlemen OF ,hy ttoy
that am not able say exactly what your PaIoi,
Will be- but the people of the country nave eSnoeu us
sentiment and the rattle OF the skrnlish Ane was
heard only two weeks ago from oregon.
Here the sneaker was interrupted by a round
of applause. and at the suggestion OF some
enthusiastic individual in the gallery, three hearty