The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-06-30
HON. JOHN NJ. rHuRsroN.

who was to be temporary chairman had moved
up to the right Of Mr.. Jones, and the latter
lost no time in introducing his successor.
Frequent applause greeted the chairman s
speech, and it sweled into torrent when he
reached his reference to Blaine. When the diff
7erent candidates were named by the speaker
Sherman and Allison received the weight Of the
applause, but 1t was noticed that he did not
mention Gresham.
The speakers voice penetrated every nool,
and corner Of the hall. He deserved In full
measure the prolonged and vigorous appreca
tion which came from the audience when the
closing words fell from his lips. Silence re-
stored, the list OF temporary officers was read,
leadihg out with G. w. Frisby, of Michigan
Michael Richard, of Wisconsin, and w. M
Rowell, of Tennessee, as secretaries.
Mr.. Horr, of Michigan, was then recognized
He wanted, in behalf of the Michigan delega.
tion, to present to the convention gavel made
out of the wood from the oak under which the
Republican party was organized on July 6,
1854, In Jackson, Mich In accepting the gavel
Mr.. Thurston said he would at once proceed to
pound the daylights out OF the Democratic
party.
On motion of General Bingham, of Pennsyl
vania, the rules of the House of Representa-.
tives were adopted, and on motion of delegate
from Kansas, resolution OF sympathy with
General Sheridan was adopted by n rising vote.
On the application for tickets for 900 eX- U Union
vigorous speech in favor Of the suspension Of the
rules. Mr. Butterworth, of Ohio, asked that
the matter be left to the National Committee
with instructions to see that the matter be ad
justed, and finally it was so referred.
Chairman Green, of the Nebraska delegation
presented General John @. Fremont to the
convention When The veteran came to the
front most OF the delegates got on their feet
and applause was general. 'Pathflnder' spoke
in q strong tonc. He thanked the convention
for the honor. He expressed his regret at the
defeat of Mr.. Blaine, who had given the coun
try distinctive American policy and predicted
the success OF the Republican party in the com
ing election. Again thanking the convention fol
A.e greeting he had received he retired
~ SECOND DAY.
CHICAGO, June 2O.-The great Convention
Hall fills moro rapidly this morning than yes
terday. The uncompleted details In the ar
rangements of seats compelled the Sergeant-at
Arms to keep the crowd out yesterday until
nearly noon. To-day there is nothing wanting
and the eager, expectant, puzzled, but some
what weary multitude flows into the building
with great expectation visible upon every face
The weather is much warmer than yesterday
and In the great galleries and balconies there
is sen of waving fans, and some OF the specta
tors discard their coats and take their ease
in true democratic style, while the crowds flow
in with great murmer like tho ocean. There
Is slower gathering of the solons of the party
the newspaper men and the officers OF the con
vention on the platform and In the galleries ir
the rear of the chairman's desk.
The old walnut DESK with its gilt letterings
telling that from it Blaine and Garfield wert
both nominated in this city, excites great dea
OF curiosity from the people on the stage In iti
vicinity The desk top is Scared with deer
cuts made by the vandal knives of the relit
hunter and to prevent further depredations, {
uniformed policeman keeps guard over the desl
until Its proper official custodians arrive There
are plenty of gavels at the convention. and ne
less than four are now resting In plush cases OF
the chnirmnn's desk.
One OF these is the plain oak gavel Another
Is the historic gavel presented by Mr.. Horr, O.
Michigan, with which Chairman ThurstOn prom
ised to pound the life out of the Democratic
party. A third is the gold banded instrument
w1Nach Chicago firm presented the temporary
Chairman and fourth Is for the permanent
chairman which has been presented by tht
mayor OF Chicago, This gavel is u very hand
some affair. 1t is q beautiful piece of work
z manship, ~ inches In length nnd weighs q
ounces, 2b of which nre silver md OF gold
The handle is inches in length, of solid silver
twisted,at the top OF which are two escutcheon
OF the United States in gold and enamel.
q Above this is the American eagle bearing OF
Its bnck the gavel proper, which Is OF silver
bearing upon II the name OF the thirty-eigh
States OF the Union. At each end is a heav.
gold plate upon one OF which Is q three cara
diamond and the arms OF the State OF Illinois
and ut the other end Is engraved: "Presente'
TO the National Republican Convention OF 1888
by His Honor, the Mayor, on behalf Of the citi
gems OF Chicago"
1t has been sent in with letter from Mayo
Roche, which Is to be read Us soon rs Mr.. Estee
who is to bo the permanent chairman, has bee
chosen.
Tho convention was called to order ut te IS
by Chairman Thurston and . hush fell upon tn
nssemblnge whom Rev. Stephen A. N0rthrop O
Fort Wayne. Ind, lifted up his voico In prayer
He invoked the Divine blessing upon the pre-
ceedings OF the convention. He rendered thank
for the memories which clustered around thi
sacred and impressive hour, for Divine IN
civil protection, and for the blessings whic
Y camc from generous past
The Divine favor was invoked upon the lead
Ars OF the conyention and the Divine aid wa
ts.psked that the delegates might realize tn
'Vrfayo responsibilities resting on them In tn
choice OF y standard bearer, who should com
from tho people aud DO os the people