The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-06-23
The Proceedings.

The Proceedings.
p CHICAGO, June 19.-It was precise
ly 10 o'clock this morning when Gen.
II. E. Ballard, chief of the auditorium
staff, gave the signal upon which all
the doors opening up all entrances to
the auditorium flew back OH their
hinges, and the anxious crowds that
had been waiting for several hours be-
gan to hastily file into the part set
apart for the favored holders of visit
ors tickets. The crowd on the ex-
terror of the building stretched across
Michigan avenue on the one side and
Peck court on the other 1t was es-
timated at the opening hour at least
$4,000 people were assembled in the
vicinity of the approaches to the build
ing. There are $500 seats in the
hall, and as the convention is called
to order, probably 5000 people are
within glance of Chairman Jones' eye.
The decorations appear a trife be-
wildering at first, the walls, ceiling,
and every piller and post and panel
is covered with flags, bunting, and
streamers in varied artistic designs
and colors, and portraits and paint
ings Of historic characters meet the
eye everywhere.
As Gen. Fremont entered the hall
he was greeted with a round of ap-
plause and cheers, the first genuine
demonstration of the morning. He
was escorted to a seat on the plat
form where he provoked a further out
burst of applause by meeting Fred
Douglas as he came to a seat beside
him and shook him by the hand.
At y o'clock and 81 minutes the
gavel of chairman Jones sounded
sharply or the mahogany desk. The
hesm of conversation ceased, and the
buzz of expectation gave way to sill
ence as the chairman introduced Rev.
Frank Guzulads, of Plymouth congre-
gregational church, Chicago, who
opened the proceedings with prayer.
Secretary Fessenden, of the national
committee then read the call of the
call OF the convention issued by the
national committee. Chairman Jones
then delivered the opening address,
saying among other things:
Thanks to Mr.. Cleveland and his policy, the
Democratic party has thrown off the fisa1lise in
which it has heretofore fought its battles in the
northern states and has boldly declared for Brit
tsh free trade against American protection. This
avowal has caused much adulatinn in certain sec
sons of this country, and in all of England There
fore we should have the platform based upon true
Republican principles, free from equivocatiou
and ambiguity, and should nominate candidates
: who are the embodiment of these principles All
orr early presidents from Washington to Jackson
inclusive advocated tariff for revenue and for
prsteetion. All of the great ana patriotic states
men ofthose days conceded in this policy The
republican party believes that it is neither
necessary or right that should De reduced to a
common level with other nations, but that we
should have the full benefits of our natural adj
vantages and the sole enjoyment of our glorious
heritage. fla majority of our American voters
ia tha ufN-i 6 tE,o
eomparably the best in The world, and the forcing
ef our people, now the most prosperous and han
py on the face of the earth into competition with
AMI down to the level of the cheapest and most
miserable Of our foreign rivals. the Democratic
reactionary doctrines VIII prevail: if not the Re-
publican party viii resume its authority. and sue
cesSfully lead this great country with its benefe
lent institutions, 10 that goal which all patriots
believe to be its heaven ordained destiny"
Chairman Jones then introduced J.
NJ. ThIrston of Nebraska, as tenn
porary chairman. Mr.. Thurston i'm
mediately began his address. He
could be heard all over the hall, and
was continually interrupted by ap-
ptause. His reference to Blaine's re-
fusal to allow himself to be nominated
by the convention brought forth cries
Of mo! Nor from all oyer the hall,
But his declaration that the conven-
Yentaon dare not commit the offence
OF going contrary to Blaine's express
wish was widely applaudeti. All
through his references to Blaine were
eheered, as were his references to the
other candidates, but less enthusiastic
ally
Mr.. Horr of Michigan on behalf of
his delegation presented the temper
Ary chairman gavel made of oak
under which the republican party was
organized on the 9th of July, 1854, in
she village of Jackson, Mich. This