The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-06-30
VIU.NO. E. WISCON

ton which broke out afresh when the
denunciation of The Mills bin found ex-
preston IN the platform.
When the reading of the report had
been completed, Mr.. Marine, of Mary
land, moved that it be adopted by ris-
ing vote. MIR. Marine said that before
that motion vas put he desired to say
few words. He said:
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN: We have a
night TO be proud of our party, as we have to be
proud OF our country. The great Republican
party began with the cry of free soil, free speech
ana Tree press, and has never faltcred when the
enemies OF The nation attempted to take its life;
ana the republican party VIII not falter now
that again the country is in danger, and will re-
slond as OF old to the cry of the people. We will
pianl our party on the great rock of truth aud
justice aud Ii will stand there-a refuge for the
troubled people. We have been fortunate IN our
platforms IN the past. but never more fortunate
than now, and this is the greatest utterance that
ths great parry has ever made, and should be
aoepted unanimously
Mr.. Horr, of Michigan, on behalf of
his state delegation, seconded the mo-
tioSand demanded the previous ques-
ton. The previous question having
been ordered the report o. the commit
tee was adopted unanimously by
standing vote, amid great enthusiasm.
When the platform had been dis
posed OF, the chairman stated that the
next order of business was the call of
states for the prese ntation of the names
of nominees for the presidency.
Alabama and Arkansas were called
without response. When California was
called Mr.. Raymond said that the Cali
fornia delegation, whose position was
well known here, asked the convention
to pass California on the roll call for the
present.
Mr.. Warner, of Connecticut, when
Connecticut was called, presented with
out further remarks the name of Joseph
r. Hawley.
When Illinois was called, Il buzz of eX-
pectancy broke out which grew into a
shout of greeting when Leonard SWEET
stepped upon the platform and present
ed the name of Walter q. Gresham. Sem
ator Davis, of Minnesota, seconded Mr..
Gresham S nomination; as did also John
K. Lynch, of Mississippi, Mccall, of Mas
sachusett and Rector, of Texas.
When Indiana was called Gov. Porter
mounted the platform and placed Har-
rlson IN nomination. a round of cheers
was given, and one enthusiastic indi-
vidual created considerable amusement
by rising to his feet and waving a mann
moth red flag, on which was inscribed
In large gilt letters the name of Harrison
Gov. Porter made his bow to the audi-
ence, and was given warm reception.
At the CONCLUSION of his speech, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Brogan, of Tennessee, the
convention took recess until o'clock.
After the recess Gen. Harrison's S NOM
ination was seconded by Terrill of Tex
as, and Gallager, of New Hampshire.
When Iowa was called ex-Congress-
man w. ?. Hepburn nominated Sena-
tor VIM. B. Allison in an eulogistic
speech of considerable length. ALI
sons nomination was seconded by BoS-
worth, of Rhode Island.
The roll call proceeded as far as Mich
gan; when Robert E. Fraser, of Detroit,
dominated Gen. Russell A. Alger. The
tsesonders of this nom nation were Chas.
J. Noys, of Massachusetts. Patrick Egan,
of Nebraska, Mr.. Estee, of South Caro-
lima and L. F. Eggers. of Arizona.
New York nominated Chauncey NJ.
Depew through Senator Hiscock, who
made short but brilliant speech. Hart
ley, of Minnesota, seconded the nomI-
nation.
Thea came Ohio with John Sherman,
who was put in nomination by ID. II.
Hastings, of Pennsylvania. COY. For
aker followed in ferventspeecL in sup
port of Sherman, who was also eulugized
by John NJ. Langton, of Virginia, and
Mr.. Anson, of North Carolina.
When Pennsylvania was reached
Charles Henry Smith, with a very weak
speech, nominated Mayor Edwin IL.
Filter, of Philadelphia.
Senator John c. Spooner rose when
Wisconsin was called and with very
able speech placed in nomination Gov.
jeremiah NJ. Rusk.
The convention then adjourned.
FOURTH DAY.
CONVENTION HALL, CHICAGO, H., June
22.-It was III :06 when Chairman Estee
stepped to his desk, handsomely decora-
ted with cut flowers, and raped the
convention to order.
After the prayer Mr.. Hoar ordered
that the rule relating to ballots be read.
The call of the roll for ballotlng was
at once demanded.
Following is the result of the first
ballot as officially announced.