Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-25
THE FIFTH DAY.
Still in the Air at Chicago and
the Delegates take Their
Time.
Newspaper Correspondents Blow
Hot and Cold in the Same
Breath. ,.
Blaine seems to be the FaVorite,
But DARK Horses are Being Put Through
Their PAGES.
Blaine seems to be the FaVorite,
Latest Associated Press Dispatches In
the Nomination II rendered Him.

CHICAGO. June 20.
| The convention was called to order at 10 0S
O'Clock this morning, and two minutes later
the proceedings were formally opened by
Chairman Estee calling upon Senator War
ner Miller of New York to preside over it's
deliberations. Bishop Samuel Fellows of
Chicago delivered the invocation. He called
down the divine blessing upon the President
and all others in authority. and the divine
protection upon the stricken general of the
army, who, he prayed might find another
Winchester in his brave struggle for life
| The Pennsyl lvania delegation had not ar
rived at the hall at 1890. The delegates
were in caucus, and Quay was trying to get
them to stand by Sherman for two ballots
more, and then vote for adjournment.
| MIR. Lewis of Kentucky, rising to q ques-
ton of privilege, said he had been announced
as voting on the third ballot yesterday for
Alyer, when, as q matter of fact, he voted
for Gresham. The chair said the correction
would be made.
| The convention then proceeded to ballot
When Connecticut was reached, one vote
was cast for Mckinley of Ohio. As soon as
this announcement WAS made Mr.. Mckinley
was seen to rise in his seat. and, amid the
most impressive silence, proceeded to make
a statement. He was greeted with storm of
applause. He said.
IL am here as one of the chosen represent
atives of my state. am here by resolu-
ton of the republican convention, passed
without one dissenting vote, commanding me
to cast my vote for John Sherman, and use
every worthy endeavor for his nomination
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 presence of the
| duty resting upon me, | cannot remain silent
with honor. l cannot consistently with the
credit of the state whose credentials l bear
and which has trusted me; l cannot with
honorable fidelity to John Sherman, who has
trusted me in his cause and with his conf
dence; 1 cannot consistently with my own
views of my personal integrity, consent, or
seem to consent, to permit my name to be
used as candidate before this convention.
would not respect myself if could find it i'll
my heart to do, to say or permit to be done,
that " hich could even be ground for any one
to suspect that wavered in my loyalty to
Ohio OF my devotion to the chief of her
choice and the chief of mine. l do request
Il demand-that no delegate who would not
cast reflection npon me shall cast a ballot for
me-"
Mr.. Mckinley spoke earnestly and with
emphasis. He was evidently sincere, and
the convention, at the conclusion of his
speech, generously applauded.
| The ballot was then proceeded with, with
out further incident until Illinois was reach
ed, when break of three votes from Gresh-
am to Harrison created a sensation, and was
received with a mingled demonstration of
Misses and applause. When New York was
reached the galleries hissed. After the vote
of the State, giving Harrison 50 votes, one of
the delegetes demanded a poll of the delega-
ton. The poll showed no change in the
vote As the ballot proceeded there was
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 stood by Sher-
man, he getting SO of the 60 votes from that
state. The Wisconsin men swung to Har-
| risOn,