New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-26
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Of Peeksldll, nominated his dear friend, Chauncey
NJ, Depew, of New-York, but an old resident Of
Peelskill, for temporary chairman. The mention
of Mr.. Depew's name was like a fash OF lightning
in powder magazine. There was q tremendous
explosion of cheers and hand.capping, which tes
titled at once TO Mr.. Dcpew's popularity and the
almost affectionate regard felt for him. The mo
ton of Mr.. Hustled was, of course, unanimously
adopted and Cornelius n Bliss and ex-Assembly-
man Budlong, OF Ilerximer County were commls-
stoned to fish Mr.. Depew out of the depths of the
New-York delegation and escort him 10 the plat
form.
Mr. Depew, when he appeared beside the chair
mans desk, was greeted with prolonged cheers
Every Republican present was pleased to see thai
his European trip had apparently put him id the
best of health His checks were ruddy with heaIth
and the black Prince Albert coat that was but
toned about his straight form seemed 20 bulge
out above his chest, as though he had brought
back good deal of fresh air inclosed in his body.
Mr.. Depew was also in excellent voice, and what
he said was clearly heard all over the hall. His
speech instantly pleased the convention by lU
kindly reference to the Administration OF President
Harrison. When he spoke eulogy OF the Ma
tional Administration and its acts there were re-
peated outbursts of cheering. Mr.. Depew pleased,
usual, by his wit and fun. The delegates
greatly enjoyed his epigrammatlc turn 10 the old
expression tnaJ "a bourbon learns uOtunS olli Ok-
gets nothing. He said modern Bourbon Demo-
crat learns nothing and forgets everything. N
usual also, Ieelskill furnished him with story,
which the delegates received with shouts OF laugh
ter. The failure of experience 10 guide the Bour.
bon Democrat, he said, reminds me OF smai
boy whom / once saw wandering among the smaler
gravestones in the PeellslIll churchyard FoIgettna
the fate OF his companion, who lay under thc
sod he was sereney eating green apples ana sing
ing Nearer, my God, to Thee" Mr.. Depews
delineation of the growth of the South American
Republics, as made evident by their exhibits at
the great Exposition in Paris, excited the keen
interest of the delegates, and they applauded his
praise of James G.. Blaine for his efforts TO increase
the commerce of the United States with those
countries. He then elected hearty applause from
the convention by declaring that the Republican
party, when dealing with State issues, was de-
tcrmined not to cease its efforts until there is
pure ballot in this State and the liquor traihc
is under the control Of the law law, Mt Depe%ss
temperance sentiments excited loud applause, ana
when he ended his speech by again expressing
the confidence of the convention in President Harr.
son, there was an outburst of applause which
lasted for several minutes.
Then Mr.. Depew showed what an excellent pre-
siding officer he is Business under his methods
slipped away with remarkable rapidity. II took
only about two seconds to elect Frank s. Smith
and John w. VroOman as temporary secretaries.
Then motions were made under which Cornelius
Committee on Credentials; Joseph Mullin of the
Committee en- Permanent Organization, and ).
" r. Cruger of New-Y York, of the Committee on
Resolutions. The associates of these gentlemen
were also quickly appointed by the Chairman.
4 resolution introduced by Mr.. Cronin, of New.
York, was passed sending greetings TO the advo-
Gates of Irish independence.
Alexander s. Bacon, of BROOKLYN, offered
memorial, resolution Of the Anti-Saloon Re-
publicans, which was referred TO the Committee
on Resolutions Upon motion of General Husted.
the rules of the Assembly of sSS were adopted.
Thomas G. Platt," said Mr.. Depew, looking
into the right aisle among the New-Yorl< dele
gates Mr. Platt was cheered tremendously, and
it was perceived that he desired TO offer some kind
of a resolution. The resolution proved to be an
excellent one commencing New-Yorl< as a site for
the Columbus Fair. and suggesting that the Fair
be held there. The resolution was warmly ap-
plauded
Then the Convention adjourned to enable the
committees to do their work.