Connecticut western news., 1891-11-26

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 spoke to nearly a JAMES s. GARRISON full committee, as only one delegate out of forty-nine, w. L. Rynerson, of New Mexico, was absent. McKenna denied that San Francisco was too far distant.
 Chicago Out of It. Chicago's turn came next and MT. w. J. Campbell said in behalf of Chicago he simply desired to read the resolutions passed by the business men of that city stating that in grateful appreciation of Chicago having been awarded the Worlds fair they did not ask for the convention, but should it come to Chicago, it would be properly treated.
 Detroit made her claim through Senator Palmer. He presented the claims of De- troit from historical, a practical and 8 sentimental standpoint, and claimed that on all of these grounds Detroit was en- titled to the convention.
 The Claims of Minneapolis.
 Then came the turn of Minneapolis, soon to be declared winner of the contest. Committeeman Robert G. Evans handed in the guarantee entered into by the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and then yielded to Senator Washburn, who in plain, businesslike phrases set forth the terms of the phenomenal cities with their 3OO.OOO inhabitants. While Minneapolis was not quite as central as Chicago, it was equally convenient from some of the most populous sections of the country.
 Governor Merriam, of Minnesota, cordi- ally supported the claims of the Sister city. Minneapolis and St. Paul might not be at all times harmonious in their busi- ness competition, but when it came to the interests of the Republican party they al- ways stood together. He asked for this convention for it's effect upon the north west. "We have lost Wisconsin," he said; i've have lost Iowa; we have lost Nebras- ka; the two Dakotas are tinctured with disaffection, and you cannot elect your president unless you redeem the north west"
 Missouri being next called upon, MT. Chauncey I. Filley made ringing and amusing speech on behalf of St. Louis.
 New York Tolls Her Story.
 New York being next in order, Colonel Elliott F. Shepard said that behind the claims of the several cities there stood the claims of the candidates. It twould hardly be denied that should Cincinnati be the choice the distinguished gentleman who filled the chair at the White House would find it exceedingly convenient. If dark horse were necessary, the distinguished governor of Ohio might be selected. In Chicago he had heard the name of Judge Gresham mentioned as a candidate. At Omaha who could be better than the gen. tleman who last addressed the committee Th,,r pN onS In San Francisco we had the name of Sena- tor Stanford. In Detroit there was tho gallant ex-commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, General Alger. To what ! ever city the convention went, except to | the metropolis, it would find a candidate. | New York had positively no candidate | There alone was an arena where all the | candidates would have an equal and un- l biased chance. Senator Hiscock followed | with 8 forcible presentation of the claims of New York. General Hawley urged the committee to take the convention to New York, where the storm center would be in 1802-in New York and Connecticut. | Cheers for Fassett.
 The enthusiasm which had been gradu- ally growing during the speeches of Sen ators Hiscock and Hawley culminated when the Republican standard bearer of the last campaign, Hon. J. Sloat Fassett, was presented as the next speaker. The convention rose at his coming and cheered | him to the echo. It became evident that New York had the sympathies of the crowd, though other cities might get the | votes. As MT. Fassett warmed up ho carried his audience with him, and when he declared that an attempt had once been made to elect Republican without New York and that the result of those mis- @11 GG-sl L. been to lose the victory to the grandest Republican of us all," the applause was loud and long. He did not believe the holding of the convention in New York would make fifteen converts in that city, 1t he did believe it would make it 15, 900 -sier to carry New York state.
 Foraker Praises Fassett.
 Senator Edmunds also spoke, but for no particular city. He urged good feeling and unanimity. Ohio was called, and ex- Governor Foraker spoke for Cincinnati. He said the people of Cincinnati would de- spise him it it were possible for him to ut ter . word of disparagement against any other city. He complimented Mr. Fassett for his eloquent defense of the Republicans of New York.
 "You, MT. Fassett," said Foraker, "are exactly the kind of Republican Ohio likes.
 
 and vigor, and sooner or later you will be crowned with victory" Then after sig nificant pause he added: Great men have been defeated before." This was apparent ly the signal waited for by the packed as- sembly and cheer after cheer arose.
 "Grand old John Sherman"
 Foraker said they had got away with the Farmers Alliance in Ohio. When the Sockless Simpson and the whiskered Pef fer came boasting that they were going tt down "Grand Old John Sherman" they went away discomfited. This was greeted with vigorous cheers.
 An Appeal for Pittsburg.
 Mayor Curley, of Pittsburg, spoke fo Pittsburg and was followed by Congress man Dalzell- Congressman Stone, of Al 1egheny, having closed for Pennsylvania MT: Bradley, of Kentucky, presented thu claims of Chattanooga, Tenn, and of thu new south. The committee then went int, executive session, when the first informa ballot was taken, resulting: New York, g Omaha, 5; Minneapolis, IS; Cincinnati, 4 San Francisco, 8; Detroit, 1: Pittsburg, 2 St. Louis, l; Chattanooga, 4.
 After selecting the place the committe fixed June next as the date for holding the national convention.
 Signing the Preston Petition. KINGSTON, N. Y.. Nov. A.-The trustees of the insolvent Ulster County Savings ip stitution have decided to ask Hon. Will liam F Russell of SauQerties: Judge Will