The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-06-10
Colonel "Dick" Thompson Given an 0va-
alton by the Mammoth Audience.
Platform Read by Mr.. Foraker Just Before Ad-
journment- Resolutions Which state the
Pa,tys Principles in Ringing WOr.s
MORNING SESSION.
The Committee on Credentials Was Not
Ready, and Recess Was Taken.

The Committee on Credentials Was Not
Ready, and q Recess Was Taken.
MINNEAPOLIS. June 9.-Eleven o'clock,
the hour set for the opening of the conven-
tion, came and passed, and there weres no
symptoms of o readiness on the part of the
body to get down to business. Not more
than third of the delegates were in their
seats, and few were scattered about the
aisles, while the galleries were not half
filled. The reverend gentleman who was
to have offered the opening prayer was
also oOnspicu0usly absent. and fears were
expressed that he had been spirited away
in the interest of the committee on creden-
tinls. who were understood to be maneu-
yering for delay. At 1l:27 Chairman Mo-
Kinley, with few vigorous raps of his
gavel, called for order. but q couple of min
utes or more were occupied by the great
mass of people in rustling into comparative
silence.
Tho Rev. William b. Rush, chancellor of
the University of South Dakota. opened
the proceedings with the following prayer:
We look to Thee. o Lord, for Thy gracious
presence TO encompass us as we now present
ourselves at the very beginning of this session.
but ask Thee to cOndescend to have mercy
upon us and bridge the chasm OceasiOued by
wickedness between Thee and our souls by the
atoncment or the Lord Jesus Christ We thank
Thee that though we are unworthy. that Thou
art infinitely exalted above all principalities
and powers. and whilst Thou canet not look upon
sin with any degree of allowance, Thou art full
of compassion. Thou art replete In tenderness,
Thou dOst vouchsafe Thy gracious presence and
impart the influences OF the Holy Spirit TO
tighten the heart and TO illuminate the under
standing and 10 supply our every need through
the riches Of grace in Christ Jesus.
o Lord, accept the gratitude OF all our hearts
for ali the multiplied blessings of Thy providence
and grace in the past. As we refer to our
Individual history. we are profoundly i'm
are reminded OF Thy distinguished regard and
supervision. Thou vast in the planting of the
Institutions of this great Republic and Thou hast
been with 1t all through it's history thus far. and
crowned 1t with success, and when darkness
gathered over our Nation the bow of promise
Thou didst 60 with us through the dark period
OF our national history and hast presided In the
adoption OF measures tending TO conserve the
highest interest Of the Nation in solving the
problem OF reconstruction. . Lord, abide with
our Nation still.
And now We ask Thee TO command Thy bless
ing To rest upon this represen tat.ye body. Oh,
may they be regardful Of the constituents they
represent. and may all things be subordinated to
Lord, may mere partisanship stand back and do
Thou come Thyself to the front and mold a
platform of principles and policies that shall In
u
common nationality. AS Thou vast with Thine
ancient people as o pillar of cloud by day and
pillar OF fire by night, so do Thou before this
Nation and lead 1t on TO grander victories than
1t ever achieved in all It's past history. Com
mand Thy blessing 10 rest upon tho rest of this
Nation and both branches of our national legis-
lature. May they rise above the plane Of mere
partisanship To q comprehension OF the higher
Interests of destiny and nationality.
homes and the citizens that we represent Wo
ask Thee to be present in all these dclibefat ons
and may the best possible result accrue from
us. and we would render 10 Thee everlasting
Inscriptions and praise at last, through Christ
our Redeemer. Amen.
MORE TIME ASKED AND GRANTED.
The Chairman-The regular order this
morning is the report of the committee on
credentials and / recognize General Cogs-
well, Of Massachusetts, chairman of that
committee.
General Cogswell-Mr. President the
committee on credentials is still in session
Ithopes to be able to report In full tonight
ICries of mo, no."l
General Sewell, of New Jersey-As it is
impossible to 60 on with any work in tho
convention until the report of the commit
tee on credentials is made. move That
recess 10 taken tlli Q cl0ck THIS evening
tARain cries of "No."l
Senator Cullom, of Illinois-I ask that
the gentleman withhold his motion until 1
introduce resolution for reference.
There being TO objection offered the fol-
lowing resolution was read by the secre-
tary:
Reslved That the Worlds Columbian Exposi-
ton. to be inaugnrated in the city OF Chicago in
1893, is riehtfully considered by all classes OF
our citizens, regardless Of their political afi.lia-
ton. great national undertaking" aud
that, in recognition of its character and impor-
tance, Congress ought promptly TO provide. by
appropriate legislation, such reasonable appro-
priation in aid thereof will enable the gov
erDment fully 10 discharge its express and i'm
piled obligations incident thereto and as will in
sure the attainment OF such results therefrom as
Will be commensurate with the dignity progress
culture and development OF n free and enlight-
ened people. tGreat applause.l
The Cbairman-The resolution, under the
rule will go the committee on resolutions
without debate.
Mr.. Roberts. of Illinois-I desire to offer
this resolution. l would like TO have IL read
and acted on this morning at this session:
Resolved. That every comrade of the G A. X.