The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1892-06-10

the convention, the roll of the conven-
tlon was called, and, at its conclusion.
Chris Mage, who acted as secretary,
announced that the total number of
votes promised Harrison was 500. The |
votes reported promised are as follows:
Alabama, 16; Arkansas, Is; Cali
tornia, 8; Connecticut, 3; Delaware,
3; Florida, s; Georgia, 26; Illinois,
80; Indiana, 80; Iowa, p; Kansas,
Is; Kentucky, 20; Louisiana, s;
Maryland, l3; Massachusetts, 16;
Michigan, 5; Minnesota, Z; Missis-
sippi, II; Missouri, "a; Montana, l;
Nebraska, IA; New Hampshire, 3;
New Jersey, IS; New York. 23;
North Carolina, l6; North Dakotah,
2; Ohio, p; Oregon, 4;
Pennsylvania, Is; South Carolina, Is;
South Dakota, 4; Tennessee, l6; Tex
as, Is; Vermont, 5; Virginia, 8: West
Virginia, 10; Wisconsin, 10; Wyom-
iDg, 4. This includes figures from New
Mexico, Okaiahoma and Utah, which
were not represented in the meeting.
Mr.. Depew was chairman of the eau,
Gus. A United Press reporter was
present throughout the entire session
Ct the conference, altough it was sup
posed to be secret. The indivual
roll call was not taken during the meet
iEg, but a count was made from
the stage and it was said
that there were SIP men in
the hall. This would make
5ll delegates and one reporter. Judge
Spencer, of California, who was pres
ent at the meeting, said TO United
Press reporter, after the adjournment,
that the Harrison men claimed 60 del
egates more than were present at the
caucus. The Harrison men are hila-
rious, believing that the caucus assures
them big majority Oh the first ballot.
Fraudry Claimed.
Mr.. Plat, left his room in response
to sudden call after hearing the re-
suit of the Harrison conference. His
chief lieutenant, Louis +. Payne, said
to a United Press reporter that the
statement of votes given out as the
strength of Mr.. Harrison, as developed
in the conference, was fraud.
Blaine Wen DisconsoIate.
MINNEAPOLIS, June 9.-The ranl
, and file of the Blaine adherents do no
: share in the convictions of success ex
r pressed by Mr.. Platt and his lieuten
e ant, and express themselves as abou
D tired of their leaders. Since the new
1 of the Harrison conference they hav,
: been weeping and refuse to be com
: torted.
8 EVcnin" Session.
r Chairman Mckinley was in his sea
b early. He sat tanning himself witt
Vigor, looking about the hall and wait
e ing until there were enough delegate
l. in their places to warrant him il
k bringing his gavel down and callin
It the convention to order. Warne
d Miller came upon the platform and sa
l. beside the chairman, their hands clos
e together. There was no prayer in th
n order of the evenings business. D.
1t Brush is supposed to have opened th
p convention for the entire day.
d Ten minutes after eight o'cloc
st the delegates began to come in I
1t more lively rate, and five minute
IS later, when the band struck up Dixie,
r. there was a chorum present. "Dixie
brought tears from the Tennesseean
in imitation of the rebel yell, and gel
Iy eral applause from the audience. N
ps favorite son had received a WELDON
in up to half past s O'Clock. Chairma
le Mckinley said to reporter Of Il
as United Press at that hour, that, a
n cording to the order Of business, II
N resolutions would have to follow Il
n report of the committee on credentia]
to unless the rules were suspended, al
w no request had come to him f
p a suspension of the rule
ld 1t was $50 when Clerk Johnst
n took the platform and said in hoar
RS voice, announcement" He pans
ne dramatically, and then repeated, "a
bv nouncement." Two minutes lat
ie. chairman Mckinley brought down
ife gavel. Chauncey Depew was on his ft
ul- instantly to announce the SD birthd
SIS. of Col. Dick Thompson, of Indiar
of He did it in neatly termed spee'
rs which was received with applause, a
IN moved that the congratulations of t
ide convention be extended to Col. Thon
mt son. Chairman Bingham came f
in ward and read resolutions providi
an that all army volunteers shol
The be admittt 4 to the hall and sho1
set take vacant seats. 1t was adopt
lap The letter was received without
At ton. Then the chairman announ'
a the regular order Of business to be
yel, report from the committee on cred
to tials. Chairman Coggswell stated t.
ore he was not prepared with a writ
the report, but if the convention wished
ave would make a verbal report.
Nr. understood that the minority '