Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-11

people generally of the state Of Califor-
MIA. hold in the highest estimation the
present chief executive OF the United
States; from the inception of his official
duties they watched his labors as he
toiled on from month to month and
from year to year, until they have
grown firm in the conviction that his
has been the greatest, grandeet admin
istration since the days of the honored
and lamented Lincoln. When visitor
among us they read and listened to his
speeches, and marked him as one of the
great men Of the world. In his conduct
of the affairs of this nation they find
nothing wanting, nothing to extenuate.
He exalted the glory and dignity of
the American flag throughout the whole
habitable globe. OF spotlees character,
his official conduct has borne the same
stamp of integrity az his private life.
His administration, it may be truly
said, has proceeded etrictly upon lines
of honor, of law and justice.
In the light Of these facts, it seems to
me that we should be derelict in duty
to turn our backs upon this great leader,
90 tried and faithful; this man who, IN
the dark days Of our country's peril,
risked his life on many q well-fought
field in defense of that government
which, as president, he has done 80
much to dignity and strengthen. Then
Danish not this Aristides because he is
iust, but rather reward his noble con-
duct. that those who come after him
may live in the assurance that the gem
erous people of these United States can
.,o.,o~ ha Ito H1o n kho cho ~rn ~e
tude or Indifference toward those who
have done good service in their behalf.
Bear in mind, gentlemen, that in the
discharge of our high and responsible
duty of selecting the next president in
these United States, no consideration of
personal advantage may enter into our
deliberations. 1t is the welfare. of the
whole people of this great country which
we must study and observe. There are
teeming millions whose eyes are now
anxiously turned to this convention,
and by whose verdict in next November
shall we be judged. At least nominate
this man, and the people may be safely
trusted to elect him, we'll knowing by
past experience that while he remains
our president, every man in this broad
land, under his own vine, shall eat in
safety what he plants. and from his ex-
ample all men shall read the perfect
ways of honor and by those claim their
greatness.
BALLoTING BEGUN.
At the conclusion of the call of states,
Ex-Governor Sewell of New Jersey
moved that the convention proceed to
ballot. The motion prevailed, and in
the intense suspense following, as the
chairmen of the delegations of the vari-
GUS states proceeded to poll their dele
cations, preparatory to responding to
the roll call, it was ordered that the
delegates from Indian Territory and
Alaska be entitled to vote on the presi-
dental ballot.
Alabama was the first state called and
responded with fifteen votes for Har-
rison seven for Mckinley.
Deafening cheers greeted the entrance
of the distinguished Ohio governor into
the presidential contest.
HOW CALIFORNIA VOTED.
A member of the California delega-
tion called for poll OF that state, which
was ordered by the chair, with the fol-
lowing result: De Young, Blaine !;
Charles N. FELTON,, Harrison: E. F.
Spence, Harrison; N. D. Rideout,
Harrison D. T. Cole, Harrison; E. V.
Spencer, Harrison; j. F. Kidder,
Blaine; E. ]. Rhodes, Blaine; Eli Dem
nison, Blaine; r. D. Robbins, Blaine !;
E. s. Pillsbury,, Harrison; J. 8. Spear,
jro Mckinley; o. A. Hale, Blaine; E..
F. johnson, Harrison; r. E. Jack,
Blaine; R. w. Button, Harrison.
The chair announced the result of the
California poll: Harrison, 8: Blaine, 81;
Mckinley, l.
4 DRAMATIC INCIDENT.
When Ohio was reached, there oc-
Cured the most dramatic incident ever
witnessed in national convention, that
OF presidential candidate challenging
the liberality of the vote cast for him by
his own state.
"Ohio gives two votes for Harrison,
forty-four votes for Mckinley" said ex-
Governor Foraker, and the pandemon-
ium OF enthusiasm that greeted the an
nouncement, showed that Harrison had
lost twenty-seven votes in Ohio.
After the cheering ceased, Mckinley
arose and in clear voice, said: II
challenge the vote of the state of Ohio.
I am delegate from that state"
After breathless pause, Foraker rose
and said: "But you have been retired
from this delegation. Mr.. Chairman, by
your election to the craftsmanship of
this convention. Your alternate has
taken your place, and we no longer
know you as member of the Ohio dele
CATION"
The generous action OF Foraker
toward the man he had but recently
been opposing in bitter factional fight,
evoked all the better impulses of the
vast audience, and resulted in loud ap-
plause.
.sIhe chair overrules the point of
order" !" said Mckinley, 'and asks the
secretary Of the convention to call the
ROLL"
M'KINLEY VOTES FOR HARRISON.
This called forth another ovation from
the Harrison delegates in admiration of
his loyal support to the president.
The secretary Of the convention called
the first name on the Ohio list, that of
William Mckinley, jr.
IT vote for Benjamin Harrison" said
the great American protectionist, and
the gratifying cheers which resounded
through the hall were quieted only when
the object of all this enthusiasm waved
his gavel to restore order.
"Joseph B. Foraker" shouted the
clerk, and there was breathless sus-
pense.
civilian Mckinley" said the ex-gov-
ernor, and this time it was the fiery
Foraker who for loyalty to the governor