Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-11
delphia had been elected Pennsy lvania' Is
me nhar of the national com rniftaa

member of the national committee.
Then the chairman announced: "Mr.
Quay OF Pennsylvania reports on the
part of those opposed to the majority
report of the committee on credentials,
that they will make no further opposi-
tion to its adoption"
Prolonged cheers followed this an
nouncement, as it was a tacit acknowl-
edgment of defeat, by the opponents Of
the majority report. The report was
adopted by acclamation.
A separate vote was demanded bv the
Mormon contesting delegates from Utah,
on their case, but the majority report
was adopted, and the Mormons declared
ineligible.
On request OF Chairman Duffield, the
Alger manager, the Michigan delegation
was allowed to retire for consultation.
A communication from the Woman's
Republican association of the United
States was presented by ex-senator
Miller of New York, read amid applause
and the association was recognized as an
auxiliary to the Republican party. Mrs.
j. Ellen Foster of Iowa, president of
this association, was invited to the
stand, and the unusual spectacle of a
woman addressing the Republican na-
tional convention was witnessed.
Mrs. Foster delivered an eloquent ad-
dress, touching on reform work generally
and that of Republicans particularly.
She was listened to with close attention
and literally applauded.
| Alabama reported a disagreement over
the election of national committee
man, and were given time to settle the
! differences.
wOLCoTT NoMINATEs BLAINE.
The chairman then announced that
the next thing in order was the presen-
tation of the names of candidates for the
presidency. Itwas decided that the roll
of states should be called, and when Col
oradO was reached Senator Wolcott arose.
Instantly the Blaine men burst into wild
cheers, all doubt as to the presentation
| OF Blaine being now removed. Follow
ing is Wolcott's speech:
"MR. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CONVENTION: The Republicans of
the west sometimes differ with the Re-
publicans of the east as to what is
wanted. On this occasion there is q
remarkable unanimity between the gen.
uine Republicans of the west and the
genuine Republicans of the east, as to
who is needed to lead the party to
victory, and his name is James G..
| Blaine"
When Wolcott pronounced Blaine's
name, one great universal howl went up
from the audience. It was taken up by
a large number of delegates, New York
particularly, being very effusive. Hand
kerchiefs and hats, as we'll as fans and
umbrellas, were waved wildly. and the
| rnscv no1lorsoc iofo fod in
with their feet. The demonstration
lasted sixty seconds. When it was con-
cluded, Wolcott continued:
| "The greatest American now living
suffered defeat eight years ago because
| the party which he had honored, was
torn by discord, and because fraud
triumphed. We meet today to undo
| that wrong and present our uncrowned
4 leader, with the pledge of our unswerv'
j ing devotion and the assurance of 8
victory in November, that will oblteratt
in his heart and ours the memory of past
| defeat.
at is matter of Indifference to us
who shall be chosen to lead the Demo
cratic hosts" said Wolcott, "but we
trust they will again renominate their
prophet Of tsrif reform ip order that we
may demonstrate how short a life the
calumny that our country has gone back
on its action of 1888, and that we have
gone back on the policy of that date, has
had. There is practical agreement
among the delegates of this convention
certainly OF the delegates whose opinion
| should be followed. The delegates from
the Republican states have expressed an
| opinion as to who our leader shall be
| loud cheersl, and that expression would
| today receive an almost unanimous vote
were it not for the mistaken feeling
AMONG some others that the bestowal OF
Office is personal affair. The welfare
of our beloved party is of infinitely
greater Importance than the nomination
or vindication of any member within it's
ranks, and when the roll of states is
called believe there will be remem-
brance of the fact that the obligations OF
| office are to be repaid solely by faithful
performance of it's duties; that manhood
and ndindependencea are not bartered among
good men for the emoluments or honors
OF public station. EThis was also loudly
cheered.]
sour candidate, Mr.. Chairman, has
never been president of the United
States. He will be. [The speaker was
again interrupted, while the audience
turned itself loose. Many delegates ap-
| plauded loudly.] But if he has not yet
occupied that high Office, he has by de-
votion to his party, made Republican
presidents possible, and he has guided
two administrations with his sagacity
and faithfulness. We are respected and
honored abroad. We owe it to his state-
craft. We are gathering the republics
of all America together in bonds OF
cloeest friendship. 1t is because he de-
vised, planned and shaped the policy.
We are giving protection to our own peo-
| pie on the farm and in the workshop,
and by concessions, inducing the nations
of the world to open their markets for
| our products. His far-seeing, discrimi-
mating vision perceived the benefits OF
reciprocity. [Applause.]
There is no public measure since the
days OF reconstruction which tended to
the advancement of our country with
which his name is not identified; and
when the history of this generation OF
theIrepublic shall be written, his name
will stand foremost among the states
men. No official title or station can
add to or detract from his lame; but we
may at least let history record that all
we had to give we gave with loving,
loyal hearts. The best gifts of the world
are not to those who seek them. ZAP
plause.
"Our votes are to be cast for one who
is almost every Republican's candidate,
except his own. [Applause.] For my