New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-10

ana Resolutions were known TO be prepared iraus
for presentation. and 1t was not expected there
would be prolonged discussions over these reports
the propositions to force a ballot seemed perfectly
feasible Besides. the Harrison people felt that the
meeting OF the afternoon demonstrated their superb
ority the Blaine forces. and there seemed
slight inclination TO force test vote. either on
formal ballot preliminary question
AS there have been several lively discussions IN the
Committee Credentials which certain south
ern contcstine delegations should be seated. IL was
known an opportunity could be Ind at any time 10
force q test OF strength by merely moving TO seat
one OF the rival contesting delegations.
Harrison forces silent 10 the course Trey
intended to pursue, and IN response to inquiries
merely stated that they did not know whether inc
Convention would reach ballot tonight or not.
They intimated however, that so much CT the CON
veution's time had been consumed by the 'onmi''co
on Credentials that 1t might be fcuhd eoieh' a'
advisable to proceed with the least possible oeias
TO tho selection Of the Presidential ana Nce-frc'i
denal candidates In that event they inslnuatd ths'
~ might he deemed best 10 dispense in great
measure, with all tho long nominating and secondins
speeches which have been prepared limiting these
merely q chief nomination speech and to second
ibg speeches Of a minute each, and then proceeding
to the great decisive ballot.
Up 10 the last moment the same uncertainty was
manifested to the intentions Of the Blaine managers
regarding the presentation OF Mr.. Blaine. Some
thought would be better not 70 present him formally
10 the convention and although ex-Governor Foraker
a Ohio had been detailed TO this duty II stated
that he and Mr. Plat both inclined to the belief
that It would be wiser not formally to present Mr.
Blaine to the convention at all. In of this de-
cidon being adhered to- II obvious that II the Har
nSon people decided 10 restrict their nominating and
scconding speeches, and the committee reports did
not take up too much time, ballot could be reached
within couple OF hours after the opening OF the
session. When this condition Of affairs became known
the deepest interest manifested by both the gal
lcrics and the delegates and phase OF the
sion watched with breathlcss interest.
CALLED 10 ORDER.
At 8 80 y. M the thump of Chairman McKinley's
gavel intimated that order was desired. When the
convention was In order c. NJ. Depew. Of New
York, rose IN bis place and was received with
applause. lie said:
rise TO question Of privilege not high privilege, but
pleasant privilege. We have present here among our
number q delegate who has been q delegate to every
Convention OF the Republican party since its
ganizaton who has voted for every President OF the
United the last sixty years who has served with
distinction Congress and in the Cabntc Of the Pres
Of the United States who today eghythree years
age full activity and In full possession OF his facui
ties and while England claims so much for Mr.. Glad
because at eghtywo he is strong and so vgor
ous America claims for Colonel Dick Thompson, Of
Indiana, who Is eighty three. Cheers) Colonel Thomp-
son eehy.three years to-day. move SIR. that
congratulations Of this Convention be extended to
Colonel Thompson upon his eightyhi birthday with the
hope that he will round his century attending during the
intervening period National Convention Of the Re-
publican party. (Cheers)
The motion OF Mr.. Depew was seconded on behalf
Of INDIANA. by c. F. Griffin. Of that State
COLONEL THoMPsoN's REMARKS.
Then the motion carried unanimously and
Colonel Thompson was escorted TO the platform ty
Mr.. Depcw. and A. C. Dawes, OF Missouri. When
he reached the platform and faced the convention,
OF cheers and In response spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Convention Your
awakened in heart feelings which have not
words the deepest possible sraeuae'
the expression Of which offer 70 you now. When re-
with which have been associated in the
political world and find around me such an sssembage a.
this engaged In the common cause OF preserving the WEI
and the honor Of this land. feel os were young
again (Appause.) True eghtv-th years OF age
to-day applause but half that in reality because
stimulated ind emboldened by undaunted Kcpb.
spirit which animaes and which causes Inc 10 be-
le with honest conviction that the destns OF this
country be controlled by that great party for
and years to come. (Applausel Born as was when
the Constitution Of the United States was but
twenty years old. was reared and educated
under Revolutionary influences, and from NY ReNo-
utionary ancestors learned Repubcanism. Cres oe
'tiood good" and applausc) They taught me TO believe
that the first and primary object OF the Government OF
United Snes to take care Ct the interests OF the
people preserve all those great guarantees Of the
Constitution which intended to us and to our
children he inaenable right OF popular selfgoNernment
applause One OF the instrumenalitics by which that
great right is 10 DO preserved Is the institution under God
Of me Republican party. (Applause). And we are TO-
days In the execution OF the trust which has been
cenfded to us. 10 lay the foundation Of another triumph
upon The coming November which shall assure TO u.s. and
posterity that this &c the happies
the most prosperous the greatest and the grandest Govern
ment upon the earth. (Applause>.
cannot trespass your patience by entering upon tho
discussion Of political questions 1 simply rose to
y.i,cn hna,f 20
gratuations and to promise in return that will meet
You here somewhere esc In this broad land again four
hence applause, and will do have done many
time befcre-ad you in selecting another Republican
candidate for the Presidency (Applause) passed
through actively fifteen Presidential campaigns The
ever President United States was .or
Henry Clay cheers the great champion Of protection.
(Applausc)
legislative body In 1912 for the tariff OF that year
applause and hope to see the time when the
public sentiment In this country shall vind!cae
hat great bill which bears honorcd name sir the
speaker turned 10 Chairman Mckinley and convention
applauded vociferousy). that neither faction party
shall be able successfully attack It, Now. then.
promise you again that will meet you here four
hence.
During the cheers which followed these remarks.
the electric lights nickercd, and convention was
enveloped In almost total darkness for few seconds.
After q moments pause, Colonel Thompson continued
Your chairman has instructed to talk until the
light comes back The light has come. Am not
therefore. sir, released from the obligation Which
sou imposed upon mel Therefore, I say in return
for your congratulations, that will meet you here
again four years hence, and l hope 10 see our
hoDored chairman here tnat we NAV greet him
rs the auothor Of bill which has stood the test
Of four or five years OF attack by its anniversaries,
and yet remained unassailed. (Applausel The
Democratic party proposes TO destroy II by pecemeal
nke rats gnawing at the ropes Of ship, seeking
sink II, WHEN the great craft moves onward and
bids defiance TO the storm. Applause.j return
10 you seain, therefore. my heartfelt thanks for
your sympathy, your congratulations, ard your kind
ness" Applause.l
The clerk then read the following resolutions:
fTltusvllle. Penn June sCoonel John J. Carter T. b.
Simpson, delegates. Pennsylvsna delegation.
Our citizens earnestly request 10 notify the people
II the country through public before