The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-11

Tho prayer. Ho was tho only delegate who
: remained seated
beNid Martin was announced as national
committeeman for Pennsylvania. X. g.
/ iNaus from Kentucky and David Layton from
Delaware
Consideration Of the committee on creden-
tia's being resumed. the Chair made the graft
I wing announcement TO the convention that
senator Quay had authorized him to say that
no iurther opposition would be made 20 tho
adoption Ot the majority report in the Ala
nana case. Tho question was then put. and
the majority report was unanimously adopted
ninlo cheers. This example was followed by
t,nose who had intended 20 aniagOnize the
l., ran report on the Mormon issue.
hr. tu.lon after consultation with other
trends OF the administration agreed not TO
uelay the nominations by raising discussion
on tAls question.
MAJORITY REPORT ADOPTED.
The Chair asked Mr. Cannon. Of Utah. if
ne desired u vote on his minority report. He
shid That he did. The minority report WIS
oea'en and the majority report adopted. An
SCleson delegate moved that the delegations
rom indian Ierrtory and Alaska be ad-
ni',ed Win two votes each. Agreed 90. The
MllSShlgan delegation retired for consultation.
me Oho.r announcing it was very necessary
W nave the list OF members OF the national
CONN Itteo filled up, directed tho clerk 70 call
over Vie roll OF States Those which had not
Nst made selections were Alabama Louisiana
mississippi, North Carolina and tah. In the
I interim Warner Miller, of New York. sent no
% the desk and had read a woman's suffrage
memorial
Mr.. Miller asked that the officers of tho
Noman's Republican Association named in
the communication. be presented % the con-
Nentlon, and this was done. Mrs. Foster was
escorted % the platform and read an address
lN SINH Iuf Qnl13In with
torica gestures. The lady orator. as she
warmed up with her subject. laid aside her
notes and addressed the convention with
huency and force which elected frequent ap-
plause.
One of the Alabama delegation admitting
that there WAS iglf In the delegation asked
ior pol on tho question of the election OF
national committeeman. but the chairman
choked hiu ot by saving amid laughter that
the convention accorded the Alabama dele
CATION further time 20 correct their arth-
metic.'
Then the chairman improssively announced
that the next order of business was the pre-
sentaton of names for the nomination for
PRESIDENT A mighty cheer won't up from
the invention. he Chair announced TINT
10 had been the custom IN past years 90 call
Tie roll Tor tho presentation OF candidates.
iie asked whether the INVENTION wished
this There were mingled cries of Yes" and
~ and the chairman decided that the con-
yention desired 90 follow precedent and or
derod the roll called
SENATOR w0ICOTT FOR HARRISON.
When Colorado was reached Senator VOL
colt rose and said:
Mr. Chairman There were loud
cries of Platform" and tho silver Senator
ascended tho stage aud said
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of tie Con
Venuon The Republicans of the West some
times differ with the Republicans of the Fast
as 20 what is wanted. but on TINS occasion
there is remarkable unanimity between genu-
inc Republicans of the West and genuine
Republicans of the East as 20 whom We need.
and his name is Blaine.
HE dramatic presentation of tho name OF
Blaine. SO unexpected, so decisive. took tho
convention by surprise There was dead
silence for moment; then the Blaine mon
broke loose aud for three minutes the hall
rang with their cheers. renewed again and
again. They stood up. waving hats. handker-
chiefs and fans
When partial silence had at length been
restored Dr. Nolc0tt continued
Ihe greatest American now living suf-
Tered deIeat eight years ago because tho
party which he led and honored was torn up
y ciscorC. and becausu fraud triumphed.
iCheers.
Mr.. Wolcott resumed: tt is 10 us q matter
cI comparative indifference who shall be
chosen % cad the Democratic hosts but We
trust theY Will again renOminate their prophet
OF tanh reform, IN order that we may demon
strate bow snOr, life has SANDER and
calumny ana SO that q repentant country
may repair the wrong OF lSs4 and that we
may stamp with the seal IF final disapproval
The pohcy which could lead only 10 impover-
isnment az home and which would bring Us
into dlshoIOr and contempt abroad.
MANHOOD AND INDEPENDENCE"
Manhood and independence the speaker
said, were not bartered among good men for
the emo.uments If public Office. Cur candi-
date, Mr.. Chairman said Mr. WOlcott. has
never been President OF tie nted States.
lie wilLDe and the convention broke out again
IN cheers bat If be has never been Presi-
dent, he has guided two administrations
Senator MOleOu referred 10 the union of
the Latin republics and then 90 reciprocity
ne latter allus.On was greeted with pro-
loLget applause aud cheers. 30 official title
could add To- OF detract from his fame. said /
5lr. NalcOtt The best giits of this world /
are not 90 those who seek them ~ said he and |
the Blaine men cheered Mr. Blaine. he con- |
tlnued, was every mans candidate but his /
own. He sought everything fOr his country
and nothing FOR himself.
The record of his service for his country
assured las acceptance OF any burden his
country would impose on him. The fears
about his health were grOundless. Ills friends
would wish HIM young, impetuous again. but
-ANtlttAcc NaiAe Only VIII age lie still |
stood t. those who loved him the embodi-
ment of all that WAS brightest and best of
american statesmanship. They thanked God
hat he was still able 10 give the people an
administration that wOuld.embrace tho we'll
being OF all the Americas Ia the hour of VIC /
tory they turned 10 him, who had lifted the
party above the fear of defeat lie was the
deal and the inspiration Of the young Re
l4blcans. There was no true Republican
who would not follow where be led. and with
rust that Providence would long spare him
20 the people. they pledged their unfalteriug.
oval support 80 James O.. Blaine
1HE ROLL-CALL CONTINUED.
Again the Blaine men were on their feet
cheering and waving flags. handKerchiefs and
wen umbrellas. Some one in the galleries
legan the CRY Of Blaine Blaine James Il.
iane' but the chairman raped for order.
nd the roll call proceeded slowly
Mnen Indiana was reached there WAS m
)iause. which was renewed ten-fold when the
'eneTable Il. w. Thompson walked up the
isle and took the platform. Standing with
fan clutcLed with both hands BIr. Thomp-
on said.
Gentlemen of the Convention. Il do not
intend 20 make a speech. propose 10 make
nomination for the presidency which shall
trike a chord of sympathy in every true Re
ubhcan heart. i propose 10 nominate for
be presidency man who does not seek ele
alton by tho detractiOn Of any other great
republican.
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