Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-09

MrNNEAPoL1s, MINN., June S.-Forty-
seven minutes after eleven was reached
before Chairman Fassett's gavel fell
RI and the convention and spectators set
ed down into comparative quiet The
frman announced that the proceedings
ne day would be opened with prayer by
lOp H. b. Whipple, of the Diocese Of
lesota. Bishop Whipple addressed
'hrOne Of Grace as follows;
mighty God, our Heavenly Father
hath promised % give wisdom 70
who revereutlv seek thee and who
pOurest into the hearts OF men that
excellent gift of charity, send thy
.pglgp9p this convention. Help them
TO realize the government is a sacred trust
from God, who alone has the right 70 gov
ern and that in his love he hath per-
mitted every nation TO say in what
form that trust shall be
clOthed; and grant . Heavenly
father that he whom they may select may
be a man after thine own heart; the de-
fender Of the helpless and the guardian Of
the honor of the country; and give 70 this
whole nation an understanding heart 20
obey Thee; that truth and justice, religion
and piety, peace and happiness Oe
continued unto US through all gener-
atious, and all this we hum0ly ask
In the name Of thy son, Jesus Christ.
In those words we sum up all our petitions
"Our father who art In Heaven, HallOwed
be thy name, the kingdom come,thy will be
dopo on earth as it is in heaven. Give Us
this day our daily bread and forgive US our
I trespasses as we forgive those who trespass
against Us and lead US not into temptation
\ but deliver US from evil, for thine be the
kingdom, the power ana the glory forever
and ever. Amen"
Mr.. Webster, Of Nebraska-"Mr. Chair
man, I want 20 call attention 20 the fact
there is on the platform gentleman from
Nebraska who desires 70 present 70 this
CONVENTION a gavel" Applause.
The Chair-''lf there IS no objection, Mr..
Walker, OF Nebraska, who is on the
'orm will take the floor for that pur-
Applause.
vancing 10 otheC Chair Mr.. Walker said:
Chairman and gentlemen Of the Con-
on, among the many masterpieces OF
blican legislation as numerous as the
In our flag, the Homestead act Of 1862,
for ten years was before Congress
I'D vas finally vetoed in 1859 by Buchanan,
and the Nebraska Enabling act Of 1861, are
uarticularly cherished by the people OF our
State. Taking advantage oftbe 6euehcent
provisions Of the Homestead act, thousands
OF returning soldiers acquired homes in
Nebraska In 1SG5, thus becoming our pros
perous and thrifty citizens thereby en-
abling rs 10 pass the act admitting NebraS-
ka-a voice in the gallery, louder
The Chairman-'If the convention viii
be lower, the speaker will seem 70 be high
err" (Laughter)
eWalkCr, reSuming his speech: "E,n-
abling US 70 pass the act admitting Ne
braska from ten 60 fifteen years sooner
than otherwise, and as "a token Of our ap-
ureciatiOn we desire 10 present this gavel.
liz Is simple but useful, historical and Re
ssThe wood from which il is made was
grown upon what is known as the first or
original homestead, located near Beatrice,
NeO.. entered January "a. lS63, by Daniel
Freeman, who still owns and occupies his
farm" Applause
ssThe ends of the gavel are inloid with sill
yer coins, the one bearing the date 1S55,
and the other 1892. whichis significant that
This wear Nebraska celebrates her twenty
nth or silver anniversary. Great ap-
with the hope that in 1917 when Ne5ras-
la celebrates her golden anniversary, this
erreat country may be governed by Repuo-
Ncanism. [applausel Wehave the honor on
the part of the young Republicans OF
Nebraska TO present the temporary chair
rnan OF this convention with this gave" "
Applause.
me Chairmsn-"On behalf Of the Con-
1-ention and on behalf OF the Temporary
chairman the Chair returns his very best
thanks 70 Nevada Cries Of Nebraska
and great laughterl There was so much
silver about it the mistake is e1cuSa0le.n y
lighter "The next thing in order, +"
the Chai nan, sis the report Of the
nmittee O Credentials. General VIII
Cogswt A. Of Massachusetts, is recog-
ID" [AIplausel
zen. CoRswell-''Mr. Chairman, am in
uc.ed by the Committee on Credentials
ask for further time in which to report,
ID that II be given leave to sit eontinu-
ISL until it completes its labor
. lator SpOOner, of Wisconsin, rise
he purpose Of asking the Chairman Of
Committee on Credentials whether It
nade such progress as 70 enable him to
u the convention when we may rea-
lxpect a report Applause.
1gswell-'.Mr. Chairman. my an
by in individual opinion and il
committee is attended with
success IL cannot hope 70 re-
tomorrow
man-sIn the absence Of mo-