The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-06-11
EVENING SESSION.

The evening session of the convention
was little more than a ratification meet
ing. The nominee for the Vice Presi
dency was selected in a meeting of the
New York delegation held an hour be-
fore the convention was called to order.
By tacit consent the naming Of tho Vice
Presidential candidate was left to the
New York delegation.
At $685. a majority OF the delegates
being in their seats, Chairman McKin-
ley called the convention to order. The
galleries were about two-thirds full. So
soon as the convention was in order the
Chairman announced that the next or
der OF business was the presentation of
names for nomination to the Vice-Presi-
dency.
State Senator O'Connor of New York
presented the name Of Whitelaw Reid.
Gen. Horace Porter seconded the nomi-
nation.
Gen. Porter paid a glowing tribute to
Mr.. Reid's services abroad. He said
that when Reid returned to America all
the honors in the land were heaped on
him. He had always believed loyalty to
party was next to country. He had al
ways believed in party. 1t was said
that Mr.. Reid had difficulties with the
I typographical unions. This had been
settled. The President of that organiza-
tion was here and had certified it in
writing. In conclusion Gen. Porter said
that with Whitelaw Reid the Republi-
cans would march to victory.
Gov. Bulkeley of Connecticut then
took the platform and seconded the
nomination.
AZ tue conclusion of the speech Of
Governor Rulkeley ]. G. Settle of Ten
nessee got the floor. A delegate from
West Virginia tried to move the unani-
nous selection of Mr.. Reid, but Settle
insisted in taking the platform, aud on
behalf of Tennessee nominated Zone Of
the grandest characters in American
politics, Hon. Thomas B. Reed of Maine. "
Mr.. Reeds name was greeted with
loud cheering, especially from the South
ern delegates.
@. NJ. Lowthau of Virginia seconded
the nomination. Mr.. Littlefeld of
Maine then arose and asked the Con-
vention not to vote for Mr.. Reed, as
he would decline the nomination. The
name was then withdrawn.
Mr.. Carney of Iowa then moved to
suspend the rules and make the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Reid unanimous. The
rules were suspended by viva voce vote
and the nomination was made unani-
nous. Senator Cullom having taken
the chair, Elliott r. Shepard offered a
resolution of cordial thanks to Chair
man Mckinley and wishing him Sin
creasing usefulness in the service of
the country"
This resolution and resol utions thank
ing the minor officers of the conven-
tion and the citizens Of Minneapolis were
passed with enthusiasm,
Mr.. Clarkson offere resolution Of
thanks to the people of Minneapolis for
the complete and superior accommoda-
tions provided and the generous and
adequate provisions for entertaining
visitors; also thanking the Executive
committee. This was adopted.
A telegram from Oregon was read /:
"Oregon Republican by 5000; will give
President Harrison 10, 600 in November.
Legislature is Republican in both
branches. (Cheers.)
A resolution from the press, thanking
the local press committee was offered
by Mr. De Young, of California, and
adopted.
Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, offered the
usual resolution to make Chairman Nc
Kinley the chairman Of the committee
to notify the candidates.
Thanks were also voted to retiring
National Committeeman for their serV-
ices in the campaign of 1888. The roll
OF States was then called for the ap-
pointment OF members Of the commit
tees to notify the nominees.
AT the close Of the roll call, with band
playing, the convention At 10 p. m. ad-
iourn ed sine die.