The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-09

received another mark OF recognition as he
entered. 1t was evident the galleries mean
sooner or later to got speech out OF the bril-
liant. caustic Kansan.
While tho delegates and spectators were as
sembling in the Convention Hall there was
much discussion OF the probable action OF the
Ohio delegation, as II was reported TINT they
wcro preparing to go to Mckinley. w. c.
Brown OF Fostoria. who Ia II momber OF Gov
Mckinlcy's staff. said to n reporter of tho
United Prcss in regard to the report:
Il have heard nothing of the receipt OF n
telegram from Senator Sherman. but tho dele
gates from Ohio need no urging from any
quarter In behalf Of Mckinley. Whether
Blaine men or Harrison men. they are first OF
all Mckinley men, and VIC would certainly pre-
sent his name to the Convention before tho
first ballot IL he would permit it. But he said
yesterday that those who wore sincerely his
friends could show 1t in no better way than by
voting for Mr.. Harrison on the first ballot. and
that he would not permit the use OF his name.
He did not ray anything about what wo ought
to do after the first ballot, and IL Harrison docs
not receive tho nomination at the outset no
never will. for II the first ballot results in no
nomination. tho entire Ohio delegation will
present the name of Mckinley We have as.
surances from the Massachusetts delegates
that they stand ready to second tho nomina-
ton. and in view Of the situation in the New
York delegation. we have no doubt that every
body from that State would be glad to find tho
way out OF tho present strife by falling in limo
for Mckinley. That in my Judgment. would
nominate him."
Gov. Mckinley meanwhile had seated him
self in the gallery behind the chair in close
company with Gov. Gorham. Senator Carey.
and other friends Of the Administration. Tom
porary Chairman Fnssett was late in putting
in IN appearance, and so. In fact were n good
many Of the delegates. who had been engaged
in committee work good part OF the night.
But tho band kept things lively EX-Speaker
Reeds familiar form was looked for. and found
in the sameplace rs yesterday. Fred Douglass
was invited to n seat on the platform
1t was ia when Chairman Fassett raped
the Convention to order. Tho Right Rev. Fl.
B. Whipple. Episcopal Bishop OF Minnesota.
who had been sitting to the left OF tho chair
with his head protected by little purple skull
cap. removed that covering and opened tho
proceedings with prayer as follows the dele
gates and most OF the audience standing the
while:
Almighty God who hath promised to give wisdom to
all who revereutly seek Thee. who alone pourest into
the hearts OF men that most excellent gift OF charity
ask Thy blessing upon this Convention. IIep them
to realize that government is sacred trust from God
who alone has tho right to govern and that His love
has given to every nation the right say form
that trust shall be clothed. Grant, heavenly Father
that the one whom we may choose shall be after
Thine heart, lover of righteousness the de-
fender of the poor and the needy and the guar
dian of the nations honor. Give this
peopl. an understanding heart to obey Thee. that
truth and JUSTICE religion and piety peace and happ
ness may be established among us for all generations
Grant this for the sake of Thy Son Jesus Christ. in
whose words we sum up our petitions our Father who
art in heaven. hallowed be Thy name Thy Kingdom
come Thy will be done earth as in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread. and forgive tres
passes forgive those who trespass against us.
and lead us not into temptation but deliver from
evil for Thine is the Kingdom. and the power. and tho
glory. forever and Amen
Mr.. Webster OF Nebraska asked that tho
floor be given Mr.. Walker of Nebraska
to present a gavel to the Convention. Tho
Chair announced that Mr.. Walker would have
the floor for that purpose. Mr.. Walker then
took the platform and made a little speech in
so low a tone that there were cries of louder"
from all parts of the hall. The gavel was pro-
scented in the name OF the young Republicans
Of Nebraska. in memory of the Homestead
act. Mr.. Walker described the wood Of which
the gavel was made. and said that there were
two silver coins in the end Of it.
Mr.. Fassett, as temporary Chairman. re-
turned the thanks of tho Convention to the
State of Nevada. This slip of the tongue
caused laughter which Mr.. Fassett adroitly
turned to account, saying that there WAS so
much silver about the gavel that the mistake
was eXcusublc.
The temporary Chairman announced tho
order OF business to he tho presentation OF tho
report Of the Committee on Credentials. Mr..
the floor and said that the committee was not
ready to report. He asked permission for the
committee to, sit continuously until it had
mittee is attended by reasonable success it
cannot report before to morrow Leave to
sit continuously was granted.
The Chairman then announced that the re-
port Of the Committed ON Permannent Organi;:
zaton nSXt in order d. & L9eswood Of
nizcd and took the platform. lie. presented
the namo of tho Hon. William Mckinley Of
ceived with tumutuous applause. Charles W.
johnson wa. named Tor Secretary. and
the assistant Of the
to 10 continued. Tho committee also
recommended that each delegation appoint
m honorary vicc-presidcnt and secretary. Mr..
Lockwood moved the adoption OF the report.
and it was adopted, and the Chairman APP
senator Spooncr Of Wisconsin. and Gen. Ma
hone Of Virginia q committeo to escort Major
Mckinley to the ths eha'r . They came up from hs
where Gov. Mckinley, was seated. Then Mr.:
Gov. Mckinley down the aisle TO tho platform.
He shook hands with Mr. fassctt. while tho
Mr.. Fassett; turning from him. thanked tho
to him. Then he introduced the permanent
Chairman. Thcre was another tumult OF APP
pluuse and an ohio delegate snrant: to his feet
and proposed three cheers. They were given
with will. When tho noise had ceased Gov.
Mckinley said:
GOV. M'KINLEy's SPEECH
GFSrLEupS or CoSvfNTioN l thank you for 'he
honor Of presdini the tenth National Convention
OF the Republican party. Republican Conven.
ton means something. They havo always meant
something Republican Conventions say what they
mean aud mean what they say, They declare prncI.
pies and policies ana purposes and when intrIsted
with power icy execute aud enforce them lChccrs
The first National Convention Of the Republican party
thirtysix years ngo met in the city OF Pnlade pha
The pnlro OF that convention rcu.s to-day more k
an inspiration than the affirmation political party.
Every provision Of that great instrument made by the
fathers OF party is on the statutes of our country
to-day lCnrcrs.I Every one Of them has been enl-
boiled into puLc law. ana that cannot be said the