The morning call., 1892-06-10

every one is on the alert. Word has been
quietly passed around that the Harrison
managers have determined to force the fight,
encouraged by the caucus of their forces
this morning, and if this is done OF course
every. one knows that there will be great
big circus, with three rings and side-show
attachment thrown in, and then the fun
would begin.
If it comes it will be a battle of giants
and the struggle for supremacy on the floor
will be a magnificent display. That is just
why the crowd is so expectant and eager,
and why every person is evidently full of
fire and life despite the heat, which is
almost oppressive. Thousands Of fans are
waving as the throng waits for Chairman
Mckinley to let his gavel fall. and this adds
to the animation Of the scene.
The low hum Of the thOusauds,as they stir
in their seats and discuss the outlook for a
contest browns the subdued tones of the
rival managers as they move actively about
and marshal their forces for the great fracas.
Tom Reed, with lady on each arm, slips
into the hall through the press entrance and
takes his seat without attracting notice.
Hiscock walked down the aisle looking
pIettier than ever, yet be hardly attracted
passing notice, aud Ingalls,. for the first
time since the proceedings opened, failed to
receive an ovation.
The vein Of feeling is too strong for any
one less than Presidential candidate to be
noticed to any extent. Only once does the
convention break into hearty cheers, and
that is when the band PLAYS yankee
Doodle" The applause is faint ripple at
first. but It spreads along the line and
swells into volume till the long walls and
the flags fairly tremble.
Then 1t dies away as it comes and a mo-
ment later solitary buger, stationed in a
remote corner, rings out a stirring call. Its
blare sinks into silence and the band plays
Marching Through Georgia" without re-
sponsiye re-echo Of applause
When nearly every one is seated George
n. Kuight, who is to second the nomination
OF Blaine, and Z. d. Piisbury, who Is to do
like service for Harrison, saunter in and
join the California delegation down in the
front row. Knight laughs at an Associated
Press correspondent who asks him for his
manuscript 81 never had such a thing in
my life," said the genial George. 81 don't
propose to begin SO late in my life. What
say will have to come spontaneously"
At 940 O'Clock Mckinley stepped to the
front and raped for order.
Scarcely had the gavel fallen when De-
pew arose in his place and asked to be
recognized. He was loudly cheered.
I'VE have here" said he, "a man who
has attended every Republican convention
ever held, and who has voted at every Pres-
Dental election for 80 years. Now, at the
age of SO, he is in the full possession of his
physical strength and mental faculties, and
/ move you that Richard Thompson of In
diana be extended the privileges Of the con-
vention during the time II is in session."
Cheers rang out again, and when the
gray-haired veteran OF a half century Of
hard-fought political fields mounted the
platform the convention was on its feet
cheering and swinging their hats in the air.
hr. Thompson was then escorted to the
platform. and expressed his gratitude for
the honor paid him in a neat speech.
The chairman Of the committee on rules,
amid great show Of enthusiasm, reported
that it had been decided that all Grand
Army men be admitted to the hall and given
the seats unoccupied.
"All those In favor Of the proposed rule
will say aye" was the way in which Chair
man Mckinley put the question, and with
out waiting for the negative shouted: "The
ayes have il" This was followed by shout
of laughter.
Chairman Mckinley then read messages
from the Mayors OF Titusvile and Oil City,
announcing the distress and suffering that
prevailed IN those inundated districts and
making public appeal for aid, the commu-
nications being laid aside for future action.