Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-06-11


Mckinley solidly on the first ballot,
Mrs. Foster Talks.
Mrs. Helen Fostcr, of the Woman's
Christian Temperance union, now adj
dressing convention, which Is paying
great attention to and applauding her
literally.
Ohio for Mckinley. f4s4
12:10-Ex-G Governor Foraker says he
will cast the forty six votes of Ohio for
Mckinley on first ballot.
Causes Great Excitement
1e:11-News that Ohio goes for Nc
Kinley is scattering over the hall, and
there is great excitement among the
Harrison delegates. tsf@
Michigan for Mckinley. t
12:12--Colonel Duffield gives this as
the result of the Michigan delegation /:
General Alger's name win not be pre-
sented and the delegation will vote %
for Mckinley and for Harrison.
Not In the Mckinley Movement.
l9:14-Chairman Crapo says the Mas
sachusotts delegation Is not in the Nc
Kinley movement,
Roll Call OF States Began.
12:1s-Roll call of states for presenta-
ton of candidates begun.
Wolcott Takes the Platform.
12:18--Wolcott of Colorado takes the
platform.
BIaine's Name Chccred.
12:19-Wolcottm mentions Blaine. Great
cheering.
Predicts Dlaine's Election.
1929 Wolcott predicts victory in No
vember for the great unrewarded leader
of the Republican party, James q.
Blaine. (Renewed cheering.)
Everything for His Country.
Wolcott said he was proud to
cast his vote for a man who always
sought everything for his country and
nothing for himself.
A Lively Corpse. "
12:3-W Wolcott finished. Renewed
cheering.) Many delegates on their feet
and crying Blaine, Blaine.
Harrison Nominated. --
12:35-When Indiana is reached Hon.
IhlCLhIu AupIIkgoOu bSI6utlS tAlC po<t5C W
nominate Benjamin Harrison.
A Harrison Demonstration, ..
12:37-The demonstration for Harrison
by far exceeds that for Blaine. Fred
Douglass with cane in his hand from
the platform leads the applause.
Blaine Seconded. sAa
12:3S-Eustis. of Minnesota, seconds
Blaine. .-ug s..
The call was resumed up to Michigan.
When that state was called stentorian
voice shouted, Whats the matter with
AlgerY' Then quick response was
that "He's no good" i9aa
1240-Most of Massachusetts, Con-
necticut, Michigan delegates remain
seated. Michigan called; no candidate
presented. ss..
Applause for Blaine.
1248-Eustis' mention of Blaine's
name aroused a storm Of applause.
12:51-Cheering and demonstration
for Blaine continues, Ladies swinging
their parasols, fans and handkerchiefs.
Reed Gets Excited.
Reed, of Maine, is ON his feet waving
flag. Enthusiasm increasing. Crowd
has gathered behind Reed and are cheer
ing at top of their voices. s-
12:55-Blaine demonstration has con-
tinued seven minutes so far, and there
are no signs of subsiding.
The band strikes up patriotic music.
The ladies continue to lead the applause.
Fifteen thousand throats are yelling
their loudest Blaine's name and cheer
ing. No such sight has ever been seen
in political convention heretofore.
And the Band PLAYED.
12:59-Many of the delegates are on
their chairs waving hats and shouting.
The cheering has completed drowned the
band, which started to play.
"Biaine. Blaine. James q. Blainei"
1:O1-The audience have caught up the
refrain, Blaine, Blaine, James q.
Blaine," and are crying it in unison.
The scene Is indescribable.
John c. New says it's all right, let
them enjoy themselves.
The demonstration has now continued
seventeen minutes.
1:03-The enthusiasm for Blaine con-
tinues. The entire convention shouts,
Blaine, Blaine. James g. Blainer
Cheering for Blaine continues
and has only to be renewed with in
creased vigor.
Couldn't Hear Him.
Mckinley raps for order but
little attention is paid to him. The
demonstration has now been raging for
twenty-one minutes.
Several men and women have tainted
from excitement.
Howied Almost Half Hour.
1:15-The shouters have exhausted
themselves. They cannot continue foi
lack of physical strength.
Depew Takes she Platform.
1:17-Roll call resumed, Missouri,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Hampshire and New Jersey, all passed.
When New York was called there
was much cheering. during which
Mr.. Depew proceeded TO the plat
form to second Harrison. He said he