Huntsville gazette., 1892-06-18

III comic opera. After nearly twen-
ty minutes of confusion and noise
the convention began to tire and subsidized lit
tie, but there were spasmodic outbursts for
nearly five minutes before the strength of the
Blaine men gave out A delegate tried to get
the platform to propose three cheers for Mrs.
kerens, but in the confusion he might as well
have talked to blank wall. Tom Reed led the
last outburst, sitting back Of the plat
form waving his straw hat 1t was
at about this time that the Harrison men start
ed some kissing, but it was drowned in the out
burst of cheers that followed. Then the band
brought up the rear of the procession with an
other burst of melody, and just as the crowd
in the galleries and on the floor started
the stamping again Chairman Mckinley began
to pound the table with his gavel.
His call brought most of the delegates to
order for minute, but the confusion in the
galleries continued, and Mrs. Kerens waving
paper star with a picture of Blaine it, the
delegates started another demonstration.
Again the chairman pounded the table and
again kissing mingled with the cheers. After
nearly thirty minutes of pandemonium. Gov.
McKinleys voice was at last heard requesting
as matter Of safety, suggested by those hav
ing a knowledge Of the building, that the
stamping of feet be discontinued. You may
yell all you please" he added in reply to dele
gate from Illinois.
A colored delegate from Illinois, W. E. Mol
lison was recognized, and the noise makers,
who understood that he was in favor of their
candidate, allowed him to take the platform.
He made some telling points to the denial of
suffrage in the southern states, saying that
Mississippi had already cast its vote for Cleve
land day before yesterday.
When Mr.. Mollison ended the roll call was
continued, New York being reached, sent Hon.
Chauncev M. Depew to speak for her He said
he was delighted with the enthusiasm mani
tad fho Loot fo,, u,
vious undertaking of the time consumed in the
Blaine demonstration was greeted with derisive
laughter1, because it spoke the return of the
old-time enthusiasm of the party for its nomi-
nee when the work of the convention
was done. There have been times, con-
tinued Mr.. Depew. when the result was
so sure that states and individuals also
could indulge In the charming privilege of
personal friendship, but the situation which
now confronted would not permit of such
indulgence. He then proceeded with his speech
closing with the following burst of eloquence
By the grand record of wise and popular
administration, by the strength gained in fire.
versatile and felcitous speech, by the claims of
a pure life in public and IN the simplicity of
typical American home, nominate Benjamin
Harrison
The last paragraph being delivered with inn
passioned earnestnes5 and effect, the Harrison
men started a counter demonstration to
that following Eustis' speech. An
immense crayon portrait of the president was
carried down to the platform, while thousands
were their feet shouting and waving any
portable thing that could be handled The
work of Mrs. Kerens and Mrs. Lake was dupli
Gated by Mrs. Depew and Mrs. Howell, of
Pittsburgh, while young girl in
the gallery evoked cheers by way
ing an immense flag. Mrs. How
ellis contribution unique, con-
sisting Of an splitting imitation of the
commanche war whoop, which she continued
until completely exhaustedA In few minutes
the Harrison portrait was met by the Chicago
Blaine club banner, and up and down the
aisle together they were carried until the
yelling was over The end came in twenty
eight minutes and then Mr.. Warner Miller, of
New York, took the floor and spoke for Blaine.
When Wisconsin was reached Mr.. SpooneT re-
sponded in behalf of Mr.. Harrison.
Warner Miller seconded the nomination of
Mr.. Blaine, in a short speech, at the close of
which Mr. Platt waved the New York delega-
ton to its feet and led the applause. 1t was
not prolonged. The chairman brought down
his gavel and the clerk proceeded with the call
of the roll.
Cries for Foraker when Ohio was reached
failed to bring him to the floor.
j. O. Boyd, colored delegate from Tennes-
see spoke for Blaine and put the crowd in good
humor by saying the ladies and even the babies
wanted him.
Ex-senator Spooner OF Wisconsin, was The
next speaker. He seconded Harrison nomina
ton.
He was followed by Bruno Fink, of Milwau
kee, young man who spoke for Blaine
When Wyoming was called, s. W. Downey
took the platform. The delegates, as he passed
up the aisle said: Make 1t short" Mr.
Downey made it funny. He started out with
sov,o ~ he = lie
tant states which is many miles from here!"
and this elected an explosion of derisive
laughter There was great confusion and cries
of s'sit down" Mr. Downey quickly concluded
Then the roll call continued and was con-
cluded at two minutes before O'Clock.
The chairman announced that five or six gem
tlemen from the states which had been called
desired to speak, but the last few speeches had
evidently tired the convention OF oratory
There were cries of s.No'' and Vote" and Gen.
Sewel of New Jersey, got the floor and moved
that the convention proceed to ballot
Tha motion was put and carried by rouslng
chorus of ssayas- There were some scattering
noes" and the convention cbeered the an
nouncement that the roll would be called
There was pause during which the cnairmen
polled the votes Of the delegations
At 3:O7 o'clock the chairman raped for Or
der but the convention was not ready and ne
sat down again Three minutes later ne again
called for order saying there was matter OF
yery considerable moment which ought to De
decided before the balloting began 1t was
whether the delegates from Alaska and lnalan
Territory should be permitted to vote Inc
understanding Of the chair was tnao
when the delegates from Alaska ana me
Indian territory were admitted to TINS con'e9e m
tion it should be without the right to vote he
submitted to the convention, SO that tnere
might be no misunderstanding. the question
whether this was their understanding aiso'
There were cries of yes" and an iowa aeis
gate moved that the Alaska and indian terrl.
tory delegates bs permitted to vote. Ine 'os'
ON the motion was largely Affirmative.
The chairman Of the South Carolina aeiess'