New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-11

begun, but before the smoothly sonorous sylla-
bles Of Alabama the file leader Of the column
of States, fell from the lips of the secretary. a
motion was made from among the Illinois dele
gates that the doors be opened to the outside
crowds. This was done, and the pent-up tide OF
humanity rushing in filled every vacant seat
and spare foot of standing space
wHITELAw REID FOR vICE-PREsIDENr
When New-York was reached State Senator Ed
mund O'Connor, of Binghamton. rose and pre-
sented the name OF Whitelaw Reid of New-fork
General Horace Porter then stepped upon the
platform, and seconded the nomination in an elo-
quent speech, saying, among other things. that
the name he had TO present would command the
respect of ali the people, being that of New-York's
favorite son. worthy 10 Horace Greeley,
the creator OF modern journalism. General Por-
ters speech was exceedingly we'll received. and
he was frequently interrupted by applause. When
he closed his remarks at 9:I5 o'clock there was
q prolonged burst of cheering that took
the convention of its feet, and gave
tha most cold-blooded veteran among
the delegates, a thrill of contagious enthusiasm.
Delegate Settle, of Tennessee then presented the
name OF Thomas b. Reed, of Maine. This nomi-
nation WAS seconded by Kansas delegate amid
enthusiastic cheering Mr.. Louthan, Of Virginia,
ako seconded the nomination Of the eN-Speaker OF
the House of Representatives in brief but forcibe
speech.
The Maine delegation then asked that
no action he taken until they had
received authority from Mr. Reed to permit
his name to go before the convention. One men,
Der Of the delegation rose and said that he was
certain that Mr.. Reed would decline the honor.
Delegate Louthan, behalf Of his brethren who
had put the ex-Speaker in nomination, withdrew
Mr.. Reeds ramc.
Mr.. REID NOMINATED BY AcCLAMATION.
Then simultaneously from the Iowa delegation
and West Virginia delegation came motions that
Whitolaw Reid be declared nominated by accla-
nation, and amid the greatest enthusiasm
the nomination of Mr.. Reid made unanimous.
Then the convention gave itself up to the most
tumultuous cheering
The roll Of States next called for the nom-
nation Of members of the committee 10 notify
the candidates, and Governor Mckinley was made
chairman of that committee.
The convention paid a graceful tribute of thanks
TO Governor Mckinley for the manner in which
he had presided over its various sessions. reso-
luton Of thanks to the citizens of Minneapolis
and Of Minnesota also went through with
rush, and then, at 81 o'clock the convention ad-
journed sine die
1t was understood from the close
Of the afternoon session that New
York could nominate the candidate for
Vice-Presdent. About the hotels and streets
there some talk Of rcnominating Levi p.
Morton, and some efforts were made TO secure
the consideration by the delegation of Elliot F.
Shepard's name, but when the caucus Of New
York delegates held early in the evening
the selection of Whitelaw Reid was made promptly
and unanimously. There was a general feeling
among the delegates generally that Mr.. Reid
the candidate most acceptable to ALL and that his
name would carry everything before it in the
convention General Porters references in his
speech to Mr.. Reid's diplomatic career drew forth
the heartiest and most responsive applause, as
did also his flatterng characterization of the i'm
portant services rendered TO American commerce
by the former Minister to France. in securing
the admission Of American pork TO that country.
| EX, Governor Buckley, Of Connecticut, also
carried the audience with him in his eloquent
review Of Mr.. Reds services abroad. lie prom
ised the warmest loyalty of Connecticut to the
ticket which should bear Mr.. Reids name, and
prophesied a sweeping victory next November.
UNITED AMI HAPPY REPUBLICANS.
more thoroughly unanimous and happy fam
lily of Republican delegates never were housed
under one roof than those who have this day
presented to the country the names of Harrison
and Reid as the standard-bearers of Republicanism
for the coming campaign.