Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-06-08


convention the adoption OF the rules OF
the convention OF 1888 with q few unim-
POI taBt changes made necessary by the
admission OF new states since then.
The committee on credentials organized
by the selection OF Congressman Coggs-
well Of Massachusetts, as chairman, and
II. Terrell Of Texas and Henry Lamn Of
Missouri secretaries.
Following are the New England mem.
bers OF the various
Committses Of the Convention.
Observation-Disclosures organization,
4. Il. Hopkins; rules and order OF busi-
ness, Allen w. Paige; credentials, y. f.
Brand; resolutions, James M. Platt.
Maine-Perlnanent organization, John
Clutter; rules and order of business, Silas
". Bird; credentials, c. M. Moses; resolu-
tions. G. + Libbey.
Massachusetts, - Permanent organiza-
ton. John w. Chandler: rules and order
Of business. George K. Freeman; creden-
tials, William Cogswell; resolutions, John
O. A. Brackett.
New Hampshire-Permanent organixa-
ton, Dana w King; rules and order Of
business, Charles T. Means; credentials.
Harry r. Quinley; resolutions. David II.
Pierce.
Rhode Island-Permanent organization,
William Gregory; rules and order Of bust
ness, Isaac L. Goff; resolutions, Frank c.
Harris; credentials, Edward w. Myers.
Vermont - Permanent organizations,
George L. Childs; rules and order Of busi-
ness, Il. p. George; credentials, Fred
Smith; resolutions. A. Brown.
Mckinley Elected Chairman.
Inc conventions committee on perma-
nent organization met and Governor Nc.
Kinley was put In nomination for perma-
nent chairman of the convention. Several
members made complimentary speeches
and Governor Mckinley was chosen by
acclamation. His selection Is due to the
fact that he was conceded to be eminently
fair and while in favor OF the nomination
of President Harrison, the anti-adminis-
tration forces had no objection to him and
1t was they who suggested his name Mr..
Mckinley is regarded as a. good parlia-
mentarian. His voice has suffered some.
what from the effects of the severe cam
paigns through which he has gone. but he
will doubtless be able to make himself
very audible to all present The commit
tee confirmed the minor temporary officers
In their appointments.
A Big Mass Meeting.
The meeting at Convention hall last
League Of Republican clubs, was attended
by $1,000 people. Upon the platform were
seated nearly all the most prominent
Republican leaders In attendance upon
the convention. The speakers were able,
equally drawn from the two leading fac
tions, and although there was much
friendly rivalry manifested In the cheers
and counter-cheers, there seemed gen.
eral desire to maintain good feeling and
harmony. The meeting was called to Or
der by john j. Goodenow, president Of the
State League. He first introduced Hon.
John NJ. Thurston of Nebraska, who said:
There are those who predict that out OF the
passionate personal preferences OF individu-
ais at this convention, there will come disas-
ter disappointment and defeat to the Repub-
lican party. Let US not not worry for the fu.
ture. Out Of the Republican contest will
come grand cyclone of Republican enthu-
siasm that will sweep away once and forever
every barricade that the Democratic party
has erected upon the pathway of American
progress. The name upon the lip Of every Re-
publican in the United States, day after to-
morrow will be the name OF the nominee OF
the Republican convention. There Is no polit-
ical vendetta within the Republican party.
Mr. Thurston eulogized his party, advo-
Gated protection, defended the Mckinley
act and the "force bill" and predicted
sweeping national victory.
Hon. II. G. Horr of Michigan then ad-
dressed the meeting. Mr.. Horr said:
think the news from Oregon will bear me
out In saying that II has already added to the
triumph in little Rhode Island. l was lucky
enough to be In Rhode Island with Grover
Cleveland and help him carry that state.
Mr.. Horr paid tribute to the Republi-
can party, aud dwelt on the benefits Of
protection.
Dark Horses.
Yesterday was day for the revival Of
the third candidate boom-not the Alger
boom, but the dark horse boom. While
there were various names mentioned in
connection Herewith, that most frequently
heard was Senator Allison Of Iowa. 1t was
advocated from the far east where its in
interests seemed to be confided to the
charge Of Senator A. ]. Higgins of Della
ware, from the west and northwest, where
Editor George Thomson of the st. Paul
Dispatch, one Of the Minnesota delegates,
was the chief bugleman. Senator Hig-
gins, for several weeks before leaving
Washington for the convention, was OF the
opinion that his distinguished colleague
from the Hawkeye state would be the most
available man upon which to consolidate
all differences of opinion.
Editor Thompson spoke quite en:husias-
tically OF the prospects Of the boom. and
said that an extensive business was being
done by Senator Higgins aud several Co
adjutors on missionary lines. Mr.. Thomp-
son was Of the opinion that the indica-
tions seem to point to the nomination of a
third man, a result which he anticipated
with apparent pleasure. Both Sides" he
said. ARE willing, from what hear, to ac-
cept compromise candidate, offers hav-
ing been made, as reported, TO be looking
to the selection of one"
Frank Hatton of the Washington Post,
who was postmaster general In Arthur's
cabinet, and who Is equally we'll known
for his opposition to President Harrison
and Mr.. Blaine, Is the engineer Of another
dark horse movement. Mr.. Hatton seems
to be willing to take anybody which will
tend to knock out both the prin cipal can
didates. He came here talking for Sber.
man, but 10 quoted as having transferred
his affection to Minister Lincoln OF
Illinois.
Whatever Lincoln has atte mpted he
has done well" he said, "it IL no easy
matter 10 carry the Lincoln tme, but
Lincoln has done this-which is more than
any Of the other sons OF heroes OF the
great war have done-establisbed reputa-
tions. understand" he said, "thst there
Is quite sentiment in his .avor ia Massa-
chusetts and he In to be counted among
the nossibilities He Ia an clam man 80