Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-11
rFRoM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
CONVENTION HALL,
MINNEAPOLIS, j

rFRoM STAFF CORRESPONDENT
CONVENTION HALL,
MINNEAPOLIS, June TO-
The falls of the Mississippi which had
shone so gloriously the previous midnight
under the moon to all who came out of the
darkened convention hall were foaming un-
der golden sun as the mighty throng went
by at II this morning. Shed Shook said to
me, the last word the night before: 81 don't
believe Harrison can get it." Quay. with a
pair of spectacles on and soft hat, now
stood reading kilograms. Washburn stood
BY his nephew, Hampstead Washburn,
Mayor of Chicago. small chumpy man, of
Creole look.
The introduction of Pittsburg's resolution
against a second term and demanding six
years has been opposed in the Minnesota
delegation as one of the many reflections
upon the President.
The hall was crowded at prayer. "Will
be be nominated on a Friday?" asked
Jones "Who wouldn't take it on a Fri
day, the Mahometans say" answered Rob-
inson, of Minnesota, chosen a Harrison
committeeman.
Quay Drops Out Amid Cheers.
Sewen, a manifest North Irishman,
seemed to be the Harrison manager Har-
rlson's report went through, Quay with
drawing opposition amid loud cheers
Platt had an eyeglass and a look of want of
sleep, but otherwise was gentle and even
smiling. Suspicious sorts of activity were
seen at the rapid approach of nominations.
Quay went good WAYS to confer with Duf-
field, of Michigan, as 10 what to do with AL
ger-whether to take him out BY the heels,
or give him ducal crown, had become a
prime question
Various expressions were heard against
too much negro in these conventions. The
yellow Jersey negro, who supposed himself
coDsecrated as an alternative, still slipped
Brice's and Fosters partners a partisan man,
was active in the aisle.
Clarkson seemed to realize that his view
Of Harrison being good politician had been
approved; he has been receiving spiritual
messages that he is wanted for Vice Presi-
dent, hence, perhaps, these straddle conces-
sions. The various Southern delegations
were still fighting about something or other
with spoon in it.
Foraker Loses His Temper.
Foraker seemed mad about something or
other as he discussed with bleached col
league A female suffragist took the plat
orm, straw and black bonnet, oorsage
rouquet and blue badge. She did not per-
Epire like the other sex; was good humored,
and gave a mild flavor of family dinner to
the scene. 1t seemed clear that she was an
Iowess- She made good taffy for the male
sex, and was up in defamation. Amuse-
ment seemed to be the expression of the
delegations, and the human owl in the gal
lery whooped as she left and raised yells of
delight.
A little after u the States were called for
Presidential candidates. Edward Wolcott,
of Colorado, took the platform. OF the
stock of Washingtons and Hamiltons, VOL
colt is said to be preachers son. In the
first sentence he let off the name of Blaine
and wild yells followed. Cheers for Blaine
and music. Wolcott had some notes, kept
a handk erchief between his fists, had brown
hair fashionable clothes and spoke right
on, shaking his head as on pivot, stepping
loud, pleasing, distinctly echoed, his whole
manner youthful and manly, and yet
Senator Of the United States. He was per.
fectly at home and seemed to make q great
advantage upon the heavy.spectacled Inger-
soil, who called Blaine the Plumed knight.
Everybody Held by Blaine's Orator.
In a little while, by his talent and quail
ltv, intellect, forensic and social, w wofcott
held everybody, friends and enemies of
Blaine, and speaking short and pretty,
he ended without any repetition and amid |
loud shouts of the delegates rising |
Chauncey Depew narrowly watched him,
tor he had a task to do to discount Wolcott. |
Foraker listened intentlv All the orators |
ielt that a new man had come to divide |
their applause.
Indiana soon sent up Dick Thompson. |
He spoke to the point, at nearly twice VOL |
colts age, and wasting no words, ended
amid triumphant yells for what he named |
''the warrior statesman" The galleries
we're about equally divided between Blaine
and Harrison. Thompson referred to
Depew, as he came up the aisle, and who
was to make the great effort of his life.
Eustis, OF Minnesota, a lame man, fol-
lowed for Blaine, and his voice was not we'll
heard, for few men can speak in such vast
and most of the POOR speakers
want the most time. Quay put his hand on
his head and looked ILL., The speaker pluck
ly faced unpopularity and got cheers ga
ore. A most extraordinary scene was pro-
iuced by a bunch OF pretty women behind
5he stage, led BY Mrs. Lake, a pretty Ja-
'obin with white parasol; grasping it with
both hands she began a frantic waving and
falling the name of Blaine. Her beauty
md youth gave Joan of Arc look to her
In few minutes she seemed
beside herself, and the contagion spread to
Nrs- R. c. Kerens, of Missouri, who waved
flag and was assisted by her daughter,
while kerens, on the floor, was for Harri-
on.
Even Reed had to Laugh.
Tom Reed stood up and laughed The
delegates got flags and Mrs. John NJ. Thurs
on unfolded a white parasol with 'Blaine"
pon it A kodak man arose and took the
Gene with a grin and a string. Blaine
ever was cheered so much, and Mrs
blaine got even for good deal of abuse of
erself in the morning papers. Some dele
ates led the music with umbrellas.
Hiscock and Depew sat still, listening to |
his 20 minutes pandemonium. Finally
he women around him made Tom Reed get
D and cheer, and thus, like Marshal Ney,
e tell in the arms of the Napoleon he went
, fight. A light of battle days came on
.eed's face as he waved for Blaine, and q |
reat star was raised over his head BY Mrs
-erens Another ten minutes of cheers