New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-29

b Governor twice over" ssid Mr.. Fassett 10 his
friends who sat close by.
The roll was quickly completed after this. few
substftutaons being made. Mr. Brookfed thcn
announced that William A. Sutherland. of Roches-
ter had been the unanimous choice OF the State
Convention for temporary chairman. The selec-
ton was Endorsed with shout, and Mr.. Suther-
land stepped to the reading desk, around which
had been draped the American flag, and made the
speech that carried so much real truth and oom-
nonsense with it.
VARIOUS RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
General Hustled obtained recognition after the
applause following the close Of Mr.. Sutherlands
speech and presented q long resolution authoriz-
ing the State Committee to call the Congressional
conventions this fall, inasmuch as the new law
changing the boundaries of the Congress DIS
tricts left no authority for calling these con-
ventons This resolution was adopted. Resolu-
tons providing for the appointment by the
chairman of the various committees were pre-
sented in turn by the delegates. Among the reso-
buttons presented came the following from John
Simpson, Of New-York, which was referred 10 the
Committee on Resolutions
Resol ed That we heartily indorse the Administration
OF President Harrison for the wise and prudent course IL
has the OF the national anairs
Republic which has presented 10 the VI
United States edfyine and encouraging exhibition OF
q clean denHed and thoroughly honest Administration,
true the interests OF the United States and 10 the well
fare the people. giving 1t docs OF their
future and increased prosperity. and,
Resolved therefore, That pledge to the Adminstra-
ton OF President Benjamin Harrison loyal support
and unwsverng confidence in his efforts to maintain the
dignity OF homs and abroad and se ascend
ancy Of Republican principles In the conduct Of its affairs
After these resolutions had beer presented and
referred TO the proper completes, which were
named by tho chairman, a recess was taken until
o'clock.
BEGINNING THE SECOND SESSION.
When the convention assembled at o'clock to
begin its second session, every delegate in
his seat, and the galleries and boxes
of the great hall crowded with
spectators. Edmund L. Pitts, Of Medina,
ex-Spealer of the Assembly, chairman of the Com
mittee on Organization, at once recognized
by Chairman Sutherland. Mr.. Pitts said in a
voice which rang through the hall Mr.. Chair
man-The Committee on Permanent Organization
respectfully report that they recommend for chair
man of this convention that distinguished citizen,
patriotic and loyal American, earnest able and
courageous Republican leader the Hon. Whitelaw
Reid"
Great applause and cheers followed this
nouncement. Mr.. Sutherland appointed ex-Speaker
Hustled ex-senator William l.. Sweet and ex-As-
semblyman William c. Stevens 10 conduct Mr..
Reid to the chair. Mr.. Reid, appearing upon
the platform, accompanied by his escorts, was
greeted with loud applause and cheers, for which
he bowed his thanks Mr. Sutherland in intro
ducing Mr. Reid, said For distinguished
vices rendered TO the party, to the State, and to
the Nation and as q journalist; for one who has
added lustre to the name of American citizenship
throughout the entire globe, the gentleman whom
J will present TO Won Tor DnrUlan"rt chairman OF
this convention stands almost without an equal
MIR. Whitelaw Reid"
Mr.. REID GREETED WITH APPLAUSE.
Mr.. Reid greeted with great applause as he
stepped forward TO the edge of the platform and
faced the great audience before him. There
many Republicans there who loved Horace Greeley
and who said they looked with especially kindly
interest therefore upon his successor as Editor Of
The Tribune The convention hall is big one,
but Mr. Reid's first words showed that he could
make himself heard distinctly in every
part of it. His first declaration that
having resigned his Office abroad. he
held it as a privilege 10 resume at once the duties
of citizenship at home, won him big round OF
applause. Mr. Reid then at once turned TO the
political matters before the convention. lie closed
his speech with eulogy of the National Ad-
ministration which drew forth tremendous ap-
plause from the convention.
Mr.. Reds speech put the convention III such
humor for speechmakng that there were were loud de-
was seated at the back Of the the h halI
newt 10 "a man l once knew at PeeLskilL
Nj Depew made a speech, which greeted
with enthusiasm, and then there were cries for
"Fassett." The ex-senator also took the pat
form and made an earnest address, warning his
felow-Republicans against over-cOnfdencc.
The speeches over, the convention
RAPIDLY ran forward TO a conclusion. The State
Committee and the Presidential electors were
named Frederick Fincke, of Utica, read the plat
form, in q strong voice. The resolutions com
mandatory of President Harrison and of
Secretary Blaine especially excited applause.
The State Committee, upon motion OF Congress
man Raines, was uthorized to name candidate
for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, and to
fill any vacancies in the ranks of the Electors.
Ex-Jndge w. II. ArnouX, Of NewfOrk. offered
a resolution denouncirg the FarGuhor lill depriv-
ing the Republican party of Of its inspectors OF
election in each district in New-fork CITY. Ihc
resolution was unanimously passed by the conven-
ton and the secretary was instructed 20 send It
TO Governor Flower. The convention then adj
iOurned