The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-08
THE CONTENTION ~ SESSION.
Fnssett Chosen Temporary Chairman md
Makes u SpeecI-keed Called Ont.


Makes N Speech-Seed Called Out.
M1NNEAro11s. June Tho crowds on the
streets began to turn toward Convention Hall
shortly after 10 o'clock. and an hour later
thore was n struggling mob about tho big ex-
position building trying to get in. Tho weather
cleared rs the hour approached for the opening
Of tho Convention. The sun broke through the
clouds and lit up tho foaming little cascades
Of the river and threw pleasant CLEANS Of
amber light athwart the prevailing brown
tints Of the Convention hall. 1t was lucky for
all concerned that the weather was fair. for in
the haste OF the opening preparations outward
signs directing the press representatives and
others as to which Of the numberlcss entrance
doors had been selected for their admission
were entirely overlooked.
The hall looked very beautiful In the morn
ing sunlight. Lilies and roses bloomcd in
front OF the Chairman's table. which. as al
ready noted. was OF rich mahogany. specially
carved for tho occasion. The chair was OF
carved oak, and n handsome Turkish rug
covered the platform. Tho first burst of cheer
ing arose when Gov. Mckinley of Ohio was
recognized moving down the main aisle at
quarter to II o'clock. Immediately afterward
New Iork's big four-Pl,tt. Hiscock. Mill err
and Dcpew-closey followed by the entire.
delegation in n body marched down tho CEN
tire. and were warmly applauded. They took
thor allotted seats Immediately in front Of the
chair.
1t was Just $50 when Chairman Clarkson
OF the National Committee struck the table
light tap with the gavo 1t was not enough to
restore order. but it caused many Of the dele
gates to sit down and to cease conversation. A
moment later Mr.. GARRISON brought the gavel
down again twice sharply. and the Convention
and galleries came to order quickly. and there
was not delegate standing when Mr.. Clark
son announced that the session would be
opened with prayer by the Rev. DR.. Brush.
Chancellor Of the University Of South Dakota.
moment afterward the whole Convention
stood as DR.. Brush. a venerable-lookng man
with sparsely covered head and long white
beard. began to deliver tho invocation. He
prayed for harmony and that the platform
and the other issues might be subordinate to
Thy great will" When he said Amen the
Convention settled down again with u rusting
of badges that was like tho whispering of
autumn leaves.
There was, murmur of conversation. which
Tni hnShsh 9mffy as I'd nd DC dA3 pm IF
for tho Convention. At this time there We're
not q dozen Of the delegates seats untitled.
the reading Of the call was concluded. and
Chairman GARRISON arose and announced that
Chairman the Hon. j. sloat Fassctt OF New
York. There was round OF Applause at this
Mr. Fnssett. unescortod. loft his seat and
started for the platform; A path was cleared
son was presenting him to the Convention.
He received the customary vocal welcome, the
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ly self possessed as he gazed nbout the vast
hall. In his hand was O typewriter manu-
spoke. He said
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