The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-06-11
THRO' THE NIGHT.
Approach OF the Climax to
Weary Days of Nervous
Tension.
Never Did National Convention
Find Itself in SO Unique
a Situation.

MINSEAroLIs. Special Telegram. June 10.
The sunny sammer day lett at its close in
Minneapolis Yesterday one OF the most
vitatly important and intensely exciting
situations politically. that ever confronted
n national convention. Two great forces
bitterly opposed. We're brought face to face
as the shadows lengtheaed-men of one
g,arty, but representing widely different in
tcreStS and northumberland it was known
that the supreme test of strength between
then, would soon be witnessed, during The
evening, many believed not until to-day
Thought others. Days ftak and action;
OF work and wire pulling; OF tinesse and
strategy; OF resort to all political methods
which can bear the light. at least; OF state
Enerts and denials had eliminated in a
state Of political anxiety and suspense that
almost made the hearts OF men stand still
3ur what might or might not come.
Never did great genius OF great actor carry
<he feelings Of men in the dead silence Of a
crowded play house to greater tension than
did the events OF yesterday in Minneapolis,
with busy business life and greatest polit,-
cal activity all about. There Lad cen
turbulent times, noisy times, when men
stood ready to fight for their tavortes.
There had been music and shouting and
par tdes-all the red fire effects OF a cam
,F,aign between parties instead OF within
one Only the wise precautionary course
of one set OF generals had prevented colos-
sal wrestling matches in hotel lobbies be-
coming fierce and bloody struggles for j
temporary and meaningless supremacy.
Bat al. this was ended. In its stead was
adeep lull. Men who had been riotously
enthusiastic, stood silent. Politicians who
face vast audiences without q tremor, who
3car turbulent tokens of dsapproval and
the ringing cheers OF appreciation without
one QaIckening pulse beat, felt their hearts
thrab faster as the lines Closed III and the
night came on. Never before in political
history had contest between two great
men, rs it appeared upon its face. been
t,rou.h about in such manner; and never
before had two factions OF the Republican
g,ary met Ill such a way under such cir
sItustances. This overweight condition
o! political feeling began with the very
opening OF the convention. Everyb body
knew that only fragile crust held the con-
vcutl0n from pumping into the fire and
smoke OF battle A word, even-and chaos
Me- sat brea,hless tor what the temporary
chai man might say to precipItate this.
No less anXiously was heard the speech Of
che chairman, but he proved himself
Then came yesterday. One side had lost
the temporary organization and commit
tees, yet il was subiimely confident OF ac-
compliShing is grander purpose in naming
the Republican candidate for president
The opposition expressed almost equal
confidence. There was a brief session OF
tttc convention which caused men to nerve
themselves Tor 1t w1s known that in the
evening must come, at least, developments
20 show who had been decslvins or de-
lcived
READY FOR THE FRAY.
Il was to be the first evening session of
tne convention, and the electric globes in
the big hall were set glowing beor the
sunshine was gone Even at this hour there
quite scattering OF people in the gal
1crieS. In the delegates section, where be-
tore the location Of the different delegations
had been unmarked, standards had been
sent, each bearing name OF state III black
letters on strip OF white cardboard This
improvement needed long before.
When the hall was built they were done
away with as running aesthetic effect and
shutting off view But even spectators were
dissatisfied at being unable to locate the
big men by states while the officers in
such a large convention We're put at great
disadvantage without some designating
mark.
RUSH OF DELEGATES.
Delegations and spectators promised to be
equally late. but soon began :, rush as if
preconcerted onslaught had begun for pos
session o: the hall. Many of the New
Workers were in their seats before the hour
struck; Fer a time the delegates came
stringing along, none Of them in body.
ana even some of the leading indianans
came singly and in little groups Gov
Gear of Iowa tightly held an unlIghted
cigar between his teeth he went down
the center aisle nearly to the front. over
1T the right Senator Spooner engaged in
conversation with a number of delegates
from states other than Wisconsin, En-
Speaker Reed reached his seat in the rear OF
the committeeman without attracting any
attention save from those III the Immediate
vicinity. lie vas dressed i'll a black cut
away suit, was clean shayen and wore
Spotless tie.
The aises on the main floor were
crowded with delegates As eX-tiuy. O-lcsbv
ethowed his way to the front, while T.. b.
i.angdon and senator Washburn came up
ON the platform minute To speak with
Chairman Mckinley. As The band struck
M Dixie" there was cheer rom the ga!-
tercs. and Senator HisCoCk, coming down
the aisle. for once looked up eNpectanty
A. i he felt that the lightning had STRUCK
ham. At the end OF the band selection
there was the first applause OF the first even
ing session.
Finally, a f227 a. NJ, tie te:t vote was
completed. \ minute later and the chair
man announced 1921 ayes and 4t"3! nays as
tlre vote. The minority report was de
feated and the Harrison men were vic
toriouS with a good margin 10 spare There
We're Wild ye!ls and cheers Tor Harrison
renewed again ana again. Most OF the del
esate< remained seated during the wi dly
enthusiastic scene largely on the part Of
che galleries. motion to adjourn was
lost. 2Tl 70 So.