Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1892-06-24
BISMARCK. NORTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY JUNE "a, 1892.

sent Carlisle's name, if not, he will
second Cleveland.
The platform is practically agreed to.
The Syracuse or "anti-snap" delegates,
it is said, will not now contest, feeling
assured of CleveIauds nomination. It
is claimed they consent to this at the
solicitation of Whitney.
Don Dickinson, ex-Secretary Bayard
and Mr.. Villas will issue formal reply
that they consent in the INTEREST," of
harmony, etc.
12 m.-The delegates slowly assem-
bling. A heavy rain storm has just
started. The wlgwam is leaking on the
people in the gallery, and they are
forced to use their umbrellas.
Prominent men being cheered as they
enter the hall. 1t is said that opponents
of Cleveland are trying to effect "a COM
bination on German or Boies, but so far
they are unsuccessful.
1926 p. m.-The storm is all over and
the sun is out. The convention will be
called to order in a few minutes.
The convention was called to order at
12:42 p. m.
Senator Brice reading the call for the
| convention and the names of temporary
officers. Owens Of Kentucky, temporary
chairman.
Owens we'll received sal unity and
harmony, the only thing necessary to
success.
The rules governing the last national
convention we're adopted.
The roll of states was ordered and
called for the selection of members of
the various committees.
l:27 p. m.--The call of states proceed
ing very slowly. At its conclusion the
convention will probably adjourn until
| tomorrow.
1:30 p. m.-Burke Cochrane was
selected for New York on the credential
committee. [Cheering.]
A resolution extending sympathy to
James G. Blaine created q great cheer
! ing all over the hall.
| 1855 p. m.-The convention adjourned
until tomorrow at II o'clock.
Bulletin-Second Day,
CHICAGO, June 22-It is said Cleve-
land men are confident of enough votes
on the first ballot and will push for a
ballot to-day, leaving the selection of
vice president tomorrow.
It is said that Stevenson, of Illinois, is
likely to be chosen vice-president instead
of Gray of Indiana.
The morning papers say combina-
ton has been formed to beat Cleveland,
and has more than one-third of the dele.
gates in favor of it. Several names are
mentioned on whom combination may
be effected.
It is said an effort will be made to alb.
rogate the state until rule in the conven-
ton to-day.
11:12-Delegates coming in slowly.
Galleries full. Weather clear and pleas
ant.
The Tribune says the platform will
demand the coinage of gold and silver
dollars of equal value, and reciprocity
will be denounced as deceit and a fraud.
It Is said the anti Cleveland men will
make fight abrogatiug the unit rule in
order to prevent ballot being reached
to-day.
l1:l9-Gov. Flower, of New York, just
entered and was loudly cheered.
It is said some of the committees are
not ready to report yet. Cleveland men
assert they will hold session until bal.
lot is reached, if it takes until midnight.
11:A-Convention called to order.
l:35-Boies' banner just carried in.
Cheering all over the house. ,,..,''. :.
Report of the committee on credentials
called for. w., 49, ,.--
11:S- Committee not yet ready to re-
port. Will not be ready before 2 p. m.
11:4O-Motion to appoint committee
Of two to wait on the committee on, cre-
dentials and find out whep they will be
likely to be ready. Carried. III.
Loud calls for Mills. H.. j.:
11:42 Calls for Mills continue. Dele
gates on their feet cheering.
1l:44-Mills invited to, address the
convention.
11:45-A committee of two escorting
Mills to the platform.
Mills too i'll to address the convention
being compelled to leave the hall and go
to his home. Loud calls for Palmer.
11:48- Motion that Senator Palmer be
asked to address the convention. Carried.
11:49 Palmer takes the platform amid
great cheering.
PALMER FOR HARMONY.
1855 Palmer addressing the conyen-