The Red Cloud chief., 1892-06-17
TO MIHNEAPOLlsj.


Nebraskans ~ tho Hundreds
Visit tho Northern Metropolis.
Oa last Tuesday night che editor Of
Tns CHiSr, along with several others
Of Red Clouds republicans, wendell
their way 70 the B. 4 M. depot for
the purpose Of taking passage TO Min.
nsapolis, for The purpose Of attending
the National republican convention.
In due season Omahs was reached and
there the Red Cloud contingent was
compelled to wait ton hours for .
north bound train. After taking in
our own capital city, the hour for the
departure Of tho convention train came
and 1t 6:45 the train pulled out Of the
Omaha Webster street depot, loaded
with enthusiastic republicans who
wore determined on talking Cor their
fsvsrits candidates. After riding al
night che traia pulled into Minnespo.'
ls % $50 and then che scramble for
hotsl Recommendations commenced.
Tho Red Cloud people were, however,
much more fortunate than many
Others, ~ they secured very nice quar-.
tors In the Brunswick Hotel, many
thanks for which are due Mr.. Walt
Seeley. secretary Of tho state central
committee. This gentleman leased
the entire house and the Nebnsksns
were therefore fortunate enough to
have comfortable accommodations.
Nothing was accomplished on Mon
day, except some very nice political
spasring between The different sdher.
ssts Of Harrison, Blaine, &c.
TIE Arst ssasion Of the convention
vas Of very little consequence, the
only work doas ~ the election Of
Temporary o0ssrs. and the convention
thea adjourned uatil Wednesday, and
then che permanent odResrs wore cleo.
I'd, Hon. William Mckinley Of Ohio.
being tho unanimous choice Of the
convention for chairmap, and Was o.
eorted to tho chair amid the applause
coming from twelve TO fifteen thous
and voices. Another adjournment
wss taken until Thursday and ther
the actual test developed MIR. Har
rison's strength. Vhe vote was taker
upon the adoption Of the majority ant
minority reports Of The committee OF
credentials. The majority report emf
ssted from the Harrison supporter
and was carried BY . good majority
ssd then Il va that tho Blaine NET
knew that there vas no hope Of tn
pinned knights domination, and q
Friday mornings session, Mr.. Harri
con was nominated on the first ballo
By . vote OF b35. Blaine received
ls2 l.6 and Mckinley 1872, with a few
scattering votes. The mention of th,
names Of Harrison and Blaine was tn,
signal for great applause which lastst
about thirty minutes, the ENTHUSIASM
was 70 grest that II just took the mer,
mention Of the two great leaders
names to make . tremendous wavo o
enthusiasm travel over the great sc,
OF admirers who thronged every nool
scd corner Of the great building. 1
Was . great time and . greater con
vention, and ten minutes after th,
battle every republican Of either tao
ton had their coats of aud were loud
~ praising the wisdom Of tho convsn
ton which nominated the next presi
dent and vi~ee.president Of The Uuitet
States, vis-RENJAAIN HARRISON ant
WHIrELAw REID. All hail TO III,
standard bearers Of the greatest ant
noblsst political party ever organized
the grand old republican party. Sue
'csss Is ours In November.
Minneapolis 70 . great city and die
herself proud 10 caring for her guests
The city 10 among the prettiest and
eleanest In our republic and every at
tsstion possible was shown to the dele
gates and visitors. During The
rseessss between each session the Wis
itoEs took in the sights Of which
Minneapolis 10 noted. The big mills
The fine buildings, the falls, Lake
M~fnnnknnka T,aka Harr;at I.aL. nj