The Red Cloud chief., 1892-06-17

Nebrsskans b. ilsc Hundreds
visit tho Northern Metropolis.
On last Tuesday night che editor Of
Tns CHIEF, along with several others
Of Red Clouds republicans, wendell
their way TO tho B. 4 M. depot for
the purpose Of taking passage to Min.
rsapolis, for tho purpose Of attending
the National republican convention.
In due season Omaha Was reached and
there the Red Cload contingent WAS
compelled to wait ten hours for .
north bound train. Aftef taking in
our own capital city, The hour for the
departure Of tho convention train came
and At 5:46 the train pulled out Of the
Omaha Webster street depot, loaded
with enthusisstis republicans who
were determined on talking Tor their
fsvsrits saadidates. After riding all
night che train pulled into Minnespo-
liz q $50 and then the scramble for
Aotsl Recommendations commenced.
Tho Red Cloud people were, however,
much more fortunate thsn many
othsrs, a. they secured very nice qsar-
tore IN the Brunswick Hotel, many
thanks for which arc due Mr.. Walt
Eeslsy. S~sorstary Of tho state central
committee. This gentleman leased
ths entire house and the Nebnsksnl
we're therefore fortunate enough Il
have comfortable accommodations.
Nothing Was accomplished on Mon
day, except some very uios politica'
spssring between the different adler
eats Of Harrison, Blaine, DO. .
The Arst session Of the convention
was Of very little consequence, th'
only work done vas the election o
Temporary o@esrs. and the convention
then adjourned until Wednesday, On
then che permanent o6esrs were ele'
I'D. Hon. William Mckinley Of Ohio
being tho unanimous choice Of tn
convention for chairman, and was o.
sortsd to the chair amid tho applaus
coming from twelve 10 fifteen thou
and voices. Another adjournmer
wee taken until Thursday and the
the actual test developed MIR. Fla
rison's strength. Vhe vote was take
upon the adoption Of the majority o.
minority reports Of The committee {
ersdentials. The majority report en-
mated from tho Harrison supporte
and was carried BY . good majorit
and then II vas that tho Blaine ~
knew that there wss no hope Of I
planned knights domination, and
Friday mornings session, Mr.. Har
con was nominated on tho first ball
BY . vote OF b3b. Blsine receiv
1872 l.6 and Mckinley 1872, with If
scattering votes. The mention Of
names Of Harrison and Blaine was
signal for great applause which last
about thirty minutes, the enthusia
was 80 great that It just took the mi
mention Of the two great leade
names to make . tremendous wave
snthusissm travel over the great
Of admirers who thronged every nc
and corner Of the great building.
Was . great time and a greater G
vention, and ten minutes after
battle every republican Of either
ton had their coats of aud were 10
y praisiDg the wisdom Of the cow
ton which nominated the next pr
dent and vice.presidcnt Of The Uni
States, vix-BENJANIN HARRISON
WuITELAw REID. All hail to
standard bearers Of the greatest
noblest political party ever organise
the grand old republican party. s
esss 10 ours 10 November.
Minneapolis 10 . great city and
herself proud in caring for her que
The city Is among the prcttiest
oleansst In u republic and every
tsAtion possible was shown tothe d
gates and visitors. During
reeesses between each session the
itovs took in the sights Of wi