Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-11

HON. wHITELAw REID.
MINNEAPoLIs, June 10.-The conclud-
ing session began with these words by
Governor Mckinley:
1.-THE order of business is the presen-
tation Of candidates for Vice-President
of the United States. The Secretary
will call the roll of States and Terrific
ries." The Secretary then proceeded
with the call Of the roll until New York
was reached. Senator O'Connor, Of
New York, after a brief speech intro
duced General Horace Porter.
Gen. Porter-"Mr. Chairman and
Gentlemen OF the Convention: 1 rise
on behalf Of the New York delegation
to commend to you the distinguished
gentleman whose name has just been
pronounced by Mr.. Conner as candi-
date for the Vice Proficiency, the Hon.
Whitelaw Reid. Applausel.
"His name and character and services
will give an assurance that he will
carry out the policy of the party; that
he will stand strong in the affections OF
his fellow citizens; that he will CON-
mand the unqualified respect off all the
civilized globe. Applause. He is promi-
nently to-day New York's favorte. In
our side OF politics, we have been as
prolific in favorite sons as the Domoc-
racy. laughter. New York has
given birth to two favorite sons. There
we have twins. Laughter. But un-
like other twins, even the parents who
begot them cannot trace any marked
resemblance between them. Applause
and laughterl. Mr.. Reid began his
career and continued his service
in the broad and instructive field OF
American journalism. He became the
legitimate and worthy successor to that
great creator OF modern journalism,
Horace Greedy. Applause. So broad
were Mr.. Reds views, so thoroughly
was he informed in everything pertain
ing TO the countrys success that the
people demanded and in recognition Of
their wish the appointing powers select
ed him as Minister of Finance, with
very important crisis in the diplomatic
relations OF the two countries. We are
glad to see him serve as Minister from
the oldest republic of the new world to
the newest republic OF the old world"
lApplause.l
Here the speaker dwelt at consdera-
BILE length on Mr.. Reds diplomatic sue
cess abroad, and concluded: "ltis saiS
Mr.. Reid has had difficulties with the
Typograp icai Union. That has all been
amicably and satisfactorily settled.
We have a statement from the
President OF that organization,
who was here present to-day and
has placed It in writing. Give us Mr..
Reid and his name and his services
will do more than those OF any othet in
assisting in the campaign there. We
us him, and we will give victory Ltxt
November. Applause.
The Chairman then introduced fov.
Bulkely, OF Connecticut, who, in lrief
speech, seconded the nomination.
Mr.. John A. Hutchinson, West IVir-
oinia-"Mr. Chairman, l ask thai the
nomination of Mr.. Reid be made BY ac-
clamation." The motion was secluded.
Mr.. j. T. Settle, OF Tennessee-l"Mr.
Chairman, / desire to make a nqmina-
ton. The Chairman-''The gentleman
from Tennessee is recognized"
Tennessee, Mr.. Chairman, PLACES In
nomination for Vice-President 81 the
United States one Of the grandestIchar-
acters in American politics-Tholas b.
Reed, OF Maine. Applause.
General Llttlefeld, Of Maine, IN be-
half OF the Maine delegation, asked the
delegates to cast no votes for Hon. T..
h. Reed until they are sure Tat the
eentIemen have authority to prdsn his
name to this convention. 1t Pas the
oninion of the Maine delegation that
Mr.. Reed will decline the nomination II
rendered him.
Mr.. Settle said: 1 had nc confer
ence with Mr.. Reed; / don't dnow the
gentleman; would not know him II l
sbopld meet him on the road; laugh
teri. but only voice the sentiment OF
the people OF this country from one end
to the other. Applause.
The Chairman-''Theg gentleman from
West Virginia has moved that the rules
he suspended and that Hon. Whitelaw
Reid be declared nominated by accla-
nation.
care you ready for the question"
rCries of "Question, quef bn." Inc
ayes and noes being taken eoI Chairman
said in his opinion more the4ttwo-tnirds
have voted in the ai1irmat re and the
rules were suspended and nomina'
ton is made. - :,
.sShalI it be unanimous? lCries oil
ssyes," Eyes" m.
.'Those favoring II will s FAYE. Inc
--o.sor, Ia carrfed -
Tha announcement Of til nomination
NJ Reid was the ,cas' a of demon
- ,,i Of enthusii m the part Of
! both delegates and 'e' .