Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-06-08

MrCSEAPoI1s. MINI, June AT II ;35
a. m. the convention hall presented
a decidedly lively appearance. On
the floor moving briskly about among
the DELEGATES was the striking
grey bearded figure Of Blaine's particular
friend, Congressman Hit, OF Illinois.
ChairmaniClarksOu trim aud sprlghtly,
was seated mOdesJly in delegates CHAIR
on the platform chatting with a friend and
arently in excellent spirits.
e first applause of the convention was
at ten minutes 70 noon, Governor
llev was seen entering the main
The RAPTURE with which the speCta-
delegates clapped hands, stamped
outed for the OhiO Governor and
wded around him % shake his
med prophetic.
ev NJ Depew, Senator Hiscock,
Miller and Platt almost punched
next arrivals 10 attract attention.
as they marched in with probably fifty
other New Workers.
Following close upon the heels OF the
New York delegation came the Illinois dele
CATION. Prominent among them was Sen
atOr CullOm, and whispers Of dark horse
were heard here and there as the Senator
took a seat.
A moment later a storm Of cheering
broke out in the back Of the hall, where a
large number OF people were present IL
certainly was the greatest outbreak OF en-
tbusiasm thus far and every body looked 70
see the cause. IL was the "pepperyn eX-
Senator ingalls,, OF Kansas.
To was fitting perhaps that the patriotic
airs Of Columbia" ." MY Country, 'Tis OF
Thee and the "Star Spangled Banner
lOuld be the prelude TO the opening Of a
ltiOnal Convention, aud scarcely had the
echo of these inspiring medleys died
sav when Chairman ClGrksOn, OF the
ltiOual Committee, raped the tenth Re
bican National Convention 20 order.
aver was offered by Rev. VIM. Bush,
ancellCr of the University Of Dakota, OF
tcheu = ID.
Ion. Michael DeYOuuC, Of California,
Of the Secretaries of the National Com
ttee, reaG the official call for the couven-
in and five minutes were consumed in the
mewhat mOnOtOnOus proceedings.
Gentlemen OF the convention said
lairman CiarksOn, Il am instructed by
, National Committee TO nominate for
ur temporary Chairman the Hon. j.
Oat FasSet, Of New York Applause
here was q mOmeutOus hurrah, while
-erybOdy awaited the action that might
taken by The Harrison element IN oppO-
ion 70 Mr.. Fassetts selection. But the
ticipated contest did not take place. No
Que was placed In nomination IN opposition
20 Mr. Fassett, and when the question was
81 OLllILcA LAtEt was Lol al QhpOoluh h0lI
20 Mr.. FaSSett's election.
F'TOur temporary chairman, gentlemen
was the introduction with which Mr..
Clarkson presented Chairman FaSsett 20
the convention. The expected Blaine
demonstration was forthcoming when Mr..
F'aSsett advanced TO the front One pro-
logged cheer reSOunded through the hall
and galleries, and the Blaine delegates
arose 20 q man 20 salute their chairman.
NNhufrrn an NiugGnfff Guasnfsh
Sith enthusiasm from the Blaine men and
sasi0nal manifestations Of approval from
Asne Harrison delegates. His illusions 70
reciprocity and the declaration that ali
good Republicans agree that the party was
greater than any one man, thar the loyal
decree Of all was party success, provoked
demonstrations Of approval
FAssErr's SPEECH.
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Republicans:
For the distinguished honor which you
have conferred upon me ] am very CRATE
ful / approach the duties Of presiding
officer with extreme difference and am
sustained Only by reliance upon your gen
erOus fOrbearance and cooperation.
Weare met 10 exercise one of the high
est privileges Of our citizenship We are
lere, not a warning faction struggling 70
sain currency under favorite leaders but as
so-members OF one great party looking 70
of statesman which shall be regarded as
The SOundeSt and most complete embOdi-
ment Of our party. There is not Republi-
,an in this convention whose heart does not
burn with ardor Of triumph in the
impending campaign. We are all
eager for success. We are here 70
1ske the necessary preliminary arrange
hts, and we propose 20 make them in the
ight way and in the right spirit. IL there
S ever a time when it is proper for Repu6-
leans 70 differ il is precisely on such oc-
,asiOns as this, when they are together for
he express purpose Of reaching the ulti-
rate unity through the close and contest
# present differences.
The ewes Of all the Republicans at home,
and the eyes Of all our adverSaries every
where, are intently fixed on this conven-
ton A nation is watching US; our enc
mics tOcriticise; our friends to ratify. TAe
responsibility is enormous. but you will
meet il wisely. The Republican party has
never yet made q mistake in the choice Of
andidates 10 viii not make a mistake
lere. An over this broad land the bonfres
IRE set 70 DO lighted, the flags ready 70 be
Infurled, and the Republicans at home are
waiting 70 shout an approval Of your choice.
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