Evening journal., 1892-06-10
AT MINNEAPOLIS.
A Ballot Expected to Be
Taken To-day.
BOTH SIDES CONFIDENT.
Trying to Make a Combination
on Major Mckinley.

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with schemes not Comprehensibie to
Others Foraker WIN Not Nominate
Riaine-The Convention Is Expecting an
Important Message From Blaiuc.
Special Despatch to the Evening Journal.
MINNEAPOLIS. June 10. i05j a. m.-
Blaine's managers say that It Is not
likely that ballot viii be reached to-
day. Blaines managers are now in ses-
sion, and they claim that combination
has been effected that win defeat Harri
son. while Harrison men are confident
that he viii be nominated to-day Il Is
snid that the fight on contested delegates
win be continued this morning but it is
generally thought that ballos viii be
reached to-day.
An important surprise is predicted for
to-day It is said that Blaine viii not
be formally presented The intimation
is that a combination win be effected on
Mckinley
Several New England States are now in /
session with view of eiIcctmg a combi- |
nation on Reed II is said that the mass
is ready to sast It's vote solid for him.
t120 a. m.-The convention is slowly |
assent bing. II will be some time yet be
fore theconvention will be called 90 order
1t.3j a. m.-The convention has just
been called 90 order
11.48 a. m.-After prayer David Martin
was announced as the national commit
teeman from Pennsylvania vice Quay.
1i.il a. m'-The question came up ON
the remandery majority report Of the
Credentials Committee Quay, in order
20 get tho balloting. at once announced
that they would oppose It's adoption.
1t.53 a. m-The Blaine men decided
not TO delay matters butpush fora vote and
expects ballot at this session. The result,
J It is said, lies between Harrison and Me.
Kinley. Tho Ohio delegates are ready TO
{ vote for him later
g 1t IS reliably stated that Idaho and some
G other of the far Western states win turn
TO Harrison If they should drop Blaine
/ To is also stated that Blaines name
o win not be formally presented. His sup
> portepe. however, win vote for him in
q order TO hold their forces together IN
I case it is necessary to turn TO some
! compromise conditions
1906 p. m-Alaer's name win not be
q presented. Mckinley win get 80 or -
e votes from Michigan Ohio will also 60
: for Mckinley.
: ! It is fairly certain that Harrison or
. Mckinley will be nominated to-day with
it the indications in favor of Harrison.
= 1908 p. MFRS Helen Foster Of the
y w. c. T. U. is now addressing the con
vention, which is paying great atten
b, tion to her speech and applauding hei
s' liberally,
n A protable explanation Of the fact thai
e Foraker will not present Blaine's name Ii
Il the statement just made by an Ohii
II delegate, that the delegation viii votl
a solidly for Mckinley on the first ballot.
ct II is stated that Duhields purpose il
I, taking the Michigan delegation out is t.
Id swing it solidly against Harrison,
d 12.17p m.-The roll call Of statos fo
30 presentation Of candidates has begun
Wolcott of Colorado takes the platform
12.19p. m.-Wolcott mentions Blain
q q amid great cheering. Wolcott predicts
h victory in November for the great un
he rivaled leader Of the Republican party
ir James G. Blaine Renewed cheering
y He said that elaine has never been Presi
,3 sy dent Of sur country but he will be.
be Enthusiasts applause and waving o
hsndkerchiefs.
n. Wolcott said he was proud to cast hi
n, ns vote for a man who always sought every
=, thing for his country and nothing 70
es himself He finished speaking amid re
newed cheering. many delegates being o
n, their feet and crying Blaine, - Blaine.
%, 1874 p m.-Indiana called Colons
or Dick Thompson TO take the platform Z
present Harrison amid great cheering.
rsi Thompson said he proposed to prosen
OF a man who docs not seek success by de
4. traction of any sther great Republican
lo IL nominate for President Genera
,al Harrison. lGreat cheering, cheering 70
Harrison" more general and prolonge
10y than that for Blaine.
Al, a. Most Of the Massachusetts,, Connecticu
il and Michigan delegates remained seatsC
eR When Michigan was called no candidoi
ere was presented
"a ,la Mr.. Eustis Of Minnesota took II
.on platform TO second Blaine's nomination
md He mentioned Mckinley as the gre'
ulc leader and disciple Of protection LGrei
cheering
ing 12.4S D. m-Eustis's mention
ex Blaine's name aroused storm of a
hat plause Cheering and demonstration
for Blaine continued ladies waving the
D az parasols, fans and handkerchief
re 1888 D. m-Cheering for Blaine is j
'ose creasing all over the hall Reed of Maine
Ala ON his feet waving flag, and enthudas
tin il increasing A crowd has gathered b
&C hind Reed and is cheering at the top
q IL their voices
l25s p. m.-Many Of the delegates a
eie ON their chairs waving their hats al
was shouting. The cheering has complete
ION drowned the band The audience h
OF caught up the refrain Blaine Blaine
IN James q. Blaine And are crying
~ In unison.
was 1.O5-Chcering for Blaine continu
wv wv and ceases only to be renewed Wi
, increased vigor.