The record-union., 1892-06-08
ASSEMBLING OF DELEGATES.
Great Applause Greets the Coming of
the Nota5Ies.

treat Applause GreetS the Coming OF
the NOtabies.
MINNEAPoLTs. June THE day was
murky and the muddy waters OF the
Mississippi boom sullenly along. Every
body was in savage humor, and it was
felt that there was great need of unusual
power in the prayer opening the conven-
ton to assist in preventing scenes OF un-
usual bitterness and strife.
Long before the hour arrived for the
opening of the convention spectators and
delegates began to gather in the nall. I'm
til nearly noon, however, the leaders of
the factions We're conspicuous by their alb
Sence.
The opening of the convention found
the Presidential contest still u problem to
be solved. The leaders Of the two great
factions had exhausted every resource of
strategy and diplomacy, but toll and the
vigil OF unceaSing conferences i'll sleep
less nights had been unable to bring
either man within less than fifty votes of
the haven of his hopes.
The indications are that the first formal
ballot will not be taken before tomorrow
or the next day. Some have even pre-
dicted that the decisive contest will be
postponed till Friday.
In spite OF the stress and strain it was
faVorably noted that the managers of both
candidates are counseling harmony and
good feeling, and were apparently doing
all they could to allay the bitterness en-
gendered. Apparently each felt that this
is necessary to avoid the necessity of TAX
ing compromise candidate. Just before
the convention assembled, however, q
cloud appeared. The confident prediction
OF the Blaine men that the selection OF
Fassett for temporary Chairman meant
Blaine's success led the Harrison people
to consider the adVisability Of making a
contest.
Senator Cullom stated this morning
that he did not desire to be drawn into a
contest, SO il became necessary for the
Harrison managers to look for another
candidate if Fassett's selection was to be
contested.
General Horace Porter was the most
discussed. The Harrison people, how
ever, declined to announce their inten-
tlons up to the very opening of the con-
yention. 1t seemed probable that no
definite line of action had been agreed
on.
Chairman Clarkson, trim and sprightly,
was seated modestly in delegates chair
on the platform, chatting apparently in
excellent spirits.
The first excitement and applause was
caused by the arrival of Governor Nc
klnley. He was followed shortly after
ward by Depew, who also met with fiat
tering reception.
Following Depew came Hiscock, Miller
| and Platt, who took their places with the
other New Workers.
Following the New York delegation
came the men from Illinois amidst clat-
ter of cheers, prominent among them
being Abraham Lincoln's counterfeit
preSentment, Senator Cullom, and
whispers of dark horse'' were heard.
The white and gold banner OF California
was brought to the right of the Speakers
chair. Their division as to Presidential
preferences deprived the entrance of the
delegates of the Juror that marked it in a
former convention.
ingalls, entered at noon amid hearty
cheers. He was followed by John {.
New, who was likewise applauded
The Harrison managers did not abate
their vigilance, and continued to main
tain that Harrison will be nominated on
the first ballot. In case of failure they
said they have selected Uncle Jerry Rusk
as their second choice.