The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-06-10

to encompass. us rs We now present ourselves at tn
very beginning OF this session. We arc unworthy
present ourselves before Thee but we ask Thee TO cor
descend to havo mercy upon and bridge the chasr
occasioned by weakness between Thee and ourselNe
by the atoneent OF the Lord Jesus Christ. We than
Thee that. though are pnworthy. Thou ar
infinitely exalted above all p-iyieralitics and powers
and. while Thou canst not iopf upon sin with an
degree OF allowance Thou att full, OF compassion
Thou art repcte in tenderness. Thou dost vouch
sate Thy gracious lrescnrs and impart the in
fnenccs of the Holy Spirit to illuminate tn
understanding and to supply our every meet
through tho riches of grace In Christ Jesus
Lord accept the gratitude OF hearts for all the mui
tipied blessings VI Thy providence and grace in tn
past. A we view our individual history We are pro
ionhdy Impressed; we view our national history w
arc reminded Of Thy distinguished regard and super
VISION Thouhast the planting OF the institution
OF this great republic. and Thou hast been its Al
through Its history thus far and when darkness gath
cred over our ma ona armament the how OF promise
orerarched II. . Col thank Thee that Thot
didst go with us throughout that dark period In oui
national history, and hast presided in the adoption OF
measures tending to tho highest interests o
the nation IN solving tho problem OF reconstruction
% Lord. abide with nation still And now we ASK
Thee to command Thy blessing rest upon this repre-
sentative body Oh may they he regardfnl OF tho con
sutnences they represent and may all things be SUR
ordinate t" the greatest aggregate good OF the nation
Lord. may mes. partisnnship stand back. and dc
Thou come Thyset to and mould the platform
Of principles and policies that shall insure the greatest
measure OF success for common nationality. As Thou
vast with Thy ancient people in pillar Of cloud by
day and pillar or FIRE by night. do Thou go he.
fore this nation and lead 1t on to greater
victories than IL has ever achieved in NIL its
past history. Command Thy blessing to rest upon tho
President of this nation and both branches of
tonal Legislature. Mny they rise above tho plane of
mere partisanshir to a comprehension NJ the highest
interests OF destiny and nationality AMI now we com.
init ourselves TO Thee: our homes and tho citizens
whom we represent We ask Thee to he present IN ali
these deliberations and may the best possible result
accrue as the outcome OF these joint proceedings Oh
Lord bless us and guide and we will render to Thee
everlasting descriptions OF praise ut last through Christ
our Eeteemer. Amen
Tho Chair said tho regular order was the
report Of the Committee on Credentials.
Mr.. CogCswel was recognized and said:
" The Committee on Credentials is still in scs-
sion. 1t has been diligently ut work and has
achieved reasonable progress. 1t hopes to be
able to report in full tonight at o'clock and
asks further time"
Gen. Sewcl of New Jersey was Immediately
on his feet Since no business could be done
until the committee was ready to report. he
moved that the Convention take u recess until
y o'clock.
Senator Cullom OF Illinois had tried to inter-
him. Then Mr.. Cullom asked that. pending
the motion. tho Convention receive a rcsolu-
ton from him on the Worlds Fair. lie then
sent up to the desk a resolution which was or
dered read. it was rs follows:
R,sor.d. That the Worlds Fair Columb an f position
to be inaugura,ed in the city Of Chicago IN 1898 is
considered by all classes OF citizens
rardess Of their political affiliations rs great
tiona undertaking, md that. in recognition of its
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proprae legislation such reasonable aid needed there
for as will enable the Government to discharge its
express and implied obligations incident thereto and
rs will insure the attainment Of such results as will
bent the dignity progress culture and development OF
the nation.
Tho resolution was referred to the Commit
tee on Resolutions.
Mr. hobart Of Illinois presented a resolution.
which was also referred, providing that Grand
Army men he admitted to standing room In
the hall. and that if any seats were vacant
thirty minutes after the Convention was called
to order they should be allowed to occupy
them. Tho resolution was received with ap-
plause.
Tho Chairman then announced that the
question was on the motion to take n recess.
There were cries Of mo" from all over the
hall. coupled by cries OF Ingalls," but in the
confusion tho Chairman put the m lotion and
declared It carried.
A New York delegate called for a division.
1t was evident as the ayes stood up that tho
motion was carried. The clerk. however.
made the count relGiously. When the noes"
nrose the opponents Of the recess waved their
arms to coll their friends to their feet. but the
effort was useless. The Chairman announced
the vote as 4O1 to 200. and at ii 40 declared
That the Convention take Il recess until
0 clock tonight,
oh a.,
ing OF the vote by which the Convention ad-
lourned. On every hand was heard the in
s mat TEnw shaw NAM the @
nude by many that :. This leafs Harrison or
probation OF the intentions Of the managers to
IIorce decisive vote or to delay one, The
Isl as the S0tS 44 d not e1 "
negative vote represented those who desired
10 hear n speech from ingalls,. the matchless
was declared adjourned two hundred delegates
rose TO their foot and shouted Ingalls, de-
handing II speech. but in vain.
What does tho adjournment Of the Conven-
lion mean = was asked OF George Gorham. II
leading Harrison man. as the audience were
pouring out Of the hall at noon.
IT means" was tho response. that it is q
matter OF impossbility. for the Committee on
credentials to conclude the investigation Of
he rases referred tu them before this evening.
and there is no disposition to hurry them
was said to hay" been agreed upon yesterday. |
oask the Convention to discharge the COM
nittce from further consideration Of the cases
and transfer the contests to tho floor OF the
nnycntion -
y, Their. was no such Plan that know Of"
e ni"t the Convention with these contests. |
we have majority OF the committee with rs. |
and can trust to hem O do what is right What
,V"r the cummitte" may report. 1t can have no |
decisive effect upon the final result; President |
harrison will ln nominated hcyonl any pucs- |
hon. and tine opposition know IT. None of this |
hird -randidntc talk omanatrl from the liur- |
,lSnn henIuuurtcrs. There vii never be Il timo |
II The voting. until 4 candidate is nominated. |
hat President Harrison will not receive tho |
iote OF every friend he has in the Convention.
There aren not people enough from Indiana to |
withdraw him from tho Held. even if they !
wanted to do SO. President linrrison's numn |
WI b" before the Convention to the end. and l |
Jrlicvc there will be no formal ballot taken"
Evening Session.
When the delegates began to assemble this |
evening they found that thoughtful Chicago |