Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
MINNEApoiis, June 1O.-The convention
was called to order at 1l.35 O'Clock this
morning.

was called to order at 11.35 o'clock this
morning.
PRAYER ny DIR. wAyLAND HoYT.
The clergyman selected to deliver the
opening prayer was lifelong stanch Re
publican, but in person has remarkable
resemblance to a famous Democrat and
particular friend Of Grover Cleveland,
Zen Bragg Of Wisconsin. The preachers
reputation, however, hung on far more
solid foundation than this facial trace. He
was the Rev. WaylandIIoyt of Minneapolis,
whose name has long been probably us
familiar to Baptists throughout the coun-
try as that of any other minister in their
powerful denomination.
After prayer. David Martin of Philadel-
phia was named as the member of the
Republican national committee for Penn
sylvania, in place of Senator Quay.
BETWEEN HARRISON AND M'KINLEY.
The question then came up on the re-
mainder of the majority report of the ere
dentials committee.
Quay, in order to get to balloting at
once, announced that they would not
oppose its adoption. The Blaine men de
cided not to delay matters, but to push for
n vote, and they expect ballot at this
session.
The result, it is said, lies between Harri-
son and Mckinley. The Ohio delegates are
stated that Idaho and some other far west
ern state will turn to Harrison if they
should drop Blaine
BLAINE OUT ENTIRELY.
1t is reliably stated that Blaine's name
will not be formally presented. His sup
porters, however, will vote for him in
order to hold their forces together, in case
it is necessary to turn to some compromise
candidate.
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Mckinley will get 20 or q from Michigan.
Ohio will also 20 for Mckinley.
1t is fairly certain that Harrison or
Mckinley will be nominated to-day, with
indications in favor of Harrison.
Mrs. Ellen Foster of the w. @. I. u,
addressed the convention, which paid
great attention TO her, applauding her
literally.
Two seats were given to delegates from
Alaska aud the Indian Territory. each for
the first time in national convention.
The call of the roll for nominating
speeches postponed for 15 minutes, to
enable the Michigan people to consult.
HARRISON OR MKINLEY.
1t is fairly certain that Harrison or Nc
Kinley will be nominated.
NAMING CANDIDATES.
The call of states for the presentation of
candidates at 1922. Wolcott of Colorado
predicts victory in November for the great
unrewarded leader of the Republican
party, James G. Blaine. Great cheeringl.
Wocott said, Blaine has never been
President of the country, but he will be-"
[Enthusiastic applause and waving of
handkerchiefs.
Wolcott said The situation at present is
most critical. He said he was present TO
cast his vote for man who always sought
everything for his country and nothing for
himself
When Senator Wolcott finished there
was renewed applause. Many delegates
were on their feet and crying "Blaine,
| Blaine"
Indiana called Colonel "Dickn Thomp-
son TO the platform to present Harrison's
name, amid great cheering.
DEPEw WAS CONFIDENT.
| Chauncey NJ. Depew, on the other hand,
as the spokesman for the Harrison leaders,
| is confident that llarrisons full strength
| was not polled at last nights test vote,
and asserts that friends of the President
| have in reserve at least 20 to 10 additional
| votes.
GREAT CHEERING FoE HARRISON.
| Thompson said he proposed to present a
| man who does not seek success by the
detacton of any other great Republican.
| II nominate for President General lIar-
rison." Great cheering followed.
The cheering for Harrison was more
general and prolonged than that for
| Blaine.
| Most of the Massachusetts, Con necticut
and Michigan delegates remain when
| their states We're called. When Michigan
was called no candidate was presented.
Eustace of Minnesota took the platform
10 second the nomination of Blaine.
| Eustacc mentioned Mckinley as the great
md ali iraa f,f md
| there Nas great cheering Enstace's men
| tion OF Blaine's name caused storm Of
| applause.
BIG BLAINE DEMONSTRATION.
The cheering and demonstrations for
| Blaine are continuous. Ladies are swing
| ing their parasols, fans, and handSerehiets
and the cheering for Blaine is increasing
all over the hall.
Reed OF Maine is on his feet waving a
| flag The enthusiasm is increasing. The
crowd has gathered behind Reed and the
voices. Many of the delegates have
jumped on chairs. waving hats. and
Shouting. The cheering completely
drowned the band, which started to play.
The audience caught up the refrain,
"Blaine, Blaine, James @. Blaine" and
continued cheering it in unity.
| los p. m.--The cheering for Blaine con-
!
| with increased vigor.
| 1.0S p. m.-The demonstration for Blaine
| began % minutes ago and seems rs yi6or-
| GUS as at first. The ladies are taking a
noisy and conspicuous part in it.
| pEPEw CHANGES THE TIDE.
1881 m.-Chairman Mckinley is wrap
ping loudly for order, but the cheering
continues to break out afresh.
Matdson, n colorel delegate of Missis-
| sippi, takes the platform to second Blaine $
nomination, and the cheering for Blaine
is renewed. Chauncey NJ. Depew takes
the platform to second the nomination of
Harrison. [Great cheering all over the
hall.
THE CHEERS CONTINUE.
1.35 p. m. Depew is still speaking. The
| audience is paving great attention and
| cheering the various sentences uttered.
| Cheers break out when be mentions Harri-
son. Depew referred 10 Mckinley, and a
great demonstration broke out all over the
hall. When Depew sand, who will be
given great credit for the acts of the pres
ent administration, some one in the audi
cnce called cut "Blaine." [Greadapplsuse. ]
1.39 p. IN. Depew spoke of Sherman,
Allison, Alger and Reed of Matne.. There
| were cheers for all and prolonged shouts
for the latter.
| nepew is frequently interrupted by
cheers for Harrison. the galleries occasion
| ally interrupting with cheers for Blaine.
f.54 p. m.-Depew said Harrison's course
reflects more credit on his ancestry than it
even did oil hin.
\ Bcpew finished amid grest'chsering. s. A