Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-06-10
THE CONVENTION.
Outline Of the Proceedings of Today's Ses-
sion.

CONVENTION HALL. MINNEAPOLIS, MINK,
June lO.-Several New England states went in
session early this morning with view of eff
fecting combination on Reed. It was said
that Massachusetts, was ready to cast its vote
solid for him
Delegates began slowly to assemble at 11:2o,
but it was seen that it would be some time be-
fore the convention would be called to order.
The convention was called to order at IL: IS.
After prayer David Martin was announced as
national committeeman from Pennsylvania,
vice Quay.
The Blaine men decided not to delay matters,
but TO push for q vote. A ballot at this session
was expected. The result, it was said would
lie between Harrison and Mckinley. The Ohio
delegation were resdy to vote for the latter.
1t was reliably stated that Idaho and some
other far western states would turn to Harrison
II they should drop Blaine.
After the announcement Of the question Mr.,
Martin, as national committeeman, called up
the remainder of the majority report Of the
credentials committee.
Mr.. Quay announced that they would oppose
its adoption.
1t was reliably stated that Blaine's name
would not be formally presented. His sup
porters, it is said, would-vote for him in~order
to hold his forces together, in it was neces-
sary to turn to some compromise candidate.
It was decided motto present Ager's name.
Mckinley would &c. 20 or q from Michigan.
Ohio would alsosso for Mckinley.
rAIRLY.cERTArS FOR HARRISON.
I. was fairly certain that Harrison .or.Mc-
Kinley would be nominated'today with indi-
cations in favorof Harrison.
Mrs. Helen Foster Of the ". CT T. adj
dressed the convention. which, paid great.atten-.
ton TO her andapplauded her literally.
The call ofron for nominating speeches was
postponed for fifteen minutes TO .enablesthe,
Michigan people to consult.
A probable explanation Of the fact That's
Foraker was not to present Blaine isrhe state
ment by an Ohio delegate that the delegation
would vote for Mckinley solidly on thesfrst
ballot
1t was stated that Col. Duff ld' purpose In
taking Michigan ieiegation.out was ito swing it
soidly against Harrison.
Blaine PIacedpins Nomination.
Roll of states for presentation, of.candHaaes'
began at 1911.
Senator Wolcott Of Colorado took .the@plat-s
form He mentioned Blaine zrmid great en-
thusiasm and predicted vicfory~in November
for the great unrewarded. Leader of the reIub-
hean party-James G. Blaine, rrhere was re-
newed cheering.l
Senator Wolcots said: ''Bls inc, has r,everbeen,
President o, our country, ut he will be.''
Enthusiastic applause a, ID waving of hand
chiefs followed
He said he was proud, to cast his vote for
man who always sousl I everything sfor his
country and nothing for himself.
Wolcott finished amid renewed cheers.
Many delegates ve' on their feet 'crying
"Blaine, Blaine
when Mr. Eustis mentioned Mr. Haine's
name it aroused q 81 I'm Of applause.
cHxxas O FOB BLAINE
The cheering and demonstration for Blaine
continued for seve al moments, ladiessainging
their parasols, fnu /, and handkerchief.
Hs rrison's Name.
When Indiana was called Col r. wAThomp-
sou took the p atform to present Harris0ns
name There' as great cheering.
MI IhomPs IN said tina. he proposed to pre-
seat man NJ did no. seek success by detrao-
ton Of anyot her great republican. az nomi-
nate for p esident Gen. Harrison" IGreat
eering for Harrison andprolonged
cheers feed slaine.l
Most NJ the Massachusetts, Connecticutand
Nichigss delegates remained seated.
Micine an was called, but no candidate was
prssens d.
Mr-S .ustis of Minnesota took the ,plasformsto
seconS Blaines nomination.
Enthusiasnn for Blaine.
n cheering for Blaine increased allsover the
hau
-I-Speaker Reed was on his feet, waving q
10 g. The enthusiasm increased The crowd
gathered behind Reed and cheereda. the TOP
Of their voices
Many Of the delegates jumped on their chairs
waving their hats and shouting. The cheering
completely drowned the band, which had
started to play.
The audience caughtupthe refrain Blaine
Blaine, James G. Blaine" and cheered,Sat IL
unisor.
He mentioned Mckinley as the -treaalesdel
- disciple Of protection, and there-sxas grea
Npsrins.
he cheering for Blaine con<innsd snt
ceased only to be renewed with increases
vigor.
The Demonstration for Blaine,began twenty
Ave minutes beforehand seerned,as vigorous q
ct first, The lsdiesvers taking . most con
spicuous part in it
Gradually the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Chairman Mckinley raped loudly.for order
but the cheering continuedtobresk out sfresh
Mr.. Depev took tho platform to second Mr.
Harrison's nomination There ~as greaschser
ing all over the hall.