The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-09

8frvvrpofrs. MfNN.. june 8-iSpoclM. f.
Tho Blaine managers are playing for delay on
she theory that the longer the nomination is
DELAYED the weaker Harrison win grow 1t is
plain tonight that Bla.ne's bosses are afraid
10 force tho fighting They control the
credeuta committee and IS is pro
orastinarng. Livery possible scheme is
being worked TO win delegates from Har-
rison. The negro delegates from the
South are being worked ndustrously, but as
90 money is pat zap they are standing pat.
Aeer refuses To put mp money unless Ae got
direct benefit and Blaine bosses can't promise
shat. Many delegates are growing inpatient
at the delay forced hy the Blaine man-
ayers and Indignation begins t. show itself
against Blaine Strong as it may sound 20
SPEAK such foolish superstition. many of the
delegates openly say that they will not been
voting 0M fr.dar. because its unluckY. lie
Indications are that candidates may not Ne
nominated before Saturday. and the oalotns
begin ue1t Monday.
NaH0SE DI.TaUsIrD.
Brady. 0f Virginia. says the Harrison mana
ger. viii force fighting tomorrow unless the
Blaine people arc ready 90 go ahead Brady
iu Virginia Whom Malone was named for the
national committee feeble cheering was started
br "a fow negro delegates. but it did not g0
far 10 was more an expression Of contempt
for Nahoue tlau approval. lie Is 90 "a certain
extent outawed by both factions. The
Blaine people dlstrust him and the harrison
people deuouuco hlm.
Proceedings Of the Convention.
Cloudy skies with only occasional sun
al %
day proceedings of the Republican National
Convention. 10 was genuine Harrison
weather his friends remarked. Among The
distinguished guests 90 the convention We're
George w Childs and party. just returned
from the Rocky Mountain trip
Three minutes before tho hour Of opening
the proceedings Il A. M.) Governor Mckin-
ley, the chairman-elect walked down iAe
main aisle % an accompaniment of cheers.
While the delegate and spectators We're as
sombling in The convention hall there was
much discussion of tle probable hst.oL of the
Ohio delegation. AS 1t was reported that they
were preparing % 90 70 Mckinley.
W. g. Brown. ot fOstOua "a member OF
Governor Mchinley's stan. said TO a reporter
of the nited Press ln regard To tie report
that if the first ballot results iu no nomina-
ton the entire OHIO delegation Will present
the -uame of Mckinley. thAt the deiega-
t.0n has assurances of the Massachusetts dele
gates that they stand ready TO second tho
nomination. and ln view of the situation no
the New ork delegation, there was no doubt
that everybody from that State would be glad
10 find the way out of tho present strife by
falling I'D line for Mckinley
CONVENTION pAppfD TO ORDER
1t was l148 o'clock when Chaimau Fassett
raped the convention 20 order. The Right
Kew II. B Whpple, Episcopal Bishop of
Minnesota. opened the proceedings with
prayer tle delegates and most OF the audience
standing the while.
The temporary chairman announced the
or1er Of business 90 Doe the presentation of
tile credentials committee report. Ar Cogs-
WE'LL chairman 0f that committee. took the
Haor and SAID that the committee was not
ready t0 report. He asked permission for the
committee TO sit continuously until 10 bad
completed It's abors. That ~ the committee
is attended bF reasonable success 10 cannot
report before tomorrow. Leave TO sat c0n-
tllllsiy was granted.
Ine chairman announced that the report of
t-o committee Oh permanent organization
Was next ln order D. Z. Lockwood, of
Idaho. chairman of the committee. Was recog-
IIe1 and took the platform. lie presented
tae name Ot Bon. William Mckinley. of Ohio,
i.r permanent chairman. IL WAS received
WIN tumu.tu0us applause Charles W. John
s.l Was named Tor secretary. and the assist
alt secretaries of the temporary OrgaulIa-
tou were recommended continued The
c.mm.ttee also recommends that each dele
cation appoint an honorary vice president
and secretary.
IHE REPORT ApOrrED.
Mr Lockwood moved the adoption OF the
report, and t w0s adopted. and the chairman
appointed. Samuel Fessenden Ol Connecticut,
ex-senator Sp0oner of Wisconsin and Gen
e.4. Malone of Virginia a committee 10 es-
crt Major Mckinley 20 the char.
lleY came up from tho body Of the hail
ali went up The narrow aisle beside tho
cl4Iman.6 platform 70 the place where Gov
tlor Mckinley was seated Then Dir
e..ouer proceeded. and General Malone io.-
platform. lie shook hands with Dir.
i4sssit while tle convention rose and
c.eered again and Bgain. Mr. iassett, turn
us from him. thanked the convention for ITS
clsiieration and kindness TO him. Then BIO
.ir iuced tho permanent chairman mere
Nas another tumuit Oi applause, and an ONO
&. DEate spraug % ms feet and proposed
t,3e cheers. They were given with Will.
Nlen tho noise had ceased Governor Mc-
h.lley in part said
CHAIRMAN M'KNLRY's SPEECH.
Gentlemen OF the convention. | thank YOU
ia- the honor OF presiding over the Ninth |
e4aenal Convention OF the Republican party /
Igpubhcan conventions say what they mean |
aud mean what they say. They declare prln-
cF.es and policies and purposes ana Wheh /
entrusted with power they execute and en- /
force them Cheers. Whenever there Is /
anything % be done IN this country /
alQ by this country and for /
tas country tho Republican party /
called upon to do It. Applause There /
h ole thing that Gun be said oi our ofganHa- /
ton which cannot be said Of any other. II !
can look backward without shame or hunhia-- !
ton and IT can look forward with cheer and !
ehuliatiOn. That cannot be snid OF any other !
J. lucal organization IN the United States.
Gentlemen OF tho convention. We are here !
i-lnY % make a platform and ticket That /
VII recommend themselves to the cOnsciences /
ard tho intelligence and the Judgment Of the /
convention people and we will do 1t. lloud
cheers Whatever Is done by this conven-
ton viii meet tho approval OF the American /
p.Dple M November this year. iCneers. /
We nave already heard some Of the notes oi /
victory, for this is Republican year
hhOdo Island has spoken. Applause. |
Only Yesterday Oregon spoke. electing three |
republican representatives 10 the Congress Oh
TIE tnited States Cheers
PROTECTIVE TARIFF And RECIPROCITY.
Whom we get through with this convention /
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