Los Angeles herald., 1892-06-09
SECOND DAYS SESSION,
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION o.
THE CONVENTION EFFECTED.
Fasset surrenders the Gavel to McKin-
ley Credentials COMMITTEES Not
Ready to Report-An Ad- 4
journment Taken.

MINNEAPOLIS, June 8.-Although the
convention was announced to meet at
IL o'clock, it was nearly noon before
Temporary Chairman Fassett's gsvel
raped the assembly to order.
AS yesterday, while the delseateswere
assembling, the conspicuous membersof
the convention were received with ap-
plause when they appeared. The Illi-
nois delegation brought in and posted
conspicuously bright blue standard
with gold lettering Inscribed; slim
coin, Grant, Logan"
The proceedings were opened by
prayer by Bishop Whippleo of Minneapo-
lis.
Hon. L. E. Walker OF Beatrice, Neb.,
in behalf of the Nebraska delegation,
presented Temporary Chairman Fassett
q gavel made from tree grown on the
| first homestead of Nebraska. The eavel,
he said, was OF wood of hardy growth,
inlaid with silver.
Chairman Fassett, in expressing his
thanks, mentioned the name OF Nevada
instead of Nebraska. Amid much
laughter he corrected himself by saying
the mistake grew ont Of the fact that so
much silver was in the presentation
speech that he was confused.
NOT READY TO REPORT.
Cogswell, chairman of the committee
on credentials, asked further time and
permission to sit continuously.
Spooner of Wisconsin was instantly
on his feet to spar for the advantage for
Harrison, having the advantage Of the
fact that Cogswell himself is an admin
istration man. Spooner asked when the
convention might reasonably expect q
report.
Cogsweli said it was matter of per-
sonal opinion, but if the proceedings
were attended to with reasonable expe-
dition, he could hope to report by to-
morrow.
M'KINLEY TAKES THE GAvEL.
A wild scene ensued when E. G. Lock-
wood Of Idaho, of the committee on
permanent organization, presented the
name OF Governor Mckinley of Ohio for
permanent chairman. Fessenden of
Connecticut. Spooner of Wisconsin and
Malone of Virginia were appointed a
committee to escort Mckinley to the
chair.
A magnificent ovation greeted the gov
ciHoA "Acn Ao eVoPPou uPoA Uho PA"1-
form.
Temporary Chairman Fassett thanked
the convention for it's courtesy to him,
and presented Mckinley, while round
after round OF applause for the retiring
and incoming chairmen resounded
through the building.
Before Mckinley could say more than
Gentlemen of the convention" some
one called: "Three cheers for McKin-
ley" and the building fairly shook with
the response. When quiet was restored,
Mckinley proceeded to deliver brilliant,
telling speech, punctuated by enthusi-
astic applause as point after point was
made.
M'KINLEY's SPEECH.
Among other things he said :
'sRepublican conventions mean some
thing. They have always meant some
thing. Republican conventions say
what they mean and mean what they
say. They declare the principles and
policies and purposes of the party, and
when trusted with power exercise it.
The platform OF the Republican conven-
tion in Philadelphia thirty-six years ago
reads today more like an inspiration
than an affirmation Of q political party
every provision Of that great instrument
is there on public statutes of our coun-
try today, which cannot be said Of the
platform Of any other political organiza-
tion in this or any other country. When
ever anything was to be done in this
country by this country for this coun-
try, the Republican party was always
called upon to do it. This patty alone
can look backward without shame or hu-
initiation, and forward with cheer and
exultation. We tare here today to
make a platform and ticket that will
commend themselves to the conscience,
intelligence and judgment of the Ameri-
can people, and we will do it.
whatever ia done by this convention,
either as to platform or ticket, will re-
ceive the approval of the American peo.
pie in November. This is the Repub-
lican's year. Rhode Island has spoken.
Only yesterday Oregon spoke, electing
three Republicans to congress. When
we get through with this convention, its
conclusions will be the law of Republi-
can action and the assurance of Repub-
lican victory. We are for protective
tariff and reciprocity"
| The speaker continued: "Does any