News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1892-06-09
The National Convention.


Just now all eyes are turned to
ward the great Republican conven-
ton, now in session at Minneapolis
The contest for the nomination is
evidently between President Harri,
son and Mr.. Blaine. Their forces ap-
pear to be about evenly divided.
Both sides claim to have a majority,
yet there are those who think the
nomination may go to a :" dark
horse''-Mckinley, Rusk, or Alger.
The temporary organization of the
convention appears to be victory
for the Blaine men. Following is a
synopsis of the first days proceed
ings:-
MINNEAPOLIS, June THE Repub-
liean national convention was called
to order at 1924. Mr.. I'll. DeYoung
of California read the call for the
convention. j. S. Garrison, of Iowa,
in behalf of the national committee,
recommended j. Sloat Fassett of New
York, for temporary chairman. Mr..
Fassett was elected by reclamation
and followed with aneloquent speech
Tremendous applause greeted him
leaders, especially when the names
of Harrison and Blaine were men
toned. Mr.. Fassett directed much
of his speech to the injustice of the
Democratic devise of suffrage in the
south. When he spoke of Thomas
Reeds strong arm and strong will, !"
the convention hall resounded with
cheers.
These references finally resulted in
the audience calling Reed to come
forward. Mr.. Reed finally rose at
the conclusion of Mr. Fassett's re-
marks and made a ringing speech.
In response to loud calls Gov. Mckin-
ley rose and bowed amid a storm of
applause.
Gen. Sewell of New Jersey offered a
resolution that each delegation an
nounce the members of committees
selected by them.
The convention then adjourned un-
til IL a. m. Wednesday.
JUDGE POWERS ON THE SITUATION.
Judge Powers, in an interview
Monday evening, spoke as follows re-
garding the position of the Vermont
delegation:
"When we were elected we were all
Harrison men. In fact, it appeared
to us that there was no other candi-
date to be considered. The resigna-
ton of Secretary Blaine and his ac-
knowledged candidacy has put a diff
ferent complexion upon the matter.
Now it is the intention of the YER
mont delegation to go on with the
strongest. If it shall appear that
President Harrison is such, we shall
all be Harrison men. If it shall ap-
pear that Blaine is the one we shall
be Blaine men. The great unknown
seems the best. Vermont will throw
its vote to the great unknown. Now
l can't prognosticate as to the re-
suit. The delegation will take no
action whatever until the last mo-
ment. have talked with the man
ayers of both President Harrison
and Mr.. Blaine. Both express great
confidence. Blaine certainly has the
noise, but who has the votes? / am
unable to say. But in any event,
Vermont will turn in heartily for the
stronger man."
The Vermont delegation at Min
neapolis have organized as follows =
Henry Powers, chairman, and W.
r. Page, secretary of the delegation ;
member of national committee,
Mason s. Colburn; credentials, Fred
E. Smith, permanent organization,
George Z. Childs; rules, E. P.
George; resolutions, Adna Brown !;
to notify the president, H. III. Pow
ers; vice-president, w. Page; honor
arY vice-president, L. d. Hazen.