The Helena independent., 1892-07-05
FROM EARLY TILL LATE.

The Convention in session From Eight
A. NJ. Until After Midnight.
OMAHA, July AT eight a. m. promptly,
though only about fifty delegates were
scattered about the Coliseum. Temporary
to order. Al S:15 enough had arrived to
represent a majority of the states and the
roll was called. But there was SO much
confusion that at nine O'Clock q motion was
carried that each state appoint sergeant
alarms to keep order in its delegation.
The chairman of the committee on creden-
tials was called for but could not be found
for some time. When finally routed out he
reported that the committee found no con-
test and therefore decided that the names
of those en- the rolls be declared entitled to
seats.
The committee on permanent oroaniza-
tion reported in favor of H. L. Louoks, OF
South Dakota, for permanent chairman;
J. II. Hayes. of New Jersey. for permanent
secretary. with list of assistant score
taries aud vice charmsn in each state.
The report WAS adopted, and Chairman
Loucks assumed his duties. It was pis-
turesque spectacle when he. standing
firmly on his one leg and swinging his
crutoh at rms length, waved the great
assem- blaae to order. His speech ss il pro-
gressed was disaRr eeable surprise to per.
haps majority of The convention, but its
lmpetuosity and fire, if not its hits for aud
against tho candidates. slioited cheers AT
every few words. In the past great Yevo-
lutions have been bought about by sword
and bullet. This, the greatest of all revo-
lutions, is props!led by education and the
ballot"
The speaker had not heard Of a single
saloon in Omaha having to double it's capa-
city to accommodate the vast crowd
some other convention cities for some other
conventions. He congratulated the con-
vention on the harmony which prevailed
throughout, and the fact that no states
were fixed up 80 that the choice of the
people would finally determine the nom
inees. More that there was a spirit abroad
that the man nominated must not only
stand squarely on the platform, but must
have burned the bridges behind him.
I'VE are" said he, "at critical period
and cannot afford to take chances. We
want no doubtful man TO lead this move
ment. All must know that he has been
with us long enough to have been found
true, or he will find no place here.
Il believe in selecting n man who will
meet with the approval of the people inside
the party. Do not be afraid of what the op-
position may say. You bring up man and
say he has not made enemies in this move
ment. and will say he is not worth snap
of the finger. We want man who has
made enemies for his cause, and will go for
ward and mako more enemies in the future.
Such man. l am satisfied. you will nom-
nate to-day"
new gavel, announced as from timber
grown on the first homestead entry in the
uuited States. was presented to the CHAIR
man. Amid some evidences OF dissent Gen.
William Jacob Armstrong, Inspector gem
eral of consuls under President Grant, was
given the floor. Armstrong spoke at some
length on the issues before the convention.
He denounced millionaires and declared
that things had come to such pass that
the price OF cabinet portfolio under re-
publican administration il $1LO.0O0
Mrs. Emery, of Michigan. was introduced
for speech aud Jared better Ahan Con.