Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1896-09-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THEY HEAD THE INDIANAPOLIS
TICKET.
Con. Brags's Name Was Put Kc:oro the
Convention, but He Withdrew After the
First Ballot and Palmer Was Elected by
Acclnmation.

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 4.-The dele
gates assembled slowly yesterday, but
despite the disagreeable drizzle outside
the ticket holders were eager to secure
entrance.
AT 1898 Permanent Chairman CAT
fiery called the convention to order
There was no prayer. Senator Caffery
informed the convention that the com
mittee on resolutions was not ready to
report, and begged its patient indul-
gence for few moments. lie had hard
ly finished the sentence before 1000
voices shouted for Breckenridge. The
galleries and delegates Joined in the
call. He arose and made q short
speech.
Judge Moran, Of Illinois, then moved
that the convention invite w. d. By
mum, of Indiana, to address the con-
vention, az he had done more THAI any
other to make this convention a sue
cess. The motion was adopted with
whirl, and Mr.. Bynum's appearance on
the platform was received with pro-
longed applause. Mr.. ByEum spoke
BRIEFLY, followed by several more
speeches, which were all well received.
At exactly o'clock Senator Villas.
chairman on the resolution committee,
mounted the stage and read the plat
form to the convention.
Senator Villas made a speech, saying
that the platform needed no argument.
moved its adoption, and it wGs adopted
by rising vote.
A motion was made for recess, but
the temper of the convention was not
for delay.
A motion Of Mr.. Breckenridge, of
Kentucky, to proceed to the nomina-
ton of candidate to stand On the
platform was carried.
Thereupon the call of states for nom
nations was begun at ESQ o'clock. and
Alabama, whose name was first, YIELD
ed to Kentucky, and Delegate A. ].
Carroll, who is q close friend Ct Henry
Watterson, came to the platform and
made statement which withdrew
from confederation the name of the
Kentucky editor
Then l.. M. Kiloourno, OF Michigan,
came upon the platform and referred to
his choice as u magnificent states
man" and turning to the senator who
was sitting on the stage, with bow,
named John NJ. Palmer of Illinois.
This climax was received VITA a cheer.
delegates waving their flags and shout
Ing, Palmer, Palmer"
John j. Enright, of Michigan, sec
onded Palmer's nomination.
California gave her time to Burr w.
Jonee, CT Wisconsin, to eulogize the
favorite son of that state, Gen. Bragg.
Mr. Jones oyhcrted the convention to
let the brave general lead the battle.
]. E. Hartridge, of Florida. seconded
Senator Palmer in short speech.
Thomas Y. Corrigan, of Georgia, also
seconded Pslmors nomination in a
brief speech.
Illinois was passed.
The other states were called. bat
none responded until Minnesota was
reached, when F. w. NJ Cutchoon took
the platform. and he seconded Senator
Palmers nomination.
+. w. Lehman responded for Mis-
souri,. He said that the Missouri dele
CATION had been instructed for Col.
James o. Brcadhead but he had de-
clined to permit the use of his nar.e,
AMI Missouri was now for Gen. Bragg.
The Bragg partissns followed Mr..
Lehman's speech with prolonged cheer
ing.
When Nebraska Yves reached, c. S.
Montgomery arose. Nebraska" he
said, had no candidate to present to
the convention.
New Hampshire seconded tie rc-ni-
nation of Palmer.
Ohio had no candidate.
Mr.. Macarthur, OF Oregon, read q
speech seconding Gen. Bragg, but the
delegation was divided, and Zera Snow
seconded Gen. Palmer.
Tennessee favored Palmer.
Vermont followed her example, and
Virginia Gid likewise.
Hugh c. Wallace, on behalf of Wash
ington, seconded Palmer's nomination,
The call Of states having been com
pleted, Illinois asked a hearing fol
Judge Moran. He said they now IA
vored Palmer
The voting commenced, and when
Wisconsin was reached Senator Villas
announced that the Badger state
would remain true to the candidate fol
whom she was instructed, and cast
twenty-four votes for Gen. Bragg
When the call was completed Georgia
changed six votes from Bragg to Pal
mer.