The Dickinson press., 1896-08-29
Bowling Annlnnde.l

Bowling Applnutled
Secretary bowling next appeared
and was greeted with applause when
he appeared ON the stage. The New
Workers kept up the excitement by
shouting for McAlpin. The Gordon
people called their bluff by shouting
Whats the matter with Gordon?
He's all right" The Wisconsin boys
gave the university yell, and then
somebody wanted to know what was
the matter with Milwaukee. and the
crowd yelled, "She's all right, you
bet
AmphiOn quartet. of Company A,
Boys in Blue" Rochester, n. V, sung
a campaign song, which was loudly
applauded. They responded to an en-
core, taking the platform. Their Sec
ond song even made greater hit than
the first. Secretary Bowling swung
two beautiful banners bearing the
pictures OF Mckinley and Hobart on
the front of the speakers platform.
and IL great shout went up from the
delegates. who. by that time, num-
bered several hundred. Then Gen.
McAlpin took his scat OH the platform
and was given great ovation. The
New Workers. stood up, waving their
hats and shouting. whats the matter
with McAlpin: He's all right"
The Maryland delegation then came
in waving gold hats which harmon
lied nicely with the yellow decorations
of the hall.
Called to Order.
AS soon as the uproar subsidized
President McAlpin said:
''rhe convention will be in order.
The delegates will be seated. Divine
blessing will be asked by the Rev. DIR.
uunslcrger of Milwaukee,"
After the prayer Gen. McAlpin in
troduced Mayor Rauschenberger, who
made brief speech of welcome.
When the mayor finished the crowd
cllecred him and gave rousing cheer
for the city of Milwaukee.
Samuel a. Harper, president of the
Wisconsin State League of Republican
clubs, was then introduced and was
greeted by the Wisconsin university
yell from the Wisconsin delegation.
He made speech of welcome in be.
half of the Wisconsin State League.
Mr.. Harper was frequently inter-
rulpted by applause. When he touched
upon the money question and ex-
pressed the sound money views of
the Wisconsin Republicans. somebody
shouted: That's the stuff" Mr..
Harper was loudly applauded.
AT the close of Mr.. Harpers speech
President McAlpin presented Capt. /.
NJ Bean of Milwaukee, who welcomed
committee.
Gen. McAlpin introduced D. ID.
Woodmansee of Ohio, who responded
to the address of welcome. Following
Mr.. WOodmaEsee. President McAlpin
arose and delivered his annual adj
dress.
Capt l. NJ. Bean, on behalf of the
general committee of arrangements
for the convention, next delivered Il
carefully prepared political address.
Judge Raymond moved that resolu-
tions be- referred to the committee
without reading and the motion pre-
vailed.
Mr. Higgins of Indiana moved that
the secretary of the convention send
Il telegram of greeting to Maj. Nc
Kinley at Canton, extending hearty
greeting and declaring that the mem-
bers of the Republican National
League clubs will most heartily sup
port the ticket. and that this conven-
ton feels certain of his overwhelming
election. The motion prevailed.
AD LEAGUE Done
McCleary Speaks.
The convention listened to addresses
by A. Il. Cummings of Iowa and J.
NJ. McCleary of Minnesota.
There was a decided disposition
among the deleg ltes to finish up the
business Tomorrow and adjourn at
the close of the afternoon session. In
the morning the several committees.
which will be announced then, will
submit reports. The resolutions conl-
laittee met and discussed the plat
form. its preparation being left to
Judge Raymond of Illinois, II. w.
Byers of Iowa, B. +. Millard of Wis
consin, George A. Kurtz of Indiana
and X. b. Baldwin of Texas, Judge
Raymond being delegated to draft the
platform. 1t will be reported to the
convention at IL O'Clock. Judge Ray
mond refused to forecast it, save that
it would contain an unqualified in
dorscment of the st. Louis ticket and
platform. Tomorrow the convention
will decide whether or not to hold
conventions bicnnially instead Of year
ly. The league presidential contest
has narrowed down to Mr.. Woodman-
see of Ohio, Charles U. Gordon of Ill
inois and Gen. McAlpin Of New York.
John w. Webster of Nebraska and T..
II. Conway of Iowa have announced
their .;:ts: .:.ss-Ts.. The selection of a