The gentlemen repaired to the In
diana delegation, when Mr. Hen
dricks arose, who was .greeted with
great cheering, anti they immediately
proceeded to the place set apart lor
Wisconsin delegation. Mr. N ilas on
arising from hisseat was greeted with
vociferous cheering which was con
tinued for many minutes, then pro
ceeded Mr. Vilas and Mr. Hendricks
leading, anti ascended the platform
where their appearance was greeted
with great enthusiasm. * When quiet
had been partially restored Mr. Hub
bard, the temporary chairman intro
duced the elected of permanent chair
man as follows:
(Jentlemeu of the com Writ ion 1 have the honor
to introduce to yon the Hon. Mr Vilas, ol Wis
consin (loud applause, as the elected pcnnancnl
president of your hotly. (Loud applause.) Thank
mgy<m most kindly for the courtesy and atten
tion you have given me, 1 invoke it for him. who
will need it much hss.than 1 have neod-1 it.
(Long and loud applause.) 1 resign to Mr. Vi las,
the permanent chairman.
