I then and there decided to allow my name to be used.

I learned afterwards that it was under the direction and management of Mr.Hanna that the Convention had been so carefully and accurately polled.

That his poll was entirely correct was demonstrated by the result.

This also established the fact that as an organizer Mr.Hanna was a master, which was subsequently proved when he managed Mr.McKinley's campaign both for the nomination and election to the Presidency in 1896.
When the Convention was called to order, and the announcement was made that the National Committee had selected Hon.

Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, for temporary chairman of the Convention, an attractive young man in the Massachusetts delegation was recognized by the chair.