Minneapolis Republican Convention

St. Paul, July -.- At 12:20 Wednesday aftornoon T. Ames Bixby, chairman of the Republiciin state commlttee, called the couvention to order and Ellsworth Benham of Duluth was chosen temporary chairman. On taking the chair Mr. Benham spoke briefly, eulogizing Republican principies and candidates. After the election of D. M. Gunn for secretary and the appointment of the usual committees on oredentials, organizatiou and resolutions a recess was taken.