The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-06-16

He, too, was satisfied with the loyalty of Bris-
tow, but if Massachusetts cannot carry any
nominee of this convention he was not satisfied
with the loyalty of Massachusetts. If it can't
carry it by $4,000 they had better sell out If an
euil Hall for a Democratic hall (applause), and
remove the monument from Bunker Hill. He
urged that the party demand now for President
a reformer after as we'll as before election,
man of political and statesmanllke appearance
(applause), man of integrity, one who knows
enough to know that the national debt must be
paid through the prosperity of the American
people, that money must be made, not by law
but by labor.
Nothing could be more effective and impress
sive than the speakers statement of the re-
qurements of the people and the Republican
party growing out of the necessities of the
hour. Each sentence was forcibly epigrammatic
and elected its round of applause, especially
when he said the party demands candidate of
spotless purity, but does not demand that he
shall present a certificate of character from a
confederate Congress. His announcement of
the name of James G. Blaine was the signal
for another scene of tremendous excitement
The party wants leader with the audacity
of genius. The grandest in the combination of
heart. conscience and brain known to the
American people to-day is James G. Blaine.
wild applause) To desert him would be like
an army deserving its general. In the name of
the great republic, of all her defenders and
supporters, her soldiers living or who died in
the field or in the skeleton clutch of Ander-
sonvllle and Libby, nominate that prince of
parlianentarians, that leader of leaders, ames
u. Blaine. Immense applause
Mr.. Turner of Georgia stated his journey
through the country where he found Blane's
name was talisman. He revered the name
of Morton, the defender of the outraged people
of Louisiana, but he believed the name of
Blaine will arouse the people of this great
country as that of Morton will not He had
deep respect for Brstow and for the great poet
of New York who had seconded him here,
Qaughter) and great respect also for the dis
tinguished gentleman from Massachusetts, our
late Minister to England. Great laughter
He eulogized Blaine's record in eloquent and
imprisoned terms, but ELECTED strong tokens
of dissent and displeasure when he uttered
sentence to the effect that the Republican party
was bleeding and dead of Democratic victories
before Blaine in the halls of Congress came to
the rescue
Mr.. Frye of Maine followed in support of
the nomination of 'Maine's idol son. Who
ever is nominated by this convention, he will
carry Maine by 10000 majority.
He was eloquent and forcible in describing
the great cause involved in the pending con-
test and declaring its invincibility for its own
sake under any chosen leader.
COnEIing.
When New York was called, Gen. Woodford
advanced to the platform, and in obedience to
the injunction of the New York State Conven-
ton, presented the honored name of Roscoe
Conkling Great applause.) Broad in Gull
ture, eloquent in debate wise in counsel, fear
less in leadership, true to the old Republican
party as the needle to the pole, he needs neither
defence nor eulogy. He is positive quantity
in the body polite. He characterized him as
true friend of Ulysses S. Grant. Applause
The speaker proceeded with complimentary
illusions to the other candidates presented
Jewell, Morton and Brstow. He referred
delicately and eloquently to the sudden silence
of party feeling when Blaine was stricken
down, as it was feared, by the hand of death,
York joined all others in congratulating Maine
and the nation on his restoration. But let us
nominate President with our heads and not
our hearts. (Applause.)
The speaker proceeded to discuss the polit
ical situation for the purpose of showing the
policy of nominating Conkling as the best
means of securing national Republican tri
umph. He urged the laying aside of all per-
sonal differences, all state pride in remem-
brance of what Democratic restoration means.
(Applause)
Gov Noyes, On behalf of Ohio, presented
the name of Gov. Hayes. one who is well
known and greatly beloved by Ohio, who when
treason raised its head unlike those who are
invincible in peace and invisible in wal, entered
the military service and till the struggle ended
followed his leader aud his flag He had de.
feated successfully Thurman, Pendleton and
VIM. Allen. He has got in the habit of beat
ing Democrats and from the force of habit will
do it again if nominated. He is brave and
honest, unpretentous, wise, sagacious, a schol-
ar and gentleman. His simplicity of life IS
standing rebuke to the extravaganza which
leads to corruption In public or private life.
Take him for the standard bearer, because in
him is a candidate who can carry Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and New York, as well as all the rest.
Ben Wade seconded Hayes nomination. He
was man beloved by all Republicans, respect
ed by all Democrats, man who would run
without opposition.
Mr.. st. James of NO., also supported the
nomination of Hayes
Mr.. Davis of w. Va, further seconded the
Hayes as man always equal to every success
sive station which he fills.
HarIranfi.
Mr. Bartholomew of Pa, presented the name
of Gov. Hartranft, which elected much APP
plause The speaker eulogized the candidates
integrity, patriotism, fidelity, purity, modesty
and economy. He is tbs chosen leader of the
Pennsylvania Republicans. His nomination
here is not of his own seeking, but the spon-
taneous seeking of the Republican party.
Adjournment.
Cumback moved to adjourn till 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning. cloud cries of no. no. yes,
yes. A demand to vote by States in order was
ordered. The roll was called. The roll call
had proceeded to Arkansas only, when it being
announced that the hall could not be lighted
the Convention, at the suggestion of Mr.. Frye
of Maine, by general consent agreed to adjourn
till ten O'Clock tomorrow.