Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-06-20

lhe past term or the republican marty IL as
nsreI the Sorid with the glories OF the great
.epuohc' IL has matsrlalized the great
DeclaraJio OF Independence; has made ali
nen equal; has kept the party credit. and
mas STOOD steadfast TO the great principles OF
It's organization. The Cincinnati platform
is ningling OF these pTiuci pies. He pre-
dlcted that The time is not far distant when
all the people Will unite TO sustain the COM
mon schools OF the country, and will learn
To kneel TO the great genius OF repu blican-
ism, looking 10 the destiny OF bright re-
public. Let our motto be: Justice to all,
frage secured by universal education, These
our rail- ing words, with Hayes and Wheel
er. Loud and prolonged cheers.l
GENERAL BENZ. r. BUTLER
was called for, and coming forward said he
could add nothing to the testimony which
had preceded him. He would sustain Hayes
because he was soldier of the union army.
the memories of AndersonviIle and Liobey;
let by-gones be by cones, and clasp hands In
amlty, but only on condition that broadcast
liberty. TSat flIIy scconIi s We bavs
gained all for which we fought, but until
buch IS The case, our mission is not ended :,
and we cannot stop to quarrel upon other
subjects such as finance, currency and the
Ike. He should row in the republican boat
until every negr0-frOm Maine to Louis
lana, ana from New York to California-cau
go home 10 his cabin in perfect safety. H
aid rot want TO shake the bloody shirt. He
woul 1 rather fOut clean one. lApplause.l
All government resources shall be brought
10 protect the free citizen, AMI when This
perfect protection il brought about, there
W IL be nothing but peace ana harmony. He
supported Hayes because he looked TO him To
nnlsh, In the next four years, the govern
ment work, and the people Will look TO IL
that he Is given the executive rslns. Mass
achusetts will sustain any true republican
nominee, no matter from where be comes.
lCheers.l
SENATOR LOGAN
mace the closing speech, remarking that he
Knew the candidates, and wished to give in
his testimony. With Mr.. Hayes he hal
served in Congress, and he was known as an
honest, an able man. The same he could say
OF Mr.. Wheeler. These men, placed in OPP.
position 10 the democratic party, could bring
forward, in his judgment, only one political
result. When the people reflect that the old
nag is TO day in me hands OF patriots VINO
i0nght TO preserve 1T, they will surely prove
their love and gratitude to It's defenders.
These patriots Will be allowed by the people
still 10 retain their charge over that nag,
ana to carry 1t down into the next century
as bright as heavens con stelI alton. Gohon3
then, with the assurance that Hayes and
Wheeler will carry the banner of liberty into
victory: IGreat applause He invited the
deHce on 18th street.
THE WEST WING MEETING.
Across the 'front.' OF the west wing was dis
play ca canvas bearing IN large lettsrs the
words There's Victory in the Air., ani
In front large star brilliantly lighted up
Win candles. The crowd was so dense fiji.
Ing up the entire space In front of the build
ing, and for considerable distance down
the streets in ever direction that IL was Inn
possible for all to approach the main stand
and speakers were introduced from each OF
ne wings, and speaking was In progress the
entire evening from the three points.
Hon. W. w. ketcham was the first one
VINO opened the ball from the west wing and
tfter allnding TO the satisfactory results of
history OF the republican party since its
organization, and predicted that the people
)f This country were not yet ready to sur
-endef the government to party notorious.
marks. and retired amid rounds OF cheers.
Hon. James II. Platt, OF Virginia, was next
Introduced, and after brief address he was
oiiowed by Hon. Mark Dunnell, OF Mime
ota; Hon. Charles +. Williams, OF Wiscon-
in; Hon. Mr.. Waite, OF Connecticut; Hon.
|. A. Kasson, OF Ohio, and Mr.. Mckinley, OF
south Carolina; all of whom spoke briefly
Id TO the point.
AT THE EAST WING
canvas was suspended across the columns
Dove with the motto, painted in large let
ers, The Soldier and the Statesman"
oil *. III. Duell, OF the New York Repub-
lean Association, presided, and after brief
emarks he INTRODUCED first Hon. A. M.
,lapp, and then successfully Hon. J. III,
fancy, OF South Carolina; Hon. Charles o.
oyce, OF Vermont; Hon. William Lawrence,
4 OHIO, and others, who spoke briefly and
ioquently. All were confident OF an over
Ihelming victory in November, with Hayes
epublican party.
Al Mr.. BiaIne's House.
Wnen the procession arrived at Mr..
,laine's residence the Marine Band, amid !
heers, performed an air aud Mr.. Blaine re- |
pODded to the call as follows:
SPEECH OF HON. JAMES G.. BLAINE
Fett0JC-R Republicans: Toe condition of nv
ealth forbids that / should address you at |
sDgth. and rear my weak voice may fail TO |
each any considerably portion of the large |
ToWd 10 whom am so much indebted for |
ne compliment of this call. Let ma say in |
REF that heartily join With you In ratify- |
ng the nomination of Hayes and Wheeler. |
Applausel l knew both the candidates |
'eIl and have known them long. They are |
rue and tried, honest and competent, strong |
I'D popular. lCheers and voices, $50 are |
ou"l do not believe 1t was possible for |
ne national convention to present more |
eceptable ticket 10 the great mass OF Amer |
an voters, and have no doubt of its tri- |
mphant election in November. To that !
reat result your efforts and mine will am
ure, be devoted with the most earnest ZeaI. |
immense applause
II may be permitted TO refer TO the con-
eetion OF my own name with the repuhli- |
An nomination, let me say, gentlemen, that
look back upon 1t with pride and satisfac- |
on Immense enthusiasml with no one
hge OF regret at the final result. [ owe
iuch 10 the true frienCs who so faithfully |
1pported me, and am sure that l do not
ntertain the slightest feeling of unkindness
ward those who opposed me. Applause
nope can go further and say that out OF |
IL fierce conflicts of the past half year, / do |
OF this moment cherish a trace OF i'll will or
ncharitaole feeling toward any political
ppOnent. [ApplauSe.l
Let as look forward hopefully to the fu-
Ire for the peace and prosperity of the
merican people, wisely guarded by a re-
ubIcan administration OF the govern
ent-lApplausel-whic shall be just TO all
sctloos and all citizens OF our common |
ountry. tCheers.l Thanking you again,
entlemen, for the honor OF your call, I bid
on cordial good night. Long aud con
nued applause, and cries of "gO on.rl No,
my strength will not permit me.
Mr.. Blaine retired amid perfect storm of
pplause.
The party proceeded TO the Executive Man
on, aud Ia response To calls, President
rant bowed his Acknowledgements,
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THE COURTS.
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