Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-06-16
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9aily Henutbee aonrnal.
CONVENTION NOTES AND
RUMORS.
Speech of Hon. Robert J.
1ngersoll.
I3laint Column Stands
Firm.

\ special to the Bangor Wing & Courier, dated
Cincinnati, June l6-l A. NJ, says:
The Whole session of the convention yesterday
was consumed by the discussion on contested
credentials, the adoption of the PLATFORM speeches,
and nominating candidates for President. The
latter were nominated in the order of States,
Jewell, Morton and Bristow being presented and
seconded by several speakers. At the call of
Maine. Hon. Robert j. Ingersoll Of ILL.,, advanced
to the platform amid a perfect storm of applause.
and in speech Of matches eloquence and power
which fairly electrified the vast audience, present
ed the name of the great republican leader, James
G. Blaine.
The scene during the delivery of this splendid
tribute by the grandest orator Of the west to the
character Of Mr.. Blaine, was thrilling beyond all
description The commanding voice, handsome
countenance and magnifcent voice Of the speaker
contributed greatly to the effect of his feeling
and ringing sentences. and he was repeatedly
compelled TO desst while the enthusiastic throng
in the galleries and on the floor gave out cheer
On cheer, waving hats and hsndkerchiefs and
constantly returning to the charge with wild out
bursts of applause. 1t was splendid triumph for
the orators grand eulogy of his friend and leader
and popular ovation to Mr.. Blaine of which his
friends might well feel proud.
The name of Mr.. Blaine proved the tasman OF
enthusiasm, and Col. Ingersoll's great speech is
the tn. me OF praise on all tongues.
The nomination was seconded by Mr. Turner.
colored orator, who warmly eulogized our can
didate, and Mr.. Frye closed with most eloquent
trih IN IN J;at;p ;abn d nj Col
citizen.
Becoming too late to ballot, the convention ad-
journed to this forenoon, when the contest will
be brought to a result.
The Blaine column stands firm and feel sure of
victory against any combination that can be made.
Letters are pouring in from Ohio, New York, In
diana, and elsewhere. declaring the popular en-
thusiasm for Mr.. Blaine, and that he is the popu-
lar choice before all others is beyond doubt.
Cincinnati, June Is. The impression prevs H.
ing to-day that the admission of the anti-Spencer
delegation from Alabama was victory for Blaine
is now believed to be contrary to the facts, while
the Spencer delegations have studiously RETAINED
from giving expression to their preferences. 1t is
known they represent the reform element in the
republican PARTY of Alabama, and their votes can
hardly go to Blaine, except in a complimentary
way.
Indeed it is known that the leading members of
the delegation are friendly to Bristow. 1t was
discovered tonight that come persons are en-
gagged in preparations for filing the balconies to-
morrow with Blaine cacquers. The tickets are
being distributed to men under the control and
influence of certain local politicians. The inten-
ton is to carry the convention by storm on the
second ballot. 1t is said that even to-day. during
the nomination speeches, some of these outside
friends Of Blaine delegates voted freely on ques-
tons decided by a viva voce vote. The rule
adopted to-day to put out any changes after the
vote shall be taken, may defeat these plans.
Gov. Noyes is more confident than at any other
time of the ultimate success Of Gov. Hayes. He
claims that Hayes is the only candidate before the
convention in whom the diverse interests can be
concentrated. He has assurances from other
delegations that at the proper time the votes will
be trAn.'r ed to Oho's candidate, and according
10 the figures in his possession he expects the NOM
ination Of Hayes on the % ballot. In the event
of his nomination either VIM. A. Wheeler OF
Leut.-Gov. Woodford of New York, will be the
nominee for President.
New York, June 1913 A. NJ. A private des-
patch from we'll informed source in Cincinnati
expresses the opinion that Conklipg's chances are
gone; that the Blaine strength is broken, ard tina,
the nomination of Bristow or Hayes is probable.
The friends of BristoW are more confident