Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1880-06-05
CHICAGO
NATIONAL R E P U BLIC CAN
Convention.
THE LATEST NEWS
No Nominations Until this
EV'E.1'LNG :

day, I'd inst, in Chicago adjourned to
Thursday, and again to yesterday
morning, to await committee reports.
There has been some sharp sparring
and wrangling, though at this writing
the battle has not been fully joined.
The issue thus far has been Grant and
anti Grant-the former cohesive, bold
and strong; the latter possess the
same qualities except unity as to pref
erences for candidates. Several un-
important triumphs have been scored
for each side.
The attention of the entire country
is centred on Chicago, democrats as
well as republicans awaiting the re-
suit with an unfeignedly intense in
terest. Positively or negatively the
next President of the United States is
being made.
Fridays Proceedings. Convention
met at l0:45, a. m.
On motion of Mr.. Conkling the
convention pledged itself to support
the nominee. West Virginia cast
three dissenting votes, which were re-
ceived with Kisses. Pretty cool for
State hopelessly democratic.)
Mr.. Conkling moved that the dele
gates so voting be declared to have
forfeited their right to vote.
Committee on Credentials recon.
mended admission of Louisiana dele
cation headed by Warmoth. Also
contesting delegation from the Sew
enth Alabama district.
Minority report of Committee on
Credentials read.
The Grant leaders are sure Blaine
is done for, and all the dark horse
managers expect to un in the favorite.
The Blaine men are hurrying bust
ness, the Grant men delaying.
1t is now fairly indicated that there
will be no ballot for candidate be-
fore very late tonight or on Satur-
day.
The Grant men say their candidate
will be in the field with the rest and
may or may not lead on the first bal
lot. The names of Sherman and Ed
munds are more freq 1ently mention
ed this morning than any others.
Washburne's friends claim that if the
Grant vote can be held together, ne
may get it solid.
Blaine ia beginning to occupy the
same place he did at Cincinnati, and
must win at the start or not at all.
Mr.. Conklings resolution to ex-
clude the three dissenting votes from
Yves. Virginia was extensively dis
cussed, but finally withdrawn.
The minority report Of the Com
mittee on Credentials is signed by
Grant men, and the majority report
by the opposition to Grant.
Prince Leopold and tho Marquis Of
Lorne occupied beats on the platform
during the day.
Convention adjourned to I o'clock,
and called to order at 1856 p. IN.
During the night proposition to
substitute the minority, or Grant re-
port, for the majority, was lost by a
vote of BOG for to 449 against, show
ing the combination against Grant,
but it won't hold together when they
come to balloting.
They then took up the Illinois
matter and agreed to let each uide
have an hour. Adjourned at 8
o'clock to II a. IN. This news reach
ed here at $50 this Saturday morn
ing.
Tho balloting will probably begin
late this afternoon. A careful re-
view of the situation leads Us to be-
lieve that Gen. Grant qviU be the
nominee ED.
The above is tie substance OF DIG
patches appearing upon the Western
Union Telegraph bulletin by the kind
| permission of Mr.. CT les IL. Walker,
operator. ..-.. -. ,.......