Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-02-26
POLITICAL.
New York Republican Convention

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UREA, February 20. The convention
opened at 10: 10 A. NJ, with the roll call
There were several bitches in this proceed
ing. owing to contesting delegations, which
were ordered referred to the committee on
credentials. Chas. Smith Of Albany, was
chosen temporary chairman, and made a
speech in which an allusion to Grant Of Ap-
pomattox was received with great applause.
A handsome banner with portrait Of
Gran; was unfurlei in front Of the stage.
A resolution that delegates from congress
sional districts report name of delegates to
Chicago, and the committee on judicial dis
tricts be appointed to report nance of dele
gates at large, alternates and the electors to
Chicago, was after a long wrangle, adopted.
4 resolve was adopted that delegates for
congressional districts be empowered to
nominate electors for their respective dis.
tricts.
The usual committees were then appointed.
A recess was then taken.
On re-assembling. the report Of the Com
mittee on Resolutions was read The re-
solves declare the safety of the nation 10
again imperilled DO unlawful efforts Of demo-
Gratis to overcome and subvert the State gov
ernnents, as in Maine and the Southern
States, and that it is the duty Of the republi-
can party 10 Wect Auu preNcut suCu Atteulpts
To this end, the republicans solemnly pledge
their ability to cast the electoral vote Of New
York for Ulysses $. Grant. The objection
to the third term applies only to a third
consecutive term, and is wholly inapplica5le
to the reelection of Grant. The resolutions
urge the importance Of Grants election and
call upon and instruct the delegates to use
their utmost efforts to secure his nomination.
The reader of the resolutions stumbled
while reading next to the last resolve, when
q delegate shouted ''Hurrah for Blaine. "
Long continued cheering followed.
Mr. Foster moved TO substitute the name
Of James G. Blaine for that of Grant in the
resolutions and strike out all reference to the
third term. He believed the name Of Blaine
stands highest in the hearts Of the republican
voters of New York State applause and cries
of correct.
A motion to amend Mr.. Fosters amend.
ment by striking out the name Of Blaine,
leaving the delegation unpledged, was &C.
cepted by Mr.. Foster. The question was
put on Mr.. Fosters amendment.
Mr.. Conkling rose and delivered a long
speech. Fosters amendment was rejected.
The resolutions were then adopted. A mo.
ton to instruct the delegation to vote as a
unit for Blaine, if Grant was not nominated
at Chicago, was tabled The congressional
districts then reported names of delegates to
Chicago and Of Presidential electors. The
delegates at large arc Roscoe Conkling, A. B.
Cornell. Chester A. Arthur and James ID.
Warren. The Presidential electors at large
are Clarence G. Seward and John &. Church
i'll. A State committee was also appointed,
with power to fill vacancies. Convention at
7.2O +. NJ. adjourned sine die.
Vermont Republican State Convention.
MONTPELIER, February 25. The republi.
can State convention assembled here at noon
with full attendance. Gen. W. W. Grout OF
Burton was elected president, with vice-pres-
idents from each county. After a brief
speech BY the president the following resolu-
tons were adopted: The republicans of Yer
mont present to the republicans Of Vermont
and Of the country, Geo. +. Edmunds as q
| suitable person to be made the candidate Of
the republican party for the next Presidency.
We do this not wholly or chiefly from ouI
sense of pride in q man whose public service
has been 80 honorable to the people whom he
has represented, but because his pure life
his earnest ability. his valuable public ser
vice, and his unfiinching republicanism have
marked him by higher title than the acct
dent Of birthplace or residence, as q person
fit TO be President of the United States
| Himself a representative Of what the republi
can party ought to hold as its most precioul
possession, unswerving fidelity to the princi
Piles upon which the party was built and ha'
won its great reputation, and Of the intellec
tual power and moral sense and courage
through which alone it can preserve what ]
has 80 worthily achieved, his candidacy woul,
be Of itself declaration Of principles an,
sign Of success.
Hon. John Gregory Smith Of St. Alban
was elected chairman of the delegation, Ere
X. Billings of Woodstock, presented a
second on the delegation, and heartily sec
onded, was elected. Hon. j. w. Stewart va
nominated third delegate, and unanim0usl
elected. Geo. w. Hooket Of Brattlebore
was selected as fourth delegate. Other car
didates for the position, among them Luke ]
Poland, withdrew their names.
IlMasis Repsblicasa.
CHICAGO, February %. The republics
State convention will be held At Springfield
May 10Th.
1aAiaua Conventions.
| ISBfAxAroLIs, February Is. Republics
conventions we're held in all the congressio
al districts to-day for selecting delegates
Chicago. As far a. ascertained al instruct'
delegates and those having personal prefe
ences are for Blaine as first choice. o.
delegation Is anti third term.
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