The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-06-09

shown by members over the convention news,
and when GarfeldS name was called it was
greeted with applause on both Democratic and
Republican sides, and the announcement
which came in soon after that Garfield was
nominated was received with loud cheers and
applause from the members who had assem-
bled in the lobby back of the Speakers desk,
and the confusion was so great that the roll
call was interrupted. Members gathered in
groups and discussed the nomination, wheh
appear ed to meet with almost universal APP
proval from Republicans, and which was con-
coded by the Democrats to beia strong one. The
second call of .Garfeld's name was the signal
for burst of applause from the Republicans.
Cheers for Garfield were then given, while
cries of speech from ,Hawley'' and "Haw-
ley for Vice President" went up.
Mr.. Robson I move that Gen. Hawley
take the chair. Carried unanimously amid
loud cheers.
When Mr.. Hawley took the chair the house
presented q curious sight Every CHAIR was
occupied, seats of absent members being filled
by spectators who, upon adjournment, had
crowded into the hall, while in the rear of the
seats were groups of men evidently full iof ex-
element Mr.. Hawley on taking the chair,
said: beg leave to say that we occupy this
floor with the kind consent of our friends on
the right, who will haye8their opportunity
bye and bye. daughter, and cries of
speech, speech"
Mr. Hawley-I have no speech to make;
the nomination made at Chicago is its
own speech, for every Republican of this
house and our personal good will goes with our
old friend and associate, General Garfield
(Applause) have no doubt from what
have seen and heard that this event. this con-
summation is in the very highest degree Salts
factory to every Republican here, whatever
may have been his personal preference. Gap
plause) We have been warmly divided in the
past; we will be much more warmly united in
the future. loud applause.)
L think one result will be q am supposino
thatthere are no Democrats here) to compel an
excellent nomination on the other side. So
that the country we all love will be certain of
good President for four years whatever his
political opinions personally may be. loud
applause, in which the Democrats joined)
Mr.. Robson (Rep) was then loudly called
for, and that gentleman responded. He said
LAS a standard bearer of the great political
party to which l belong, ask anybody within
reach of my voice to join me in giving three
cheers for the candidate selected from our BODY
as candidate for the great party. CThe Re-
publicans rose and gave cheers with will, but
the Democrats, although joining in the cheer
ing, retained their seats.) move that COM
mittee be appointed, and suggest as it's chair
man the oldest member of the House, Judge
Kelley OF Pennsylvania, to send by telegraph
our congratulations to our fellow Congressman
on his nomination. "a Democrat-Both sides J
L *,
we have tonight to congratulate the whole
country that man whom we all know to be a
man OF character and capacity beyond i'm
parchment has been nominated by one of the
great political parties to the highest office in
the gift of the people. (Applause) Therefore,
Mr.. Chairman, speak in acknowledgment on
behalf OF the House of Representatives that
one OF our number, conspicuous before the
people on account of his services on this floor,
has been selected
Judge Kelley thanked the gentleman and
begged leave to inform the chairman and the
House that taking advantage of the circum-
stances he Slipped out when Garfield was at
1888 and sent the following:
accept congratulation and pledge of earn
est support" (Applause.)
congratulatory telegram to Garfield
The meeting, after giving three more cheers
for Garfield, adjourned.
The following is the telegram sent
WASHINGTON, June s.
To General Garfield, Chicago:
Under instructions from your congressional
associates assembled in the hall of the House
OF Representatives, Gen. Hawley in the chair,
we congratulate you on your nomination as
candidate of the great Republican party for
President of the United States.
Signed by the Committee
Blaine to Garfield.
WASHINGTON, June 8.-Mr. Blaine sent the
following telegram to Garfield this afternoon
as soon as he received the announcement of
the Names vote on the final ballot:
WASHINGTON, June 81. 45 p. m.
To Hon. James A. Garfield, Chicago, ILL.,:
Names vote this moment cast for you goes
with my hearty concurrence. L hope it will
end in securing your nomination and assuring
victory to the Republican party
(Signed) JAMES G. BLAINE.
Sherman Congratulates Garfield.
WASHINGTON. June 8.-The following tele-
grams were sent to Chicago:
WASHINGTON, June 8.
Hon. Nm. Dennison; Convention, Chicdqo:
Whereas the vote of Ohio will be likely to
assure the nomination of Garfield, 1 appeal to
every delegate to vote for him. Let Ohio be
solid. Make the same appeal in my name to
North Carolina and every delegate who has
voted for me-
(Signed) JOHN SHERMAN.
WASHINGTON, June 8.
To Hon. James d. GARFIELD, Chicago:
L congratulate you with all my heart upon
your nomination as President of the United
States. You have saved the Republican party
and country from great peril and assured con-
tlnued success of reform principles.
(Signedl JOHN SHERMAN.
Public Sentiment.
Boston, June 8.-New England dispatches
cities over the Chicago nominations, more es-
pecially that OF Garfield. In many places sa-
lutes were fred and campaign clubs organized
At Williams College, Garfeld's aim mater
grand demonstration occurred.
LEWISTON, June S.-The Republicans of
Lewiston fired salute of thirty-eight guns in
honor OF the nomination of Garfield.
AUGUSTA, June 8-The news of Gar6eld's
triumph was received with very good grace
here, considering that Blaine is held in such
high esteem at his home. The general opin-
ion is that Garfield will make an excellent
candidate and will bring out the full Repub-
lican strength.
NEW YORK, June 8-Garfields nomination
gives satisfaction to Republican bankers and
merchants, he being sound on the currency
question and measurably so respecting tariff
legislation.
BANGOR, June 9.-The nomination of Gar
field was received here with great satisfaction
though there is sorrow over the defeat of
Blaine. The Republicans here say Garfield
was their second choice.
CONCORD, N. H., June 8.-Intense excite
ment has been manifested here over the pro-
ceedings of the Chicago convention, the post
ing OF bulletins announcing the result of the
ballots being awaited with feverish anxiety by
crowds of people upon the streets through last
evening and today. The news of the nomin-
alton OF Gen. Garfield was received with
cheers, and the general impression is that it
will be strong ticket in this State
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