Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-06-05

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| In moment there was silence, followed ~
derisive laughter, under the impression thae
Californis could not deny the accusation.
| Finally Pixley of CAL, got up in his chair
and said the question could not be answered
| In single word, but he would be most nap
Ply to respond If he could be allowed nttie
time in which to do so. California selected
her delegates at the convention by vote OF
| each district represented here. Their APP
poiutmcnt was confirmed by the State con-
vention and in. order there should be no
mistake about it the State convention.had
with unanimity instructed the delegates to
vote first, last and always for the distinguish
ed Senator from Maine.
This gave an opportunity for the most re-
markable scene of excitement seen in the
hall since the convention opened. Three
fourths of the immense throng in the CALLER
les, on the flc or and outside the place allotted
to delegates and fully onc-half Of the dele
gates themselves sprung. to their feet, cheer
ing, shouting, waving hats, handkerchief,
umbrellas, ETC.. for several minutes. before
any attempts at restoring order could make
the least impression upOn the cNcltcu mass.
Harrison of Ind suggested one hour be
given to each side in the Illinois case,
and the proposition was subsequently adopted
without serious objection.
Conger opened the debate, supporting the
report of the MAJORITY in the case. That re-
port asserts, confirms and establishes in this
convention rule that has prevailed in ILL.,,
from the birth of the republican party to the
present time, the rule of district represen-
tation. The principle involved was one Of
too great Importance TO be allowed 10 be iso-
lated for the sake even Of the greatest man
any country ever produced.
Raum of H., replied for the sitting dele
gates whose seats are contested. They were
willing TO rest their case on law and proceed
ents as established in Illinois. They asked
Justice only and decision free from bias. He
repeated he only wanted Justice and Justice
would allow the Is sitting members to re-
tain their seats.
Elliott Anthony. a contestant. followed in
support of the majority rcport. Illinois con-
ventions never have selected delegates to Ma.
tional conventions. and all such delegates
were selected invariably by Congressional
districts. The gentleman tRaum) had made
n different statement, and stood before the
country as perverter of history. [Applause.1
Storrs of ILL., followed for the sitting dele-
Blaine if you WILL" was a signal for another
grand outhurst of applause which was re-
newed and intensified when he finished thus:
"And when those who now shout in the gal
leries shall bye and bye, be rcposing under
the influence of the summer sun, the follow.
ers of that grand old silent soldier, will
still be found wide awake and watching by
their campfire. and CARVING the banners OF
the sluggards. The scene which followed
and continued for several minutes was excit-
ing, part Of the galleries and the Grant men
in the convention. standing and shouting,
the uproar partly dying away then break
ing out anew Although the scene of excite
ment was continued for longer time it was
apparent that it was not participated IN by
so large proportion of the audiene rs upon
the occasion of allusion to Blaine.
Conkling was conspicuous in leading the
cheers, first by waving his handkerchief and
later by standing ON his chair and waving an
illumined little banner placed to designate
the New York delegation. Finally some one
started the campaign song "We'll rally round
the flag boys" A n. Y. delegate called for
three cheers for Grant, which were given
with will. Then three cheers for Blaine
were called for by some one on the floor and
the shouts that sprang from thousands OF
threats was more deafcning than anything
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floor evidently were not aware of the cause Of
this fresh outburst and soon were on their
feet aiding in the noise and confusion. At
this time nearly every peson in the hall was
on his feet cheering for his own favorite.
Flags, shawls, parasols, hats and all other
movable things were swung furiously to and
fro. Bob lngersoll Selling, lady's shawl,
waved it franticaliy from the platform In the
centre of the stage just back OF the chair, a nnc
looking lady with a flag in one hand and para
sol in the other swung them to and fro and re-
peated again and again, "Hurrah for Blaine"
Finally she obtained two flags, and with
one in each hand continued her enthusiastic
efforts as long as the uproar lasted. II may
safely be said no public assemblage ever be-
fore witnessed such scene. People seemed
actually to have lost their senses.
Half an hour elapsed before the chair made
any effort to call to order. At this time
Hale of Maine was seen standing above the
surging crowd upon the shoulders OF some
friends, waving the banner OF Maine, ana
Blaine States grouped closely about him. Az
last comparative order was restored, when
three cheers we're asked for and gwen TO the
his remarks and was interrupted by cheers
upon referring to sherman. =, -.