The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-04

Mn. uOAR LLECTEU fbn""
DrNr-raE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS sIILL
m CONTROL OFTHE CONvBNTIoS-coSk-
TING souR AND THE BLAINE MEN COOL
AND coNrrpENT-A BRIEF MORNING sEs'
sIoN-coMMrrrEE ON CREDENTIALS NOT
BEINa READY TO REPORT TO THE EVE.
MING SESSION. CONVENTION ADJOURNED
TO 10 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
CHICAGO, June 3.-In the Grant caucus
last night q shorthand reporter was presen,
during the speeches which Boutwe, anu
Conkiing made. The former dec,are9 ,nes
had from 32J to $50 votes on the nfst psIIo.,
and that the nomination OF Genera' orah'
was secure. oor
ConkIing said there was no use Oh con-
cea,iny or perverting facts. IL was ,llnt
now to look the matter squarely In the race.
Not more than 800 votes were assured 10!
Grant on the first ballot. They need not
count on more unless they secured them
hereafter. He advised, however, that they
hold together through the first, second, ana
10 the tenth ballot, II necessary, but not 10
Weld. They would eventually worry ou'
their opponents and win. They would mel
tber offer nor accept compromise. Inc
breaks would come from the other candi'
dates. and then they would gain converts.
A committee of one from each State repre-
sented Mt the caucus was appointed 10 WISH
the various State delegations and report pro-
eress this morning.
At this point of the proceedings the re.
porter was somewhat summary removed
from the meeting.
Scenes and Incidents.
CHICAGO, June 2.--The second day OF the
Convention opened with clear, cool
weather.
Tickets OF admission were sold as high as
twenty-five dollars.
The Convention and Its attendants took
but little sleep last night. The hotels were
till an early hour this morning by
excited crowds singing campaign songs and
for their candidates.
The principal houses were lighted Win
the electric light, which gave fine erect 10
the decorations. At the Grant headquar-
tiers these were magnificent. Besides the
flags, banners, steamers, notices, etc., an
oil portrait of General Grant was placed on
The wall empowered in roses with terraced
steps leading to 1t covered with flowers.
PULLING AGAINST THE TIDE.
Nothing was left undone to stem the tide
that seemed to be turning against Grant.
The crowds were the largest, the glee clubs
the Ioudest, and the eran-soldiers' organ
ization the noisest in his behalf.
The Blaine men were iubiant and ex-
cited. but seemed to be worn out with their
BLAINE WINS ILLINOIS.
The excitement was intense when it be-
came known that the Committee on Gre
lentials had decided to report in favor OF
admitting the Blaine delegates from Hill
nois. All OF the Grant delegations were
hastily summoned 10 Il conference at the
Palmer House, which was presided over by
Conking. A new canvass was made, in
which Grant fell below 800 votes.
Governor Boutwell, stated that he was as
sured that the Massachusetts delegation
would vote for Grant rather than Blaine
" hen the vote became close. Finally it was
resolved to stick to Grant.
THE FABIAN POLICY.
The Grant men are trying 10 hold their
forces up to the belief that II they keep to-
gether they will be able to tire out their OPP
At the third-term headquarters il
Is argued that the support OF Blaine, Wash
burne, Edmunds, Sherman, and Window
cannot combine, and that in the end the ex-
President will secure enough struggling
votes to nominate him.
Tho Grant men are very much excited
over their defeat in the Committee on Gre
dcntials, brought about mainly, they say, by
territorial delegates, who have no electoral
vote.
THE GRANT ORGAN SPEAKS.
The Grant organ this morning says brief
": Let the Inter- Ocean say that IL other
States and half-doZen little Territories are
to come into the Convention and tell Illinois
how she shall choose her delegates, then the
idea OF making choice by this Convention
Of States which shall be ratified by the peo-
pie may as well be abandoned"
BATTLE-CRY FOR THE BOYS.
This Is one OF the pyrotechnics flung to
the breeze to-day: "Said JEFF. Davis to
Pemberton. 'Call in your troops from all
points, and combine everything against
Grant, The order was Obeyed; but the
grand old hero organized his army amidst
the fire OF shot and shell, and swept steadi-
~ on to victory. The Grant men of to- day,
like those of the Army OF the Tennessee,
need only to stand shoulder to shoulder,
and the battle is won. Forward, then
Burn the bridges, and let unity, courage,
and pluck win the day."-Star.
GBy Associated Press.I
The Second Days Session Begun.
Senator Hoar called the Convention to
order at 1l:45. He requested all Others
than members OF the Convention to with.
draw from that part OF the hall assigned TO
delegates, and directed the sergeaDt.at.
arms to enforce the request. The aisles
were cleared after some delay. Rev. +. A.
Noble, Of Union-Park Congregational
church, Chicago, offered prayer.
THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS NOT READY.
Mr.. Conkling inquired whether the Com.
mittee on Contested Seats was ready to re-
port. The Chair replied that be was told
the committee was not ready, nor likely to
be ready for several hours, perhaps not be-
lore p. NJ.
Mr.. CONKLIYG MOVES RECESS UNTIL TO-
NIGHT.
Mr.. Conklng, rising again, was received
with marked demonstrations of applause
Ia the galleries. He said he also under
stood that the report could not be had from
The Credentials Committee until late this
afternoon. OF course no business could
be done until that report should
be received and the membership OF the
Convention should be established. There
lore he moved recess until tonight.
MR.. HALE OPPOSES THE MOTION.
Mr.. Hale asked Mr.. ConkIing 10 give way
/ moment, but he declined. Mr.. Hale made
he point Of order that motion to take a
recess was debatable. The Chair sustained
he point OF order. Mr.. Hale rose to OPP
pose the motion, and was received with
marked applause, which was renewed when
ne urged that the understanding yesterday
Vas that the Convention should this morning
proceed to work. He argued that there was