Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-06-02


graced with emblems, shields and small
flags, relieving the space between the
decorations and the stage. The
center Of the building from the speakers
stand is devoid Of flags or bunting, save
Washington's portrait. A fine effect is
given, however, by the red and white
striped bunting which covers the sky
light and completes the continuity Of the
arched ceiling. The decorations upon
the walls that will close the delegates out
from the maddening crowd, are particu-
larly notable for the beauty and taste
displayed. They are almost entirely OBJ
scnred from the floor to the gallery rail
with smaller flags than are used
elsewhere The building is festooned
SO rs to form a circular background
for the plaster busts of distinguished
men, alive and dead. These are of
Washington, Franklin, Clay, Webster,
Lincoln, Douglas, Chandler, Jackson
Hayes and Grant, and render the picture
very attractive. The facing Of the gal
lery in the alternates hall is less elab-
oratcly decorated, but is festooncd with
flags to the north end on both sides.
Along the gallery rail at appropriate dis
tances apart are the coats Of arms Of the
several states, or shields, and draped
with flags. The work throughout is
very creditable and the decorations
are more elaborate and appropriate
than any that have ever been
seen on similar occasion. a.
The general arrangements, covering
the admission and seating, are under
Gen. w. E. Strong, and so far every
thing has been in perfect order.
At II o'clock the band stationed on
the north balcony began playing. ma
tional airs, but it was nearly nn hour
before delegates got to their seats.
At :O5 precisely Chairman Cameron,
of the national committee, called the
convention to order.
Rev. A. E. Kettridge, of the Third
Presbyterian church, Chicago, invoked
the divine blessing upon the labors of
the committee, returning thanks in an
eloquent prayer for the prosperity and
unity of this nation.
The chairman then called on Mr.. Frye,
who read the roll, and Secretary Keogh
proceeded in clear voice to read the
document. Mr.. Cameron then spoke as
follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTIONAL
ask your attention for few moments
Gentlemen of the convention, before the
convention enters upon the important
duties that have called lis together,
ask your attention for single moment
During the canvass Just ended there has
been manifested in many sec
tions of the country considerable
bitterness which / trust will entirely
disappear. Before entering upon the
grave duties devolving upon us let there
be but one motive governing our action
and let that be determination to place
in nomination the strongest possibl,
candidates-mens strong III themselves
strong in the confidence and affection o
the people, and men who will command
the respect of the civilized world. Ou
country of which we are Justly prout
has grown SO rapidly in population
wealth and influence during the exist
ence of the republican party that we hav
attained a position as one of the leadln!
powers of the world. We can no longe
be satisfied with our isolation. RecOe
nizing the changed condition we mus
place in position men whose famlllart.
with other nations will enable them t
direct our affairs SO that we will tax
the lead in commerce as we have in agrl
culture and manufactures. DO not TO
a moment doubt the strength Of ou
institutions. They have been tried i
blood and come from the contest bette
and stronger in power than the most al
dent patriot dared to hope fol
No combination of circumstance
no coterie of individuals, no persona
ambition, can ever prevail against til
intelligence and the Unborn love of libel
ty which are implanted in the hearts c
Americans. When the nominations ar
made the convention has completed it
work. Let there be but one sentimen
animating all earnest, sincere and III
selfish republicans, and let it be tina
each shall vie with the other i'll carryin
our grand old parry through the comm
contest to victory.
have been requested by the nation:
committee to designate Hon. Geo.
Hoar, of Massachusetts, temporar
chairman. Tremendous cheers.
The chair appointed Gov. Davis {
Texas, Mr.. Frye, of Maine, and Gel
Raum, of Illinois, a committc to wait o
Mr.. Hoar and conduct to the chair.
AS the committee appeared with NJ
: Hoar the audience broke forth in lou
applause. ;, .,
The chair proposed on behalf of I'll
: national committee the following name
gentlemen to complete the organization
Temporary secretaries, John II. Robert
of Ill; Q. L. Magee, of Penn; Chas. v
Clisbee, of Michigan; J. G. Broadwell {
!, Missouri. Eugene Davis, of New Yor
{ stenographer.
Upon taking the chair, Mr.. Hoar spoil
n as follows:
!. GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvENT1oN:- :
. thank you for this distinguished mark
q your confidence. The trainers of the co
). stitution expected that the presidel
!. would be chosen by electors who were
= assemble in their respective states ar
i on consultation with each other gi,
\ their ballots for chief magistrate.
! case of failure of the electors the hou
: of representatives, acting by states, we
1 to make choice from the four wi
I had the highest number of vot
: in the electoral college. So far from Il
/, direct popular action did the constit
!, ton remove the choice of the executiv
: but the people by the customs they ha
j established, have batiied the expectati,
!. of the trainers Of the constitution. L
!. elector to-day is but scribe. The co
!, ventions of the great political parties d.
4 ignate each man for whom the peol
- vote directly through their agents, t
a electors, and to a choice between who