Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-05-20

being issued
Jones made speech abiding to the glori-
GUS record of the Republican party in Illinois.
GsECOND DIsPATCHl
SPRINGFIELD, May 19th.-The Congress.
sional districts, except the first three, held
Conventions during the forenoon to select
members of the Committee on Credentials
In several districts delegates were also Sc
lected
THIRD DIsPATCH.l
SPRINGFIELD, May 19th.-General Raum
made temperate address, setting forth that
with unity of action the Republicans could
without shadow of doubt carry the election,
but with division, which is now imminent
on account of two contesting delegations from
Cook county, there was peril to the greatest
interests of the State and nation. He referred
tdJhe bitter and personal contest respecting
Presidential delegates, but said this Conven-
ton would decide honorably, fairly and
justly, without partisanship, on the rights of
these two contestants, and that the decision
ought to be final, and ought to be readily
cohcurred in. He said if the party was al
ways to be menaced by defeat by the mi
nority who failed to dictate the nomination,
the sooner it went into bankruptcy the better.
He referred in the most complimentary terms
to Sherman. Blaine and Grant, but expressed
the belief that it was the duty of the Illinois
Republicans to nominate Grant, who had done
so much to preserve the country.
The name of Sherman was loudly cheered,
Blaine still more loudly, and the name of
Grant called forth continued applause
There was much confusion resulting from
the multiplicity of motions.
A motion was adopted declaring that all
contesting delegates should abide the decision
of the Convention.
A motion made to adjourn was voted down
by $40 to 24S-being very nearly the Grant
and anti Grant strength in the Convention.
The Convention, however, after appoint
ing Committee on Credentials, adjourned
till P. NJ.
THIRD DISPATCH.1
SPRINGFIELD. May 10TH Immediately
after the adjournment of the Convention at
2 o'clock, the Committee on Credentials met
and organized by the election of Lewis Els
worth Chairman.
All the counties presented credentials ex-
cept where contested.
The Palmer House delegation presented
their credentials.
When the Farwell Hall delegation pre-
scented theirs Mr.. Chewsel objected, because
they had not complied with the resolution
adopted in the Convention requiring them to
abide by the decision of the Convention.
After lengthy debate, during which much
feeling was developed, by vote of to s.
the Chair not voting-the delegation were
required to make the pledge.
The committee representing the Farwell
Hall delegates asked until p. NJ. to consult
which was granted, and the committee ad-
journed until that hour
The Convention convened at 5 o'clock and
requested the Committee on Credentials to
1t being stated that the committee would
not be able to report for an hour or more, the
Convention took recess till o'clock.
FOURTH DISPATCH.l
SPRINGFIELD, May 19th.-The Convention
convened at o'clock.
Committee on Credentials reported list of
delegates from all the counties except Cook
and Green, which was adopted, and the per-
sons named therein delegated to be members
of the Convention, which then adjourned till
9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
FIFTH DIsPATCHI
SPRINGFIELD, May 19th.-During the ses-
sion of the Convention there has been much
less confusion and less bad feeling exhibited
than usual, though it is evident that there
may be an eruption any moment. The vote
on the question of adjournment in the after
noon seems to be regarded as a pretty fair
test of Grants strength outside of Cook
county, showing a majority of 101, little
less than his supporters previously claimed.
Senator Logan's presence on the floor as a
delegate, which is a new feature in Illinois
politics, occasions considerable comment.
The Committee on Credentials reassembled
at o'clock and took up the Green county
contest, with good prospect of being in ses-
sion all night.
1t is now thought the Convention may last
over until Friday.
The Farwell Hall delegates met this even
ing and decided, it is reported, not to accept
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Convention, ON the ground that they propose
an appeal to the National Convention in case
their rights are denied them.
[sIxTR DIsPATCH.l
SPRINGFIELD, May 19th.-The COMMITTEES
on Credentials settled the Green county con.
test by admitting four Grant and four Blaine
delegates, and giving each half vote. The
decision is satisfactory to both delegations.
The committee adjourned to o'clock to-
morrow morning, when the consideration of
the Cook county contest will be resumed.
Since the. previous report the Farwell Hall
delegation has adopted resolution, to be
presented to the committee tomorrow, pro-
testing against the right of the committee to
impose any such test as the pledge required
without hearing statement of their case.
but declaring their fealty to the Republican
party and Republican principles, and ex-
pressing determination to support the nomi-
nees of the Chicago Convention, relying upon
being fairly treated by the State Convention.
Minnesota Republican state Convention.
ST. PAUL, May 19th.-The Republican
State Convention met at noon. William
Hyatt was elected Chairman and Charles w.
johnson Secretary. Committees were APP
pointed and adjournment had until 2:3O