Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-05-19

u currency oI uMlOrm Value, ana
Of equal value with coin, and the
return OF prosperous timcs We will de-
mand that the laws shall everywhere he
peacefully observed. We will reassert
the fundamental principles which under
lie our system of government and declare
that the liberty of all, equality and JUS
tlce shall be established and maintained
throughout this land; that the right Of
free assemblage, of free speech and
of free ballot shall be maintained
select a state ticket that will
sweep this great prairie state as with
flame. We will send delegates to the
national convention and plighting our
faith rs honorable men and as true re-
publicnns will agree to support the nom-
lnees OF that convention.
If that true republican, wise states
man and great tinancier, John Sherman,
is nominated, we will give him an earn
est and hearty support; if that great
political leader and inimitable parlia-
mentarian and debater, James &. Blaine,
is the nominee, Illinois republicans will
make his cause their own; if that man
of extreme modesty, of absolute candor,
of extraordinary Judgment, Of intlexible
integrity, and indomitable will, U. S.
Grant is nominated, remember his great
deeds and recognizing the constant
growth of our debt of gratitude of his
matchless genius in saving this country
from its enemies, as we have from year
to year, while enjoying the bounties Of
this country, clearer conception of the
magnitude of our obligations to Wash
ington, Jefferson, Adams and others for
laying the foundations Of our civil and
religious liberty, the republicans of Hi
nois will take the great man i'll their low
ing arms and bear him forward in
triumph. This is my conception of the
duties of this hour, the Illinois republi-
cans owe to their party, state and nation.
Gen. Raum's remarks were frequently
interrupted by applause. When he men
toned the name of John Sherman there
was considerable applause, which was
greatly increased when he spoke of Sen
ator Blaine, but when Grants name was
finally mentioned there was an outburst
of applause that lasted several minutes
and was renewed again and again.
J. II. Mosser, of Decatur; A. H. Reed,
of Flora; j. II. Paddock, Kankakee, were
unanimously chosen temporary secre-
taries.
DR.. Robbins, of Adams, moved to
admit as members both contesting dele
cations from Cook county to seats on the
floor. After some debate Bell, of LaSalle,
offered resolution providing that all
congressional districts but the first three,
in which there are contests, be admitted
and name one member of the committee
on credentials. A motion to table both
motion and resolutions was defeated by a
decisive vote on a rising vote. Further
debate followed, Logan and Edsell ma
king short addresses, and Louis Shafter,
of Cook county, asked to be heard one
moment. Much confusion followed, loud
calls being made for the previous qucs-
ton.
A motion was made to adjourn till
| four P. NJ.
Mr.. Logan asked leave to introduce a
resolution. After considerable confusion
the resolution was read rs follows:
1 Res0lced, That all contesting dele
cations to the convention shall pledge
themselves to accept and abide the de
such contest MS a condition precedent t.
having their claims to seats in the con
vention considered.
A motion was made to postpone action
on the resolution till four p. NJ, wheI
Hon. o. H. Wright, of Borne, Blaine
man, insisted on his motion to adjourn
The chair was unable to decide on viv,
voce vote, and the roll of committees
emitting Cook and Green, was called
ayes 24S. nays $40.
The result was received with loud ap
plause.
A motion to call the resolution of Sen
ator Logan was voted down by a decis
live vote. and the resolution was thel
promptly adopted by viva voce vote
after which the convention adjourned t.
5 H. M