The Portland daily press., 1880-06-03
The Pennsylvania Delegation Of
fered to Edmunds.
GARFIELD TALKED OF AS COMPRO-
MISE CANDIDATE

is being held, presents scene of striking in
terest. Situated on the lake shore within
short distance OF the very heart of the city, it
is within few minutes walk of the great no.
tells. Sitting on the platform ard looking
around it has the appearance of an immense
tunnel with seats ranging up from the floor to
half OF the extreme height, those of either end
and side facing each other. The platform oc-
cupies the south side right under it. being the
section arranged for committeeman, guests, re-
porters, correspondents of the press, who are
here by hundreds. The roof and sides, and
every available point of the building are dec
Grated with flags and banners; at the extreme
north end is large picture of Abraham Lin
celebrated motto. "And that Government of
the people, by the people, and for the people,
Shall not perish from the face of the earth. -
More toward the centre hangs still
larger yortrait of Washington, while at the
south end over the stage is gigantic bust of
the late Senator Chandler. The location of
the various delegations is indicated by shields
bearing the name of the state or territory.
The hall at 11.45 o'clock was about two
thirds full, and the appearance of the promin-
ent men as they entered was greeted with APP
plause. AT 1870 the delegations were gener-
ally IN the seats, but the galleries filed slowly.
At tive minutes after one, Chairman Cam
eron OF the National Republican Committee,
called the convention to order, and called upon
Rev. Dr. Kittredge of Chicago, who opened
the proceedings with prayer.
At the conclusion Mr.. Cameron spoke as
follows:
Gentlemen Of The Conuention:
Before the convention enters upon the i'm
portant duties that have called us together,
ask your attention for asingle moment. During
the canvass just ended there has been mani
tested in many sections of the country con-
siderable bitterness, which trust will entirely
disappear before entering upon the grave
duties devolvlng upon us. Let there be but
one motive governing our actions and let that
be the determination to place in nomination
the strongest possible candidates strong
IN themselves, strong in the confidence and
affections of the people, and men who will
command the respect of the civilized world
Our country, of which we are justly proved,
has grown SO rapidly in population, wealth and
influence during the existence OF the Republi-
can party that we have attained position as
one OF the leading powers of the world. We
can no longer be satisfied with our isolation.
Recognizing the changed condition we must
pace IN position men whose familiarity with
other nations will enable them to direct our
affairs so that we will take the lead in com
merce as we have in agriculture and in manu-
1actures DO snot for a moment doubt the
strength OF our institutions. They have been
tried in blood, and come from the contest bet
ter, stronger, purer than the most ardent
patriot dared to hope for. No combination of
Isl,
personal ambition Scan ever prevail against
ne intelligence 1 the Unborn love Iof liberty
which are implanted in the hearts of Amer
icans
George F. Hoar was elected temporary
chairman unanimously.
Judge Hoar arraigned the Democratic party
for all the political sins committed by it. and
said that that party confronted the Republi-
can party to-day unchanged in purpose, in
temper, or in character, and united in nothing
else, proposing no other measure of policy
than war upon the safeguards which the ma
tions. 1t saw nothing Of evil except that a
Tree man should cast free vote under the pro-
lection of the nation. (ApplauSe) In Louis
lana and Mississippi 1t was the accomplices of
the White League and the Kuklux. In South
Carolina it took the honest ballot from the box
and stuffed tissue ballots in their place. In
New York it issued fraudulent naturalization
papers, 10000 in number. In Maine its ambi-
tious larceny tried to pilfer whole State Gov
ernment, and in Delaware it stood accomplice
by the whipping post.
The Republican party has no such miserable
history. 1t told of rebellion subdued, of slaves
freed, OF great public works constructed, of
debt diminished of sound currency restor ed,
OF flag floating long and everywhere hon.
ored and respected. The keynote of every
Republican platform, the principle of every
Republican union, was found in respect for the
came the pervading principle of the Republic,
from Canada to the Gulf, from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, the Republican mission was
not ended; the Republican party lived by 1.-THE
faith that every man within the borders of the
republic might dwell secure in happy home,
and might send his children at the public
charge to free school. Until these things
come to pass the mission of the Republican
party was not accomplished nor its conflict
with its ancient adversary ended. (Applause)
The following were appointed temporary
secretaries: John I'll. Roberts of Illinois, G. L..
MCGEE of Pennsylvania. Also Charles W.
CIsby OF Alabama and j. G. Broadwell of
Missouri as reading clerks. Also Eugene Day
is Of New York as official stenographer.
Mr.. Hale of Maine, to expedite business,
moved a resolution that the roll of States and
Territories be called, and the chairman of
each delegation shall name its members of
committees in the following order: on perma-
nent organization, on rules and order of BUSH
ness, on credentials, and ON resolutions
Adopted without objection. The roll was ac-
cordingly called and committees named
On motion of Mr.. Hale OF Maine the roll of
States was called for the appointment of COM
mlttees on resolution, credentials, &c.
After the roll call was finished Frye called
attention to the fact that Utah had not been
called, and moved the omission be rectified.
The Chair said Utah would be called if no
objection was made.
Mr.. Conkling rising was received with an.
plause. and said there was objection, holding
as he did that that the order of the convention
had been executed when it had called the roll
as prepared by the national committee. There
was contest in Utah as in Louisiana, and SO
they were omitted.
The Chair ruled that as the committees roll
had been called motion to add any other
state or territory was in order.
MI Frye said it was agreed by the commit
tee that Utah should be put upon that roll
great applause) and that the Secretary of the
National Committee says the Utah's omission
was made by mistake. wild applause.)
Mr.. Conkling said if this had been mistake
it should be corrected.
The only special significance of this colo
quail incident was the enthusiastic applause
which greeted Frye from both galleries and
haor.
Mccormick of Oregon moved to call the roll
OF states and territories for presentation of Gre
dentials for notice of contests, and that all
such papers be referred, without statement or
debate, to the committee on credential. Adopt
ed.
The credentials and protests of contesting
delegates from Alabama, Illinois, Louisiona
and pennsylvania were presented and refer
red.
On call of the roll Alabama and Arkansas
gave notice of contest.
MI. Henderson of Illinois gave notice of con
test in ten districts of illinois. applause in
the galleries.)
Mr.. Yarmouth gave notice of contest in
Louisiana. Contests were also notified in
Denver and Utah, the latter by Conkling by
Mr.. Logan moved that instructions be given
TO the committee on tickets of admission to
tho convention to issue 500 tickets daily to the
veterans association; that justice had been
lone to veterans by every other National Re-
publican convention and why shouldn't it be
lone now and here. (Applause) There were
veteran soldiers supporting each of the Pres
dental candinates so there was no particular
motive in his motion. He himself had to en-
er the building this morning without ticket
because he could not get ticket from the
National Committee. Gen. Fitzpatrick second
I'd the motion and it was adopted.
Mr.. Conkling moved that as some of the
committees already appointed could not report
n time for an evening session tonight the
take recess until tomorrow at
i o'clock.
Mr.. Hale OF Maine concurred in the useless
less Of an evening session and Conkling's
notion was adopted, so that recess was taken
It o'clock until II o'clock tomorrow.
The committee on credentials organized this
4fternoon and adjourned until 5 D. m,
The Grant men wanted b. +. Tracy of New
FORK as chairman, but on motion of Chandler.
longer OF Michigan was elected, 90 to IL.
Committee on rules and order of business Or
anized with Garfield as chairman and ap-
'ointed subcommittee on which are Level
YIN Powers of Maine and Robert M. Morse ,Jr.,
f Massachusetts,, to draft rules and regula-
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