New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-09

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OVER THE EOMI-
NATIoN-sPEECH BY MR.. RoBEsoN-CoNGRATU-
LATORY ADDRESS TO BE SENT.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I
WASHINGTON. June 8.-The .scene jim the House
when the news of Gariiclds nomination ycame was
entirely unprecedented in the history of that body.
| When the ballot had proceeded far enough to show
that there was break in Blaine's forces, and a
stampede toward Garfield, n motion was made to
adjourn. Tho Democrats resisted this, as they
wanted to go on as they had done all day, passing
bills by unanimous consent.
roll call was ordered and when Garfelds name
was reached there a general clapping Of hands
on the Republican side. This was the first demon.
straton. As the call proceeded, members became
more intensely interested in that other roll call
which going on mt the Same moment in
Chicago, and squads of Republicans left the hall
and crowded around the bulletin boards in the cor
rdOr and in the lobby back of the Speakers chair
All at once there was wild cheer, which deep
cnrd and spread from the telegraph Office in the
corridor back to the rear lobby and eliminated in
roar of triumph in the hall of the House itself.
Then there was a rush into the House of members,
pages, and clerks; and tumult cnsucd which was
fatal TO any business.
Mr.. Acklen moved that the roll call he dispensed
with, but it was continued to the end and in spite
of the uproar and the chair announced that the
House had adjourned. Then there were loud cries
for lIawey," and speech" -; but General IIawley
was unwilling to respond. Mr.. Robcson then
moved that General lIawlry take the chair and
Mr.. IlLwlcy did so. hut he seemed unwilling to
make Il speech. He simply said
"1hc Chicago Convention is its own speech Our
personal GOODWILL goes with our old friend, Mr.
Garfield. Tins is selection in the highest degree
satisfactory to every Republican here, whatever
may have been his previous preference / think
one result will he to compel very excellent nom-
nation on the other side. that the country will be
sure of a good President for the next four years"
The Democrats of the House had remained in
their seats, and a great number Of outsiders came
in and stood just beyond the railing. General
lIawlry was interrupted once or twice by fariouG
Democrats who wanted him to direct portion Of
his remarks to their side.
Then Mr.. R0brson rose and said AS members Of
the House of Representatives" voice on Demo-
cratic side; "On both sides = Oh both sides
think wo have a right 10 congratulate the whole
country that man whom We all know 10 be man
of character and capacity beyond Impeachment,
Las been nominated by one of the great political
parties for The highest Office in the gift OF the people,
Therefore, Mr.. Chairman, speak in acknowlcdg
mrnt. and on behalf of the House of Representa-
tivcs. that one of our number, Conspicuous before
the people account of ms services on this floor
has been selected rs the standards carer of the
great political party to which belong. That is n
sentiment which attacks neither the politics nor
the feelings of anybody. ! now ask all those who
not deferred through pride or principles to join
mr in giving three CHEERS for the man selected
from our body rs candidate for the Pre- ,idrncy'
Here the cheers were given with a will. members
standing mp and waving hats, handkcrchrfs and
umbrellas
" move. Mr.. Chairman continued Mr.. RobcsOn
" that a committee bo appointed and suggest rs
its chaiImln the oldest member of this House
fudge Krlicyi 10 srnd b. telegraph our congratulate
tons to our fellow Congressman
As Judr, Kelley rp-r. Chairman llawlcy said TO
him that when tl.r meeting WAS iTst thought Of. he
hid been sought To take the chair. hnt that Il"
not 10 be- found Mr.. Kelley answered that when
the news of GarGrds nomination reached HIM. hc
slipped quietly ont, and Srut him the following tclr-
gram: Acrrpt congratulations and a pledge of
earnest support" lie did not intend to be- dragged
into that chan either. and IN all hi, nineteen years
service here hc never nrrupird the chair hut once
and thea hr irlt like foul. I.nughicr Continuing
hr said
81 thank thc gentleman from New Jrrsry u;ohc-
eni and NV as-uratrS on this Hour for having dele.
ratrd to me the chamlu>lp of a committee TO
vhirh is to be- conlilrd grateful a duty Mr.
Garfield is man OF great attIinmrntS and sim
pclty of character. and one who HdhcrrS firmly Ia
hS personal convictions. tJul trends on llr OtHtf
side in the drjcrtion that now oycrcomrs them.
will find Satisfaction in knowing that we have now
Il man who VIII administer the Government faith
mlly fairly. and IatriotlraIly after we shall have
Inauguratrd HIM" lChrcr- AMI lauEhtcIl.
Mr. Randall was loudly called hut he escaped fur
thrr annoyance by taking his hat and walking
hastily ont Of the chamber, amid the cheers of the
Republicans and the good -humorrd laughter of the
Democrats. The chair then. in compliance with
Nh Robrson's motion. appointed the following
named gentlemen rs committee To draft and send
rougratuIalory telegram To Mr.. Garfield
Mr>,ls. Kelley, Eohc~on browne llndj.
Martin Is. c.. Page. Richardson, u. ", and lien
dIsnn ulll. Mr.. Sharpe. ol Iowa, then moved an
adjournment. buI Hrst called tor three cheers for
GARFIELD, which wee given III tumnituor6 manner.
HOW MIR. BLAINE RECEIVED THE NEWS.
ATTENDING TO ms prTres ~ TIE srNAIE-CoN-
GRArrLAIORY TrlEGRtMs.
ICY TELEGRAPH THE TRGHUNF.I
WAsHINGroN. June S.--Mr. Blame was at his
house. and IA he received over his own wire
Il notification that tho vote OF Maine hal been east
for General Garfield hc dictated the following dis
pLtch
10 he Hon. JAMES A. GARFIELD. ChirGgO:
Mnrs votc s m mcnL cas-. 81, Pr ," goes wi, wiln my
nomination and assuring victory to ~" Re nnnhran
party. j. g. blaine
Immediately General Garfield flashed back the
following reply!
CHICAGO, June 8.
TO Hon ]. q. BLAINE. Washington. D. q;
Accept my thauhs Tor your glorious dispatch
j a. GARFIELD
Mr.. Blaine then Immediately entered his carriage,
and in company with his aon and General Sherman
drove to the Capitol. His appearance III
tho Senate Chamber was great surprise.
lie entered and took his seat with great apparent
nOuchaancc. lie at once took up newspaper and
began 10 read while the Clerk dlawled out the text
of the Sundry Civil bill in dead monotone.
No one in the Chamber looked as If there had
been anything more exciting than tho reading of a
bill for u twefthmOnth.
Republicans are very free to say that they think