Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1880-06-17

er II would not be dangerous to the dearest In.
terest OF our country at this time to surrender
the administration Of the National Govern.
ment TO party which seeks to overthrow the
existing policy under which we are 80 pros
Porous, and thus bring distrust and confusion
where there is now order, confidence, and
:, The Chairman The question 10 on the adop-
uon Of the resolution.
Mr.. Baker Of Massachusetts, wished an ad.
1ltlonal resolution added. He offered q reso.
iutlon, which, alter q long and spirited de-
oate was amended and adopted as follows;
Inc Republican party, adhering, to the
Vention, OF respect for the constitutional rules
covering appointments to Office, adopt the
declaration OF President Hayes. that the re-.
form OF the civil service should be thorough.
radical and complete. To this end It demands
the cooperation Of the Legislative with the Ex.
ecutiye department Of the Government, and
That Congress should so legislate that fitness,
ascertained by proper practical tests, shall adj
init to the public service. - 80 a.
Inc question recurring on the entire plat
form as amended, It was adopted with cheers.
and the convention took recess till o'clock
Pm Is "a i n -.
Upon reassembling National committee
was appointed, and the roll of States called for
the presentation OF candidates for nomination
. Ia To-
Mr.. Joy preser ted the name of James e..
Blaine; Mr.. Conkling presented the name of
U. 3. Grant, Mr.. Drake resented the name of
VIM. Window; Mr.. Garfield presented the
name OF Mr.. Sherman; Mr.. Billings presented
the name of Mr.. Edmunds; Mr. Cassidy pre-
sented the name OF Mr.. Washburne.
The names Of Blaine and Grant were greeted
with tremendous ovations of applause ~ ~
On assembling June 7th the conven.,
ton Immediately commenced balloting for a
candidate for President. twenty eight ballots
were taken, each faction holding steadfast to
its nominee. The last ballot taken, which is
substantially like each preceding one, was
as follows: '7".f 7I~ E@l.IN
Grant 3O7, Blaine 279, Sherman 90, Edwards
81, Window 10 Washburne 81, Garfield O. ,,..
Convention then adjourned to 10 o'clock a.
m, June s. -i~''
Chicago, June 8.-The sixth day OF
the National Convention was opened persuant
to adjournment Earnest and anxious eau.
casing had taken place during the night. with
view of breaking the deadlock in the ballot
ing, the different factions hoping Stampede
would inure to their benefit. The usual cheer
ing occurred when General Garfield and Logan
and Senator Cenkling entered the convention.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DIR. Thomas, of the
Centenary Methodist church. The 29th ballet
was taken asfollows: Grant 306, Blaine 27S, Sher.
man 116, Washburn 36, Window q, Garfield Q.
On the S6th ballot the stampede commenced
for Garfield and he had so votes. Grant 3t3,,
Blain l67, Sherman 101, Win6om /, Washburn
%. On the 36th ballot the stampede of the
BlaiLe men and all others except the Grant
men took place, and Garfield was nominated
as follows: Garfield S97 Grant 311, Blaine a.
Senator Conkling moved that the nomination
be made unanimous. Carried amid the Wild
est scene of excitement and cheering. The
convention adjourned to p. m. to nominate
candidate for vice president. The conven-
ton assembled at that hour, and avvote; yves
taken as follows: Chester A. Arthur, Sof New
York, 468, Washburn, 1S3, therest scattering.
So Arthur was declared the nominee for Vice
President, and on the sixth day of its session
it's work being completed, it adjourned. 1881
1 81 -4i p ls'y.
The First Ballot of the Republican National
Convention in Detail i.'.. 2!