Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-06-10
THE CHICAGO CONVENTION
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The Republican National conven-
ton of 1880 was the most bolsterous
and disorderly body of its kind that ev-
er assembled in the United States. Ev.
en- the Charleston Convention of 1890,
was no exception In its favor. Bitter
ness, Kisses, groans, bowling and a
mixture of all possible noises make q
perfect pandamonium of the conven-
tion. All this proves that the party
is about played out and astVappoach.
ing dissolution. give some of the
details of Friday night:
CHICAGO, June 5---12.01 A. M
When Storrs in his speech mentioned
Grants name the applause was vocif
erous aud continued for several min
utes.
1914 A.M.-New York delegation
singing "Marching Through Georgia." "
All hands join in.
1915 A. M.-Now Singing orally
Around the Flag" Great cheering
for 4rant. John Wentworth looms up
in midst of Illinois delegation with
hat on cane.
l2.l6A. M.-Emory A. Storrs is as
sistlng the chairman in restoring order,
his collar hanging down his back. Three
cheers are now being given for Grant.
12.17A. M.-The tumult and confu-
sion now exceeds any other, the cheer
ing being changed for Blaine, and the
entire convention n now on their feet.
l51S~A. M.-The convention is a
mob. There is no prospect of
a ballot.
1920 A. M.-Cat calls, yells, swing
ing umbrellas and banners and excite
ment beyond any possible description.
1921 A, M.-The excitement cOntin,
ues, hats being thrown from the gal
leries, umbrellas floating in the air and
the banners of New York state being
swuaE most furiously.
1922 A. M.-The platform about the
speaker occupied by the national cCm-
mittee and distinguished guests, who
have just arisen in spirit of the occa-
sion, IS a scene of the widest excite
ment.
1924 A. Nat this moment there
seems no. possibility of checking the
tumult. 1t is not mob, but an express
sion of enthusiasm beyond description.
The chairman has abandoned all efforts
at enforcing order.
1925 A. M.-Conkling and a portion
of the New York delegation are qniet
ly sitting in their seats as if nothing
was going on. Pandemonium contin.
ues.
1928 A. Mt seems to be the pur-
pose Of the Blaine men by force of
noise and gesticulation to compel the
Grant men to rise, but they sit stolid
and Indifferent.
12.30A. M.-Grant banners have al
been dropped'do and are hid in the
vast crowd. The chairman is trying
to restore order. Banners are now be-
ing returned to their state location.
1924 A. M.-Order has been partially
restored.
1242 A. M.-The chairman has sue
ceeded in restoring comparative order,
the delegates and guests in bis favor
having tired themselves out.
II. 45 A. M.-Sherman's name being
mentioned there was great cheering,
which continued for some time.
l A. MA motion to adjourn lost.
1902 A. M.-The question on adjourn.
ment was put the second time and lost.
The roll of states has been ordered on
adjournment.
LOG A. M.-The roll Of states resul.
ted against adjournment.
1.20 A. MA motion that the min
Ority report on the contested districts
of Illinois be submitted for the major
ity report was lose, and the roll o.
states was demanded now being called.
1.59 A. M.-The roll of states On the
adoption of the minority report on the
contested Second district in Illinois in
place of the majority resulted, in favor
of 353, against 3S7.