Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-04-29
POLITICAL.
Ohio Republican State Convention.

rarv CHAIRMAN. during his speech refer
ence to the possibilities Of nominating Sher-
man. Blaine OF Grant at Chicago, was greet
ed with hearty cheers, but when Grant s
name was mentioned there were half dozen
Kisses, but these were speedily drowned by
applause. After appointing Of committees, a
recess was taken until 3 O'Clock.
The delegates to Chicago were appointed
BY congressional districts
The feature in the mornings session was
the speech of Mckinley. His allusion to the
trouble in Maine as foreshadowing the policy
OF the democratic party in the National cam
paign, produced a deep impression, and the
allusion and warm commendation of the
course of the republicans in that State was
greeted with great and long continued cheer
ing.
On re-sssembling. Hon. Benjamin Butter
worth was chosen permanent chairman. Com
mittee on credentials reported no contests.
except in Licking county, where two dele
cations, representing Blaine and Sherman.
asked TO be admitted. The committee re-
ported in favor of the Sherman delegation n.
Report agreed TO. The platform, which in
structs the delegates at-large and requests the
district delegates to vote at Chicago for Sher-
man, and to use all honorable means TO Sc
cure his election, was agreed to with cheers
Dennison, W. NJ. Bateman, James 4. Gar
field, and Charles Foster. Highest vote cast
for Blaine delegates Was POO. for John Beat
1y. Charles II. Grosvenor and :. 5. Warner
were chosen electors at-large. A platform
was adopted reafhrming republican principles
favoring extension of the public school sys-
TEN and protection of every citizen in his con
stitutional rights: condemning attempts of
democrats to nullify the election laws favor
ing hard money and the sacred observance Of
the public faith: congyatulating the country
upon specie resumption and its benitcent re
suits eulogizing the character and ability of
John Sherman, urging his name upon the
National convention as a presidential candi
date, and requesting district delegates TO vote
for him. The resolutions further endorse
the administration Of President Hayes and
pledge the republicans of Ohio to support the
of the National convention.
During the reading OF the resolutions, and
during the entire day, Sherman's name
called out hearty applause, and the applause
which followed references to Blaine was Civ
en- with great earnestness. Nominations
Secretary of State, Charles Townsend of
Athens Judge of Supreme Court, George W.
Tuscarawas.
Eight of the 10 district delegates are for
Blaine, but in one district, the 18th, a reso-
luton was adopted declaring Sherman to be
the second choice. Sherman's friends claim
the delegation solid for Sherman.
Democratic state Convention.
HARRrsRrRG, Penn, April IS The demo-
cratic State convention met to-day. All hope
of compromise between the contcnding Wal
lace and Randall delegates is ended. Great
was experienced in gaining admis
sion TO the hall. \ large number of special
door keepers were on hand. The Randall
people appear to have thorough control of all
entrances. When Randall entered the hall,
he was greeted with enthusiastic cheering.
W allace is present as a delegate.
Mr.. Cassidy moved the appointment of q
committee to adjust all differences in the
Philadelphia delegation, upon plan which
he said had been formed. Unanimously
adopted. The convention adjourned
till ) o'clock p. NJ, when the com.
mittee will be ready to report.
At o'clock, Randall with two friends, had
a conference with Wallace and his leaders.
The result was an agreement to appoint a
settle the points of differences.
The Wallace people tonight are claiming
the delegation to Cincinnati will stand &c
to Is in his favor.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
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SACRAMENTO, April 2s. Republican State
meets here tomorrow. The ma
jority of the county delegations are instructed
for Blaine. At least so per cent. are for
Blaine.
Massachusetts Delegates.
BosToN, Mass, April %. The republi
cans of the sth congressional district
choose as delegates to the National conven-
ton, X. NJ. Morse of Boston, and Geo. W.
Johnson of Milford, both Edmunds men.
Trouble in Leadville.
DENVER, Col, April 90. A Leadville
special says: At special meeting of the city
council, great excitement was caused by the
action in regard to a contested seat. On the
seat being declared vacant, and in another
case republican being ousted and a demo-
crat being sworn in, the republicans left the
room amid great confusion. The officers
drew their revolvers and demanded order.
Many of the audience drew their revolvers
and dangerous collision was threatened.
but all was quoted down.
Democratic state Conven.
ton.
HARTFORD. Conn, April 90. The demo-
cratic State convention organized in this city,
to-day, BY election of Thomas NJ. Waller.
were chosen: Alfred f.. Burr,
Hartford: VIM. +. Parsons, New Haven;
David A. Wells, Norwich; WIN. II. Barnum.
Salisbury. Other delegates were selected in
the district conventions and ratified by the
The delegates were instructed
to support the two-thrds rule.
The resolutions affirm democratic ad-
herence to the constitution and denounce the
elevation of Hayes and the present unit rule.
A resolution aimed against the candidacy Of
Tilden was presented and occasioned great
confusion. Finally motion to indefinitely
postpone this resolution and adopt another
pledging support to the Cincinnati nominee,
was agreed to. This leaves the delegates to
vote as they choose. The delegates at-large
are Alfred Z. Burns, editor Of the Hartford
Times, and Parsons, editor of the New Haven
Register. The latter supports ex-Gov. Eng
lish A majority of the delegates chosen, it
is understood, will support Tilden.
Maryland Republicans.
BosTos, Mass. April 20. The journal says
the Blaine men have elected majority of the
delegates to the Maryland State convention,
in the western part Of the State.
South Carolina Republican State Conven.
ton.
CoLUMBIA, S. c., April 2s. The republi-
can State convention met at noon. Tempo
rary organization was effected with closed
doors. No reporters were admitted. ".