Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-11

ed on his char swinging his arms furlously-
1928 a. m.-Thc platform about the
speaker, occupied by the national committee
and distinguished guests, who have just
arisen in the spirit of the moment, is the
scene of the widest excitement. At this
moment there seems no possibility of check
ing the tumult 1t is not mob but an ex-
preston of unbounied enthusiasm. The
chairman has abandoned all efforts to re-
store order.
At 2:15 a. H., the convention adjourned
until HOO u. III.
CALLED To ORDER.
11:55 a. m.-The convention was called to
order at l:4j 4. m.-the contestants from
the Illinois districts in their seats-and the
question of the Kansas contestants was taken
up
ADESIAL.
Mr. Conkling authorizes a denial of the re-
port in circulation that he has letter from
Gen. Grant, asking him to consult with
Logan, and if they deem it proper TO with
draw his name as a candidate for the nomin-
alton.
At 1906 p. M the question of the Kansas
contestants was taken up, and at 1890 p. m.
the majority report was carried.
At 1850 p. NJ. the question on the adoption
of the majority report referring to the West
Virginia contest was taken up
1:3O, p. m.-The motion to substitute the
minority report was carried.
210 p. m.-The Utah case contest was
then taken up, and debate was limited to Is
minutes on each side. The case comes up
on n motion to substitute the minority for the
majority report. The majority reports seats
two Blaine men, and the minority report
L.,
minority report was substituted by vote of
All to $50.
This disposes of all questions of contested
delegations.
$50 p. m.-Tne report of the committee
on rules was taken up. The rules of the
House of Representatives were recommend
ed, providing that when the vote of a state
is cast it cannot be changed except in case of
numerical error.
Ten minutes are to he allowed for the pre-
sentation of each candidate for President.
TACTICS OF THE GRANT MEN.
3p m.-The Grant men have sprung a
motion on the convention TO proceed to the
nomination without acting on the rules.
Mr.. Garfield bowling to the decision of the
chair, is now speaking in explanation of the
effect of the resolution, there being nothing
to gain in balloting.
THE CONVENTION OF SATURDAY AFTER
Moons SESSION.
CHICAGO, June 5.-The majority report
of the committee on rules was adopted and
the convention adjourned till Up. m.
SATURDAY EVENINGS SESSION.
The convention was called to order Ills
At 7:55 Mr.. Hale of Maine moved that the
roll of states be called alphabetically for the
presentation of the names of nominees for
President. Under the rules ten minutes were
allowed each delegate in presenting the name
of a candidate, and five minutes were to be
given for the seconding of each nomination.
When the state of Michigan was called Mr..
J. +. JOY or Detroit nominated Mt. Blaine.
Mr.. Pixley of California seconded Mr..
Blaine's nomination. Mr.. Frye of Maine
followed with stirring speech.
When Minnesota was reached Mr. Z. +.
Drake presented the name of VIM. Window.
He made short, sensible speech but no one
seconded the nomination.
When New York was reached Mr.. Conk-
ling nominated Gen. Grant, receiving ire
mendous ovation. Mr.. Conkling claimed
that Grant was the most illnstrious man liv-
ing and would carry many doubtful southern
states. His assertion that New York IS for
Grant was greeted with immense cheering
When Mr.. Conkling finished his magnificent
speech, the cheering LOT Grant continued
nearly half an hour.
Cen Garfield nresan,od tho p,n,o of Jobn
=; tfe-'..'. '.s ,'' ~ E,.n..
III an eioqueht speech. ME- Elilolt
of South Carolina seconded the nomination.
Hon. Frederick Billings presented the
name Of Senator Edmunds The nomina-
ton was seconded by John +. Sanford, dele
rate- AT larpe from Massachusetts Both
-, -, - IL, .'.,
sentieiieh hauc eAcciieht speeches.
Mr. presi,.ni and gentlemen of the conven,inn
That quiet state in New England earliest
born into the Union after the old Thirteen
whose people have always been oyal to liberty en-
urges the name of her most dlstn- |
suishcd son As the ttes name To he Inscribed on the
Presidential banner. [Applausel Her delegates |
bring that message here with JOY and pride alike
preme because they know no State has better right
10 name "a Republican candidate and that no state |
AN name a better man (Applausel For the first |
guard of the Republican hosts, Vermont thus comes |
u the front IN National convention. Sho thus |
,omes not seeknga reward for the loyalty. which |
has never fatered IN years gone by, not making |
condition of the loyalty which is never 10 falter
n the years TO come Her republicanism is not born
II selishnesilt is bred in her bone. and II IN
her blood. Applause. Nor does she thus come |
because the man she names for the Presidency |
,prang from her loins lie Is no longer hers He |
Dlause.l Still more. Vermont would call on her |
everlasting mountains to fall on her and |
,ride or selfish ambition INTO the councils of
his critical epoch. [Appausel Vermont
Uses 10 the height Of the occasion. She looks
through the Years; she looks forward
through the wears and she feels the infinite
Jeril the ignominy, ave, the crime of
urning over the Government to the admin
,Iausei she longs for yirt5ryIthr yicf"rr NJ, ma
Ioiis, al tne polls ana me victory OF siiiesmin-
his convention 10 lei no unnecessary issues 10 lei
10 discords born IN hot rivaries, To let no per
onal ambition, to lei no dlssensions, to let no
uythiuYs nut that victory In DerIl IApplluse / |
the prays you To make that victory secure hy
,oing straight; 10 the conscience and Intelligence
II the people. NOT only by your platform ringing
With homer and honesty from money, clear up
trough everything To human rights hut by putting
IN that platform candidate far better than the !
PLATFORM. because known everywhere through the
engfh and the breadth OF the hand as rs very
long tried and never found want
ny lapplalsel "a candidate weak nowhere,
trong everywhere, who will compact the party
ring every independent into line and win re |
rults even from the enemy That is victory here
nd now, victory for years 10 come Any other
curse fofeb0des disaster and courts defeat for
ears to come. such d candidate, heSung all dis
ensions. OF wonjrous ability, Of aggressive integ
he highest siaesranshp. Is thai brave, clean,
iyilant man. on " hom rests no shadow of rtproach
} whom in every crisis IN the councils Of the
aton We turn with 10y and CONFERENCE.-The
entral figure and leader VI the Senate-the fore |
most type and defender of all that Is hest in the
republican faith, the ideal candidate, seeking not
lie ONCE WORTHY of the best DAYS OF tins R,pIblic
ayilg the promise and the poleucy of victory il |
gorge r. Eimunds. lCheers And George r |
,lmundI Vermont uuminaies for the Presidency |
entIemen We pray ycu 10 welcome this hrecZe
ON the Green Mountains How quickly IL will
\ ell into IL gale and hoa surely 1t will sweep the
nd fChcer-
Hon John +. Sanford, of Massachusetts,
:
'conueu Inc hohiihaiioh, saNihS
MIR Chairman and gentlemen of the conyenti,n
. behalf Of the Republicans OF Massachusetts and