Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-06-10
. GARFIELD's NOMINATION.
How 1t is Received In Different Parts q
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GAkFIELO'S NOMINATION.
How 1t is Received In Different Parts of
the Country. &,
Washington, June 8.-The nomination
OF Garfield ut Chicago was surprise to
most republicans here, but the news has
caused the immense crowd now in front
OF the Western Union telegraph office
to go nearly wild with pleasure. The
nomination seems perfectly satisfactory
to all republicans.
Cleveland, June 8.-The republicans
here received with wild enthusiasm the
news of the nomination Of Garfield,
whose home is but few miles distant.
Flags were unfurled, steam whistles and
fog horns blown, the tin pan brigade
para1ed, cannons were fired, and Gar
field badges sold rapidly in the streets.
Preparations are making for demon
stration on his arrival at Z a. m. to.
morrow. One hundred guns have been
fired.
Louisville, June 8.-The nomination
OF Garfield is received with praise by
the best element of the republican
much disappointed over the result, but
they will all rally for the ticket. The
Office Of the Daily Commercial, the re-
publican organ, is illuminated with col
ored lanterns, etc.
Memphis, June S-The nomination of
Garfield was received with satisfaction
by the republicans. The impression is
that he will harmonize all the clements
OF the party and poll the full republican
vote.
Canandaigua. N. Y, June S.--The
nomination OF Garfield is received with
great enthusiasm here and salutes are be-
ing fired i'll honor of the event.
Providence, June S.-One hundred
guns were fired here this evening in
honor of the nomination Of Garfield.
Hudson, N. Y, June S-One hundred
guns were fred here. in honor of Gaa-
fields nomination.
Boston, June S.-Dispatches from
various points in New England reports a
satisfactory reception by the republicans
OF the results OF the Chicago con.
VentiOn.
IN CONGRESS.
Immediately after the adjournment of
the house, on Tuesday, cheers were Civ
Ell for Garfield and cries of "a speech
from Hawley,' and "Hawley for vice
president" went up, but that gentleman
did not respond.
Mr.. Robeson-I move that Gen. Haw-
ley takes the chair. Carried unanimous
ly amid loud cheers.
When Hawlcy took the chair, the ehouse
presented a curious sight.
The chair was occupied and the seats
oil the absent members being filled by
spectators who, upon adjournment, had
crowded into the hall. while in the rear
OF the seats were groups of men evident
ly full of excitement.
MIR. Hawley, on taking the chair, said:
| beg leave to say that we occupy this
floor with the kind consent,of our friends
on the right, who will have their oppor-
tunity bye and bye. Laughter and cries
of Speech; speech"
Mr.. Hawley-I have no speech to
make; the nomination made ut Chicago
is it's own speech, for every republican of
this house, and our personal good will
goes with our old friend and associate,
Gen. Garfield. ApplauseL. I have no
doubt from what have seen and heard
that this event-this nominations in
the very highest degree satisfactory to
every republican here, whatever may
have been his personal preference. ZAP
plause We have been warmly divided
III the past. We will be much more
warmly united in the future. lap
planse. L think one result will be that
the democrats will be compelled to
make nn excellent nomination on the
other side, so that the country we all love
will be certain OF good president for
the next four years, personally, whatever
his political opinions. Loud applause,
i'll which the democrats joined.
Robson was then loudly called for,
and that gentleman responded, saving:
AS members of the American congress
A democrat: "Both sides?'']
Mr.. Robeson continuing: Both sides
think we have the right to congratulate
the whole country that q man whom we
all know to be man of character and ca
pacity beyond impeachment has been
nominated by one Of the great political
parties for the highest gift of the people.
Applause. Therefore, Mr.. Chairman, 1
speak i'll acknowledgment on behalf of
the house Of representatives that one of
our number conspicuous before the peo-
pie on account of his services or this
floor, has been selected as the standard
beater Of the great political party to
which belong. That is the sentiment
which affects neither the politics nor the
feelings of anybody, and / ask everybody
within the reach of my voice to join me
in giving three cheers for the candidate
selected from our body as the candidate
of the great party.
The republicans rose and gave their
cheers with will, but the democrats
though joining in the cheering, retained
their seats.
move, Mr.. Chairman, that a commit.
tee be appointed, and l suggest as its
chairman the Oldest man Of the house.
Judge Kelly, of Pennsylvania, to send
by telegraph our congratulations to oul
fellow congressman on his nomination
Applause and cries then went up for Mr.
Kelly and Chairman Hawley stated that
Mr.. Kelly would have accepted the chail
but that he has not been present.
Mr.. Kelly--I have been in that chail
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