Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-06-10

sixth-Since that authority to regulate immigra-
non and intercourse between the United States and
States and it's treatymaking powers the Republican
party regarding the unrestricted immigration of
Chinese az an evil Of great magnitude, invoke the
migration BY tho enactment Of such just, humane
and reasonable provisions will produce that re-
Seventh-That the purity and patriotism which
characterized the early career Of Rutherford B.
Hayes, in peace and war, and which guided the
presidential candidate, have continued to inspire
him in his career chief executive and that history
will accord to his administration the honors which
are due to an efficient, just and courageous fulfill
ment OF the public business, and will honor his in
Propositions between tho people and proposed part
Eighth-We charge upon tho Democratic party the
habitual sacrifice Of patriotism and justice to SUI
Rreme and Unsuitable lust for Office and patronage
governments and the control of place and position
they have obstructed all efforts to promote the purity
and to conserve the freedom Of Suffrage have devised
fraudulent cerhfcation and returns; have labored
to unseat lawfully elected members of congress to So
cure at all hazards the vote of majority Of states in
the house Of representatives. have endeavored to
by force and fraud places Of trust given to
others by the people of Maine, and rescued by the
courage in action of Names patriotic sons have by
tce, attached partisan legislation on appropriation
olis upon whose passage the very movement Of gov
have h the Of the
to favor the rebellion against the nation, and have
endeavored to obterate the sacred memories of tho
to its inssmab good results
We affirm it to be the duty and the purpose Of tho
Republican party to use oil legitimate means to re-
harmony which may he practicable, and VIC submit
to the practical sensible people of the United States
to say whether it would not be dangerous to
der the administration of the national government to
party which seeks to overthrow the existing policy
under which we are so prosperous, and thus bring
destruction and confusion where there is order,
| confidence and hope.
Mr.. Barker, of Massachusetts, offered an
amendment as follows:
The Republican party adhering to principle
affirmed by its last national convention Of respect
fSE the constitutional rule covering appointment to
the reform of the civil serve should be thoroughly
radical and complete. To this end it demands the
cooperation of the legislative with the executive
department of the government.
| A slight discussion ensued over the amend
ment
| Bya vive voce vote the chair declared the
! amendment adopted and the resolutions as
whole were then adopted unanimously without
division.
Mr.. Cresswell of Ohio, moved to take recess
until o'clock, which was carried, and the con-
vention at 4:45 took a recess.
Convention reassembled at 7:15 p NJ. The
secretary read the following:
To the Honorable the President of tie Repu6Iican
National Convention:
DEAR s1n-The gavel which lies upon your table
possesses historic association and interest The head
OF the gavel is made from piece of wood taken from
the home of Abraham Lincoln which he left to accept
the presidential chair; and to that home he never
turned. The handle of the gavel is made from
grown on the Mt Vernon estate to which Washington
returned when the people Of country could live in
peace in the possession Of all their rights under the
flag of our country. May ask that you will accept
this gavel memento Of one of the most interest
ing conventions n in the history of our party:
Very truly yours, JAS. P. Root.
On motion of Mr. Hale the roll of states was
called, and the announcement of members of
the national convention made as follows:
Aabama-Paul Stroback
Arkansas. w. Dorsey.
California-Horace Davis.
Colorado-John L. Routt.
onnectcut-Marshall Jewell.
Delaware Christian Febiger.
FlOrida-Wm L. Hicks.
Georgia-James G. Devoe.
1l]inos-John A. Logan.
Indiana-John C. New.
Iowa-John F. Kunnell,
Kansas-John A. Martin.
Kentucky-W. 0. Bradley.
Louisiana-Henry G. Yarmouth.
Maryland-James A. Garry.
Massachusetts-Georg F. Hoar.
Mchigan-James Y. Stone.
Miesissippi-Geo. G. Mckee.
overwhelmingly j. Fiey.
Nebraska-James W. Dawes.
Nevada-John W. Mackey.
New Hampshire-Wm. E. Chandler
New Jersey-Geo A. Ha]sey.
New York-Thomas G. Plat.
North Carolina-W. P. Cassaday.
Oho-W. c. Cooper.
Oregon-D. G. Ireland.
Pennsylvania. Donald Cameron.
Rhode Island-Wm. A. Pierce.
South Carolina-samuel Lee.
Tennessee-Wm. Rule.
Vermont-Geo. W. Hooker
Virginia-Samuel NJ. Yost.
West Vrg1nia-John W. Mason.
Wisconsin-Elihu Enos.
Arizona-Richard C. Mccormick.
Idaho-Geo. L. Shoup.
Montana-A. Fl. Beatie
New Mexico-S. B. Elkins.
Utah-C. NJ. Bennett
Washington Tcrritory-Thomas T. Miner.
Wyoming-Joseph L. Carey.
Minnesota-E. NJ. Sabin.
DISQUALIFICATION Edmunds.
The question of Craftsmanship was referred to
the new committee.
After unimportant discussion about time, the
roll of states was called, and when Michigan
was reached Gov. Joy took the platform and in
stirring address placed in nomination for pres
ident of the United States the name of James
e. Blaine, Of Maine. Such a tumult here en-
sued that Missouri delegate protested and
threatened to make motion to have the CALLER
les cleared. Pixley, of California, seconded the
nomination, and Frye, of Maine. followed in
speech laudatory of Names favorite.
The secretary next called the state of Mime
sofa, when MIR. E. F. Drake arose and in neat
speech presented the name of Hon. VIM. Win
dom.
When New York was reached, Senator Conk-
ling arose amid loud cheering, and proceeded
slowly to the reporters platform, where after
the tumult had ceased, in one of his most bril-
liant efforts he nominated Grant,
Gen. Garfield followed in an eloquent address
in which he presented the name Of John Sher-
man, and was the recipient of several fattering
marks Of favor by the audience. Winckler, Of
Wisconsin. and Elliott, of South Carolina, sec
onded the nomination.
MIR. Billings, of Vermont, nominated MIR. Ed
munds, and was followed by ]. L. Sanford, of
Massachusetts.
Mr.. Cassoday, of Wisconsin, nominated MIR.
Washburn, and Mr.. Brandage seconded it.
Motion was made to adjourn, and despite
some opposition an adjournment was taken at
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