Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-06-02
THIRD EDITION.
THE Tide OF BATTLE.
ITS IRREGULAR FLOW AT CHICAGO
Geo. f. Hoar Chairman of the Convention.
The Field Draws First Blood, but An Adj
jOurnment Effected Over the Objec-
tiOns of Blaine's Friends.
The Republican National Convention.

CHICAGO, June 2, :45 a. m.-The Ex.
hibition building at this hour presents a
scene of striking interest. Every available
part of the building is decorated with
flags and banners. At the extreme north
end is picture of Abraham Lincoln, bear
ing the motto, "And that the government
Of the people. by the people, and for the
people, shall not perish from the face OF
the earth.'' Toward the centre of the
building is 4 picture Of Washington, and
over the stage is gigantic bust Of the late
Senator Chandler.
The location of the various delegations
is indicated by shields bearing the name OF
the state or territory. The hall IS now
about two-thirds full and the appearance
of prominent men as they enter is greeted
with applause. Every moment delegates
are entering and taking their places, while
the band is playing patriotic and other
airs,
1880 p. M.-There are no signs of call
ing the convention to order. The delesa-
tions are generally in their seats. but the
galleries are filling slowly.
At five minutes after one Chairman Cam
eron, of the national committee, called
the convention to order and called upon
Rev. DR.. Kittridge, of Chicago, who
opened the proceedings with prayer.
Organizatlon-Hoar Temporary Chairman.
Mr.. Cameron briefly addressed the con
vention referring to the bitterness attend
ing the preliminary canvass, which he
hoped would now disappear in the desire
to put in nomination for president the
strongest candidate, one who would COM
mand the respect of the civilized world.
He counseled harmonious and united
action. He then nominated George F..
HOar, of Mass, for temporary chairman.
The nomination was unanimously ratified
and Senator HOar was conducted to the
chair.
Mr.. HOar, on taking the PLATFORM, adj
dressed the convention at some length.
He said the function of the convention, if
wisely used, was that of naming the man
whom the people would make president.
His reference to the nomination of Nlr.
Lincoln twenty years ago was greeted
with applause. He would discharge his
duties as chairman fairly and without re-
spect to persons.
The following were appointed temporary
secretaries: John II. Roberts, of Illinois :;
y. L. Magee, of Pennsylvania also, Chas.
w. Clisby, of Alabama, and I c. Broad
we'll, of Missouri, as reading clerks, and
Eugene Davis, of New York, as official
stenographer.
Nh. Hale, to expedite business, moved a
resolution that the roll of states and terri
tories be called and the chairman of each
delegation shall name its members of the
committees in the following order On
permanent organization on rules and Or
der Of business on credentials and on
resolutions. Adopted without objection.
The roll was accordingly called and the
committees named.
First Blood for Blaine
Utah being excluded in the roll of states
and territories, Mr.. Frye asked that it he
Included.
Mr.. Conk!ing On. W, rising, was re,
ceived with applause, and said there was OBJ
lection, holding as he did that the order of
the convention had been executed when it
had called the roll as prepared by the na-
tiuaal committee. There was contest i'm
Utasl as in Louisiana, and so they were
omitted.
The chairman said that as tie commit
tee roll had been called, u motion to add
any other state or territory was in order
Mr.. Frye said it was agreed by the COM
mittee that Utah should be put upon the
roll (great applause) and that the secretary
of national committee says the Utah Omis
sion was made by mistake. Wild ap
plause.)
Mr.. Conklins said if there had been {
mistake it should be corrected.
Mr.. Mccormick, of Arizona, moved ;
call of the roll by states and territories fOl
the presentation Of credentials and fol
notice of contests, and that all such papers
be referred, without statement or debate,
back to the committee ON credentials.
Adopted.
On the call of the roll Alabama and Al
kansas gave notice of contest. Mr.. Hen
| derson of Iowa gave notice of contest il
the 10th district of Illinois. (Applause il
lery.)
Mr.. Warmoth announced contest il
Louisiana.
Contests were also announced i'll Penn
sylvania and Utah, the latter by Mr.. Conk
ling by request.
On motion of Mr.. Logan a resolution wa
passed granting 500 seats daily to veteran!
of the war.
Adjourned Till Tomorrow.
Mr.. r.COnkling moved that the convention
| adjourn till II o'clock tomorrow. Mr.
Hale opposed the motion, which was car
| ried at $50 p. IN.
A SHIP-WRECk.
FIoatfnr COrDses Dressed in White.