Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-19
ILLINOIS REPtrHl.lCaFS.
The Convention To-day.
GEN. RAUM's srKECH.

SPRINGFIELD Ill, May l9.-The city IS over
whelmed with visitors 10 the state convention
the largest attendance ever known on similar
occasions As but coo visitors tickets could be
issued thousands were unable 10 get admission
10 the hall OF the house OF representatives
Members OF the state central committee who
distributed the tickets, have been besieged all
day, and the corridors or the state house have
oeen packed with anxious throngs vainly seek
ing admission. All congressional districts ex-
sept the first three, held consultations during
the lorenoonto select members OF the commit
zee on credentials. In several districts dele
gates were also selected. The convention was
cai,ed 10 order promptly at noon, by the Hon.
A. NJ. Jones, chairman of the state central CON-
mittee. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Robt
NouIse. OF Springfield. A cali was read by
Daniel Shepard, secretary OF the committee.
GEN. RACM TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
Mr. Jones spoke briefly, saying that republi-
cans had reason 10 be proud OF its success in
This state. and he felt certain that whatever
this convention should do, the republicans OF
the state would heartily endorse. Mr.. Jones
then nominated Gen. Green Il. Raum commis-
sioner Of internal revenue, as temporary chair
man. No ether nomination was made, and Gen.
Raum was unanimously elected.
GEN. RAUMS REMARKS.
on taking the chair Gen. Raum said that In
addition TO nominating candidates for our state
Offices We are To select delegates 10 the national
republican convention for the nomination of
candidates for President and Vice President.
For the first time in the history OF the state the
struggle over the presidential question had
iufOWn INTO tne Dack ground the contest Tor The
domination OF governor. This struggle has
heen so earnest and mixed IL may be with so
much bitterness and personal feeling In one OF
The counties that we are not permitted 10 dis
guiSe the fact that it threatens TO end IN
dangerous schism in the republican party OF
our state. and thus endanger the supremacy OF
The republican party OF the state and nation.
Gentlemen OF the convention, there are two sets
OF delegates, OF 90 members each, from the
county OF look accredited, as | understand, TO
this convention. Their respective credentials
viii no doubt be presented for your consldera-
uoD. The Goo delegates whose seats are not
contested constitute the tribunal which is TO
pass upon questions involved I'm this contro-
versy. You have been selected according TO the
uSageS OF our party as representatives OF the
republicans OF your respective counties.
Virginia Conservatives.
RICHMOND, May l9.-The conservative state
convention met to-day, and was called 10 order
by j. T. Lowell, chairman OF the state CON-
mittee. Dr. W. ID. QuiSenberry, OF Caroline
county, was elected temporary chairman. DIR.
Quisenberry, upon taking the chair. congratu-
lated the convention upon the number and
character OF the men present, thus proving
the interest OF the conservative people In the
work they had TO do. He counselled harmony
and pleasant feeling, and hoped success would
crown their efforts. A recess of one hour was
taken TO enable the delegate to report, etc.