Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-07
BULLETINS.

CHICAGO, June ., 12:45 2. M.-The four Grant
men from Kansas just admitted by 476 to 1874.
9A0P.M-Auother black eye for the anti
Grant forces. Utah contestants admitted by
1876 to S12 This adds two more to Gran 3
column.
So. M.-Sharpe of New York offers q reso-
luton to ballot Immediately. Garfield is
speaking against it because no rules have been
adopted.
S.S5 P. M.-Convention by 276 yeas to 479
noes. refuse to ballot aud rules now being con-
sidered.
M.-Convention abolished unit rule and
adopts report of committee on rules. Plat
form now being considered.
NoTE.-After adopting platform convent ion
took recess.
7:SOP. M.-Convention called to order at 7:l6
Pm.
7:SS Mt is reported on good authority
that If there is no nomination before the fourth
ballot is reached, Iowa, Connecticut and Indi-
ana will cast their votes for Garfield.
785P. M.-Roll of States is being called for
selection of national committee.
7:40P. M.-Hale of Maine moved that the roll
OF States be called for the presentation of can =
didates for nomination by the convention, and
the motion is being debated.
7:bS p M-Hales motion passed, and roll of
States called. When Michigan was reached,
Mr.. Joy, of Michigan, took the platform to
nominate Blaine.
Sb7 P. M-When Joy mentioned the name of
Blaine there was great applause, continuing
for some time, many delegates rising to their
feet and swinging their hats and handker-
chiefs. When the State of New York was
reached Mr.. Oonkling took the platform to
nominate Grant. and received a tremendous
ovation, many delegates and audience rising
to their feet.
At the end of joys remarks there was great
cheering, which lasted ten minutes, and Fran k
PixIey arose to second the nomination. Frye,
of Maine, followed in an electric speech, which
was loudly cheered. Drake, of Minnesota, now
presented the name of Window whose name
was received with cheers.
When Conkling mentioned Grants name it
was loudly cheered which was taken up again
and again. He said Grant is the most illus
trious man living. ard could carry many of
the doubtful States Moth and South. Conk-
ling finished at 9:45, when there was loud and
prolonged appl iu.e for Grant. At 10 NJ.
the cheering for Giant ended. Conkiing's
speech continued nearly half an hour.
When Ohio was called Gar6ld took the plat
form to nominate Sherman and was as we'll re-
oeived as the others. being cheered for some
time. At the end Of Gar6eld's speech more
cheering was INDUCED in, which continued for
some time. 1t IS now thought ballot will be
reached by 1890 p. NJ.
I110P. M-Mr. Billings, of Vermont, is now
speaking in favor Of the nomination of
Edmunds. Edmuuds name ELECTED much ap-
plRuse.
11:25 P. M.-Oassiiy of Wisconsin is now
presenting the name of Washburne. WASH
burne's nomination was received with
considerable applause. Cassidy said
two-of the best men were Washburne
and Edmunds. brondsge of Connecticut
seconded the nomination of Wsshbnrne. This
is the last speech Now Gl:SSl doubtful If a
ballot is taken to- night. Brondage finished at
l1.49. delegate moves to adjourn. Great
confusion IL so.
11:51 P. M.-Cunvention adjourned till 10
Monday.