Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-05


till December, in order that the present Secreta-
ries may complete their reports to Congress.
The Tribune to-day says that in speaking on
this subject yesterday gentleman who knows
as much OF MIR. COnklngs purposes as anybody
except Mr.. COnkling himself made an announce
| ment of some significance. "Mr. COnkling -
said he, Twill never take place in the Cabinet
never-never; that You may depend upon He
has one political ambition, and, l believe, only
| one. He will try to regain his seat in the Senate
| In 1855. He does not want to be President, and
| those who know what persistent man he is will
find it easy to guess whom he will favor In
1884"
| The New York Republican Convention.
GOOD FEELING AMONG THE DELEGATEs-PRE-
| LIhINARY MEETING OF THE STATE COMMIT.
| TEE.
NEW YORK, October 5-The members of the
republican state committee met early at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel, and there was a large thrOng of
delegates to the convention in attendance and not
| q few prominent democrats. The committee form l.
| ally assembled soon alters o'clock. The press was
excluded, but a number Of nOn-members man.
| aged to press their wayin. Chairman Platt con-
| Quoted the proceedings. Upon motion of Gen.
Sharpe, Frank Hiscock, of Syracuse was agreed
upon as temporary chairman of the convention.
The selection seemedto give general satisfaction.
good feeling seems to prevail among the dele
| gates.
| THE CONVENTION CALLED 10 ORDER.
The convention was called to order at 11:15 q.
m by ex-senator T. C. Platt The Academy of
Music was crowded. delegates from all parts of
the state being present
| The Academy was completely filed, from the
| auditorium to the sky gallery. There were sew
| eral hundred ladies in the mezzanine, proscenl-
um and artists boxes. 1t is estimated that not
| less than 4, 600 people are in the Academy.
| After the prayer the roll of delegates was
egate there was immense cheering. The name
| of G. n. Depew, of the other side, was called a
| few minutes afterwards and was received with
tremendous cheers.
When Speaker Sharpe proposedt the Hon. Frank
| HiscOck for temporary chairman his speech was
| cOldly received. Mr.. HiscOck, with considerable
warmth declined. Theo. N. POmerOy, from Ca
| yuga then proposed that as Mr.. Hiscocks name
had been proposed against his wishes that Sena-
| tor Warner Miller te named as temporary chair
man. On this, amid great cheering, the ayes
| and noes were ordered.
During the calling of the roll of delegates, no.
tices were given of contested seats in Albany
county, 1st district; county, I'd, 5th and 18th
| districts; OswegO county. 1st district; Oneida
| county, 1st, Cd and Sd districts.
| WARNER MILLER TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
| The total vote for temporary chairman was 49,
| 29S votes being cast for Warner Miller and 100
| votes for Hiscock, Miller's majority being 1O8
| This announcement was received with long ap-
plause.
Senator Miller was introduced to the cOnven-
tion by ex-senator Platt as it's temporary chair
man. He said. on taking the chair, that the dele
gates met to-day as band of mOurners, and
proceeded to eulogize President Garfield
Whilst We mourn his untimely taking of, we
should bring united and harmonious support
to him who has succeeded our late illustriOus
chief''
THREE CHEERS FOR PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
Senator Madden here proposed three cheers
Tor President Arthur, which were given.
The convention has adjourned until 7:30 p. m.
Massachusetts Democrats.
MEETING OF THE STATE CONVENTION
WORCESTER, MASS, October 5.-The Massa-
chusetts democratic convention was called to
order at 1l:25 this morning. Jonas II. French
chairman of the state central committee, was
greeted with cheers on his appearance on the
platform. He addressed the convention at some
length.
Col French spoke feelingly of President Gar
field, who he said belonged to the whole peopIe.
and whose death binds them in closer fellow
ship.
NOMINATION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR.
At the conclusion of Col. French's remarks.
he was called by the convention to act as tenn
porary chairman. The usual committees were
appointed, and Jarvis N. Dunham, of Spring.
field, was elected permanent chairman and the
organization of the convention otherwise com
pleted. Reuben Noble nominated Hon. C. P.
thompson. OF Gloucester, for governor which
was carried by acclamation.
Col French said Alpha E. Thompson had
Withdrawn as a candidate for lieutenant COVER
nor, and. in his place he nominated j. H. Carle-
ton, of Haverhill. Mr.. Carleton was then nomi-
mated for lieutenant governor with few dissent
ing voices. committee was appointed to
nominate the balance of the state ticket. and
the convention took q recess for an hour.
The Rhode Island SenatOrship
NELSON w. ALDRICH ELECTED.
PROVIDENCE. RI, OctOber5.-In the joint con-
vention of the general assembly to-day Nelson
W. Aldrich was elected United States Senator to
succeed General Burnside
Safe Robbery in Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, October 5.-This morning two
thieves entered the building of the South Balti-
more Permanent Savings Association, on Light
street, and while one held pistol to the head
of the clerk In charge, H. r. Orem, the other
fcned him to the floor with billy. The thieves
then robbed the safe, securing $500 in money
and 81 600 in checks. One of the thieves was
caught and $40 in money recovered. The cap
tured man gave the name Of Walter H. Camp
bell.
Steamer Wrecked.
B0sTON, October 5.-The steamer All. Glover
from Nantucket for Boston, anchored near life
saving station No. 6, last evening parted her
cable and was run ashore. The crew was
Yescued bv caTtafn and crew Of the station