The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-04

tupcn Clayton. Asa southern Republican
| ne wished the election of Lynch. ~
Mr. winston. OF North Carolina, sup
posed that the action Of the National Com
'nittee had no more force than mere re-
commentator, and, with all courtesy to
the committee, he would say he preferred
somebody else. Applause He bonored
MT. clayton for having served under the
national nag, but there were eight million
colored men In the country who deserved
recognition at the hands OF the Conyen-
ton. Copiah and Danville appealed TO the
nation on their behalf, and would not ap-
peal In vain. [Applause.l
Mr.. Green, OF Maryland, favored full and
Tree discussion OF the question. He him.
sell carried an empty sleeve, but he carried
besides heart true TO the Republican
party, and he believed 1t TO be the best
interests OF that party to elect Lynch as
Its temporary chairman.
Mr.. Thurst0n, OF Nebraska, expressed
the idea that II II was the intention OF the
convention to overturn the action of the
National Committee il should not be done
under the pretext which masked the real
design-the pretext Of recognizing the
colored element.
Mr.. Benjamin, OF Arkansas, sustained
Powell Clayton Is man who had done
more than any other southern Republican
to elevate the Republican cause in the
South.
The Chairman quoted approvingly the
decision OF Senator Hoar in the last Con-
vention, to the effect that in the absence Of
any rule the method Of taking Ihe ques-
ton must rest in the sound discretion OF
the Chair, subject, OF course, to the action
OF the Convention. This was emphatically,
he said, q Convention OF the people, and
every delegate had an undoubted right to
free expression OF his opinion, and to
have his vote recorded. tApplause.l
LYNCH ELECTED.
The call Of the roll OF delegates was
then proceeded with, and at its conclusion
II was announced that Lynch had 43l
votes, and was elected temporary chair
man.
A scene OF the widest confusion en-
sued. Delegates rose in their seats, cheer
cd, swung their hats, and shouted. The
spectators Joined in the demonstration.
The VOC was then made unanimous.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Clay
ton OF Arkansas, Lodge OF Massachusetts,,
and w. n. Taft OF South Caroina COM
mittee to escort Mr.. Lynch TO the chair. As
the committee appeared the applause was
hearty, and the feeling OF disappointment
seemed to disappear.
Mr.. Lynch made good impression by
his quiet and modest demeanor.
The Chairman said that he had the honor
and great pleasure OF presenting to the
Convention as its temporary chairman Hon.
John r. Lynch, Of Mississippi. [Cheers.]
LYNcH's SPEECH.
Mr.. Lynch, IN taking the chair, said
Gentlemen OF the Convention feel that
/ ought not to say that thank you for the
distinguished honor that you have con-
ferred upon me, for l do not. Neverthe-
less, from the standpoint that no patriot
should fail to respond to his country's call,
and that no loyal member OF his party
should fail TO comply with the demand
OF his party, I yield with reluctance
to YOUR decision, and assume the duties
OF the position to which you have as
signed me. Every member Of this Con-
vention who approached me on this SUBJ
ject within the last few hours knows
that this position wa. neither expected
nor desired by me. II there ever is any
such thing as man having nonOrs
thrust upon him / am an eXempification
in this instance. daughter and applause
came to this Convention not Tor the
purpose OF securing the defeat OF any
man or the success OF any man, but
for the purpose OF contributing to the
extent OF my vote and my influence
to make Republican success in November
next an assured fact. [Cheers.l l hope
and believe that the assembled wisdom OF
the Republican party OF this nation, through
its chosen representatives in this hall, will
so shane its platform and will present such
candidates before the American people as
will make that victory beyond the shadow
of doubt. So far rs the candidates
for presidential nomination are concerned
/ do not wish any gentleman to feei that
my election (by your vote is indicative OF
anything relative to the preference OF one
candidate over another. i am prepared,
and | hope that every member OF this Con-
vention is prepared, to return 10 his nome
with an unmistakable determination to give
to the candidates OF this Convention loyal
and hearty support, whoever they may be.
(Cheers.l / am satisfied in my own mind
that when we go before the people OF
this country our action will be ratified,
because the great heart OF the American
people will never consent to have po-
litical party gain the ascendency In this
Government whose chief reliance is on
fraudulent ballot and on violence at the
polls. TApplause1 am satisfied that the
people OF this country are too loyal ever TO
allow a man to be inaugurated President
whose title to the position is brought forth
in fraud. | am satisfied that the American
people will ratify our action, because they
will never consent to have revenue sys-
tenn for the Government other than one
that will not only raise the necessary reve-
nue. for its support, but will also be sufi-
cient TO protect every American citizen in
his business. [Cheers.l Gentlemen, not
for myself, but perhaps in obedience to the
custom. / thank you for the honor you
have conferred upon me.
The chairmen Of delegations then an
nounced the names OF the persons selected
70 serve on the various committees OF the
Convention.
Several memorials and resolutions were
presented and appropriately referred; after
which the Convention, at 4:45 p. NJ, adj
iourned until II O'Clock tomorrow.
ANALYSIS OF THE VOTE.
An analysis OF the vote for temporary
chairman is as follows:
stats. Lynch. Clayton.
Alabama. .s'.s''''''. ~ "
Arkansas ....................'''. 1 10
California ''s.''''' " ~
Colorado. .........'...'''''''''''
Connecticut. ......ss.'.'.'' ''''
Delaware ...........''..-' '''''.
Florida .....,......s''.''''''''''
Georgia ............'''.'''''''''' y
Illinois .......s..s..s.s's IL 20
indiana .......... .............. 10 90