National Republican., 1884-06-11
CONGRESSMAN HORR.
What He Saw, Heard, and Said In the
Convention.

Convention.
at was the first national convention l
ever attended" said Representative Horr. Of
Michigan, yesterday, land it was composed
largely of representative men of tho different
states, with notable absence of prominent
public mon. Tho delegates represented em-
phatically the business interest of tho coun-
try, and there were probably moro men
present who came ready to change
their minds If any good rea-
son was given than Nt any con-
yention ever held except the one that nomi-
mated Lincoln. This was illustrated in the
independence of thought which led to the
rejection of the temporary chairman rec
commended by the committee, aud l do not
think any such case was ever heard of before.
While there was wild excitement carried
on by tho outsiders, the delegates were orderly
and reasonably quiet. Mr.. Blaino's nOmina-
tion was the result of preference for him. l
don't think that 10 would have boon
possible 10 form combinations that would
have resulted differently. If tho Edmunds
men had gone TO MIR. Arthur, there were
enough others who preferred Mr.. Blaine, so
that tho result would have been the same. A
largo majority of tho Sherman mon wanted
Blaine as second choice. This was also true
of the Logan men, so that can think of no
combination that would have defeated him.
do not believe that the figuring and work.
ing among delegates had much to do with the
result. If tho vote had been taken on the
arrival OF tho delegates it would have been
the same.
my preference had been for Blaine pro-
vided / could be satisfied that he was strong
before the people. | had no serious doubt
except as to New York, and by talking with
almost evory delegate from that state
became satisfied that If he could not carry
Now York no other republican could.
Chicago received us and took good care of
us with the greatest ease, and the accommo-
dstions were perfect. Tho convention was
unfortunate Ia the selection Of regular
chairman, and had to look out for itself, as
his voice could not be heard in hardly any
portion Of the hall There were a great many
colored delegates there, and most of
them were able takers. Tho great
fault with the nominating speeches
was their great length and fyou could Judge
from these our party is made up of political
giants. l do not think that there was u
particle of packing for any candidate. At
times there was intense feeling among
alternates and people because their deega-
tions did not vote as they wanted them to,
but at tho same time they kept away from
the delegates, and there was very little undue
pressure brought to bear on any delegate. l
have been to many state conventions where
there was more personal exertiOn than at
Chicago.
zone ofthe curious incidents happened when
Foraker referred to Blaine while nominating
Sherman. The convention went wild with
enthusiasm, and his face was picture. He
told them when he was through to wait until
their man was out of tho woods. His presen-
tation speech was one of the best. Gov. Long
was the only one who got any real applause
for his speech. West, the blind man, who
nominated Blaine, made an eloquent speech,
but it was long and strained. / was disap.
pointed with Townshend's effort, and am
frank to say that do not think that the
delegates were influenced in the least by any
of the speeches mado
"rhe most amusing thing about the conven-
tiOn was the controversy between the district
delegates. Conger was for Arthur, but the col
ored man had the advantage because he was
with tho majority. From tho outset there
seemed to be feeling that Conger was try
ing to override his colOred colleague, and
every time that Carson did anything that
looked like asserting himself, Conger would
break out, while the colored man was cheered
and encouraged.
"The most energetic, lively, and deter.
mined men came from the Pacific slope, and
they had great influence, because they came
with purpose and never let up. The
nomination of Logan was one of the most
spontaneous and enthusiastic uprisings in
the convention, and think his name alon,
will give us over thirty congressman in CLOSE
districts that we could not have carried
with any man less popular with the soldiers
| There is no man the soldiers idealze more
than Logan. The ticket will carry Michigan
by large majority, and will give us ten ou
| the eleven congressman, and the eleventh
! had better look out. The mere fact that thu
people believe that Blaine is il
favor Of sustaining the American natior
and encouraging American industrie
will add thousands of vote
in every state. l cannot see what combina
tions the democrats can make TO overcome
our ticket and save them from Overwhelming
defeat. You will SEQ that our ticket viii
grow in strength until tho election. l lool
for an exciting campaign, but expect that b.
the time the democratic convention Is hel,
Blaine and Logan clubs will be organized al
over the country, and the entire party will b
in line ready for work, and any democrat VIII
thinks that our ticket is to be beaten b.
defamation and mud singing will be yer
much mistaken"
The great base runners, Athletic park TO-
morrow.