The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-06-07
No. Del
No. Del

missouri. ........ 80 Washington. ....... .
Nebraska. 10 Wyoming .....
Nevada. -. .,........ 8 Dist. of Columbia. -. 2
New Jersey .ls Total 80
At l2:25 senator Sabin, Chairman of the Ma
tional Committee, called the convention to
tional Republican Convention, the hour hay
ing arrived for calling the convention TO or
DEF, Rev: Mr. Bristol will lead in prayer"
After the prayer Mr.. Sabin delivered short
address, at the conclusion of which Henry Ca
bot Lodge, of Massachusetts,, Immediately
rose and presented the name of the
Hon. John X. Lynch as substitute for
that of Clayton, amid immense applause. A
The call of the roll was interrupted by w. w.
Morrow of California, who secured the floor,
and in a brief speech opposed
proceeding farther. At the end Of his re-
marks George w. Curtis, of New York,
defended the action of the committee
that the roll would be called, when John Stew
art, of Pennsylvania, addressing the conven-
ton, characterized it as stigma upon the
National Committee to do anything In opposi-
Mr.. Stewart sat down amid wild cheers and
cries for the roll-call. Mr.. Horr, of
Michigan, asked for a settlement of
t ns. fesson BY ss by Of cres ef
call" Mr.. Prentiss, of Missouri, took the floor
and urged Mr.. Clayton's claim 70 the Chair,
manship in accordance with the Nationa.
Commuters action. Mr., Roosevelt, of New
York, then took the floor in advocacy of Mr..
Lynch's claim, ending his speech by ex-
pressing the hope that be would be elected.
door and favored Clsyton's election, saying
he hoped this convention would not put a
Stigma on the man who carries an honorable
empty sleeve. His remarks were greeted
Carolina. made a stirring speech favor
ing Mr. Clayton. Mr.. Winston, OF Now York.
said tho action of the National Committee
vas merely recommendation or SUGGESTION
man from Mississippi. The chair read a rul-
ing by Senator Hoar, Of Massachusetts, ap-
plying to case identical with the present one
vote by individuals. Loud calls
were made for the roll. William G..
Ing Mr. Lynch. Mr.. Thurston, Of Nebraska,
thought those present could better afford to
stay here day or two or year rather than
do injustice to any man. He favored Mr.. Clay
convention. NJ. W Benjamin. of Arkansas,
eulogized Powell Clayton, to whom he gave
the credit OF suppressing the ku-kmx;
He presumed everybody here had
their minds made up, and To cut the matter
short he called for the previous question, and
the secretary began ca ling the roll.
The struggle over the temporary hartman
ship was ended soon after three o clock by the
election of Ex-Congressman John X. Lynch,
of Mississippi, pronounced Arthur man,
over ex-senator Powell Clayton, of Arkansas,
who was for Blaine The vote stood; Lynch,
432; Clayton, 3S.
Upon assuming the chair Mr.. Lynch was re
ceived with great applause and spoke as fol
lows: Gentlemen of the convention. feel
that ought not to say thank you for the
distinguished honor you have conferred upon
me- and do not. Nevertheless from stand
point that no patriot should fall to respond to
his country's call and that no loyal member
Nf lie art ia N
demands of his party, yield with reluctance
to your decision and assume the
duties of the position to which
you have assigned me- Every member of
this convention who approached me upon
this subject within the last few hours knows
that this position was neither expected nor
desired by me. If, therefore, there is any
such thing as a man having 'honors thrust
upon him. you have all exemplihcation or 1t
in this instance. / wish to say, gentlemen,
that l came TO this convention, not so
defeat of any man or the success of
any man, but for the purpose of con-
tributing to the extent of my vote and
my influence to make Republican success in
November next an assured fact | hope and
believe that the assembled wisdom of the
Republican party Of this Nation, through its
chosen representatives In this hall, will 50
shape our policy and will present such can
didates before the American people as will
make victory beyond the shadow of doubt.
wish to say. 30 far rs the different candi-
Gates Tor the fFeSlQenldi uOhliIlablOn dTe
concerned, that ! do not wish any gentleman
to feel that my election by your vote Is in
Atcative of anything relative to preference
OF one candidate over another. / am pre-
pared, and hope that every member of this
convention lie prepared, TO return to his home
with an unmistakable determination to give
the candidates OF this convention loyal and
hearty support Whoever they may be. Cen
tlemen Of the convention, / am satisfied in
my own mind that when We come before
ne people Of this country our action
vill b rssined because the, great
heart Of the American people will
nsver consent that any political party should
asin an sscendAncy whose chief reliance for
n support 10 . Fraudulent ballot and viobence
. the pollA lApplause.l am satisfied that
d. people Of tbs country are too loyal TO
alow man to Be insuEnrated President of
The United States whose title TO the
position may Be- brought forth In fraud.
and vhoes garments may 30 saturated With
ne mpoceas blood Of hundreds of bis coun-
6ymen. I an safisfed that the American
p4oy1e val rafify our action, because they
On never cooernt TO o revenue system IN
~ Governmeet Otherwise thao thst which
~ noe 0uly raisr Tie neceoeary revsooe for
- suDpoat hnS Will Alsp DO su6scsoot 70 pro
6ca every AncricaN1n this country. Gentle
oek. no4 ~ aysc6 lot perhapa IN obedt
49, 70 cns0A I thank Jos for tAs honor
~ hsv0 eaklesTed upon me.