The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-08-27
THE CONVENTION.

Mr.. Chas. H. Whitaker. of Macomb,
chairman of the congressional committee.
After reading the call, Judge J B. Rise,
of Hancock county, was nominated for
chairman. Before taking his seat, Mr..
Rise made few stirring remarks that
were enthusiastically received. On mos
toni. W. Potter, Jr., of Rock Island, was
selected as secretary, and c. II. Whitaker,
Jr., of Macomb, assistant secretary.
The following committee on credentials
were chosen; Rock Island, J NJ Reticker;
Mercer, Thos. Marshall; Henderson, Col.
Patterson; Warren, J. r. Barnard; Han,
cock, J. Green. il; McDonough, Charles
". Dimes; Schuyler G. E. Winston.
The committe was out but few mo-
ments when they returned and made their
report. No contests were found in the
delegations, and but few substitutions
were made. A motion was made and carr
ried that the votes of the delegations
be received in full
The chair announced that the next bust
uess before the convention was the nom
nation Of congressional candidate.
Rock Island county was awarded the hon
or OF presenting the candidate, and the
delegation selected Mr.. NJ NJ. Corbett to
make the nominating speech, He per-
formed his pleasant duty in an admirable
manner, eulogizing Mr.. Niece and COM
mending his course in congress. He paid
Mr.. Niece glowing tribute for his hons
honesty and integrity, and altogether
made an eloquent speech. Mr.. Neece's
nomination was ably seconded by Mr. J .
L. Bailey, of McDonough county, and Mr..
John Fl. Hungate, of Hancock county
Both gentlemen made stirring speeches
and were enthusiastically applaude /.
On motion of Mr.. J. r. Johnston, of
Rock Island county, the roll of counties
was called by the secretary, and each
county cast its vote separately Every
vote was recorded for Niece, in the follow
| ing order; Rock Island IS; Mercer, :;
Henderson, 5; Warren, TO- Hancock. 20;
McDonough, IA; Schuyler, 10; total, 70.
On motion the chair appointed NJ NJ
| Corbett, of Rock Island, A, H. Swain, OF
Warren, and NJ c. Reno, of Schuyler. to
act as committee to notify Mr. Neece of
his nomination, and bring him into the
hall
A motion was made to leave the posi-
ton on the ticket of member of the board
of equa}lzation vacant until the time of
the greenback congressional convention,
as 1t was understood that the greenback-
ers would support the democratic nominee
for congress The motion was not sec
onded, and Mr.. John A Stevens, of Han
cock, moved that Capt. Robt. ]. Cabeen,
of Mercer, be nominated for the posi-
ton. This motion was promptly seconded
by Mr., J. r. Johnston, of Rock Island.
At this juncture of the proceedings
Congressman Neeee made his appearance
in the hail. and was escorted to the stage
by the notification committee The
gentleman was greeted by several outs
bursts of enthusiasm as he stepped for
ward to thank the convention for the
honor conferred upon him. He made an
animated speech of several moments
duration. He was glad to notice the in
crease of enthusiasm among the democra-
cy, and was confident of a grand victory
in the coming contest. He would make an
honest effort to win, and would be beaten
before he would resort to dishonorable
means. He outlined his policy in brief
manner, saying that he favored the pres
ervation of public lands for actual settlers,
and that he would vote for 3arif
sufficiently large to meet the wants
of the government economically con-
Quoted. He scathingly referred to the
corruption in the post office and other
departments in the public service, and
showed the necessity Of civil service re,
form. Although of the opinion that
Cleveland would be successful, in case be
(Neece) was elected, he would help in
stall the man honestly elected, whoever he
might be.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Neece's
speech, which was frequently interrupted
by applause, Mr., Cabeen, of Mercer, was
nominated for member of the state board
of equalization by reclamation. The
convention adjourned after three rousine
cheers had been given for the entire
ticket.
NOTES.
The Rock Island delegation returned
home last evening, well satisfied with the
days proceedings, feeling that they had
nominated candidate who would surely
be elected. The following gentlemen
acted as delegates: August Huesing, R
M. Mitchell, J. NJ. Reticker. NJ. M. Cor
bett, o. J. Dimick, J. R. Johnston,
Thomas Lees, Thos. Kerr, Jonathan
Space, Frank Wilson, DR., Lester, and J
! w. Potter, Jr.