The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1884-06-13


Wilt 70 out or tnis convention. The gentle
man who was las upon the floor dared any one
mon this floor 10 vote against that resolution.
/ saw To him in reply that the presentation
of such a resolution IN such a
convention as this is a Stigma,
an insult upon every man VINO ssa1as noIa
aI'hsiis question is moi a new question: precisely;
the same motion was brougntu up at the last con
~veptiop. and a MAJ from West Virginia. hon
or his name-that man said in the face of the
roaring galleries and in the face OF al THIS sue
cess: this man from West Virginia said: Il am
a Republican who carries his sovereignty
under his own hat" Now, Mr., Chairman, Mr..
Campbel's positionin that convention, the wise
reflection. the afterthought OF the Republlcan
convention of 1880, confirmed.
Mr.. Hawkins finally withdrew the prosecutions:
Other resolutions were offered relating 10 tenn
oersnce, the elections of delegates, ETC., to fu-
ture conventions which were referred
The committee on permanent organization
reported as permanent president of the con-
~vention, Hon. John B. Henderson of Missouri,
and lists Of honorary vice-presldents and sec
~retaries. The chair appointed to conduct the
permanent president of the convention to the
stand. Hon. G. A. Grow of Pennsylvania,
George f. Hoar of Massachusetts, and G. b.
Williams of Indiana. The committee appointed
by the temporary chairman escorted Mr.. Hen
derson to the platform, and he spoke as fol-
lows:
CHAIRMAN HENDERSON > SPhECH.
Gentlemen of the Convention: We have as
sembled to survey the ~pasthistory of the party;
to rejoice as we may because Of the good it has
done: to correct the errors there be; to discov-
or if possible the wants of the presentand with
patriotic firmness to provide for the future.
Our pasthistory is the Union preserved, slavery
abolished by its former victims are equally and
honorably by our sides in this convention.
The public faith is maintained. We have I'M
bounded credit at home and abroad, a currency
convertible into coin andthe pulses of industry
throbbing with renewed health and vigor in
every section of a prosperous and peace
full country. These are the
fruits Of triumph over adj
verse policies gained in the military and civil
conflicts of the last ~twenty-four years. Out of
these conflicts has come a race Of heroes and
statesmen challenging confidence and love at
home and respect and admiration abroad; and
now, when we came to select a standard bearer
for the approaching conflict, our chief embar-
rassment il not in the want but in the abund-
ance of presidential material New York has
her true and tried statesman, upon whose adj
ministration and fierce and even unfriendIy
light of public scrutiny has been turned, and
the universal verdict is, "Well done, thou good
and faithful servant"
vERMoNT HAS E GREAT STATESMAN
whose mind is as clear as the crystal springs of
his native state, and whose virtue is as firm as
its granite hills. Ohio can come with a name
whose history is the history of the Republican
party itself. Illinois can come with one who
never failed in the discharge Of public duty,
whether in the council chamber or on the field
of battle. Maine has her honored ~favorite,
whose splendid abilities and personal qualities
have endeared him to the hearts of his friends,
and the brilliancy of whose genius challenges
the admiration of all. Connecticut and Indiana
may come to us with names scarcely less IL
lustrious than these. And now, in conclusion,
If, because of personal disagreements or
emergencies, another name is sought, there
yet remains that grand old hero of Kenesaw
Mountain and Atlanta. When patriotism calls
he cannot, if he would, be silent; but, grasping
that banner to him 50 dear, which he has already
borne in triumph, he will march TO a civic
victory no less ~renowened than those of war.
/ thank you, gentlemen, for this distinguished
mark Of confidence.
A delegate from Arizona offered the follow
ing resolution, to be referred to the committee
on resolutions: Resolved, That the appoint
ment of offices in the territories by the presi-
dent ought to be from the bon fide residents
of the territories, and In accordance with the
wishes of the people thereof.
Resolutions were also offered and referred in
favor of a farmer in the cabinet, IN the person
of the commissioner Of agriculture; that wom-
an shall have a right to vote, all Of which were
referred. The committee on credentials were
not ready TO report and q recess was taken to
z o'clock p. m.
On r~eassembling the committee on creden-
tails informed the cosvention that they would
not be ready to report this evening.
The secretary read the following message:
To Honorable Senator Dolph of Oregon-1
have to report that there is no longer any
doubt that the Republicans have carried a ma
jority of the legislature of this state, which will
secure a gain of a senator to the Uuited States
senate. [Applause.l They have also elected
. Republican representative In congress. and
Oregon is safe for the nominee of this conyen-
ton for president
The convention then adjourned