Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-06

0en. Ilayton-l move TO make the
election of john L. Lynch unani-
nous.
The Chair-It is moved by Gen.
Clayton, of Arkansas, that the
nomination of John Il. Lynch, as
temporary chairman of this conyen-
tiou be made unanimous. All in
favor Of that motion will say aye.
loud response Of ayel contrary no,
with not a single response John
T. Lynch is temporary chair
man. The chair would appoint
IS committee to escort Mr.. Lynch To
the platform: Gen. Powell Clayton,
of Arkansas; Henry Cabot Lodge, of
Massachusetts,; and Henry Taft, of
South Carollua The gentlemen will
please wait upon him to the platform.
Loud applause
Mr.. Lynch appearing, Gen. Sabin
said; Gentlemen of the convention.
| have the honor and the great plea
sure to present to you as temporary
chairman of this convention the Hon.
John r Lynch, of Mississippi"
lUproarious applause.
LYNCH TALKS.
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 conferred upon me for do
not. Nevertheless from the stand
point that no patriot should fail to re,
spond to his country's call and that
no loyal member of his party should
fail to comply with the demand OF his
party. | yield with reluctance to
your decision and assume the duties
of the position to which you have as
signed Every member of this con
vention who approached me on this
subject within the last few hours knows
this position was neither expected nor
desired by me. Ii, therefore, there is
any such thing as man having hon
ors thrust upon him, you have an eS.
emplitication of il in this instance.
daughter and applause) came to
this convention not for the purpose of
securing the defeat of any man or the
success of any man, bat for the pHr-
pose of contributing to the extent of
my vote and my influence, to make
republican success in November next
hh dSSuiSa tGtIl- ANlII0tIH.1 Il0pG
and believe that the assembled wis
dom of the republican party of this
nation, though its chosen representa-
tives in this hall, will so shape its
platform and present such candidates
before the American people, as will
make that victory beyond a shadow of
doubt so far as the candidates for
the presidential nominations are con
cerned. | do not wish any gentleman
to feel that my election, by your vote,
is Indicative of anything relative TO
the preference of one candidate over
another, | am prepared and
hope that every member of the con-
vention is prepared 10 return to his
heme with an unmstakable determi
nation to give TO the candidates of
this convention large and hearty
support, whatever they may be
(cheers) | 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 Amealcan people will
never consent to have u political
party gain the ascendancy
of this government, whose chief reli-
ance is on fraudulent ballot and on
violence at the polls (applause).
am satisfied that the people Of this
country are too loyal ever to allow a
man to be inaugurated president of
the United States whose title TO the
position is brought forth in fraud.
am satisfied that the American people
will ratlfy our action, because they
will never consent TO have a revenue
system for the government other than
one that will not only raise the neces
sary revenue for its support, but will
also he sufficient to protect every
American citizen in his business.
Cheers Gentlemen, not for myself,
but perhaps in obedience to custom,
thank you for the honor you have
conferred upon me.