Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-03

larry every afternoon the entire delegation has
sailed forth, visiting the Blaine headquarters
and adding to the general hurrah in MS favor.
This afternoon the delegation marched from the
Palmer House to the Grand Pacific, and for half
an hour made the Blaine headquarters lively.
Speeches were made, not only by the Califor-
MANS but by delegates from the Southern States
and the applause of the crowd echoed through
every part OF the great hotel. A meeting
of the delegation was held this morning
at the Palmer House, ut which an organization
Vas perfected. The following members of COM
mittees were selected: Committee on Creden-
tials David Mcclure, of San Francisco: Resolu-
lions, Horace Davis; Permanent Organization,
Thomas c. Bard, of Hueneme; Rules and Order
of Business W. II. Parks, Of MaTysYille: Vice
President of Convention, William Johnston, of
Sacramento; Assistant Secretary, G.. W. Schell
of Modesto. During the forenoon the delega-
CATION was visited by the Iowa delegation, the
Chairman of which made congratulatory
speech. Replies were made by Colonel Nor
row, Mr.. Mcclure and Mr.. PiXley. The Colorado
delegation also called upon the Californians
and its Chairman, Judge Hammill, said the vote
of Colorado would be given solid for Blaine,
and that State wished to be enrolled in the list
of Western organizations for the peoples candi-
date. The Caliiornians expect by tomorrow
night to have every State west of the Mississippi
river enrolled for Blaine.
THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IN WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, June 2d.-A large audience
greeted the appearance of the Presidential
candidates at the opening of the Senate this
morning. There was Il great curiosity to see
hoW'the dignitied Senators are standing the
strain from Chicago. Acting Nice-President
Edmunds entered the Senate looking as cold
and impressive rs an iceberg. Promptly ut the
opening hour, while the Chaplain prayed, he
stood with bowed head. During the prayer
sherman appeared at the main doOrin the center
of the chamber, but, seeing the deyCtionS III
progress. stopped, hat in hand, to await their
conclusion. There was Il sickly, yet joyful,
smile on his face. As he passed Senator ingalls,
seat to the clOak-rGOm the latter made some
jocular remark about Chicago, at which Sher
man actually giggled. Soon after, in asking
page to run an errand, Sherman almost Rugged
the boy. Finally he reached his seat, which is
directly back of that of the venerable Senator
Merrill. The latter leaned over and said some
thing about Chicago. sherman fumbled among
his papers on his desk and again giggled. In
fact, Honest John appeared to be i'll a state
Of high glee about something Senator Logan
entered the chamber late. lie appeared pale
and careWOnl-verv different from his usual
healthtul look. He walked glumly to his seat,
not even bidding the Senators around him good
morning. Ingalls, sat directly behind Logan.
He appeared to enjoy the latters nervousness,
and began chalfing him. Logan shifted in his
chair, crossed and umcrossed his legs, jerked at
his muStache. and ran his hands one after an
other through his long raven locks: but It was
no use. He could not conceal his nervousness,
and finally, after remaining i'll his seat about
fifteen minutes, he arose and left the chamber;
not, however, until page handed him tele-
:
up and damned into his pocket. Having driven
Logan out Ingalls, slid uptO President Edmund'S
desk. Il broad grin over his face as nc made re-
mark to the owner of the Arctic boom Ed
munds leaned over and began saying something,
which he savagely emphasized by pounding
with his index finger in the palm of his LETT
hand. ingalls,, still grinning next walked over
to Sherman, and was joined by COckrell, Merrill
and others. To all their bandying, Honest
John " grinned and giggled. Next Hawley came
in. He looked cold and pale, and Immediately
took his seat. He hauled bundle of newspa-
pers from his pocket, and began reading vigor-
0uSly Senator Allison, of Iowa, one of the dark
horses, was apparently undisturbed. He ap-
pcared to enjoy Ingalls, efforts to make Logan
Sherman and Edmunds miserable When the
journal had been read, EdmundS placed Harris
OfTenneSsee in the chair, and nervOusly left the
chamber
THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAESHiP
CHICAGO. June 2d-The action of the National
Committee to-day. i'll electing Powell Clayton.
Of Arkansas, temporary Chairman Of the Con-
vention, was genuine surprise. His name had
not previously been mentioned i'll connection
with the place. and the managers had Kept the
prearranged programme profound secret. EN-
Congressman MoTey, of Louisiana, one OF the
district delegates from that state, was chosen 10
present Clayton's name. He did so in a short
speech, in which ne said that he presented the
name Of Southern candidate with some
embarrassment as the Southern Repubii-
cans are deeply grateful to Senator Hoar
LOT lNe energy ana bOclSlOu ne udl
always displayed in Congress in defense OF their
rights. Nj. Morey said that he thought he eX-
pressed the sentiment of southern Republicans
when he said thar he believed they would spOn-
taneously vote for Mr. Hoar for permanent
Chairman of the Convention. The position OF
temporary Chairman being purely an honorary
one, Mr.. Morcy said he thought it would be Il
graceful concession to the South, and one that
Southern Republicans would appreciate, 10 con
fer that honor upon Il Southern man. He
assured the committee that his nomina-
ton had no other political significance.
Nh Morey directed the attention OF the com
mittec to the personal record of Mr.. Clayton as
Governor Of Arkansas, and utterwGTd United
States Senator from that state, and sad that he
was the best type Of an honest Southern RepUb-
lican. Mr.. Canaday of North Carolina, Ser
geant-at-Auns of the Senate, secOndcdiMr. Clay
tons nomination. Senator Hoar. of Massachu-
sets: Representative Horr, Of Michigan, and
ex-senator Galusha \. Grow, of Pennsylvania.
were nominated for the temporary Chairman
Southern candidate was elected by a
vote of - to l.. Mr.. Hoar receiving nine
votes and Mr.. Horr and Mr.. Grow three
votes each. The election of Clayton was
brought about by combination of the Blaine
and Logan forces and showed how completely
the Blaine men were masters of the situation.
The Southern men aver that the friends OF
Arthur from the South in the committee voted
for Clayton, because he is IL Southern man, and
this assertion is probably true, because none OF
the other candidates were Administration men.
The result Of the voting might have been differ
ent had not the Arthur boom virtually col
lapsed before the meeting of the committee.
After the election of Clayton there was
a great deal of comment among the politicians
a. to its effect. The Edmunds men expressed
their horror that a Southern mana carpet
Dagger should have been given such an
honorable compliment. The friends of Mr..
Blaine were, however, Immediately visited by
the Southern delegates, thanking them for the
honor thus paid to Ii Southern man They
nod m n
only marked recognition of the Republican
party at the South, but as evidence that in the
event of the nomination and election of Blaine
the Southern Republicans would DO fairly
pleased with their victory i'll the committee, and
threats of Overturning the result i'll the COnven-
ton gave them no annoyance. The different
contests pending before the committee were
virtually settled without debate.
THE CROwNISG INCIDENT OF THE DAY.
CHICAGO. June 2d.-The browning incident OF
the day was the action taken by the Indiana
delegation with respect to the candidacy of Sen
tor benjamin Harrison. Early in the forenoon
Mr.. Harrison was requested to quit the head
quarters for obvious reasons. ami he retired to
his room. The delegation then battled aSsidu-
Ously through a three-hOuTs' session as to the
stand they would take in the Convention. 4
proposition to present the name OF Harrison
was carried by fair majority, but unanimous
vote could not be obtained, owing to the inter
vcntiOn OF friends of Gresham. 1t was argued
by them that Gresham could not allow his name
to be urged in view of his Cabinet position but
the friends of Harrison urged that that fact
ought not to initiate against the candidacy of
Harrison. and that under the circumstances the
friends of Gresham should give way. 1t was
further contended that if Senator Harrison could
20 into the Convention with a solid delegation,
il would prove strong recommendation i'll his
favor, being one of the doubtful States to
come in with an unbroken front. The Argyll
mentS were all wasted as the Gresham adhe-
rafilCpi "A iOfD line They aprppi