Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-06-20
An Enthusiastic Ratification Meet.
ing Held In Washington.
Speeches by Senators Sherman
and Hawley, Congressman
Dinglsy and Others.
WASHINGTON June 10.

Chicago convention by the republicans of the
District of Columbia. took place this evening
with accompanyments large and an enthus-
iastic audience, electric lights, fireworks and
display of flags and bunting, fine band of
music and speeches of some of the best ora
terial talent of Congress.
Gov. Hawley called the meeting to order
after which Judge Shellaberger opened it in
a speech. The nominee of the republican
party he described as the fittest person (all
things considered) that could have been Sc
lected- He was perhaps the best known man
in the country. and was the purest and most
exalted man in the republic. He eulogized
John A. Logan for his patriotism and BRAY
cry.
Judge Lawrence of Ohio read series of reso-
lutions endorsing the republican nominations
for president and vice president. The reso
lutions were adopted with cheers.
Judge Shelleberger introduced Hon. John
Sherman, who said:
Il am ready to accept, approve and ratify
the action of the Chicago convention. | will
support the nomination of Blaine and Logan
heartily, as have those of Freemont. Lin
coin, Grant. HAYES and Garfield. Blaine
and Logan represent a strong national gov
ernment, able, l trust in time not
only to protect citizens from foreign tyrany,
but from local cruelty, intolerance and opres-
sion. 1t is said Blaine is bold and aggressive.
that he will obstruct the business interests of
the country | would like to try such
president. He might shake off some of the
cobwebs of diplomacy and invite the attention
of mankind to the existance of this country.
| There will always be conservation enough in
Congress and witnesses enough in the demo-
cratic partv to hold in check even SO brilliant
a man as James G. Blaine. What we want
! IL A m pol;nr hroa1
| brace the continent; conservative enough to
stand up for every man, poor as well as rich,
and brave enough to do what is right, what
ever stands in the way. We wanc protection
to American citizens and protection to labor
ers, free vote and fair count, and the asser-
| ton of the powers OF the government in do
ing what is right 1t is because | believe
the administration of Blaine and Logan will
give us such policy, and know the demo-
cratic party are not capable of it that l now
invoke your aid, and promise you men to Sc
cure the election of the republican ticket"
| AT the conclusion of Sherman's speech a
campaign song, entitled 1--WE will follow
where the white plume waves" was sung by
the Glee Club of 80 voices accompanied by
the Marine Band.
Senator Hawley was then Introduced and
begun by calling for three cheers for James
| g. Blaine. Heartily responded to Then
| for John Alexander Logan Alike response.
| Then some one in the crowd shouted three
cheers for Hawley." Loud cheers. The
republican party, Senator Hawley said, was
not made up of 100 or 1000 ''good men of
Bostcn" any more than 1900 drops of water
made the Mississippi river. He smiled when
he heard the ''good men, talk about organ
anizing new party in which the pleasant
people should have good time. They
might as well talk of having an ocean where
no man would be seasck and where the sail
ors would encounter no storms. These
good men" might try to establish a new
party but the republican party had ''the good
will of the business men" and did not pro-
pose to discontinue. Cheers. Since the
republic there never was presidential nomi-
nation that more farely represented the ac-
tural choice of the people. Cheers. He
bowed to it, he respected it and he had no
doubt of its success. Loud cheers, followed
by the song of marching through Georgia
Hon. Thomas A. Bayne said the meeting
met to ratify the nomination of the brilliant
American statesman, the beau ideal of
American manhood.
| Ex-Gov. Dingley of Maine said the
enthusiasm of the grand scene before him
| prestiged victory in November. The nomi-
nation of Blaine and Logan has been made
! in response to the wishes of the republican
voters of the United States and election day
would show to have been the strongest,
wisest and best nomination that could have
been made. 'For more than 25 years" he
said, II have known your standard bearer
James G. Blaine. A nobler, purer, more
upright man, more devoted lover of his
fellow men, and abler, broader and thoroughly
American statesman does not live than he.
[Lond applause and l rejoice that you have
placed on the ticket with him that is to be
successful that gallant soldier and statesman
John A. Logan. With these on our banner
victory is in the air.
Several other distinguished gentlemen
made addresses, including Representatives
Perkins of Kansas, Phelps of New Jersey and
Senator Malone of Virginia, all of whom
spoke brilliantly in support of the nomina-
tion of Blaine and Logan. The enthusiasm m
of the audience was maintained to the end of
the meeting without the slightest abatement.
Addresses were also made by Messrs. Reed,
Milliken. Boutelle and Frye of Maine, Sena.
tor Harrison and many others. Letters were
read from Secretary Lincoln and Senator
Hale eulogizing the candidates.
At ll.30 the meeting adjourned and the
audience dispersed.