Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-05-02
OTHER CONVENTIONS,
New Hampshire DcIegases-at Large
Divided Between Edmunds, Arthur
ans Blaine.

new Hampsbiro DcIegases-at Large
Divided Between Edmunds, Arthur
and Blaine.
CONCORD, N. H., April 3O.--The Rcpubli-
can State convention met to-day. b. f.
Prescott was made president. The attend
ance was very large. Charles IL. Sawyer,
for Edmunds, with Arthur as second choice
and Geo. Il. Stowell, for Blaine first and Ar.
thur setohd, we're elected delegates-a at large.
Before the result Of the third ballo, was de-
clared, .. G. Moore stated that a gentleman
had informed him that he had seen delegates
pass handful of ballots into the hat. The
statement occasioned intense excitement.
The ballot resulted in no choice On the
next ballot Edward H. Rollins was elected.
lie IS pronounced Arthur man. Joseph B.
Clark was elected fourth devgate-at.iargc.
He is for Edmunds. The resolutions com.
mend Arthur's administration.
Enthu>insm for Edmunds Among tn c
the Mas>acbusctts isepu blicans.
BosToN, April 30.--lIenry Cabot Lodge
called the Republican State convention to
order this morning The attendance was
very large Mr.. Lodge was chosen temper
airy chairman and made an address. The
mention Of Edmunds's name was received
with long continued applause. John D..
Long was chonen permanent president and
be MADE lengthy address George F..
Hoar w. w. Grape, John d. Long and
Henry Cabot Lodge were elected delegates
at-large. The resolutions reaffirm the prin-
cples of the party, favor q reasonable reduc-
ton OF the customs duties and commend the
administration of Arthur. The delegates
favored Edmunds first and Arthur second.
Mnssachusetts Democrats want nut
Ter for President.
WoRoHEsTER, April 30.-The Democratic
State convention was called to order By
Noah Ii. Plymplop, who made speech:
Edward Avery was chosen presiding officer.
motion was made and unanimously carried
that "it is the sense of the convention that
Butler should be nominated Presiden, of
the United States at the National Democratic
convention. Beui. +. Butler. Isiab G.
Abbott, NJ. j. McCafferty and James
Delaney were elected delegates .at-large.
The platform reaffirms the resolutions of The
last National Democratic convention.
Both Political Parties Arraigned by
the COlOred Convention,
PIrrsRrno, Pa, April 30.-In the colorcd
conference to-day Downing OF Rhode Island
offered resolution arraigning the Republi.
can and Democratic parties for MT rcsncct.
ing the rights Of colored citizens. The reso
| luton caused hot debate. Rev. Mr.. Smith
swore he would no longer be held up as O
| red rag for the political bull. Several
sneaker In ,;,,t Il.
ored people. The resolutions adopted by
the Union league club of Buffalo were pre-.
sented.
Efcsidcntial Straws.
RICHMOND, Va, April 3O-The straight.
out Republican convention met at noon. OF
the l2O delegates more than half were color.
ed. Dezendorf aud Wckham made speeches.
The names of Blaine and Lincoln were
chcered, e. o. Hines was elected chairman.
LOUISVILLE, April 30.--It is believed there
will be great disorder in the Republican
State convention tomorrow. Both factions
OF the party are very bitter. Probably other
delegates will be seated and Commissioner
Evans he made chairman.
TepEeA Kas., April 3O.-Tne Republican
Slate convention yesterday elected Senator
Plumb James llcritt, J. G. Wood and A.
NJ. Mann, delcgates-at-large To Chicago.
lhey ere unlns'rncled but are probably for
Blainc.
BANGoE, Me, April 30.-Tho Republican
Sta,e convention csscmblcd to-day. Orville
- bare was mate temporary chairman.
Frederick Robe was renominatcd for gov =
nor by reclamation. Gen. John S. Case aud
weston f. Wlllikcn were chosen Presidential
electors; delegates at-largc, j. II. Bodwell,
George 9. Wing, Joseph S. Wheelwrighi
and j. II. Drummond