The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-06

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publicauism as embodied and stated in the plat
form of principles this day adopted by yoar
convention.
Gentlemen, such representative Republi-
can is James @. Blaine of Maine.
O. x. Davis of Maine seconded the nominal
ton OF Blaine, and Messrs. Goodloe of
Kentucky and Grow of Pennsylvania also
spoke in his favor.
The calling Of the roll was continued by the
secretary until the State of New York was
reached. When "New York" was called,
came the opportunity of the friends of Arthur,
and well was 1t improved. Such burst of
enthusiastic applause upon the part Of the
| general audience, such an uprising and cheer
Ing of the great body of delegates and waving
| OF flags showed their number and earnestness.
The colored delegates especially, raised their
| voices land their hats" and added to the gen.
eral applause. Flags we're again swung upon
the platform, and along the sides Of, and in
| the hall.
After fifteen minutes of this enthusiastic
cheering, the chairman raped twice to stop
the cheers, but was only cheered for his trou-
pie. He raped thrice, and the crowd sang
Marching through Georgia." Again he
raped, and they gaue three cheers and a tiger
for Arthur, after which business proceeded.
Chester A. Arthur.
When Martin 1. Townsend Of New York
took his place upon the platform the house
oheered and applauded for 16 minutes and en-
deayored il possible to counteract the enthus-
lasm gotten up by the friends of Blaine few
minutes previous. As soon as il was possible
to be heard, Townsend began as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the ConUention:
America Is proud OF her great men. The
Repu6lican party Is proud of her great men
and the great men of America are proud
OF the Republican party. 1t has warmed
the cookies of my heart to
hear the eulogies, to see the scenes OF tonight
abate not one whit from the speakers who
have uttered eulogisms. In my admiration
OF those men l came here to say amen and
thrice amen as to the achievement of the Re-
publican party, including the glorious history
OF the gentlemen whose have been presented
here. came here, however, to talk aboue
the well-being of the Rer ublcan prrty in the
future l came here to speak to you in carry
ing out what / believe is the most likely
wish OF the electors of this country
L have now to speak of the individual and
speak Of General Chester A. Arthur of the
State of New York. (Cheers and applause.) 1
shall not dwell upon the history of Chester A.
Arthur. Four years ago he was taken up by
the national assembly that met here and NOM
mated for the office of Vice President OF the
United States. He was elected upon the
same ticket with the sainted Garield-a man
that L loved. Garfield was removed from the |
field OF action and Arthur was called
TO the difficult and almost disheartaning posi-
ton of chief officer of this Union |
and from that time his work has been con-
slant, forward, answering, kind, considerate |
to all, and with charity for all and malice
lApplause.) Until within year every Repub-
hcan convention in this Union has passed
resolution Of unqualified commendation upon
the man and his conduct in the presidential
office. (Applause.)
After commencing President Arthur's civil
service reform standing, Mr.. Townsend pro
ceeded. Much has been said about the New York |
machine with Roscoe Conkling and Thos. @. |
Platt turning the crank of the machine.
lLaughter). have, sir, to prove that Arthur |
has not prostituted his office to the purposes OF
factions. have but to point to the fact that
Roscoe Conkling has given his whole influence
against Arthur and that Thomas Platt, the
man that resigned his office, the man that did |
not stay In Gartield's administration because 1
Blame was so wicked as to persuade Mr. Gar 1
1eld to nominate Robertson for collector of /
New York.
bulletin L.
Judge West said that Blaine could be elected with
or without New York. When Judge West finished |
some time after which Mr. Davis of Minnesota took
the hoor to second the nomination.
bulletin 2.)
When New York was called the house burst into /
ens S Gnesrng continuously while flags banners
ana nandkerchefs were waving, many delegates /
throwing their hats in their air. The tumult con-
tinues with no signs of abatement, the chairman |
Trying TO bring the convention to order Amidst II
cheers and Kisses Martin l. Townsend took the floor
to present the name of Arthur.
bulletin, 1887 p. m.)
Iownsends speech was frequently interrupted 1
by cheers. He said that Arthur's nomination would
give satisfaction to all classes of citizens The lat
ter part of Townsend's speech was delivered amid |
good deal OF confusion and interruption, Mr.
bingham OF pennsylvania seconded the nomination Il
OF Arthur in an enthusiastic speech, which was
(Bulletin)
Judge Lynch of Mississippi (coloredl took the
stand to second the nomination of Arthur He was |
received with cheers.
(Bulletin.)
motion to adjourn was lost.
Mr. Winston of North Carolina also secoo dad tina 1
nomination of Arthur.
(Bulletin.)
When Ohio was called there was considerable
cheering and Judge Foraker took the platform TO
present Sherman. He referred TO Blaine when the |
audience again rose to their feet and began cheer
ing and waving banners, which was continued for
many minutes
The band struck up but cannot be heard for the |
cheering.
Men have seized flags and banners and ara |
marching up and down the aisles The chairman is
struggling to produce order.
bulletin, 12.47 a. n.y.
A motion that the convention proceed to ballot |
and an amendment that it make at least ballots is
creating a lively discussion A motion to take |
recess till 10 a. m. tomorrow was lost
(Bulletin.)
The roll call of States is now in prog ress as to |
Journment stands 332 to 316 against A delegate |
mas demanded call OF the Pennsylvania delegates.
(Bulletin)
Vote on adjournment to 10 tomorrow lost.-Con-
vention adjourned to IL a. m.