River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-06-12


CHICAGO, June 3--The Republican ma
tlonal convention was called to order al
1928 D. m. by United States Senator Sabin
of Minnesota as follows:
Gentlemen of the Eighth Republican National
Convention: The hour having arrived that was
appointed for the meeting OF this convention,
1t will now be opened by prayer by Rev Mr..
CHAIRMAN sABn's ADDRESS.
Mr. Standardization of the Convention: On
behalf of the national Republican committee,
permit me to welcome you to Chicago AS chair
man Of the committee it is my duty and pleasure
to call YOU to order as national Republican con-
vention- This city, already known as the city Of
conventions, lis among the most cherished OF all
the spots of our country, sacred to the memories
of a Republican. 1t is the birthplace of Republic
can victory. On these fields OF labor gathered the
early fathers of political faith and planned the
great battle for the preservation of the Union
IApplause.] Here they chose the immortal chief
that led MS on TO ylctory--Abraham Lincoln.
tApplause.l Here was gathered in council those
gifted men who secured the fruits of that long
trouble by eleYating to the first place in the
nation the foremost chieftain OF that great con-
test-Gen. Grant. loud applause.l Here was
afterward witnessed that sequel triumph which
anticipated the wish OF the nation pY
by nominating as color bearer of the party that
honored soldier, that shining citizen, the repre-
sentative among Americans, James A Garfield
loud applause.J Every deliberation Of Repub-
ican forces on this historic ground has been Iol-
lowed by signal success, ana every contest
ON this spot has carried forward our line OF
battle, until to-day our forces overlook every
position of the enemy Indeed. so secure now Is
the integrity of the Union. SO firmly 1mDedded
in the constitution and laws of the land are the
safeguards Of individual liberty, so fairly and
fully achieved, that by general consent the time
has arrived for the
NEW DISPOSITION OF THE PARTY FORCES
in contemplation of new lines of operation
Having compassed the defeat of our opponents
ON all former occasions the party Is about to set
it's house in order and take counsel as to the
direction and management OF its future
course. In the comparative iull of party
strife which distinguishes the present con-
diton of national politics there is discernlble an
increasing disposition to look after the men VINO
are to execute, and the methods that are TO guide
them in the execution of the powers com
nitted to them for the management OF the
affairs of the republic. As result OF the rule
adopted in the last national Republican conven-
tion, this committee finds itself constituted by
a large majority of gentlemen who have been
clothed with the delegated powers OF the con-
vention in their several congressional districts
On this consideration may be grounded hope
that the voice of the people lapplausel VIII, be
yond recent precedent be felt in moulding the
work you are assembled to perform so that its
results may be such as to win the unhesitating
and undividing support Of every lover OF these
principles by which the party has heretofore
triumphed and vet will triumph [Applausel
When we consider the memories OF
the past so ultimately connected with
this city, and even with this edttice which
the people of Chicago have so generously placed
at your disposal, when we reflect upon the
deep seated concern among all people in the re-
suit of your deliberations and the various IN
centives to the abandonment OF personal am
bition in the party welfare, you cannot wonder
that the committee, and beyond it the great Re-
publican masses, extend you most hearty wei
come in this scene of labor in the constant hope
that your efforts will result in such an eXpos1-
tion of Republican doctrine and disclose such an
appreciation of Republican men to the choice OF
your nominees as to rejoice the hearts of your
constituents and keep victory on the side OF
your ever victorious banner. In conclusion. at
the request of the national Republican commit
fan N
chairman of the convention the Hon Powell
Clayton of Arkansas loud applause.l
THE TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP.
Mr. Lodge of Massachusetts.
Mr. Chairman-In accordance with the vote Of
the chairman of the committee, in accordance
with precedent, you have presented the name OF
a gentleman as temporary chairman with no
view of introducing any personal contest, with
no view of attempting to make any test OF the
votes as to the strength of the respective candl-
dates There are many members of this conven-
tion, believe, who believe that the unanimous
election of this gentleman would strengthen the
cause. l, therefore, have the honor to move, as
recognize as you have done, MIR. Chairman, the
Republicans of the South. [Applause.l l, there
fore, desire to present the name OF gentleman
well known throughout the South for his con-
spicuous parliamentary ability, for his courage
and his character. l move you. MIR. Chairman,
to substitute the name of the Hon. John r.
Lynch of Mississippi and 1 ask sir, that when
the vote is taken the roll may be called on That
question.
"A OeteSdte--l SeCUuu bu6 LHOblOll
The Chair-Gentlemen of the convention, you
hear the motion for the substitution for the
name of John r. Lynch of Mississippi, and on
that motion call of the roll is demanded.
The committee, according to usage had nom
mated ex-U. s. Senator Powell Clayton of Ark
ansas for temporary chairman but the nomina-
ton was decidedly unpopular, hence the indie
pendent nomination of Mr.. Lynch, colored
member of Congress from Mississippi. An
earnest debate ensued, the argument in favor
of Mr.. Lynch being that his choice would be a
complement to the colored Republicans of the
country Geo. VIM. Curtis and several others
spoke in behalf of Lynch, and several delegates
argued in favor of sustaining the actions of the
committee.
The roll was called and the secretary an
nounced the result as followes: John r. Lynch
431; Powell Clayton 3S7. In Minnesota, d. M.
Sabin voted for Lynch, and so did G. K. Davis,
but the latter hurriedly changed his vote to
Clayton Graves, Gould, Rogers, Langdon and
Newell made up Lynch's 6; and Clayton had
Davis Armstrong, Cokney, Crosby, Garfield,
Hall, Barto and Page, leaving the delegation di-
yided to g.
The following shows the vote by states