The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12

whose genius challenges the admir-
ton of all. Connecticut and Jndal
may come with names scarcely less
lustrious than these, and. now, in co
clusion, if because of personal dis
greement or the emergencies of Il
occasion, another name is sougt
there remains the grand old hero
Kenesaw mountain and Atlanta, WI
cannot, if he would, be silen
but grasping the banner,
MIN so dear, which
has already borne in triumph, he wi
march to civic victory no less r
nowned than those of war. l than
you, gentlemen, for this distinguish
mark of your confidence. [Applauded
The illusions to Arthur, Sherman
Edmunds and Logan we're hearth
applauded, but when Blaine was a
luded to as man whose splendid abb
tiles and personal Qualities have On
deared him to the hearts of his friends
and whose brilliancy of genius chal
lenged the admiration of man."
storm of applause broke out on tn
stage, floor and galleries, men stood u
and waving their hats and handker
chiefs cheered again and again = Tit
| women also took part in the demon
StratiOn and waved their fans anC
handkerchiefs. After the firstEtorm o
applause had worn itself out, it wa
again renewed and once again the en-
thuSiaSm was as marked and intense
as that which characterized the con
vention of 1880 at the time of Gar
folds nomination. 1t was five min
utes before the chair was able to re
slime and finish his speech.
Mr.. Ewing, of Pennsylvania, of
fered the following: Resolved, That
hereafter, in the selection by district
conventions, the basis of representa-.
ton of the several counties, parts of
counties, or wards shall be the same
as that which at that time prevails in
each district, respectively, for the
nomination of republican candidates
for members of congress, and when
ever a majority of the counties, or
subdivisions containing not less
than one-half the population Of the
district, shall regularly unite on the
call and conduct the convention, the
action thereof shall be valid" Re-
ferred to Gen. Geo. B. Williams, of
Indiana, chairman OF the committee
on permanent organization.
CLAYTON INTERVIEWED.
CHICAGO, June 4.-General Powell
Clayton, in an interview to-day, said !.
The assertion had been made in GER
tain newspapers that had pledged
myself, and the state of Arkansas, to
Arthur, and am now unfairly leaving
him. The fact is that l have never
spoken or written a word to him on
the subject of his candidacy. felt
friendly towards him and do yet; and
if he had developed sufficient strength
in his own state, and the other north
ern states, that give republican ma
Jorities, l would have supported him,
and | think the Arkansas delegation
would have Joined me in this con-
although three of the del
egates have from the first been
adverse to him. Our state convention
was the second one held, Louisiana
the first. At the time no
northern state had voiced its wishes.
Hence we had no light on the subject
Of northern preference, and for that
reason the Arkansas convention gave
no indication as to how its delegates
should vote, it being generally under
stood that our tnpledged delegation
should governed by the result of con-
Ventions in states that give electoral
votes. When l ascertain9d that Ar
,hur had carried only about twelve
republican congressional delegations
n the union, and had failed to carry
lis own state, l reluctantly came to
he conclusion his candidacy was
,opelesss
WORKING ON THE PLATFORM.
The sub committee on resolutions,
laving completed their work, reported
O full committee at 3 o'clock this at
ernoon. Resolutions as reported,
we're read in order for debate and ap-
'roved. The session lasted four hours
nd adjourned without completing
he platform. The principle point Of
iscussion was understood to be the
ariH plank, and was finally recommit-
ed to the sub committee, with instruc-
ions to report to full committee at |
30 tomorrow morning. 1t is said the |
Inference of opinion is not serious and |
will readily be settled at a meeting |
o be held later this evening. The |
esolutions will contain q strong en- |
orsemett Of President Arthur's adj
declare for civil service |
eform, favor an efficient navy, and a |
-igorous tariff plank.
Chairman Henderson called the |
to order at 1885 p. m, and |
made the:folloWing announcement:
"Qentlemen[There is a commtini-
alton in the hands of the secretary
rom the committee on credentials; |
which will be read to the convention"
The secretary read the communica-
ion as follows:
o the Chairman of the Republican National |
Convention:
The committee on credentials have
be honor to notify the convention
hat as important business is occupy
ne the time of the committee, the |
ommittee will not be able to
eport to Convention this evening"
Mr.. Curtis of New York-"I hold
d my hand a petition IF the Ameri-
an Peace Union which / ask to have
eferred to the committee on resolu-
IONS"
The Chair-"It will be so referred"
Mr.. Matthews of Illinois-"I desire
0 introduce a resolution which ask
o have read to the convention"
The secretary read the resolution as
ollows
Resolved, That the committee on
istribution of tickets be hereby in
tructed to furnish 500 tickets of adj
mission during the sessions of this
to be given to veteran
oldiefs who desire to witness the pro-
eedings."
Mr.. Matthews" ask the
unanimous consent of the
to adopt and pass that res
luton. 1t may be observed that there |
re soldiers here who have come OVER |
90 miles to witness the proceedings
f this convention, and to enable them |
o do so, this resolution is introduced, |
nd hope this convention will adopt |
unanimously"
1t being stated by the national COM
nittee that the tickets had already |
'een issued for all seats in the con-
'ention. After discussion, the resolu-
ion was rejected. The veteran
oldiers had already been literally
,rovid6d for, and their movement
ooked like scheme to pack the hall
n the interest of some candidate.
The chair then stated that Senator
0olph, of Oregon, had received dis
,atch stating that there is no longer
my doubt that at the election in
hat state, Monday last; but the re-
,ublicans have secured majority of
he Legislature, which will secure
rain of a United States senator (tre.
nenduous applause). They have also
elected a representative in con-
yress, and Oregon is safe for
he nominee of this convention.
Tho ron vanti0n then adjourned till