The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24

ing DELEGATES at large: General Mahone William
James d. Brady, A. A. Dodson Electors at large
were also elected.
After the announcement of the State committee
speech making became the order of the night, and
at this hour Q2.30) is still going on.
Ohio Republican Convention.
CLEVELAND, April 23.-The Ohio Republican
convention was called to order this afternoon by
Hon. j, o. Converse chairman of the State central
committee. Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor, temporary
president, on taking the chair, spoke for half an
hour. He reviewed the histories of the parties, and
referring to the Scott law said: The Republican
party stands by it as measure Of revenue, and not
only as tax upon traffic that is injurious to the
best interests of the State, but as measure OF re-
striction and regulation. The Republican party's
record in the civil servise reform demands the sup
port of the independent men of the country, and
that party is the sole champion of the protection OF
American industry.
The remainder of todsy's session was occupied in
the organization of preliminary matters. Tomor,
row the work of nominating a State ticket and
eectng delegates to the Chicago convention will be
engaged in.
During his speech, Gen. Grosvenor mentioned
Shermans name, which provoked loud cheering.
Towards the close of his speech he referred to the
necessity of nominating for President candidate
ssBaine can do it and the convention cheered with
redoubled vgor. Forty-two district delegat ties to
Chicago were then announced, OF whom Il favor
Sherman, 26 BLAINE and the preferences Oh Two are
unknown. Adjourned until tomorrow.
The Blaine men held a caucus, with view OF
putting up Blaine ticket for delegates at large,
and Judge West agreed upon, but the caucus
adjourned till tomorrow, without settling upon the
other names. The committee on resolutions agreed
to report platform favoring protective tariff;
approving of President Arthur's administration;
recommending amending the Constitution for civil
rights favoring the collecting of adequate reve-
nue. BY duties on imported goods to defray the ex-
peuses of the government; restoration OF the WOOL
tariff Of 1857 and protection OF all citizens, espe-
ing more stringent laws against Mormonism, and
endorsing the platform of the last Ohio Republican
convention.
The Louisiana Elections.
NEW ORLEANS, April 23.-A recapitulation of the
returns SO far made of yesterdays elections nclud
ing 13 of the IL wards is as follows: For Governor
McEnery, OPT; stevensoe, Il 23. For Mayor
,Jchn A. Stevenson, the Republican candidate for
Governor, probably 1000 ahead of his ticket,
receiving much support from the mercantile classes
larger Republican vote than was anticipated and
the Democratic majority will be reduced to $4,000
or even lower. Baton Rouge, which has hitherto
been always Democratic, is very close. In East Fe
liciana the Republicans show unexpected gains In
North Louisiana, the Democratic stronghold, the
1t is not probable that the Republicans will in
crease their present representation in the Legisla
ture but if the Independents, elected by the aid of
Republican votes, will be numerous.
The State debt amendment increasing the rate
of interest on the debt, has majority OF over 49,,
600 in New Orleans, and is probably carried by
small majority.
Dispatches from all sections of the State, with
very few exceptions, show success OF the
Democratic State and parish tickets. Official re-
turns will probably elect the State ticket by 10000
majority.
Mississippi Republicans Endorse Arthur's
Administration, but have mo First Choice
for President.
JACKSON, Miss, April 23.-The Republican
State Convention yesterday adopted resolutions
expressing belief in the policy of protection; en-
dorsng the Blair educational bill; declaring that
among the eminent Republicans named for candi-
didate for President Mississippi Republicans have
no choice, but will heartily support any one OF
administration of President Arthur
Other Conventions Held Yesterday.
LOWELL, Mass, April 23-The eighth district
Republican convention today elected Frederick E.
Greenhalge of Lowell and Andrew G. Stone of
Lawrence, delegates to the National Republican
Convention; alternates, Joseph L.. Sargent Of ORA
cut, and Frederick Il. Clark OF Lawr ence. Both
delegates are for Edmunds
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. April 23.-The twelfth dis
trict Republicans held their convention at Chester
today, and elected Henry S. Hyde of this city and
Levi d. Brown of Adams delegates to Chicago, and
Edward s. Wilkinson of North Adams, and Charles
N. Yeamans of Westheld, alternateS. NO instruc-
tons given and nothing said about presiden-
tial candidates.
Boston, April 23.-The fourth district Republic
can convention this afternoon elected Jesse NJ.
Cove and Charles 7. Gallagher delegates to the
Chicago convention, with John Tayler and William
Boston Greenbackers at a mass caucus last night
elected AZ delegates to the State convention which
is to elect delegates to the indianapolis convention
No instructions were given but Gen. Butler 1S the
first choice for President.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 23.-The Republican
convention of the fifth district held at Fergus Falls
today, endorsed President Arthur's administration