Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-04

MT Pierce Of Mississippi, opposed the resolution
science in the manner proposed.
MI. Wtnkler, of Wisconsin, also opposed the reso-
delegate that he woad sppo 9 the she RaT ef
con convention and he thought that no such decara-
Mr.. Hawkins said he had offered the resolution In
good ialth, and he trusted that no man would be
found voting against it. II any delegate was not
willing to support the nominee OF the con-
delfberations- ICheersl No harm could come
OF It's adoption, and he thought its adoption
desirable, In view OF certain whispers I'm the air.
Mr.. knight, OF Cal, advocated the resolution,
and also alluded to certain whispers I'm the air and
particularly TO the editorial declaration OF one Of
TIE great metropolitan journals, Us a reason why
the resolution should be adopted
REMARKS BY @. W. CURTIS
Mr.. Curtis, OF New York, also opposed the resolu-
ton. and referred in the course Of his remarks to
the action or the convention where a similar reso-
Iution was introduced and voted down He also
reminded the convention OF what was said and
done four years ago, when Mr.. Campbell, OF West
va, declared that he was republican who carried
ms sovereignty under his own hat, and (under
tne lead OF GarheldI the gentleman who presented
similar resolution was induced to Withdraw it.
tCheerSl He therefore asked this convention 10 as
sumo that every delegate was honest and honor
aoie man He characterized the resolution as one
which was unworthy to be ratified by body OF
freemen. loud cheersl
Inc chair decided that far as possible rules Of
tne M House OF Representatives. would be followed,
allowing alternate speeches for and against This
ruling was made In response to appeals for recog-
nltion from two delegates at once, the chair de
clding In favor OF the man who wanted to speak for
the resolution.
senator Dolph, OF Oregon moved to Law the res
otutfon on the table
THE RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN.
Mr. Hawkins said that as his resolution had de-
veioped so much opposition he would withdraw it.
THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS NOT READY
Mr Ewing, of Pennsylvania, made partial report
from the committee on credentials to the effect
That he hoped to be able to complete the labors
OF that committee this afternoon.
PROPOSED NEW RULE FOR DISTRICT CONVENTIONS
Mr. Ewing, OF Pennsylvania, offered the following:
RESOLVED, That hereafter, in the selection by dis
trct conventions, the basis OF representation OF the
several Counties parts Of counties wards be the
same as that which at that time prevails in each
ulSlrct, respectively for the nomination OF repub
can candidates for members of Congress-: and
Wherever majority OF the counties or Subdivisions
containing not less than one-haif the population OF
uslrcC snail regularly unite ins the call and con-
uuct OF the convention the action thereof shall be
valid. Referred.
GEN G. B. HENDERSON PERMANENT CHAIRTAN.
Cen Geo. b. Williams, OF Ind, chairman OF the
committee on permanent organization, reported
that that committee had selected Cen John b.
henderson, of Mo-, for permanent chairman and
would request the secretary read the list OF vice
presidents and secretaries. Charles w. CliSbee OF
agreed to-
The chair appointed Galusha A. Grow. of Penn;
Ieo. r. Hoar, or Mass, and George B. Williams OF
IIu, conmlttee 10 conduct the permanent chair
man to the platform.
Gen. Henderson was received with cheers.
CHAIRMAN HENDERSoN'S SPEECH.
The following is the speech OF Gen. Henderson,
of Missouri, permanent chairman:
"Gentlemen OF the convention: We have as
sembled to survey the past history OF the party to
rejoice as we may, because OF the good it has DONE
to correct its errors If there be- 10 discuss
possible the wants Of the present and with patriotic
hrmnesS provide for the future.
sour past history is the Union preserved: slavery
abolished and It's former victims equally and hon.
orably by our sides in this convention; the public
faith maintained; unbounded credit at home and
abroad; currency convertible into coin, and the
pulse OF industry thrObbing with renewed health
and vigor In every section OF prosperous and
peaceful country These are the fruits of 1riumphs
of over adverse policies gained in the military and
civil conflicts OF the last twenty-four years.
'0ut OF these conflicts has come race OF heroes
home, respect and admiration abroad. And now
when we come to select a standard bearer for the
approaching conflict our chief embarrassment is
not ia the want but In the abundance OF presiden-
tial material.
'New York has her true and tried statesman. .upon
whose administration the fierce and even unfriend-
ly light OF public scrutiny has been turned aud the
universal verdict is 'Well done, thou good and
fai thful servant
is as clear as the crystal springs OF his native state
and whose virtue is as flrm as its granite hills
OHIO can come with man whose history is the
history OF the republican party itself Illinois can
come with one who never failed in the discharge OF
public duty, whether In council chamber or on
field OF battle Maine has her honored favorite
whose splendid abilities and personal qualities
have endeared him to the hearts OF his friends and
the brliancy OF whose genius challenges the ad-
mlratl0n OF all Connecticut and Indiana may
come with names scarcely less illustriouS than
these.
"And now, in conclusion, If, because OF personal
dlSagreements or the emergencies OF the occasion,
another name is sought, there remains that grand
Old hero or KeneSaw mountain and Atlanta When
patriotism calls he cannot, If he would, be silent,
but graspfng that banner to him so dear, which he
has already borne in triumph. he will march to a
civic victory no less renowned than those OF war.
i thank you. gentlemen, for this distinguished
mark OF your confidence"
STORM OF APPLAUSE TOR BLAINE
The illusions to Arthur, Sherman, Edmunds and
Logan were heartily applauded, but when Blaine
was alluded to as man ''whose splendid abilities
and personal qualities had endeared him TO the
hearts or his friends and whose brliancy Of genius
challenged the admiration of mankind" storm of
applause broke out, and on the stage, the floor and
the galleries men stood up and (wavfng their hats
and handkerchiefsl cheered again and again.
The women also took part in the demon
stration and waved their fans and hand
kerchiefs After the first storm OF applause
had worn itself out, it was again renewed and
once again. and the enthusiasm was as marked
and intense as that which characterized the con-
vention OF 1880 at the time OF Garfields nominal
t1on. II was fully five minutes before the chairman
was able TO resume and finish his speech
CLOSING BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT TILL & O'CLOCK.
Mr.. Stebbins, Of Arizona, presented resolution,
to the effect that appointments of territorial off,
GERS by the President OF the United States sh ould
be from actual residents OF such territories. Re-
ferred to committee on resolutions.
delegate from California presented a resolution,
to the effect that the Commissioner OF Agriculture
be made Cabinet officer. Referred to the commit
tee on resolutions.
woman suffrage resolution was presented and
referred to the committee on resolutions.
Adjourned at 1920 p. m. till O'Clock.
Mexican Concessions to Railroads.
CITY OF MEXICO, June 4.-The government has
modified its recent order requiring railway compa-
MES to give a guarantee for materials admitted
free of duty under their concessions The new
order states that net guarantee is necessary for
articles legally free OF duty, and that for those du
table articles admitted free under the concessions,
a general pledge to pay the duties on the same, I'm
case they are not used for the work OF the compa-
MES favored by such concessions, as required
The East London Aquarium Burned.
LIONS, BEARS, JACKALs AND MONKEYS CRENATED.
LONDON, June 4-The East London aquarium at
Bishops Gate was destroyed by fire this morning.
OF the collection OF wild animals some were safely
removed from the burning structure, Others 1t was
necessary to shoot and some were burned. Among
the latter were the lions the bears, the ackals and
the monkeys The two Russian bears, however,
was something terrible. The collection OF cur1osi-
ties OF MarwoOd, the notorious hangman, was con-
sumed by the flames
Not Removed.
NEW YORK, June <-There is no truth I'm the re-
port printed In the morning papers that Mr.. John
w. bowling, warden OF IudloW-Street JafI has
onu n ha ana