The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-18

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this particular evening, when the
speeches were to be made and when it
was expected that the first ballot would
be taken, the crowd around the build
ing increased until fully 90, 900 people
were collected outside. It was claimed
that every one who had a Logan badge
on was admitted to shout for the Blaine
faction upon every occasion. The door
keepers and ticket takers claim that the
crowd made a rush, took them from
their feet, broke down all distractions
and filled the hall. However that may
have been, it is certain that thousands
of the ticket holders, and a few of the
delegates also, found it impossible to get
were $4,000 people in the house who
staid through the seven hour session,
shouting and yelling when their man
was named in a way that indicated that
the savage element still has a strong
hold upon the white mar of the politi-
cal inclination.
At ii O'Clock Friday the hall was again
packed, this time by the ticket holders,
however, to see and near the balloting.
The excitement of the session, which
lasted six hours, was intense. AS the
votes of the different states were an
nounced there was cheering and confu-
sion. It soon became evident that it
was the field against Blaine. AS the
second ballot showed the strength of
Blaine increasing the noise and confu-
sion increased. When the third ballot
brought him up to a point so near vic
tory his friends became enthusiastic and
the time arrived for Logan and his $40
rounds for Logan" TO throw the thing
into the hands of Blaine. That tele-
gram from Washington that arrived just
at this time instructing the Illinois del
egation to withdraw his (Logan's) name
gave the nomination to Blaine on the
fourth ballot.
When Illinois went I'VE to Blaine
others fell rapidly into line and rolled
up a good majority for him.
When Montana was called it had on
all previous occasions answered Zone
vote for James 6. Blaine and one vote
for George F. Edmunds.o This time
the clarion notes of Montana's spokes-
man, who always seems to enjoy a joke,
was heard throughout the house to
shout, One vote for James G. Blaine
and one vote for James q. Bl0ine,"
This was followed by an audible
SMILE"
The announcement Of the vote was
greeted with another scene, and as the
| shouting wa taken up by the crowd
of thousands outside who had been in
formed by bulletins of all actions, and
amid the laundering of n on the
lake front and screaming Of steam
whistles, the great noisy campaign Of
| 1884 was commenced.
The evening session was a tame affair.
AS the states were called to name candi-
dates none responded until Illinois was
called, when John A. Logan was nomi-
mated by Mr.. Plumb of Kansas. Speech
es followed speeches, all seconding the
name of John A. Logan, and it was
probably seen to be of no use to name
any other candidate. The head of the
ticket got the tail, which is like nnto it,
and the aggressive element of the party
made a clean sweep. The huge i~rresis-
tible wave of violent p~artisanship that
| carried the convention must now carry
the country. 1t is the only way it can
be done. The conservative and indie
pendent element Of the party have no
representation on the ticket and are
much disappointed at the result. This
element may vote the ticket, but it will
never work for it.
Tt is we'll that Blaine is an aggressive
man. He has said and written more,
probably, upon every subject Of a politi-
cal nature than any other prominent
man. He is on record upon every sub
ject and can say nothing to hurt his
| chances now there is 10 occasion for
him to keep still. He probably will not
keep still and will carry the fight per-
sonally into the enenly's camp.
We may look for a lively campaign
one in which there will be nc end Of
abuse and in which a brilliant man will
use every means known to the politician
to gain success. There is no doubt that
many democrats will vote for Mr.. Blaine
who would vote for no other republican,
| and it is also evident that many repub-
| licans will desert him. It is an uncer-
| tain problem. Blaine will carry more
man that could be named, and noise
goes a long way when it comes to secur-
Ing votes. If he should pass through
the country he would receive an ovation
that would surpass that given to any
man now living. His friends are his
friends for good, and have a decided way
of showing it.
If he becomes president we shall have
a vigorous policy-a pronounced foreign
policy. Respect will be shown, because
it will be demanded, to American citi-
zens abroad that they have re-
ceived before. The executive will do
all he can to build a powerful navy, to
procure subsidy for American shipping,
to force upon foreign countries our sur
plus products, to stand firm for protec-
ton to everything American; and if he
does not get us into disagreable compli-
cations, will make our relations, espe-
cially with other American nations,
bring wealth and advantages to U own
Deople. T.. w. P.
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Benton Will Celebrate the Fourth.