Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-05-02
HON. J. N. TYLER's REMARKS


know that speak the sentiment OF all Republicans
OF Vermont when say 1t Is their earnest desire that
our distinguished senator Geo. +. Edmunds, should
be the stAndArdbearer Of the Republican party In the
campaign Of 1884 need not speak OF his merits IN
this presence. He Is known, honored and loved by
every Nermonter, and Lis fame belongs not TO his
native state alone. He has become one Of the fore
most Of American statesmen, aud his name Is syno-
uym for strength Of intellect and purity Of character
throughout the length and breadth OF the land We
desire his nomination because We honor him because
be has honOred us and helped to make the Green
Mountain state, which is small IN territory, of the
most powerful states IN She Union on the hoor Of the
American senate. We desire it because believe he
carry doubtful states that other Republican
carry, that he can command every Republican and In
dependent vote, and that he can be elocted-whch
cannot be said with certainty Of any other proposed
candidate. We desire It because, by his ability neq-
rity and long experience in public Affairs he Is album
dainty qaahed and worthy Of this highest political
office on earth. We seek his nomination because as
President he would render the nation wise just and
strong administration, and give security and prosper
ty to the great business Interests OF the country.
Two distinctive principles to stand prominently forth
In the next Republican platform must be free and fair
elections-which lie at the foundation Of govern
ment-and protection to American productions, labor
and manufactures. With these principles and with
Edmunds and Lincoln as our standard bearers, we
will march to victory.
trust this convention will not adjourn without eX-
pressing its commentator Of the excellent admins
traton OF President Arthur Called to the presidency
by one OF the saddest events in history and under the
most trying circumstances, he has given the nation
administration that will pass into history among
the best It has ever had-one that has 50 commended
administration Republican,
Mr.. Tyler's remarks we're warmly applaud
ed, especially his happy illusions to Mr. Ed
munds and to the administration of Presi-
dent Arthur.
The report of the committee on credentials
was then called for and the secretary of the
state committee began reading the roll of del.
egates. After the roll-oal for Addison county
had been completed, Hon. J. L. Martin NOV
ed that the committees report be accepted and
adopted without further reading and this
motion was carried, enabling the convention
to proceed at once with the main business in
hand.
On motion Of Hon. George W. Grandy OF
Vergennes, Mr.. Tyler was made the perma.
nent chairman of the meeting Harry Z.
Parker of Brandon was elected secretary and
W. w. Stickney Of Ludlow assistant secretary
Of the convention. A committee of five on
resolutions, with Hon. G. G. Benedict of Bur.
liDgton as chairman, was appointed by the
chair.
Nominations for delegates at large TO the
Chicago convention were then declared 10 be
in order, and H. Nj. Stevens of st. AlbanG
nominated eX-Gov. John Gregory Smith OF
ST. Adams for the first place upon the list
Gov. Smiths nomination was seconded by ex.
Gov. Farnham of Bradford and by Rockwell
Barrett OF Rutland. The convention was in
no mood for extended eulogistic speaking,
question question, was called for, and
Gov. Smiths election was carried by scclama.
ton.
For the second delegate at large L. J. Orms-
bee of Brandon nominated ex-Gov. Redfeld
Proctor of Rutland. The nomination was
seconded by Mr.. Grout of Newport, and ex-
Gov. Proctor's election was enthusiastically
carried by reclamation.
The presentation of the name of Hon. Fred
eriok Billings Of Woodstock by Hon. Dudley
@. Denison of Royalton was received with
such enthusiastic and protrRoted applause as