The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-06-11
The Convention.

naGlOnal the elglIn III the
history Ofthe party, convened at noon
to-day. The spectacle presented at the
opening was notable IN many ways,
and its description would be worthy OF
the highest flight of imagination. The
working body Of the convention-the
greatest in point of numbers OF any pol
llical assembIage-occupied only a small
portion of the vast auditorium. The re-
naming body Of the hall was filled by
an audience which occupied every point
Of advantage, and made up a picture as
viewed from the press stand, Of an al
most unending sea of faces, OF solid
black and uncovered heads, relieved by
the rich color and huttering toilets Of
the ladies, who were present in the vast
building in great numbers.
The convention was called to order at
1924 by Sabin, chairman OF the national
committee, who in conclusion proposed
Powell Clayton for chairman.
I'll. G. Lodge, Of Massachusetts, pro-
posed the name OF John Il. Lynch, OF
Mississippi, and a protracted discussion
followed.
Lynch was elected, receiving AL
votes. Mr.. Lynch, on taking the chair,
said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION =
/ feel hat | ought not to say that |
thank you for the distinguished honor
that you have conferred upon NE, for l
do not. Nevertheless, from the stand
point that no patriot should refuse to
respond to his country's call, and that
no loyal member of a party should fail
to comply with the demands OF his par
ty, l yield with reluctance to your de-
clsion, and assume the duties of the po-
sition to which you have assigned me.
Every member of the convention who
approached me OF this subject within
che last few hours, knows that this po-
sition was neither expected nor desired
by me. II, therefore, there is any such
thing as a man having hOnoIs thrust
upon him, you have an exemplification
OF it in this instance. daughter and APP
plause.) / came to this convention, not
tor the purpose Of securing the defeat of
any man, or the success OF any man,
but for the purpose OF contributing to
the extent or my vote and influence to
makes republican success in November
next an assured TACT. (Cheers.) | hope
and believe that the assembled wisdom
OF the republican party OF b nation,
through It's chosen representatives III
this hall, will SO shape its platform and
will present such candidates before the
American people. as will make that
victory certain beyond the least shad-
Ow Of a doubt. SO far as the candi-
dates for the presidential nomination
are concerned | do not wish any gentle
MAI to feel that my election by your
votes is indicative OF anything relative
to the preference Of one candidate over
another. [ am prepared, and | hope
every member of this convention is
prepared, to return to his hom with an
unmistakable determination to give to
the candidates of this convention a
loyal and hearty support, whoever they
may be. (Cheers.) [ am satisfied in
my own mind that when we go before
the people of this country u action
will be ratified because the great heart
of the American people will never con-
sent to have a political party to gain the
ascendancy in this government whose
chief reliance is on a fraudulent ballot
[ am satisfied that the people of this
country are too loyal to allow a man to
be inaugurated president Of the United
States whose title is brought forth in
I am satisfied that the Ameri-
people will ratify our action because
will never consent to have a rev.
enue system for the government other
han one that will not only raise the
revenue for its support, but
will also be sufficient to protect every
American citizen in his business.
Cheers.) Gentlemen, not for myself,
,ut, perhaps, in obedience to CUSTOM, I
hank you for the honor you have con
erred upon me.
CHICAGO, June 4.-The committee on
has been in session almost
for tW%enty-four hours, and
will sit up to 4 o'clock this afternoon.
they have only disposed of the seventh
Alabama district, Georgia, fifth Ken
ucky, second Illinois, and the district
fColumbia cases, leaving two New York
Wo Pennsylvania, and the remaining
kentucky cases undetermined, and also
The seated delegates are Arthur men.
/. M. Wilson and James Blue were
Gated in the first Georgia district over
ohnson and Green. The men admitted
re Arthur delegates.
There was a sharp contest in the sec
nd Illinois district, but Henry Ruger
nd Charles Piper, adherents Of Logan,
1ere admitted.
Two hours We're occupied before a de-
ision was reached in the fifth Ken
lcky case, and the contest resulted
4 the seating of E. Wilson and M.
Vinton, Blaine men. IT is believed
nat the fight in these cases will be re-
ewed in the convention tonight.
The decision of the committee on
redentials in the contested fifth Ken
lcky district case has been creating a
God deal of excitement and ill feeling,
nd it is said that the committee will
aconsider it's action. If it does, some
f the members Of the Kentucky delega-
on threaten to take the matter before
ne convention.