Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-06-12

my ieooiutoh, WHICH was reau Dy inc becre-
tary:
WHEREAS, The propriety of the adoption of
such an amendment TO the Federal Constitu-
ton as will enlarge the term of Office OF the
President OF the United States to six years and
render the incumbent of that Office ineligible
TO reelection Is subject well worthy the con-
sideration OF this convention In order that the
possibilities OF abuse or misuse of public pat.
ronage may be avoided; therefore
Resolved, That the subject be referred to the
Committee on Resolutions TO the end that 1t
may be duly considered and a suitable deliv-
erance made In that behalf.
The resolutions were referred TO the COM
mlttee on resolutions.
Senator Plumb Of Kansas offered the follow
Ing resolution concerning the ownership OF
American land by aliens:
Resolved, That American land should belong
alone TO those willing to assume the duties
and responsibilities OF American citizenship.
Tie best interests OF the republic are with those
who are bound to II by the ties OF ownership
and possession Of the soil. The system Of ten
ant farming and absentee landordism, which
has disturbed ireland and destroyed the peace
of Europe, is opposed to the doctrine CT
the fathers aud has place 10 the policy OF a
republic.
Mr.. Hawkins of Tennessee introd NC ed the
following:
RESOLVED. That 1t is the sense OF this con-
vention that every member Of 1t is bound In
honor to support its nominee, whoever he may
be, aud that no man should hold seat here
who is not ready to so agree"
Mr.. Hawkins asked that vote by
states be taken. The resolution and
the request OF the gentleman occasioned
much discussion during which that
matchless orator Geo. VIM. Curtis made
one Of his most caustic speeches opposing the
resolution. His remarks were uttered with
all the vehemence of his early manhood, aud SO
powerful and convincing were his arguments,
so deeply In earnest was his manner, that he
carried the vast assembage by storm At
the close OF his remarks, Mr.. Hawktns who
introduced the resolution, withdrew 1t.
The resolution referring to the basis Of rep
resentation In future conventions was referred
again.
Mr.. Rollins OF New Hampshire introduced
a prohibitory petition from the people OF his
state, which was referred.
The committee on permanent organization re-
ported the election OF Gen. John b. Hender-
son OF Missouri as permanent Chairman. The
chair appointed Hon. q. A. Grow OF Pennsyl-
vania; Gen. +. Hoar of Massachusetts,, and q.
4. Williams OF Indiana, as committee to con-
| duct the permanent chairman to his seat.
During the time he was being conducted
| from his seat in the convention TO the plat
| form the applause was continuous and enthu-
| siastlc.
When Mr.. Henderson reached the platform
| he pinned beautiful badge on his coat, which
was a signal OF his Office as permanent chair
| man Of the convention, after which, and as
soon as IL was possible TO be heard be spoke
as follows:
GEN. HENDERsoN's SPEECH.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvENTIoN-We have
assembled here TO survey the past history OF
the party, TO rejoice as we may because OF the
good 1t has done, to correct Its errors, IL errors
| there be, to discover II possible the wants Of
the present, and with patriotic frmness pro-
vide for the future. Our past history Is the
| Union preserved, slavery abolished and its
former victims equally and honorably by our
side in this convention, the public faith main
| tanned, unbounded credit at home and abroad,
| a currency convertible into coiu and the pulses
| of industry throbbng with renewed health
and vigor in every section of a prosperous and
peaceful country. These are the fruits OF tri-
umph over adverse policies gained IN the mill
| tGry ana civil conflicts of the last twenty four
years. Out OF these conflicts has come race
of heroes and statesmen challenging conf
| dence and love Of home, and respect and adj
| miration abroad.
| And now when we come TO select stand
ard bearer for the approaching conflict, our
| chief embarrassment 10 not IN the want, but 10
the abundance Of Presidential material, New
York has her true and tried statesmen upon
| whose admiration the fierce and even un-
friendly light Of public scrutiny has been
| turned, and the universal verdict is "well
done, thou good and faithful servant" Yer
mont has her great statesmen whose mind Is
| as clear as the crystal springs of his native
| state, and whose virtue Is as firm as Its gran
| tie hills. Ohio can come with name whose
history is the history OF the Republican party
| itself. Illinois can come with one who never
fails in the discharge OF public duty, whether
In council, chamber, or on the field of battle.
| Maine has an honored favorite whose splendid
| abilities and personal qualities have endeared
him TO the hearts OF his friends, and the bril-
| lilancy OF whose genius challenges the admira'
| tion OF all. Connecticut and Indiana may
|
than these, and nov IN conclusion IL because
| of personal disagreements or the emergencies
Of the occasion, another name is sought, there
remains THAT grand old hero Of
| Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta. When
| patriotism calls he cannot, II he would, be ST.
lent, but grasping 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. thank you, gentlemen, for
this distinguished mark Of your confidence.
CHEERS AND ENTHUSIASM.
| When the speaker made his reference to
Maine and her favorite, there then ensued a
scene which simply de6es description, the dele
| gates as well as the audience rising and cheer
| ing in the widest manner for several minutes
| The noise was simply deafeniDg, and, when 1t
finally died away somewhat stentorisn voice
| yelled, "hit him agair, and once more the vast
throng broke forth in tumultuous appreciation
Other resolutions concerning territorial
| offices, from the agricultural department,
In regard to woman suffrage, and various
| other matters were submitted, aud referred
| and the convention adjourned until evening.
AT the evening session nothing OF impor-
| lance was transacted and the convention ad-
| journed until 10 O'Clock Thursday morning.
THE SITUATION.
The general impression on the morning OF
the 4th, was ,tnat the chances Of the noinina-
| ton of a man not heretofore prominently
| mentioned had been increased. The names
most frequently mentioned were the two Sher-
| mans and Gresham. Gen. Sherman's reply to
| ex-senator Henderson is understood TO be a
premptory refusal to allow the use OF his name
In case Of break In the Blaine column 1t is
understood Nebraska will 90 to Senator Sher-
| man. The Eastern delegates are determined
to adhere TO Edmunds and as they are divided
In opinion 1t is likely their votes will be divid-
ed between Sherman, Gresham and Hawle
for some time. These managers regard that
| point Of danger for them is drift from Blaine
TO Arthur. II this can be prevented they hope
for favorable result.
THE THIRD DAY.
Chairman Henderson called the convent on
to order at 1850 a. m. The delegates and
| audience took their seats with commendable
alacrity, when the Chair said:
This convention this morning will be opened
with prayer by the Rev. DIR. Fallows." After
| prayer the report OF the committee on creden.
| tials was called for and presented by Mr.. Bal
lard Of Vermont. The decision OF the COM
mittee allowing the Malone delegates to be
admitted to the convention was greeted with
a storm of applause.
The committee on rules OF order submitted
their report, which, after being amended, was
adopted.
| Mr. Mckinley, of Ohio, submitted the report from
the COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS. be reviewed the
| tAjumps of six y esldential elections and pointed
with pride TO Its legislative achieven snts The re-
publican pasty composed the best thought and in
tellige-.ce of the country. 1t pledged self TO the
| preservation oC labor and reform. lie paid n
i tribute 70 the memory of Ca field md commended