The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1884-06-13
TIE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES.
James G. Blaine and John A. Logan
for President and Vice.
President.
The Former Nominated on the Fourth
Ballot and the Latter by
Acclamation.
Concluding Proceedings of the Republican
National Convention.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.

clock yesterday. smiling and looking neat
and natty IN standing cellar, black tie, and a
blackish-blue SUIT. The delegates had not all
seated themselves when at 11:20 he brought
his heavy gavel down upon the mahogany
topped table. A large basket of very hand
some howers rested on the tables edge.
They were roses, Gala lilies, and petunlas
on a bed Of smilax. The crowd upon
the stage was us great as yester-
day, but the distinguished guests were not
the same, showing that the tickets are fairly
distributed. Elihu b. Washburna was
prominent figure on the stage The seats in
the rear of the hall occupied by guests were
not quite flied, The hall presented more
gala appearance Additional flags were put
above the building. There was also more
animation and freedom than on the opening
day. The New York delegates filed into their
seats in body, presenting very fine APP
pearance. Their entrance was greeted by the
band, which struck up lively air.
!, Ihe proceedings were opened by, prayer by
the Rev. j. II. Burroughs of this city
AT the conclusion Of the prayer. at 1880,
1.-The Secretary began readinga memorial from
the American Temperance Alliance, of Mary
land. The memorial comprised the resolu.
tons adopted by the Central Committee Of
the State Temperance Alliance of MARYLAND
urging that the convention nominate man
who VAL advocate the suppression of the
siquor traffic The resolution was referred to
che Committee on Resolutions.
Mr. Massey, of Delaware, then introduced a
resolution favoring the consideration of res
oluuon 10 extend the Presidential term to six
years.
Mr. Plumb, Of Kansas, introduced resolu-
ton to the effect that American lands should
belong 70 those willing to till them and disfa-
Rorlng she land tenant system.
Mr. Hawkins, of Tennessee, introduced a
resolution that the delegates support their
nominees, whoever they may be. A second to
this was moved amid applause.
Mr.. Hawkins. of VennnSSpo Snna1xinu In
favor OF the resolution, said that If the dele
gate was here who would not support tho
nominee he ought not to participate. George
a. Knight, of California, hoped the resolution
would pass No one having the welfare of
the Republican party at heart should dare to
vote down the resolution. The sooner the men
VINO would vote against it were found out
and were out of the Republican party the
sooner the perty would be better Off. What
reason could this convention give for not sup
Mr.. Curtis, of New York, amid applause
SAID that as Republican and free man he
came TO this convention, and as u Republican
(Cheers)
mo Republican Convention" he continued,
should cast q reflection on the gentlemen
who who composed it. The gentleman from
Callfornla dares any one on this floor
20 vote against the resolution. | say to
MN that the resolution Is an insult ICheers /
IN the name of Garfield and the Republican
party the speaker asked Mr. Knight 10 with
ton to remember to assume that every man
present was an honest and honorable man
and TO vote the resolution as unworthy to be
rallneu' lApplause.l
Several members attempted to speak on the
resolution, but the Chair ruled that speeches
made on the resolution must be made alter
nately Tor and against, in accordance with the
usageS OF the House of Representatives
MIR. Hawkins finally withdrew the sresol,,-
ton.
me Cnar then commenced the reception
ROfnm1ffRQS
otne IeP0Ft OF the committee on Permanent
OIeanlz z, recommending John B. Hender-
sou as CHAIRMAN, was adopted, with but one
ulsSenung vote.
Inc Chatr appointed Hon. Galusha 4. Grow
OF pennsylvania; Hon. G. Il. Hoar, of Massa-
S5nusetts, and General G. B. Williams, of In
DIANA to conduct the newly-elected Chairman
TO ms seat,
MI ~ 1enuerson was introduced by Mr. Lynch
"s d5eg,nanent Chairman, and ut once pro-
sembed 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 err
rors there be; to discover. If possible, the
wants OF the present. and with patriotic firm
ness to provide for the future.
our past history IS the Union preserved,
slavery abolished, and its former victims
equally and honorably by our sides in this con-
ventlon; tho public faith maintained: nm
bounded credit at home and abroad; cur
rency convertible into com, and the pulses
or industry throbbing with renewed
health and vigor in every section Of a pros
porous and peaceful country. These are the
fruits or trlumphS over adverse policies
galneNln the military and crvi, conflicts of
the last OVouty-four years. Out Of these con-
ncts mas come race OF heroes and states
men, challenging confidence and love at home
respect and admiration abroad and now,
when we come to select standard bearer
for the approaching conflict, our chief em.
barraSsmenu is not IN the want. but in
the abundance, of Presidential material.
New DIRK has her true aud tried statesman.
upon whose Administration the fierce and
uneven, unfriendly light of public scrutiny
mas been turned upon him, and the universal
verdict is: well done thou good and faith
Tut servant. loud applause.l
Vermont has her great statesman, whose
mind is as clear as the crystal springs or his
native State, aud whose virtne is as firm as
avs ETSnlte mis-. tApplause(
Ohlo can come with name whose history
tS the history OF the Republican party itself.
NAPplausel
uilnois can come with one who never
IMled IN the discharge of public duty,
whether in council chamber or on the field Of
battle. tApplause.)
NAME has her honored favorite, whose
splehdld ABILITIES and personal qualities have
ehdeared him to the hearts Of his friends, aud
one urulllahoy OF whose genius challenges the
auluIauon OF all Loud cheeringl Con-
necticut and Indiana may come with names
scarcely less flluStrious than these; (applause
ana now, in conclusion, ii because Of person
u usagreements,orth the emergencies of the oc,
casloh, another name is sought, there yet re-
taln ana Atlanta. When patriotism calls he
can not, II he would, be silent but, graspino
tnag pehher 70 hlm so dear, which he has al
ready borne IN triumph, he will march to a
civic victory no less renowned than those OF
war. (CheerS.l
thank propf Co... %l,s1 s.4.-.