The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12

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Instantly, and even before the last
figures were pronounced by
Mr.. Mcpherson, the vast
audience arose and broke out into
another mad demonstration of en-
thusiasm. Cheers resounded, the
band struck up an inspiring air, hats
and handkerchiefs and national flags
waived, large square banner, from
Kansas, was carried through the hall
promising large majorities in that
state for Blaine. The roar of artil-
lery outside was heard, coming with
the louder roar of voices inside, and
amid great enthusiasm the nomina-
ton was made unanimous.
A DISPATCH FROM ARTHUR.
The following dispatch from Presi-
dent Arthur was read by Mr.. Nc
Pherson, of Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 6.
To the Chairman of the Republican National
The president has sent the follow
ing dispatch to Mr. Blaine.
(Signed) w. j. PHILLIPS,
Private Secretary.
To Hon. James G. Baine, Augusta. Maine:
AS the candidate of the republican
party, you will receive my earnest and
cordial support.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
The reading of the dispatch was
received with loud applause.
The convention then adjourned I'M
til o'clock.
CLOSING SCENES.
Considering that all the excitement
and interest in the convention culmi-
mated to-day in the nomination
of Blaine for the preSi-
dency, there was q very
large attendance, as well OF
delegate and spectators at the evening
session. The galleries were hardly
less crowded than at any of the pre-
ceeding sessions, but there was q
marked absence of any other feeling
than one of simple curiosity. 1t was
8 o'clock when the gavel fell, and an
nounced that prayer would be offered
by Rev. DR.. Charles O'Reily. of De-
troit. He is treasurer of the Irish ma
| tional land league, and the first Cath
! Ole to open a republican national con.
vention with prayer.
It may then be said the republicans
have introduced two new features in
the convention. A colored man as
temporary chairman and represen.
tative of the Catholic church invited
to participate In the official proceed
ings on an equality with Protestant
ministers. DR.. O'Reilly is a lifelong
republican.
AT conclusion of the prayer the chail
called for the names of members Of
the national committee which had moi
been already sent up: Florida an
nounced j. G. Coles; District Columbia
Col. Perry Carson.
A resolution passed permitting stat
central committees to name mem
bers of the national committee no
already named. Conger, from tn
District of Columbia, said the name O
Carson had not been agreed upon b.
the delegation.
The chairman decided the gentle
man out of order.
Pending action, a resolution to imi
yice-president nominating speeches t.
ten minutes, which might be divides
between two or more speakers, Congo
said. 81 want to know whether tn
voice of the District OF Columbii
is to be suppressed by the chairman
The Chair-"I very much wish
could do SO. Laughter.
Mr.. Conger insisted on speaking
amid much laughter and confusion
When order was restored 1t was an
nounced on behalf of New Mexico
that S. b. Elkins, as member OF tn
national committee, had resigned
Owing to the resignation of the latte
Conger again inquired whether Car
sons name had been put on the roll a
member of the national committee.
The Chair-"It has,"
Mr.. Conger again protested, bu
without success.
The resolution limiting nominating
speeches to ten minutes passed, an
the clerk proceeded to call the roll o
the states for nominations.
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
} No response was received until Ill
J nois was reached, when Senate
} Plumb. of Kansas, came forward. II
7 said: s'The convention has complete
3 | two of its most serious dutieS-th
: adoption of platform and the nom
+ nation of candidate fer presiden
/ The platform is one on which all goo
5 republicans can unite; the candidat
: one who could beat an
: democrat, living or dead. But it we
], still of Importance that the best pc
: ible man should be named for I'll
!; second place. 1t was but matter {
a ust recog uition to the great body I