River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-06-12

John r. Lynch unanimous
This was carried unanimously.
The Chair-John r. Lynch is temporary chair
man. The chair would appoint as committee
ell Clayton of Aarkansas, Henry Cabot Lodge of
Massachusetts, and Henry Taft of South Caro-
lima. The gentlemen will please await upon
him to the platform.
Mr.. Lynch appearing, Senator Sabin said
Gentlemen of the Convention: I have the
honor and the great pleasure to present co you
as temporary chairman of this convention, the
Hon. John r. Lynch of Mississippi.
CHAIRMAN LYNCH'S SPEECH.
Gentlemen of the Convention ] feel that |
ought not to thank YOU for the distinguished
honor you have conferred upon me, nor do |;
nevertheless from the standpoint, that no patriot
should fail to respond to his countrys call, and
that no loyal member of his party should fail
to comply with the demand OF his
party | yield with reluctance to your decision
and assume the duties of the position to which
you have assigned me. Every member OF TINS
convention who has approached me on this sub
ject within the last few hours knows that TINS
position neither expected nor desired by
me. If, therefore, there is any such thing as a
man having honors thrust upon him, YOU have
an exemplification in this case. daughter aud
applause.] | came to this convention not for the
purpose of securing the defeat or success Of any
man, but for the purpose of contributing, TO the
extent of my vote and my influence, to make Re
publican success in November next an assured
tact tCheers.l hope aud believe that the as
sembled wisdom of the Republican party Of TINS
nation, through its chosen representatives IN
this hall will so shape its platform and will pre-
sent such candidates before the American people
as will make that victory beyond shadow of a
doubt So far as the candidates tor the preSl-
Dental nomination are concerned. do not wish
any gentleman to feel that my election, by your
vote, is indicative of anything relative to the
preference of
ONE CANDIDATE OVER ANOTHER.
am prepared, hope that every member of this
convention is prepared, TO return to his home
with an unmistakable determination to give TO
y ufa Of a
hearty support, whoever they may be- LCheersl
| am satisfied, in my own mind, that when we
go before the people of this country our action
will be ratified, because the great heart OF the
American people will never consent to have
political party gain the ascendancy of this gov
eminent whose chief reliance is on fraudulent
ballot and on violence at the polls. Applause
/ satisfied that the people of this country are
too loyal ever to allow a man to be inaugural ed
pTeslaehS o. bhS oniet4 olsates "AIos9 et.S ~ VIZ
position Is brought 1ortn IN fraud 4
am satisfied that the American people
will ratify our action because they will never
consent to have revenue system for the govern
rnent other than one that will not only raise The
necessary revenue for its support but VIII also
be sufficient to protect every American citizen in
his business: ICheers-l Gentlemen, not for my
self, but perhaps in obedience to custom, thank
YOU for the honor you have conferred upon me.
On motion of Mr. Russell of New York, Mr.
Sheari of New York and Mr.. Lee of Pennsyl-
yania were appointed temporary secretaries.
The chair then called for the names of the dele
gates to serve on the various committees-cred-
entails, resolutions, rules and order of bust
ness which occupied q great deal of time.
The committee men selected by the dele
cations of Northwestern States are as follows:
Dakota-Permanent organization, n. Z.
Nelson; credentials, J. l. Jolly; resolutions J.
L Jolly.
Acknowledgement organization and Gre
dentIals. Lee Mantle; rules and resolutions, w.
f. Saunders.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. r B. Langdon; rules
and order of business, 4. II. Armstrong: per-
manent organization, 0. B. Gould; resolutions,
Liberty Hall
wisconsin, W. Keyes was made chairman
and George B. Shaw secretary J. IL Mead
was named for the committee on credentials
Calvert Snensley on resolutions, F. G. Winiek-
Ter on permanent organization and 9. NJ Butt
on rules. Edwin Sanderson was selected for