Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-06-04

estly supplicate the blessing of Al
mighty God to bless the members
of this body, the homes, the States,
the parts of the nation which
they represent. May the ambition of pa
triotism be the wisdom of craftsmanship
and the righteousness of Christian con-
sciousness in every breast control every
action, and may the result of this conven-
ton be in harmony with the will OF God
concerning us, and be received, with Joy,
by the people of the whole land. And
grant, Almighty God, that the coming
political campaign may be conducted with
that decency, intelligence, patriotism and
dignity of temper that become free and in
telligent people. Continue Thy mercies,
bless our country with peace, prosperity
and universal enlightenment. May we
never deny that faith of our fathers, may
we never cease to be a temperate, free
and industrious and Sabbath-keeping, a
God-fearing and Christian people, blessed
with the righteousness which exalteth a
nation"
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
The call for the convention was read by
the Hon. j. A. Martin, secretary of the
National Committee.
Chairman Sabin, on behalf of the Re-
publican Committee, called the eonven-
ton to order in its name. He said Chicago
was known as the convention city. 1t was
the field of Republican victory. Here it
was that immortal patriot, Abraham Lin
coin was chosen. Here the party chose
that great chieftain, Gen. Grant. Here it
nominated that honored soldier, that great
statesman and representative citizen,
James A. Garfield. Cheers. Every ac-
ton of the party on this historic ground
has been followed by victory. Having
ctraaaaln1 ifo oil
former occasions, it was about to put its
house in order for another conflict. AS a
cons quence of the vote adopted at the
last convention, tie present body was
largely made up of men instructed by
their own constituents, and it is therefore
to be hoped that the voice of the people
would be largely puissant IN their delib.
erations. [Applause.] He closed with
an expression of hope for victory and
prosperity. He named for temporary
chairman the Hon. Powell Clayton, of Ar
kansas.
When the chairman had concluded and
mentioned the name of Clayton, Mr.. Il.
S. Lodge, of Massachusetts, rose and pro-
posed the name of John r. Lynch, of Mis-
sissippi. He said they recognized the
claim of the South, and proposed this
second name as acceptable to the Repub-
lican Convention.
Silas b. Luther, of New York, seconded
the nomination Of Lynch.
At this point a sensation was created
by speech from w. w. Morrow, of Cali
fornia. He said that harmony was essen
tial, and it could be best secured by not
raising any factional issues. 1t had been
the practice for forty years for the Nation
al Committee to select the temporary
chairman OF the convention, and a depart
ure could not now be made from the Gus
tom without creating bitterness of feel
ing.
An excited debate sprung up at the
conclusion of this speech, which lasted
over an hour. Intense excitement pre-
vailed, and at times the greatest confusion
prevailed, The roll-call was then pro-
ceeded with, and when it was announced
that Lynch had 431 votes, and was elected
temporary chairman a scene of the widest
confusion ensued. The delegates rose in
their seats, cheered, swung their hats and
shouted. The spectators Joined in the
demonstration.
On motion OF Powell Clayton, the vote
was made unanimous, and the chairman
appointed Powell Clayton, of Arkansas /;
III. G. Lodge, Of Massachusetts,, and w. n.
Taft, of South Carolina, committee to
escort Lynch to the chair. AS the COM
mittee appeared the applause was hearty
and the feeling of disappointment seemed
to disappear. Lynch made good i'm
preston by his quiet and modest de-
meanor. The chairman said that he had
the honor and great pleasure OF present
ing to the convention as its temporary
chairman the Hon. John r. Lynch, of
Mississippi. [Cheers.] Mr.. Lynch, in
taking the chair, said
MR.. LYNcH's SPEECH.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvENTIoN-I feel
that l ought not to say that l thank you
for the distinguished honor that you have
conferred upon me, for l do not. Never
theless, from the standpoint that no pa
triot should fail to respond to his eoun-
try's call, and that no loyal member of his
party should fail to comply with the de-
mand 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 this convention
who approached me on this subject within
the last few hours knows that this posi-
ton was neither expected nor desired by
me. II, therefore, there is any such thing
as a man having honors thrust upon i'm,
you have an exemplification OF it in this
instance. Laughter and applause.l l
came to this convention not for the pur-
pose of securing the defeat of any man or
fllt VI any lllcLl, Oub lLlc DuI-
pose % contributing 10 the extent of my
vote and influence TO make Republican
success in November next an assured fact.
TCheers.l l hope and believe that the
assembled wisdom of t Republican party
of this nation, through its chosen repre-
sentatives in this hall, will so shape
its platform and present such candidates
before the American people as will make
that victory beyond shadow of doubt.
So far as the candidates for the Presi1en
tial honor are concerned, | do not wish
any gentlemen 10 fse} that my selection
by your votes is an indication of anything
| relative to the preference of one candidate
over another. | am prepared, and hope
that every member of the convention is
prepared, TO retcrn to his home with an
unmistakable determination to g.Ve to the
candidates of the convention loyal and
hearty support, whoever they may be. /
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 q political party
gain the ascendancy in this government
whose c,S,;sf reliance is en- fraudulent
ballot and on violence a. a. the polls. Ap-
plause.1 1 am satisfied that the peoHssie OF
this country are too loyal even to allow
man TO be inaHgurated President
of the United States whose title to the
position is brought forth in fraud. l am
satisfied that the American people will
ratify our action, because they will never
consent to have revenue system for the
government other than that one that will
not only raise the necessary revenues for
its support, but viii also be sufficient to
protect every American citizen in his
business. ICheers. Gentlemen, not foI
myself, but perhaps in obedience to Gus
tom. thank You for the honor you have
conferred upon me.
TEMPORARY SECRETARIES.
At the suggestion of the Hon. John A
Martin, secretary of the National Com
mittee, the Hon. Titus Sheard, CT New
York, and ]. W. Lee, of Pennsylvania,
were chosen temporary secretaries to serve
during pendency of the temporary orsani
zation.
The chairmen of the delegations ther
announced the names of the various per
sons selected to serve on the various com
nittees of the convention.
REVISED APPoRTIoSMKNT.
Henry l.. Pearce, Of Massachusetts,
presented the following resolution:
Resolred, That the subject of revised
spportionment of delegates to future Ma
tional Conventions, and a revised appor
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