Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-06-05

secretary TO read the list of vice presidents
and secretaries. Chas. W. Clisbee of Michi-
gan was selected as principal secretary. The
report was agreed to. Gen. Henderson was
received with cheers.
Gen. Henderson, Speech.
Ex-senator John B. Henderson of Mi ssouri.
VINO Is permanent chairman of the conven-
ton, was senator from Missouri. and at
talhed celebrity in 1876 as prosecuting attor
ney IN the whiskev ring tussles in ST. Louis
lie Is civil service reformer and an Edmunds
man. His speech of acceptance is sabioined /:
We have assembled TO survey the history
OF the party, to rejoice as we may because of
the good it has done, to correct its errors if
errors there be. TO discover if possible the
wants of the present, and with patriotic firm
ness TO provide for the future.
Our history is the Union preserved. slavery
abolished and its former victims equally and
honerably by our sides in this convention,
public faith maintained, unbounded credit at
nome and abroad, currency convertible into
com, and the pulses of industry throbbing
with renewed health and vigor in every Sec
ton OF prosperous and peaceful country.
these are the fruits of our triumphs over
adverse policies gained in military and civil
confiicts OF the last "a years. Out of these
conflicts has come race of heroes and states
men challenging the confidence and love at
home and respect and admiration abroad.
And now, when we come to select a stand
ard bearer for the approaching conflict. our
chief embarrassment is not a want but an
abundance of presidential material. New
York has her true and tried statesman, upon
whose administration the fierce and even un-
friendly light of public scrutiny has been
turned, and the universal verdict is '.well
done thIu ynnH and faitbft,l Var-
mont has her great statesman, whose mind is
as clear as the crystal springs of his native
State. and whose virtue is as firm as its gran
lte hills. Ohio can come with a name whose
history is the history of the republican party
in itself Illinois can come with one who
never failed in the discharge of public duty,
whether in the council chamber or in the
field of battle. Maine has her honored favor
lite, whose splendid abilities and personal
qualities endear him to the hearts of his
friends, and the brilliancy of whose genius
challenges the admiration of all. Connecticut
and Indiana may come with names scarcely
less illustrious than these; and now in con-
clusion, if because of personal disagreement
or in the emergencies of the occasion another
name is sought, there remains the grand old
hero of Keneswa Mountain and Atlanta, W hen
patriotism calls, he cannot if he would be
silent, but grasping that banner to him so
dear, which he has already borne in triumph,
he will march to a civic victory, no less re-
nowned than those of war. thank you gen.
tlemen for this distinguished mark of your
confidence.
The allusions to Arthur, Sherman, Ed
munds and Logan were heartily applauded.
When Blaine was alluded to a storm of ap-
plause broke out on the stage floor and gal
leres. Men stood up and cheered again and
again. Women also took part in the demon
strstions and waved their fans and handker
chiefs. After the first storm of applause had
worn itself out, it was again renewed and
once again. The enthusiasm was as marked
and intense as that which CHARACTERIZED the
convention of 1880 when Garfield was nomi-
mated. 1t was fully five minutes before the
chairman was able to resume and finish his
speech.
Mr. Ewing of Pennsylvania offered the
following:
Resolyed That hereafter in selecting delegates by
district conventions the basis of the representation
of the several counties. parts of counties wards.
be the same as that which at that time prevails in
each district respectively for the nomination of re-
publican candidates for members of Congress-; and
wherever a majority of counties subdivisions con-
tanning not less than half of the population of
the district shall regularly unite in the call and con-
duct of convention, the action thereof shall be
valid.
ne RESOLUTION was TeIeETeu
Mr.. Stebbins of Arizona presented a reso-
luton to the effect that the appointment of
territorial officers by the President of the
United States should be from actual residents
of such territories. Referred to the COM
mittee on resolutions.
A delegate from Colorado presented res
olution to the effect that the commissioner of
agriculture be made cabinet officer ;referred.
A woman's suffrage resolution was pre-
sentee and referred.
Adjourned at u 30 p. NJ. till o'clock in
the evening.
No Report from the Credentials Commits
Chairman Henderson called the conven-
ton TO order at 1856 P. NJ. The secretary
read the following communication: The
committee on credentials have the honor to
fotify the convention that as important busi-
ness is occupying the time of The committee,
the committee will not be able to report to
the convention this evening.
Curtis of New York presented petition of
the American Peace Union, which he asked
to have referred to the committee on resolu-
tions, and it was so referred.
Veterans Provided for.
Matthews of Illinois introduced a resolu-
tion which he asked to be read to
the convention. 1t provided that the COM
mittee on the distribution of tickets
be instructed to furnish 500 tickets of ad-
mission during the sessions of the convention
10 be given to the veteran soldiers who wish
to witness the proceedings.
Mr. Matthews asked the unanimous con-
sent of the convention to adopt the resolution
He said there are soldiers here who have
come from every one of the United States to
witness the proceedings of the convention
and were unable to do so.
A delegate from Pennsylvania moved to
amend by adding, land that they be distribu-
ted according to the representation on the
floor of this convention to the chairman of
the varions elegations."
Gen. Clayton of Arkansas, said that every
seat provided for by tickets issued sufficient
to fiji every seat. If it was possible 10 pro-
vide for seating these gentlemen he should
be very glad to adopt the resolution.
Mr.. Matthews responded saying that all
these men ask is to come into the hall and
occupy such seats rs are not occupied by the
gentlemen and ladies holding tickets to seats
Mr.. Lee of Florida said the State of Florida
was entitled to so many seats, yet the State
was unable to obtain them. There were %
seats belonging to that State. If the State
cannot in any other manner obtain the bene-
e. - IL %I,