Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-06

support Blaine, he remarked that, on the
no such issue had beeen made,
and that il had been we'll known for q
wear that his first choice had been Arthur,
on the ground that he would be strong
before the people. He said he wal friendly
10 Blaine, but he had been assured by
william Walter Phelps that he was not
only not q candidate, but did not want to
be a candidates; there had been no doubt
about his preference; he was not tied to
anyone, and would exercise his best judg-
ment in aiding the selection OF q candidate
who could be elected.
Parks offered an addition to the rules as
to the order OF business. Bsyne OF Penn
sylvania moved an amendment to it, SO as
to make the order of business as follows {:
First. The report Of the Committee on
Platform and Resolutions;
Second, The call Of the roll Of the
States;
Third, The presentation Of candidates
for President;
Fourth, Balloting;
Fifth, Presentation Of candidate for Vice
President;
Sixth, Balloting.
The amendment was agreed to and the
additional rule adopted.
Roosevelt of New York inquired what
had become OF the proposition in regard to
representation in future National Conven-
tons. He knew that there was a strong
feeling that there should be some change
by which the number Of delegates should
be more nearly proportioned to the Repub-
lican votes cast in the respective States.
Parks of California, Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Rules, said that the subject had
been withheld until 9 minority report
could be prepared.
Thurston OF Nebraska moved 10 amend
the seventh rule, which provides for nom
nations by q majority OF votes cast, by re-
curing Q majority Of all the delegates
elected. He said that no rule should be
enforced by which q minority OF duly
elected delegates should attempt TO force a
candidate upon the party. Such action
would be repudiated by the freemen Of
America. fApplsuse.l
Sanders OF Montana offered an amend
ment that no person shall be eligible as q
member Of the National Convention who
is not eligible as q member Of the Electoral
College. Hoar Of Massachusetts made an
as to the effect Of the Civil
Service law passed by Congress II years
ago, and said it was not the purpose of that
to prohibit any Federal officer from
exercising any Of the rights Of an Ameri-
can citizen. The amendment offered by
Sanders was adopted.
The amendment offered by Thurston Of
Nebraska was adopted.
There have been some vague rumors
floating about for two or three days that
Senator Miller Of California would act
with the Arthur forces either for the Pres
or Vice Presidency, but it is only
one among many stories that have been
about during the past few days Of
the convention. A special from Washing
says there is not the slightest truth in
the rumor.
CHICAGO, June 5.-12:45 P. M.-The mi
nority report, changing the order OF repre-
sentation in the National Convention,
greater representation TO the Re-
publican States, is exciting q warm discus
sion.
The report of the Committee on Order
Business was adopted after 9 long dis
c~ussion.
The report OF the minority on rules,
changing the representation, were with
drawn.
1855 P. M.-The convention adjourned
till z O'Clock this evening.
CONVENTION HALL, CHIo AGO, June g.
The convention was called TO order at 1880
M. Fully 1000 people are in the hall
and the streets around 1t are crowded. The
call OF States for the presentation OF can
is now being proceeded with.
1886 P. Non reaching Connecticut
Brandiger took the stage TO present the
name Of Hawley. He was received with
1855 P. M.-BraDdiger's speech was well
received. He said il the convention con-
it had q better capdidate han Haw-
ley. Connections would cheerfully support
him.
S:07 p. M.-Illinois was reached amidst
great cheering, long continued. Senator
took the platform to present the
Of Gen. John A. Logan.
CHICAGO, June $40 P. M.-Cullom
Grant, and aroused great
cheering.
5I3 p. M.-When Logan's name was
mentioned, cheers were continued for some
time.
500 P. M.-Cullom dwelt on Logan's
war record. He said he never lost q battle
TOT ul1OUc}cu al OIutt. nIb EeLuhThb
were frequently cheered.
s:26 P. M.-Logan's nomination was Sec
onded by Gen. Prentiss OF Wisconsin.
$50 P. Mt is stated that George
William Curtis will present Edmunds. and
T. Towsend will present Arthur.
Blaine will be presented by William H.
West, the blind orator Of Ohio. His name
will moi be presented till Ohio 10 reached.
$40 p. M.-When Maine wss called there
was tremendous cheering, and the whole
house wal on it's feet.
S:k4 p. M.-Cheering continues; the
audience 10 upon chairs. and the ladies are
waving their hsndkerchiefs.
8:z7 P. Nudge West took the floor to
present Blaine. He paid an eloquent
to Blaine, which was frequently
interrupted by cheers.
West referred to Arthur, which brought
ont much cheering, which was repeated.
8:45 p. MI is estimated that the pre-
speeches will occupy from three
TO four hours. 1t is thought q ballot will
be reached tonight. though Ii Is said
the Blaine men will do their best to have
me-.
: 9:05 P. N. When West mentioned
Blaine's name, the audience again rose to
their feet. Tremendous cheering was long