The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-06-07
SECOND DAYS SESSION.

o'clock a. m. on the 4th.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
CHICAGO, June 5.-Chairman Lynch mount
ed the platform in the convention at eleven
o'clock yesterday, smiling and looking neat
and natty in a standing collar black tie, and q
blackish- blue suit. The delegates had not all
seated themselves when at l:20 he brought
his heavy gavel down upon the mahogany
topped table. A large basket of very hand
some flowers rested on the tables edge.
They were roses, calla lilies, and petunias
on bed Of amilax. The crowd upon
day. but the distinguished guests were not
the same, showing that the tickets are fairly
distributed. Elhu 3. Washburne was .
prominent figure on the stage. The seats In
the rear of the hall occupied by guests were
not quite filed. Tho hall presented q more
gala appearance; Additional Tags we're put
animation and freedom than on the opening
day. The New York delegates fled into their
seats In body. presenting very fine APP
pearance: Their entrance was greeted by the
band which struck up lively air.
The proceedings were opened by prayer BY
the Rev. j. H. Burroughs, of this city.
AT the conclusion of the prayer, at ll:N.
1.-The Secretary began readings memorial from
land. The memorial comprised the resOlu-
tons adopted by the Central Committee Of
the State Temperance Alliance of Maryland,
who will advocate the suppression Of the
liquor traffic. The resolution WAS referred to
the Committee on Resolutions.
Mr., Massey, of Delaware, then introduced q
resolution favoring the consideration of res
olution to extend the Presidential term to six
years.
Mr.. Plumb. of Kansas, introduced resolu-
ton to the effect that American lands should
belong to those willing to till them and dsfa-
voring the land tenant system.
Mr.. Hawkins, of Tennessee, introduced q
resolution that the delegates support their
yyh m a
this was moved amid applause.
MIR. Hawkins, OF Tennessee, speaking In
favor of the resolution, said that If the dele
gate was here who would not support the
nominee he ought not TO participate. George
A. Knight, of California hoped the resolution
would pass. No one having the welfare of
the Republican party at heart should dare to
vote down the resolution. The sooner the men
who would vote against it were found out
and were out of the Republican party the
sooner the party would be better of. What
reason could this convention give for not sup
porting its nOmineey
Mr.. Curtis, Of New York, amid applause,
said that as Republican and free man he
came 10 this convention, and as Republican
and free man he would go out of it.
(CheerS)
mo Republican Convention, he continued,
"should cast reflection on the gentlemen
who composed it. The gentleman from
to vote against the resolution. / say TO
him that the resolution 10 an insult Cheers.
In the name Of Garfield A. and the Republican ll'.
draw the resolution, and asked the conven-
ton to remember to assume that every man
present was an honest and honorable man,
and to vote the resolution ~ unworthy to be
ratified. lApplause.l
Several members attempted to speak on the
resolution, but the Chair ruled that speeches
made on the resolution must De made alter
nately for and against, in accordance with the
usages of the House of Representatives.
Mr.. Hawkins finally withdrew the lresou-
ton.
The Chair then commenced the reception
of reports of committees.
The report OF the Committee on Permanent
Organization, recommending John Is. Hender-
son as Chairman, was adopted, with but one
dissenting vote.
The Chair appointed Hon. Galusha A. Grow,
of Pennsylvania; Hon. G. F. Hoar, of Massa'
chusetts, and General q. Is. Williams, OF In
diana, to conduct the ncwiy-elected Chairman
to his seat.
Mr.. Henderson was introduced by Mr.. Lynch
as Permanent Chairman, and At once pro-
ceeded to address the Convention; he said
Gentlemen Of the Convention: We have as
sembled to survey the past history of the
party; to rejoice as we may because Of the
good it has done; to correct its errors If err
rors there be; to discover. If possible, the
wants of the present, and with patriotic Arm
ness to provide for the future.
our past history is the Union preserved,
slavery abolished, and its former victims
equally and honorably by our sides in this con-
vention; the public faith maintained; I'M
bounded credit at home and abroad; a cur
rency convertible into com, and the pulses
of industry throbbing with removed
health and vigor in every section of pros
periods and peaceful country. These are the
fruits of triumphs over adverse policies,
gained in the military ana civil conflicts or
the last twenty-fou years. Out OF these con-
tiicts has come q race OF heroes and states
men, challenging confidence and love at home,
respect and admiration abroad, and now,
when we come to select . standard bearer
for the approaching conflict our chief en-
barrassment is not in the want, but in
the abundance, of Presidential material.
New York has her true aud tried statesman,
upon whose Administration the fierce and
uneven, unfriendly light of public scrutiny
has been turned upon him, and the universal
verdict is; We'll done, thou good and faith
ful servant" loud applause
Vermont has her great statesman, whose
mind is rs clear as the crystal springs of his
native State, and whose virtne is as firm as
its S Ts1 os s ss x hsRP" nsme who's. history
is the history of the Republican party itself.
illinois can come With one who never
failed in the discharge OF public duty,
whether In council chamber or on the held of
battle. (Applauso,I
Maine has her honored favorite, whose
splendid abilities and personal qualities have
endesred him TO the hearts of his friends, and
the brilliancy Of whose genius challenges the
admiration Of all. loud cheering Con-
necticut and Indiana may come with names
DCaTCCly 1855 lHusbflous tuAu siir-t' lhppidusC.i
and now in conclusion, il because Of person
al disagreements,o or the emergencies OF the oc-
casion another name is sought, there yet re-
mains that grand old hero of kenesaw Noun
tain and Atlanta When patriotism calls, he
can not, IL he would, be silent, but. graspIng
that banner. to him so dear, which he has al
ready borne in triumph, he will march to q
civic victory no less renowned than those of
var. Cheersl
thank you, EOutiemen, for this distin-
suisbed mark Of your cocAdence
The Secretary road the following:
Che rn0R of ths Repslblico. f0t,oR6 C1n0er|
tion--DRAR SIR; We have the pleasure, no
less than the honor, OF presenting TO you
g.vei which is made Of wood from every State
and Tervftoryi IN the Union. including Alaska
psughterl, and the handle Of il is from ths
osd charter oak tree OF Hartford. Conn. lap
p2nuse I-The gnvsl h Q solid unit and through
Il the States speak With one vos0aL II the DEB
e9Afes from al the States sDd TERRITORIES