The Bad Lands cow boy. [volume] (Little Missouri, Dakota [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-1886, 1884-06-12
CHIC AGO Col VEN ITON.
Full Procesdings Of the Repubi.
can Presidential Convention
al Chicago. III.
James q. Blaine forPresident and John
A. Logan for Woe President. 4
Called to Order.

I', CHAIRMAN sABM's ADDRESS a Il
Mr.: Sabin-Gentlemen Of the Convention: On
behalf Of the national Republican committee,
permit me to welcome you to Chicago. AS chair
man of the committee 1t Is my duty and pleasure
to call you to order as national Republican oon-
vention This city, already known as the city Of
conventions, Is among the most cherished of all
the spots Of our country, sacred to the memories
OF n Republican. 1t is the birthplace Of Republi-
can victory On these fields q Labor gathered the
great battle for the preservation Of the Union.
[Applause.1 Here they chose the immortal chief
that led US on to victory Abraham u Lincoln.
gifted men who secured the fruits Of that long
trouble by eleyating to the first place in the
nation the foremost chieftain OF that great con-
afterward Witnessed that sequel triumph which
anticipated the wish of the nation by
by nominating rs color bearer Of the party that
sentative among Americans, James A. Garfield.
loud applause.] Every elaboration Of Repub-
lican forces on this historic ground has been fol-
on this spot has carried forward our line Of
battle, until to-day our forces overlook every
position Of the enemy. Indeed, 50 secure now 1s
in the constitution and laws Of tho land are the
safeguards OF individual liberty, so fairly and
fully achieved, that by general consent the time
~ NEW DISPOSITION OF THE PARTY FORCES
in contemplation Of new lines Of operation.
Having comprised the defeat Of our opponents
on all former occasions the party is about to set
its house in order and take counsel as to the
direction and management OF Its future
course, In the comparative lull of party
strife which distinguishes the present CON
dtion of national politics there Is discernible
increasing disposition to look after the men who
are to execute, and the methods that are to guide
them In the execution of the powers com
mitted to them for the management of the
affairs Of the republic. AS q result Of the rule
adopted in the Last national Republican conven-
ton, this committee finds itself constituted by
1NnnS
clothed with the delegated powers of the con-
yention In their several congressional districts.
On this consideration may be grounded o hope
&c Fl
work you are assembled to perform SO that its
results may be such as to win the unhesitating
principles by which the party has heretofore
triumphed and yet will triumph. [Applause]
When we consider the memories OF
this city, ;S and even with this edifiee which,
the people of Chicago have 80 generously placed
at yonr disposal when we reflect upon the
suit Of your deliberations and the various in
centives to the abandonment Of personal am
tbftion in the party welfare, You cannot wonder
publican Masses extend You a most hearty well
come In this scene of labor in the constant hope
that your efforts will result in such an exposi-
tion Of Republican doctrine and disclose such an
appreciation Of Republican men to the choice Of
your nominees as to rejoice The hearts Of your
constituents and keep victory on the side of
request naon
chairman Of the convention the Hon Powal
Clayton Of Arkansas. Loud applause
+ THE TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP. 5ks 81
& MI. Lodge Of Massachusetts NJ 2
Mr.. Chairman-In accordance with the vote Of
the chairman of the committee, in accordance
with precedent you have presented the name Of
view OF tntrod ucing any personal contest. with
no view Of attempting to make any test Of the
votes as to the strength Of the respective candi-
dates. There nre many members Of this conven-
tion, believe, who believe that the unanimous
election OF this gentleman would strengthen the
seanse 3 therefore. have the honor to move. q
recognize as you have done, Mr.. Chairman, the
Republicans Of the South. [Applause1 I, there
fore, desire to present the name Of gentleman
well known throughout the South for his con-
spicuous parliamentary ability, for his courage
and his character, move you, Mr.. Chairman,
to substitute the name of the Hon. John R.
the vqte Is taken the roll may be called on that
"a Delegate second the motion
hear the motion for the substitution for the
name Of John R. Lynch Of mississippi and on
that motion q call Of the roll is demanded
The committee, according to usage had NOM
mated ex-U. s. Senator Powell Clayton OF Ark
ansas for temporary chairman but the nomina-
ton was decidedly unpopular, hence the inde-
pendent nomination Of Mr.. Lynch, a colored
member Of Congress from Mississippi An
earnest debate ensued, the argument in favor
of Mr.. Lynch being that his choice would be a
complement to the colored Republicans Of the
country. Geo! VIM. Curtis and several others
spoke in behalf of Lynch, and several delegates
argued in favor of sustaining the actions Of the
committee .3.ss 2, 81 ~
The roll was called and the secretary an
nounced the resultas followes: John r. Lynch
i 431 Powell Clayton 3S7. In Minnesota, D. NJ
Sabin voted for Lynch, and 30 did g. Il. Davis,
2 Clayto Graves, Gould, Rogers, Langdon and
Newell made up Lynclls .; and Clayton had
Davis, Armstrong, Cokney, Crosby, Garfield,
Hall, Barto and Page, leaving the delegation di-
yided s to g. ~ t55
The following shows the vote BY states: 6