The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-05

orably by sides in this conventions public faith
maintained, unbounded credit at home and abroad
currency convertible into con and pulses of indus
try throbbing with renewed health and vigor in
every sect n of prosperous and peaceful country
cles gained in the military and civil conflicts of the
last twentyfour years. Out of these conflicts has
come q race of heroes, challenging confidence and
love at hSme, respect and admiration abroad. And
now, when we come select stand ard. bearer for
the approaching conflict our chief embarrassment
Dental material.
New York has her true and tried statesman upon
whose administration the fierce and even unfriend
~ hght OF public scrutiny has been turned and the
universal verdict is "Wel done thou good and faith
ful servant" Vermont has her great statesman
whose mind is as clear as the crystal springs of his
nAtVe state and whose virtue is as firm its gran
ite nils. Ohio can come with name whose history
y the history of the Republican party in Isef. IL
linols can come with one who never failed in the
discharge of public duty whether in the council
chamber or on the field of battle. Maine has her
nonored favorite whose splendid abilities and per
sonal qualities have endeared him to the hearts of
MS friends, and the briancy of whose genius chal-
lenges the admiration of all. Connecticut and In
Gus than these.
And now in conclusion, if because of personal
engagements or emergencies Of the occasion
obner name IS sought there remains that grand old
nero OF Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta. When
patriotism calls, he cannot if he would be SILENT
put graspng that banner to him so dear which he
mas already borne in triumph, he will march to a
civic victory no less renowned than those of war.
thank you gentlemen for this distinguished
mark of your confidence.
Mr.. McMlure of Pennsylvania offered the
following:
Resolved-That hereafter in the selection Of del
gates by district conventions the bases of represen
taon OF the several counties or parts of counties
or wards shall be the same as thar which at that
time prevails in each district respectively for the
nomination of Republican candidates for members
OF Congress, and wherever majority of counties
the population of the district shall regularly unite
in the call and conduct of the convention, the ac
ton thereof shah be valid.
1t was referred.
Mr. Rollins offered the following:
Resolved-That this convention recommends the
submission by Congress to the legislature of the
states of joint resolution proposing constitution
al amendment providing for the prohibition OF
be adopted or rejected according to the will of the
people, Referred.
Mr.. Hoar Of Massachusetts, offered the fol-
lowing which was referred to the committee
on resolutions
Whereas, The women of this country are pro-
ducers tax payers and amenable TO all laws, civil
and criminal, which they thus far have had no part
in making; therefore
Resolved, That we favor the right of women to
vote.
General Henderson's allasion to Arthur,
Sherman, Edmunds and Logan we're heartily
applauded; but when Blaine was alluded to, a
storm of applause broke out, and on the stage,
the floor and In the galleries men stood up and
part in the demonstration and waved their
fans and handkerchiefs. After the first storm
OF applause had worn itself out it was again
renewed and once again and the enthusiasm
was as marked and intense as that which
characterized the convention of 1880 at tho
time of Garfield's nomination. 1t was fully
five minutes before the chairman was able to
resume and finish his speech.
Mr.. Stebbns of Arizona presented a resolu
ton to the effect that the appointment of
FarrJ Oria oil off1 In, 4ha Of ~h
United States should be from actual residents
of such Territories. Referred to the committee
on resolutions.
A delegate from California presented reso-
luton to the effect that the commissioner of ag-
rculture be made Cabinet officer. Referred.
The convention then adjourned till p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
to order at 30 p. N. The secretary read the
following communication:
The committee credentials have the honor to
notify the convention that as important business
is occupying the time of the committee the COM
mitee will not be able to report to the convention
this evening.
Mr.. Curtis of New York presented the petit
ton of the American Peace Union which he
asked to have referred to the committee on re-
solutions. aud it was SO referred.
MIR. Matthews of Illinois introduced resolu-
tion which he asked to have read to the con-
vention. Il provided that the committee on
distribution of tickets be instructed to furnish
500 tickets of admission during the sessions
OF this convention to be given to veteran
soldiers who desire to witness the proceedings,
Mr.. Matthews asked unanimous consent of
the convention to adopt and pass that resolu-
ton. he said there are soldiers here who
come from every one of the United States to
witness the proceedings of this convention
and are unable to do SO.
delegate from Pennsylvania moved to
amend bV adding land that thew be- 6isfrihnted
according to representation upon the floor of
this convention TO the charmen of the various
delegations"
General Clayton of Arkansas said that every
seat was provided for by ticket and that tick
cts were issued sufficient to fill every seat in
the hail. Ii it was possible to provide for the
seating OF these gentlemen he should be very
glad to adopt that resolution.
MI. Matthews responded saying that all these
men ask is to be permitted to come into the
hall and occupy such seats as are not occupied
BY gentlemen and ladies holding tickets to
those seats.
Mr.. Lee of Florida said that the State of
Florida was entitled to so many seats, vet that
State had been unable to obtain them. There
were 70 seats belonging to that State, and if
that State cannot in any other manner obtain
the benefit of those tickets she is willing to
yield those tickets that those veterans may OBJ
tain the seats and witness the proceedings.
(Applause.l
After further discussion IA vote was taken
and the resolution defeated.
The statement from the National Commit
tee that tickets had already been issued for all
the seats in the convention caused the defeat
of the resolution. Veteran soldiers had a.
ready been literally provided for and the
movement looked like scheme to pack the
hall in the interest of some candidate.
On motion of Mr.. Long of Massachusetts the
convention then adjourned until tomorrow.