Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-07
NOTES OF THE STRUGGLE.
How the Votes were Changed and BIaine's
Nomination Made Unanimous.


How the Votes were Changed and BIaine's
Nomination Made Unanimous
While the roll was being called for the
third ballot, the count in Kentucky and
Massachusetts, was challenged, but upon
dissatisfaction being expressed, each of
the gentlemen challenging withdrew the
challenge. When Is votes were an
nounced for Blaine from Michigan there
was tremendous cheering. When Ne
braska was reached Mr.. Thurston arose
and said: 'Mr. Chairman, Nebraska,
with her $4,000 Republican, Here
again profound hostility appeared to
prevail among the audience against
further oratory, and it was mani
tested in the most YOciferOus man.
ner. The Chairman finally succeeded
IN getting order, and Mr.. Thurston con-
tinued, ''casts her ten votes for J. G.
Blaine" and sat down amid great tumult.
While the roll was proceeding, and after
the State of Nevada had been called, del
egates were seen rushing through the
a1sles in various directions. When North
Carolina was reached there was a great
uproar, and the Chair said: "Gentlemen
in the aisles will please take their seats,
and the Sergeant will please see that they
do So" An assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
rushed around at terrific pace insist
ing with vehemence that the order be ap-
piled with peculiar force, and especially
directed to reporters. When the vote Of
pennsylvania was reached and announced
Messrs. Magee and FLYNN, of Peunsyl-
vania, both challenged the vote, and in
sisted on a count.
LOBBYISTS ON THE FLOOR.
While the roll was being called, Mr..
Baker, of Indiana, arose and said: 'tMr.
Chairman, l demand that the LOBBYISTS.
who have taken possession of these aisles,
shall go to their places instantly"
The COMMUNICATIONS will resume
their seats.
Mr. Aidy, of Kansas-The New York
delegation belongs on the other side of the
hall.
Mr.. butcher, Of New York-Yes, the
New York delegation belongs over here.
Mr.. BurleiSh, of New York; rise to a
point OF ordeE and that is that ex-senator
Spencer is among the delegates, and he
has no right there.
MIR. McCoOk, of New York; suggest
that there are gentlemen not delegates
sitting among the delegates, and rise to
inquire in reference to it.
Mr.. Collins, of New York-Name the
men and put them out.
The Chair-Gentlemen will take their
seats.
After a season of great confusion, in
which the audience materially assisted
with their feet and their voices in
swelling the noise, quiet was restored,
and the Secretary proceeded with
the call of the roll. when the State
OF pennsylvania was reached the
Chairman of the delegation reported
It's vote. The vote was Immediately
challenged and the call of the roll of the
State delegation was ordered by the
Chair.
When the result of the third ballot was
announced, there was another scene of
wild confusion and fierce cheering. When
the opportunity offered, Judge Foraker,
OF ONO, was recognized by the Chair and
moved to take recess until O'Clock in
the evening.
After scene of confusion, in which
DELEGATES on all sides endeavored to be
heard, Judge Foraker demanded
| acall ofthe States and Mr..
Roosevelt demanded a call of the roll
OF delegates, and insisted upon his right
to have 1T. When information was asked
on behalf OF the Alabama delegation, ex-
actly what the pending roll call was
upon, the Char stated it was upon the
fourth ballot. He was promptly contra
dicted by several delegates, and Mr..
| butcher, of New York, again demanded a
roll call upon adjournment. The Chair
asked il the motion TO adjourn had been
seconded by two States, aud was answered
vociferously that it had been by more
than half dozen States. The
Chair then said that the roll
would be called upon adjournment
This was not done, however, till Mr..
Mckinley, of Ohio, was recognized. who
said: 'Mr. President and gentlemen Of
the convention, / hope that no friend of
j. G. Blaine will object to have roll call
of the States made. Cries of 'Good!"
| GoOdP' and cheers. Let us raise no tech
/ of ~. az
and cheersl, and as friend of j. G. Blaine
l insist that all his friends shall unite in
having the roll of States called and voting
against adjournment" Loud cheers.
The Chair-''Very WE'LL"
| Mr.. McKinley-'EAnd then we can vote
on the proposition" Loud applause
On the question of adjournment there
were more delays occasioned by demands
from certain Of the States for polling their
vote.
ADJOURNMENT DEFEATED.
The result on the vote was yeas 1854.
nays 400. This announcement produced
another season of wild cheering. Mr.,
| Foraker, of Ohio, again arose in his seat
and said: 81 move that the rules of this
| convention be suspended, and that James
G. Blaine be nominated by acclamation,v
| Loud applause and great confusion.l
Mr.. Roosevelt of New York-sslt can.
1
and continued confusion.l
Mr.. Burrows, of Michigan, and others
united with Mr.. Roosevelt in demanding
the roll call.
Mr.. Foraker withdrew his motion and
the fourth ballot was taken. During the
fourth ballot, when the State of Arkansas
was called, Mr.. Burrows, of Michigan.
arose Kand said: 81 rise TO a question of
order. 1t is utterly impossible to hear a
word. Unless that order is restored /
shall move that this convention be adj
| journed to hall by itself to finish these
proceedings" [Great applause, confusion
! and laughter.
The vote of Florida was polled on the
fourth ballot. When the name OF Joseph
E. Lee, of Florida, was called, he said:
''The old guard dies but never surrenders,
Chester A. Arthur" Applause.
GEORGIA A UNIT.
When Georgia was called the Chairman
of the delegation, Buck, said: ''Before
coming into this convention the delega-
tion from Georgia agreed to act as a unit.
A majority Of the delegates are still for
Arthur, and unless vote is called for /
shall announce "a votes for him.; Loud
applause, and cries of'good," !" ssgora''l
The Chair-"Is there cor