Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-13

called the roll of States for the fourth and
last ballot with the result above given. Dur.
ing the ballot when the State of Arkansas
was called Mr. Burrows of Michigan arose
and said VI raise to a question Of order. 1t
is utterly impossible to hear word unless
order is restored. Unless order Is restored
snaIl move this convention adjourn TO Il
Great applause, confusion and laughter
When the name of Joseph L. Lee of Flor
IDA was called he said 1.-THE old guard
dles but never suirenders, Chester A. Ar
lhur'" .npplause.] When Georgia was
/ called the chairman of the delegation said
Before coming into this convention the
delegation from Georgia agreed TO act as u
unit. The majority of the delegation are
still for Chester A. Arthur and unless the
vote is called | shall announce "a votes for
Arthur" Loud applause and cries of good,
good The vote was not called.
Withdrawal of Logan and John Nhcr-
man.
When Illinois was reached Senator Cullom
attempted to present to the convention a
telegram from Gen. Logan. 1t was object
ed to and the chair sustained the point of
order and Mr., Cullom said 1.-THE illinois
delegation then w!thdraws the name of Gen
Logan and gives for Blaine "a votes. for
Logan Z, and for Arthur g." loud ap.
plause and cheers. When Ohio was called
Judge Foraker said: "For what | supposed
10 DC the best interests Of the party | pre-
sented the name of Johi sherman to this
convention also supposing it to be for the
best interests of the party we have until now
most cordially supported him. Now also in
the interests Of the party we withdraw him
and cast for James G.. Blaine 40 votes. ~
Tremendous outbursts of applause.
Tho RcsuIt-wiid Enthusiasm.
The secretary then announced the result
OF the fourth ballot. Whole number of
delegates, 800; whole number eff votes cast
ol6t necessary to a choice, All of these
Robert 7. Lincoln received 2, John A..
Logan 7, Joseph r. Hawley IS, George F.
Edmunds Al, Chester A. Arthur 207, James
, G. Blaine 544. The secretarys announce.
ment of the votes for James G. Blaine got
no further than the hundred, for his voice
was lost in whirlwind Of applause. Every
perS IN IN the audience, delegates and visitors
alike, rose to their feet simultaneously and
all Blaine men now, shouted and sang
with delight at the success of the man from
Maine, with demonstrations of Joy such as
had not been seen before IN the convention.
Cheers rcsounded, the band struck 10 an
inspiring air. hats ard handkerchiefs and
, national hags were waved and a large square
banner from Kansas was carried through The
hall, promising large maiorities in that state
!, for Blaine, and with its two uprights CAPPED
WIN new brooms. A stuffed eagle from
Colorado was also carried around in pro.
cesslon The roar of artillery outside was
heard commIngling with the louder roar OF
voices inside. 1t took nearly thirty minutes
to get to business again.
The Nomination Made Un,ntmou..
= Mr. Burleigh of New York then said
I'm behalf of the President of the United
States ami at his request, l move to make
the nomination of James G.. Blaine unan
imous, and | promise for the friends Of
President Arthur who are always loyal al
the polls and for Northern New York 90. OOC
Republican majority; and l promise you
all mat we will do all we can for the ticket
and for the nominee and will show Won in
November next that New York is a Repnh
lican State. 1t elected James A. Carr, Id
and it will elect James G. Blaine of Main,
Applause. The motion was seconded by
MIR. , bin of Minnesota and was carried.
A Despatch from the President.
| The following despatch from Presiden,
Arthur was read by Mr.. Mcpherson of Penn
sylvania
WARRINGTON, d. c., June G.
| Chairman Republican National convcn-
tion The President has sent The following
despatch t" ni4,nr
10 non j, y. Blaine, Augusta, Me. :
AS the candidate If the Republican party
you Will receive my earnest aud cordial sup.
port.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR"
This was received with loud applause
The convention then adjourned till o'clock.