New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-07
NAMING THE CANDIDATES.

NAMING THE CANDIDATES.
INTEREST IN THE BALLorING-NERvoUsNEss OF
ARruUR MEN-ENrHUsIAsM FOR BLAINE
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
CHICAGO June 6.-Notwithstandlng the IaIe
bour at which the Convention adjourned last night
the delegates and spectators appeared early Oh inc
scene to-day. An hour and half before the time
of ,naet,no long files of people stood in front of
every entrance patiently awaiting the opening OF
the doors. At IL O'Clock every place In the hau
was occupied and thrifty spectators sold their seats
70 less fortunate persons who did not want 10
stand. AS many persons had been admitted WITH
out tickets there no standing room. Oreat ln-
<erest was shown in the coming ballots, because OF
tbe uncertainty as to what might happen. 1t was
acknowledged that Blaine would lead, but lew
putsde the leaders realized that combination 10
beat the "man from Maine" was almost IL not
quite impossible.
UNEAsINEss OF NEw-YORK DELEGATES.
George William Curtis circulated uneasily among
tbe New-York delegates. Theodore Roosevelt
bobbed around In state of suppressed excitement.
The rotund butcher was here there and every
where looking after Arthur's dissolving column.
Congressman Burlcgh, who could not be held III
his seat if chained down, was spreading good
nature over the hall and watching the
Presidents coOred friends. Stephen Elklns
cheerful face bore a trace of anxiety, as
he circulated among the delegates. Between the
hour of adjournment last night and the time OF
assembling this morning, suhcleht Ihle hau no'
elapsed for much caucusing.
The Arthur Edmunds plan OF battle was 10 taKe
one or two ballots and, if Blaine showed growing
strength, Immediately to adjourn. The Blaine pro-
vramme was to continue ballOting until nomlna~
dion was made At 1880 o'clock when Chairman
Henderson raped for order the great buzzlng OF
conversation coming from the 600 persons pre-
sent was Immediately hushed and all listened
Yeyerently as the Rev. DR.. Scudder besought
Divine favor upon the days proceedings.
TAKING THE FIRST BALLOT.
The baloting was at once begun Alabama,
shouted the Secretary in stentorian voice. There
was stiffness over the house when the reply came
ali votes for Chester A Arthur, for James e.
Blaine and for John A. Logan" Arkansas fol-
lowed with votes for Arthur, for Blaine and 2
for Edmunds The vote challenged. The
names were called aud it stood as announced.
"Those Southern traitors, by Jove" exclaimed an
excited Arthur manager. will defeat us yet"
"What claim has Arthur on the
Southern vote P the quick reply
of Clifford Morgan a colored delegate from Louisi-
ana who stood by. 1T was promised sohdfor us, {"
said Collector Stone. California put in her solid
vote for Blaine followed by Colorado. Il couldn't
beln II y mournfuIly exclaimed Jones. Connecticut
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thur claim of her votes. When dark man from
Florida announced the vote as for Arthur and l
for Blaine it was challenged and the roll called,
INT no change was recorded. Georgia stood solid
for Arthur Illinois gave Arthur only l. Blaine 3
and Logan 40, which brought cheers for the favor
ite son.
EAGER EXPECTATION FOR 1NDIANAs CHOICE.
When Indiana was reached and the venerable
Richard W. Thompson arose, eager expectation was
shown all over the house. The delegation had wav-
cred in such manner aud said so much about har-
rison and Gresham as dark horses" that every
bodv was anxious to know what was to be the out
come. "Nine votes for Chester A. Arthur" said
Mr.. Thompson amid profound silence, 2votes
or John Sherman. 1 for George II. Edmunds, and
Is for lanes G. Blainer There a shout
of applause from the Blaine men, who now grew
more confident The applause was increased when
Iowa cave her 20 votes for Blaine, despite
all the efforts of Hatton and KassOn to make some
showing as the result of their work and influence
When Senator Plumb announced votes in Kan
sas for Arthur, for Hawley and for Logan, the
vote was challenged for the purpose of putting the
members on record. Senator Plumb, Postmaster
Culp. of Salna, j. G. Wood and George X. Peck
voted for Arthur. Kentucky divided its vote, Civ
ing l 10 Lincoln 10 TO Arthur and 5l2 for Blame.
When w. p. Kellogg arose to announce Louisiana
tbera ,ras mnch cntriosity evinced. He voted for
Logan and Pinchback for Arthur, who got 10 votes
10 Blane's 2.
CHEERS FOR MAINE's VOTE.
Maine got cheer for her solid II Blaine votes.
Maryland gave cold comfort to the Administration
by casting 10 votes for Blaine. Massachusetts
was divided as expected. Collector Stone OF
Michigan, expressed disgust because Arthur got
only votes from that State The, Administration 10
leaders began TO show anxiety. and ran about the
floor beseeching Edmunds delegates to vote on
this ballot for Arthur. They were rewarded
with partial success in New Hampshire,
which gave TO Arthur and 10 Ed
ulunds New-Jersey, in which the Arthur
managers claimed several votes gave him none.
There was breathless silence when George William
Curtis announced New-Yorks vote. Tho "a for
Blaine brought forth loud applause. Judge Foraker
secured for Senator Sherman 25, majority of the
Ohio delegation, Blaine getting 81. Senator
Stewards 47 for Blaine in Pennsylvania was one
moro than expected. The call proceeded with in
terruption until the District of Columbia was
called. The young and fighty, postmaster of
Washington, who claims to be chairman of the
delegation, announced his vote for Arthur, but
refused to state that his colored
colleague desired TO vote for Blaine.
Chairman Henderson tried to get time by
getting Postmaster Conger to announce both votes
but without avail, and the roll was called.
ENTHUSIASM OYER THE RESULT.
The announcement of the first ballot, Blaine
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