The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-06-26
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

POLITICAL MTRLLIGRNCE.
The New York state democratic convention
was held at Syracuse on the 18th, for the cleo
ton of delegates to the National convention and
the nomination of presidential electors. There
wasiio trial of strength between Cleveland and
Flower delegates, but the delegation I'd Chicago
was intructed to vote as unit, and it is be-
| iieved that Cleveland will win. As near as can
be ascortained, there are41 Cleveland delegates,
| il distinctively anti Cleveland without avowed
preferences, 5 anti Cleveland for Flower, and
| 8 unpledged The amicable arrangement be-
| tween the New York city factions was
disclosed when Col. Fellows arose and
| proposed that without submitting
shoiild give thirty-Une seats to the county,
thirty one to Tamf1ianf and ted to 1rying Hall
Grady, he Was satisfied 01i behalf Of tariniany,
and SO d Tammany bolt which seemed newt
able was averted There was similar concil-
iatory deal in the appointment Of delegates and
electors from New York city. AS to platforms
the convention reaffirmed the resolu-
tons Of the conventions Of the party in 1874,
1876 and 1882, recognizes the duty Of the legis
latire to respect, the popular, vote in 1883 fol
the abolition Of the contract system Of labor in
prisons, and heartily comniends anew the ad-
ninistration of Gov. Cleveland
The Michigan Democratic state convention
to choose delegates to the national convention
at Chicago was held at Detroit The
overwhelming sentiment Of all the dele
gates to the convention, and the unanimous
sentiment of all the delegates to Chicago is in
favor of Cleveland No other names though
several were mentioned seemed to have power
to stir the convention in the least, A resolu-
ton that Cleveland Was the first choice
Was talked after debate. While the prepon-
derating sentiment Of the convention was ae-
ctlrately reflected by the resolution, it was ar
gued that the New York convention was dvd-
ed upon the subject and that this might seem
like officious meddling with other peoples bust
ness. The tariff was the principal matter of
the platform 1t endorsed the democratic ma
j6rity in congress, and denounced the present
tariff levied upon over two Thousand articles as
a masterpiece Of injustice iniquity false pre-
tsnce, etc,
The Georgia democratic convention elected
the following delegates at large Gen. A. r.
Lawton of Savannah, Maj A. O. Bacon of
Macon, Hon. E. P. Howell Of the Atlantic Con-
stittition, and Hon. Patrick Walsh of the All
gusta Chronicle. The delegation is entirely
uninstructed, but is almost unit for Cleveland
At the Vermont State Republican convention
Samuel E. Pngree was nominated for governor
by reclamation, E. ]. Ormsbee for lieutenant
governor, and W. H. Dubois for treasurer
First district elected George T. Childs for presi-
Dental elector E. H. Powell was
renominated as auditor; for secre-
tary of state, G w. Porter. The
resolutions adopted declare allegiance to
Republican principles as ennnciated in the
national convention platform and pledge sup
port to the nominees Of that convention Sam
uel Everett Pingree was born in Salisbury, N
H., Aug. 5, 1882 He graduated from Dart
mouth college in 1857 At the outbreak of the
war he enlisted as private in Company F,
Third regiment, Vermont volunteers, was chos-
en- first lieutenant and successfully promoted
to captain, ma jor and lieutenant colonel. He
behaved with distinguished gallantry in the
battle of Lees Mills and was wounded In the
fight Mr. Pingree has been states attorney,
and was delegate at large to the Republican,
national convention in 1858 He was elected
lieutenant governor in 1882 He is an able
lawyer, a deep scholar and very popular
man.
The Louisiana State Democratic convention
elected delegates to the Chicago Convention
The delegation is led by E. A. Burke, of the
Times Democrat Senator Jonas is also del
egate at large, and Congressman Lewis one
from the Sixth district The onty matter over
which there was any contest was the tariff
The committee on resolutions, however, re-
ported the tariff plank of the Ohio platform
which was adopted by an immense majority
The only other resolution of Importance called
on the federal government to improve the
water ways of the country, and requesting the
delegates to support Tilden, Notwithstanding
his letter of declination.
The Colorado Democratic convention elected
as delegates to Chicago, Gov Grant, M. T.
Faller, M. D. Grow, J. D. McGilvary, Dennis
Sullivan, j. r. Letchln The delegation is lln-
instructed, but Cleveland is the probable
choice
The Ohio prohibition convention nominated
for secretary of state E. j. Morris, Cincinnati;
supreme Judge, J. W. Roseborough, Fulton
county; member of the board of public works. |
W. J. Kirkendal, jackson; electors at large,
H. c: Payne of Franklin, and Ferdinand Schu- |
macker.
At a r'eeting of independent republicans in
New York city, they declared in speech and res |
olution that they would oppose the nominations
of the Chicago convention with might and |
main. They declared that if the democratic |
nominated such men as Cleveland |
and Bayard the ticket would receive their sup |
port Cleveland's name was received with |
cheers. The meeting was called to order bv |
Stephen P. Nash. George William Curtis was |
made chairman, and George W. Greene of |
New York and s. W. Grierson of Brooklyn, |
secretaries.
Senator Logan, during his visit to Maine to |
consult with Mr.. Blaine, had quite an ovation |
at different points He was accompanied by |
Mr. Blaine. The speeches were of general |
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Bangor, that ''no man can PLAY the hero among |
his own familiar friends, and that that must be |
reserved to him if he went to other states |
Laughter and applause.'1
Besides his regular clerk and private secre
tary, Senator Logan has been compelled. since
his nomination, to employ two stenographers
All OF them are kept busy answering his vol |
luminous correspondence, and similar reports |
come from Mr.. Blaine.
j. Campbell Shorb and j. G. Martin. elected |
presidential electors by the Democratic state
lately held at Stockton, California
have resigned. They refuse to endorse the
platform adopted.
The Democrats of the Fourth Maine district
nominated John F. Lynch for congress-; dele
gates to the Chicago convention, A. J. Chase
and John Sonworth.
The Democrats of the Thirteenth Illinois dis
trict renominated, by reclamation, Congress-
man William M Springer This is his sixth
nomination
W. c. Cooper was nominated for congress
by the Republicans of the Ninth Ohio congress-
lonal district, by reclamation.
The Utah bill passed the senate on Wednes-
day the 10Th. The following voted against it.
Senator's Bayard, Brown, Coke George. Hamp-
Ion Jonas, Kenna, Lamar, Maxey, Morgan,
Pendleton, Ransom, Vest, Vest Walker
The Indiana republican convention, held at
Indianapolis, Hon. w. H. Calkings of Laporte,
Col w. w. Wayne and Gen John p G. Shanks
Of Joy were named governor. Mr. Calkins was
nominated on the first ballot, receiving 594
votes; Dudley, Sig: Shanks 49, The state