The Portland daily press., 1884-04-09
CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT.
New York Independent Republicans-A
Strong Feeling i'm Favor of Edmunds
and Lincoln.

New York Independent Republicans-A
strong Feeling i'm Favor of Edmunds
and Lincoln.
NEW YORK, April 8.-The Republican conference
committee had another meeting to-day at which
Gen. Barlow presided. Letters from prominent
Republicans throughout the country were read. 1t
appeared from these that there was a strong feeling
in favor of Edmunds and Lincoln for the Presiden-
tial ticket Gen. Hawley,s name was also frequent
many friends and they were enthusiastic. Many
expressed grave doubts as to his ability to carry
New York, and as to what his policy would be If
elected. 1t was the general opinion of the indie
pendent Republicans that neither Blaine, Arthur
nor Logan were men whom it would be safe for the
party 10 nominate, as the candidate should have
greater record than any of these men. 1t was an
nounced that the committee had engaged parlor
and suite of 20 rooms in the Pacific Hotel chicago,
for its use during the coming National Convention.
Maryland COlored Men iu Convention
Grant and Lincoln Eav0rably Mention
ed.
BALTIMORE, April 8.-A Colored State conyen-
ton was held here to-day, and twelve delegates to
the National Convention to be held at Richmond in
July next were chosen. Resolutions were adopted
condemning the legislature for refusing to pass the
bill allowing coored lawyers to practice in State
courts and for other acts affecting colored people
resolution declaring Logan to be the choice OF
the colored voters Of Maryland was rejected.
Several speakers declared that the nomination of
to vote for the Democratic nominee. Grant and
Lincoln were favorably mentioned.
Arkansas Republican State Convention.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April S.-The Republican
State convention with large delegations from all
sections of the State met in this city to-day. The
indications are that delegates will not go to Chicago
instructed but will most likely favor Arthur and
lincoln.
Georgia Republiezsas Enderser Presisiens
Arthur's Administration.
ATLANTA. April 8,-Today at noon the White
Mans Republican party met in the Senate chamber
at the capitol and was called to order by Hon.
dress IN which he outlined the poicy Of the organ
izati0n as he understood it, He said the white men
and negroes should not have conventions to-
gether. They would have to work to common
end, but separately. Resolutions were adopted
censuring corruption of the ballot box, favoring
form and he educatoaai iii now Before Congress
and urging the invitation of Northern and Western
statesmen to speak in the South on political qqes-
lions as the only way to break down prejudice.
President Arthur's administration was endorsed.
Pennsylvania Democrats.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, April 8.-The bulk Of the dele
gates to the State convention arrived this morning
Samuel j. Randall also arrived. Appearances in.
dictate that Randall will have solid delegation for
Chicago. A prominent Democrat said to-day that
he would be invited to deliver speech tomorrow
in favor Of the old ticket-Tilden and Hendricks.
Nearly all the delegates to the State convention
0OASSoece SASSsON
district delegates to the National convention, every
one of whom is reported to be for Randall on the
hrst choice, though very strong undercurrent ex-
lists for Tilden.
A public reception was rendered Samuel j.
Randall, at the Americas Club, this evening.
The platform will probably declare for a revenue
tariff with incidental protection to American indus
try against internal revenue and for correction of
the tariff inequalities.
A Turbulent Convention.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Republican conven-
da1a 10
assembled here to-day. Its proceeding have been
turbulent throughout. Fred Douglas, Col. Inger-
soil and Postmaster Conger were put in nomination,
but at a. m. the convention was still in session
without having reached any result.
Delegates Partial to Blaine.
NEWARK, N. j.. April s-The eleventh ward in
choosing delegates expressed its preference for Lin
coin as first choice and then Blaine or Edmunds.
At East Orange the vote stood 80 per cent for Ed
munds, 30 for Arthur, % for Blame, for Grant !
and for Lincoln.
HARRISBURG, Pa April S.-The Republican con-
yention of Dauphin county met to-day and elected
delegates. They are Obliged by resolution to sign
an agreement to support Elaine.
POINT PLEASANT, W. ", April 8.-The Republi-
can mass convention here last night declared in
favor of Blaine and Lincoln as Presidential
ticket. West Virginia will send Blaine delega-
tion to Chicago.
MoRRIsTowN Pa April 8.-The Republican CON
vention of Montgomery county to-day nominated q
national delegate. He was instructed for Blaine al
most unanimously.
LITTLE Rock, April 8.-The Republican State
Convention today elected four delegates at large
the National Convention, who are understood to be
favorable to Arthur if he possesses good chance of
success and a resolution was unanimously adopted
commenting his administration.
- w7SFEnTowss, x., april o.-The Republicans
tonight elected Blaine delegates to the assembly
convention thus making jefferson county and this
Congressional district for Blaine.
wEsTcHEsTER, Pa, April 8.-The Republican
convention Of Chester county to-day elected Blaine
delegates to the National Convention.