Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-13

There was buzz al conference, and
delegates we're wildly geSuculating;
and the Blaine men eager to push
their victory.
TIE THIRD BALLOT
begun. No changes were made till
Indians was reached. One of Ed
munds votes went to Arthur Blaine
began to gain. Before the official re.
suit was reached, it was
reported that Logan had
teIegraphed to Cullom to support
Blame and not stand in the way OF
TIE popular choice. Confusion and
excitement now reigned supreme.
The secretary called the roll for the
third ballot.
While the roll was being called fol
the third ballot and count in Ken
tncky and Massachusetts, was chal
leuged. but upon dissatisfaction being
expressed each of the gentlemen chal-
lenging withdrew the challenges.
When Is votes were announced for
Jas. G. Blaine from the state of Mich
igan there was tremendous cheering.
When the state of Nebraska was
reached Mr.. Tburston arose and said
Mr.. Chairman, Nebraska with her
$4,000 republicans is here again" A
profound contempt from the audience
Tor further oratory was shown III the
most vociferous manner,
The chairman finally succeeded in
obtaining order, aud Mr.. Thurston
continued: Il cast 10 votes for James
G. Blaine" and sat down amid tre
mendous applause.
While the roll was proceeding, and
after the state of Nevada had been
called, delegates were seen rushing
through the aisles in various direc.
tons. When North Carolina was
reached there was a great deal OF
uproar, and the chairman said: ''The
gentlemen in the aisles will please
take their seats and the sergeants-at
arms will please see that they do so. :
An assistant sergeant-at-arms rush
ed around at a terrific pace, insisting
with vehemence that the order applied
with peculiar force and was especially
directed to the reporters.
When the vote of Pennsylvania
was announced, Mr.. Magee with Mr..
Flynn, of Pennsylvania, both chal-
lenged the vote and insisted on q
count.
While the roll was being called,
Mr. Baker, of Indiana, arose and said
Mr. Chairman: l demand that the
lobbyists who have taken possession
of these aisles shall go their PLACES in
stantly-
The chair-The gentlemen will re
sumo their seats.
Mr.. Aidy, of Kansas-The Ne i
York delegation belongs on the other
side of the hall
Mr.. butcher. of New York-Yes
the New York delegation belongs ovel
here.
Mr. Burleigh, If New Yerk-l
rise to point of order, and lhat is
that ex-senator Spencer is among
the delegates, and he has no right tC
be there
Mr.. McCook, of New York. sup
pose that there are gentleman no
delegates standing among the New
York delegates, and l rise to inquire
IN reference.
Mr.. Collins. of Maine-Name the
men and put them out.
the Chair-The gentlemen viii
take seats. After "a season of great
confusion in which the audience as
sisted with their feet and voices, quiet
was restored and the secretary pro
ceedad with the call of the roll
When the state of Pennsylvania
was reached the chairman of the dele
gstion reported It's vote. They i'm
meaiatedly challenged and call o.
of the roll by the state delegation
was ordered by the chair.
When the result of the Sd balle
was announced there was another
scene of confusion and cheering
When an opportunity offered Judgt
Foraker was recognized by tht
chair.
Judge Foraker of Ohio-I move
that we now take q recess.
The official report of the ballot: