The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1884-06-12
CHICAGO CONVENTION.
Full Proceedings Of the Repubi,
can Presidential Convention
81 Chicago.
James G. Blaine TOR President and John
A. Logan for Vice Pftsident.
Called to Order.

Called to Order.
CHICAGO, June 3.-The Republican ma
tional convention was called to order at
1925 p m. by United States Senator Sabin
of Minnesota as follows:
Gentlemen Of the Eighth Republican National
Convention: The hour having erflved that was
appointed for tie meeting of this convention,
It will now be Vrened>by prayer by Rev. Mr.
CHAIRMAN sABTN's ADDRESS
Mr.. Sabin-Gentlemen of the Convention: On
behalf of the national Republican committee,
man of the committee it is my duty and pleasure
to call yoe to order as national Republican con-
ventioh. This city, already known as the city of
conventions, Is among the most cherished of all
OF a Republican 1t is the birthplace OF Eepubli-
can victory. On these fields of labor gathered the
great battle for the preservation OF the Union
tApplause.l Here they chose the immortal chief
that led US on to victory-Abraham Liacoln
lApplause.l Here was gathered in council those
trouble by elevating to the first place In the
nation the foremost chieftain OF that great con-
test-Gen. Grant Loud applause Here was
anticipated the wish of the nation by
by nominating as color bearer of the party that
honored soldier, that shining citizen the repre-
loud applause.l Every elaboration of Repub-
lican forces on this historic ground has been fol-
lowed by signal success, and every contest
on this spot has carried forward oNr line of
battle, until to-day our forces overlook every
position of the enemy. Indeed so secure now is
the integrity OF the Union, so firmly imbedded
safeguards of individual liberty, so fairly and
fully achieved, that by general consent the time
has now arrived for the
NEW DISPOSITION OF THE PARTY FORCES
i'll contemplation OF new lines of operation
Having comprised the defeat of our opponents
on all former occasions tho party is about to sci
its house in order and take counsel as to the
direction and management of its future
course. In the comparative lull of party
strife which distinguishes the present con-
dition of national politics there is discernble an
increasing disposition to look after the men who
are to execute and the methods that are to guide
them in the execution of the powers COM
United to them for the management of the
adopted In the last national Republican colven-
tion, this committee finds itself constituted by
a large majority of gentlemen who have been
clothed with the delegated powers of the con-
vention in their several congressional districts.
On this consideration may be grounded hope
that the voice of the people tapplausel Will. be-
yond recent precedent be felt in moulding the
work you are assembled to perform that its
results may be such as to win the unhesitatins
and undlvidlng support OF every lover OF these
triumphed and vet will triumph. IApplausel
When consider the memories of
the past 70 ultimately connected with
this city, and even with this editice which
at your disposal, when we reflect upon the
deep seated concern among all people in the re-
suit of your deliberations and the various in
centiveS to the abandonment OF personal am
bition in the party welfare, YOU cannot wonder
that the committee, and beyond 1t the great Re-
publican masses, extend you most hearty well
come in this scene of labor in the constant hope
that your efforts will result in such an EXPOSE
ton of Republican doctrine and disclose such an
appreciation of Republican men to the choice of
your nominees as to rejoice the hearts of your
your ever-yictorious banner. In conclusion. at
the request of the national Republican commit
chairman Of the convention the Hon. Powell
Clayton of Arkansas. Loud applause
THE TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP.
Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts,.
Mr. Chairman-In accordance with the vote OF
the chairman of the committee, in accordance
with precedent, Vet have presented the name of
gentlemen as temporary chairman with no
view OF introducing any personal contest, with
no view of attempting to make any teS3 OF the
votes as to the strength of the respective candi~
dates There are many members of this conven-
ton believe, who believe that the unanimous
election of this gentleman would strengthen the
cause. I. therefore, have the honor to move, as
it is certainly most desirable, that we should
recognise as you have done Mr.. Chairman, the
fore, desire to present the name of gentleman
well known throughout the South for his con-
spicuous parliamentary ability, for his courage
and his character. l move You, Mr.. Chairman
to substitute the name Of the Hon. John R
Lynch of Mississippi and I ask sir, that wheH
the vote is taken the roll may be called on that
question.
A Delegate second the motion
The Chair-Gentlemen of the convention, you
hear the motion for the substitution fer TIE
name of John R. Lynch of Mississippi, and on
that motion a call of the roll is demanded
The committee, according to usage had NOM
mated ex-U. s. Senator Powell Clayton of Ark
ansas for temporary chairman but the nomina-
ton was decidedly unpopular, hence the indie
pendent nomination of Mr. Lynch, colored
member of Congress from Mississippi. An
earnest debate ensued, the argument in favor
of Mr. Lynch being that his choice would be a
complement to the colored Republicans of the
country. Geo. VIM. Curtis and several others
spoke in behalf of Lynch. and several delegates
argued in favor of sustaining the actions Of the
committee.
The roll was called and the secretary an
nounced the result as followes: John r. Lynch
43l Powell Clayton $751; In Minnesota, D. NJ
Sabin voted for Lynch, and so did c. K. Davis,
but the latter hurriedly changed his vote to
Clayton. Graves, Gould, Rogers, Langdon and
Newell made up Lynch's 6; and Clayton had
Davis, Armstrong, Cokney, Crosby, Garfield,
Hall, Barto and Page, leaving the delegation di-
vided to 6.
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