The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-04-25
THE CONVENTIONS.
An Enthusiastic Gathering of Ohio
Republicans.
Blaine Delegates in the Majority from
Michigan.
Other Conventions Held, With
Delegates Preferences.

NANSOVS0 = L OAVA V4SO0s
| CLEVELAND, o., April M.-The Republican
| Convention was called to order at 9.45 this
forenoon. Hon, VIM. Mckinley, Jr., of Stark
county, permanent president. The names Of
| Blaine, Sherman, Arthur, Grant, Lincoln, Ed
munds and Garfield were vociferously ap-
plauded as they were named by speakers. The
order of business adopted was to nominate
candidates for Secretary of State, supreme
| judge, member OF the board Of public works,
and delegates at large. The committee on
resolutions reported as follows:
The Republican party in convention assemb, ed in
view of the issues between the parties, declare.
First-That it is in favor of collecting adequate
revenue to defray the economical expenses of the
government from duties upon foreign imports. SO
adjusted as to afford protection to labor and agri
cultural manufacturing and other industries of the
country, against competition with foreign capital
and labor, and with view to develop our manners
and elevate and improve the condition of our own
laboring classes, and we condemn the Democratic
doctrine of tariff for revenue only, destructive
of the highest interests of the country.
Second--That the reduction of duties on improv-
ed woods, made by act of Congress, passed in March,
1883, was an act of injustice to important in
dustry. which ill, if not corrected result in para
lying the business of wool growing In the United
States and in transferring the to foreign ma
tiops, and therefore the wool tariff of 1857 should
be restored at the earliest practicable moment.
Third That the doctrine of the Democratic party
favoring the putting of what is improperly called
the free list, is vicious and dangerous and if car
will be destructive of the best interests Of
the nation.
Fourth-That the Republican party, having all
ways aided Labor liberated 1t where oppressed CIV
en- to 1t h0mesteadS in the public demain and Sup
ported schools at the public expense for the educa-
ton of the children of all classes recognize now
more fully than ever its great interest," its claim up
on the care OF government and its right to equal
consideration with capital; and congratulate
the working classes upon the intelligence and good
temper with which they have organized themselves
for the DrOmOfinn of their
Fifth-That we denounce Polygamous Mormon
ism, and demand of Congress the exercise of all
constitutional power for its speedy suppression.
Sixth-That the Republican party stands by its
legislation known as the Scott law. and condemns
the want of sincerity of the Democratic party in
Seventh-That the administration of President
Arthur has been wise, conservative and in the in
terests OF the whole people, and is therefore hearth
Eighth-The position of the Republican party as
expressed through its conventions and its represent
atiyes in author ity, touching the civil service, is
heartily endorsed.
their adoption was reconsidered, because the
first resolution implied no internal revenue,
and the platform was recommitted.
On the third ballot, Robinson was nominated
receiving S4 to Ia for Ogleyee, 46 for Axline,
A for Luskey, and for Clark Robinson g
nomination was made unanimous. For Judge
of the supreme court, Chief Justice johnson
was nominated, receiving 529 votes to 156 for
John s. Brasee, of Lancaster. G. A. Flickin-
ger was nominated for member of the board of
public works.
For delegates at large to the Chicago conven-
ton, Judge j. B. Foraker was elected by &C
clamaJion.
Several names were put in nomination for
delegates at large, including William McKin-
ley, Jr., but before an announcement of the
vote could be made there was a rush to change
from the various candidates to Mckinley,
whereupcn Judge West moved that he be nomi-
mated by reclamation, The motion was car
ried unanimously, and amid cheers q motion
was then made to elect Judge West by accla-
nation, which was tabled and a ballot Or
dered. Before the vote was announced mo-
ton was made TO elect Marcus A. Hanna by
reclamation, which was carried. This is re-
garded as another Sherman victory. A motion
to suspend the rules and elect Beatty, another
Sherman man, by reclamation, was lost.
A ballot was then taken, and resulted in the
election of Judge West as the fourth delegate.
Judge Beatty and Gen. Comley were nominat-
ed for presidential electors. The committee
on resolutions, to whom the platform had been
recommltted, then reported, changing the first
plank so as to read that
THE party is in favor of collecting adequate
revenue to defray the proper and economical
expenses of the government from duties upon
foreign imports and a proper internal taxa
tion.'
Adjourned.
CLEVELAND, o., April 2.-The Blaine caucus
assembled this morning before the convention
and voted to support compromise ticket for
delegates at large, namely, Judge Foraker,
Judge West, Judge Amber, and Marcus A.
Hanna. FORAKER and Hanna are regarded as
for Sherman. The others are strong Blaine
men.
Michigan Republican Convention.
GRAND RAPIDS, April M.-The Republican
State convention met at IL o'clock. r. G.
Hoar OF Saginow was called to the chair as
temporary chairman and was greeted with
prolonged applause.
The following delegates at large to Chicago
were elected: Congressman Horr, N. f.
Swift, Samuel @. Watson, and j. G. Burrows.
The preferences of the district delegates are
believed to be for Blaine 16, Edmunds 4, un-
known z. The delegates at large go unin-
structed and their preferences are unknown.
Other Conventions.
RUTLAND, VT, April 24-The first district
Republicans this afternoon renominated j. W.
Stewart for Congress and selected two Ed
munds delegates to the Chicago convention.
ROCKVILLE, Mo-, April 24.-The Republic
can convention for the 9th Congressional dis
trict to-day elected delegates to Chicago. The
friends Oh Blaine controlled the convention.
DEcARAH, Iowa, April 4.-The Republi.
cans of the fourth district have elected dele
gates to Chicago instructed for Blaine.
NEW BEDFORD, April M.-At the first district
convention @. B. II. Fessenden of New Bed.
ford chairman, and VIM. S. Greene of Fall
River federal office holders resigned from the
district committee, and Geo. B. Richmond of
New Bedford and Edward Higginson of Fall
River were substituted. Thirty cities and
towns were represented by 81 delegates.
Jonethan Bourne of New Bedford and Frank
s. Stevens of Swansey were unanimously
chosen delegates by exclamation. Bourne is
for Edmunds. Stevens choice is for Arthur,
but will probably vote with the Massachusetts,
delegation for Edmunds. j. K. Baker of
Dennis and Alphonzo Covell of Fall River
were unanimously chosen alternates by ac-
clamation.
BALTIMORE, Md, April 24-The LIST, I'd, and Sd
Congressional districts elected delegates to the
Chicago convention today with preferences for
Blaine In the convention of the 4th district the
Blaine men being in a majority, the custom house
party bolted and both factions made nominations.
RALEIGH, N. c., April 24.-The Republican con
yention of the Sd district today elected delegates to
the chicago convention who are understood to be
for rfI