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Csnla 10 Order.

oHpAuo, June S.-The Republican ma
taoAal convention was called to order at
l2:2Ep m. by United States Senator Sabin
ues1linnesotA % follows:
ccntlemen q the Eighth Republican National
Convention: The hour having arrived That was
eppolnted for the meeting OF this contention,
6 WI! now be opened by prayer by Rev. Mr.
al CHAIRMAN sApns's ADDRESS
NJ. 0abin-G Gentlemen Of the Convention: On
behalf Of tho national Republican committee,
permit me TO welcome you to Chicago. Az chair
nan q tho committee 1t is my duty and pleasure
% call you to order az national Republican con-
ennyentions, Is among the most cherished OF all
the spots Of our country, sacred to the memories
/ Il Republican. It the birthplace OF Rep9bli-
ssriy fathers Of political faith and planned the
great battle for the preservation OF the Union:
lApplAuse1 Here they chose the immortal chief
(Applansel Here was gathered in council those
gifted men who secured the fruits OF that long
trouble by elevating to the first place In the
test-Gen. Grant Loud applausel Here was
a4terward witnessed that sequel triumph which
anticipated the wish OF the nation by
honored soldier, that shining citizen, the repre-
sentative among Americans, James A. Garfield
Loud applause Every deliberation Of Nepa9-
lowed by signal success, and every contest
on this spot has carried forward our line OF
battle, until to-day our forces overlook every
the integrity Of the Union, SO firmly imbedded
in the constitution and laws Of the land are the
safeguards Of individual liberty, so fairly aud
fully achieved, that by general consent the time
has now arrived for tho
NEW DISPOSITION OF THE PARTY FORCES
In contemplation OF new lines OF operation.
Having compassed the defeat Of our opponents
ON all former occasions the party is about to set
Its hOuse In order and take counsel as to the
direction and management Of ITS future
strife which distinguishes the present con-
dtion of national politics there is dscernible 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
mitted to them for the management OF the
Affairs Of the republic. As result OF the rule
tion, this committee finds itself constituted by
Large majority Of gentlemen who have been
clothed with the delegated powers OF the con-
On this consideration may be grounded hope
that the voice Of tho people lapplausel will be-
yond recent precedent be felt in moulding the
results may be such g to win the unhe.itatins
and undivtding support Of every lover Of these
principles by which the party has heretofore
When We @A' consider sn the mem aoA'1 Of
iris city. and even with this edifiee which
q your disposal, when we reflect upon the
decp.seated concern among all people in the re-
suit OF your deliberations and the various in
centives to the abandonment Of personal am
bitt0n In the party welfare, you cannot wonder
that the committee, and beyond 1t the great Re-
publican masses. extend yon most hearty wei
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 nominee. az to rejoice the hearts Of you,
your ever-yictorfous banner. In conclusion. at
tho request Of the national Republican commit
nave t9 ,sp to y9S as
Chyton OF Arkansas. Loud applause.l
THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMANSHlP.
Mr.. Lodge Of Massachusetts,.
the chairman OF the committee. in accordance
with precedent, y0u have presented the name of
Q gentleman IS temporary chairman with no
no view Of attempting 70 make any test Of the
votes as to the strength Of the respective candi-
dates. There are many members of this conven-
eisction Of this gentleman would strengthen str the
cause ], therefore, have the honor to move, az
1t Il certainly most desirable. that we should
Bepubiicans 81 S the South. 0n iipplanse there's
fore. desire to present the name Of gentleman
we'll known throughout the South for his con-
and his character. move you Mr.. Chairman,
70 substitute the name OF the Hon. John r
Lynch Of Mississippi, and ask sir. that when
the vote Is taken the roll may be called on that
& a Delegate second the motion.
The Chair-Gentlemen of the convention. you
hear the motion for the substitution for the
name Of John r. Lynch of Mississippi and on
that motion call OF the roll is demanded
The committee, according to usage had NOM
mated ex-U. g. Senator Powell Clayton of Ark
ansas for Temporary chairman but the nomina-
t0n WIS decidedly unpopular, hence the inde-
pendent nomination Of Mr.. Lynch, colored
nemherso OF Congress from Mississippi. An
earnest debate ensued, the argument in favor
OF Mr. Lynch being that his choice would be
complement to the colored Republicans of the
country. Geo Vim. Curtis and several others
spoke r. behalf of Lynch, and several delegates
argued In favor Of sustaining the actions Of the
committee.
The roll was called and the secretary an
n0unced the result "a followes: John r Lynch
4M; Powell Clayton 3S7. In Minnesota, b. NJ
ssbin voted for Lynch, and so did C. K Davis,
hut 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 Rarto and Page, leaving the delegation di.
vided to G.
1hs following shows the vote by states: