Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-05
EASTERN NEWS.
The Republican Innocent
Not Born Yet.
THUS FAR NOTHING But PaELIMINA-
alEs AND SPECULATION.
The Thing "To Catch Votes" First in
Order This Morning.
GEN. SHERMAN sWEARs Ir NE WERE
ELECTED NE WOULDN'T SERVE.
Gen. Henderson, Chairman, Lauds
All the Candidates.
THEY ARE ALL A~PpLAUDEo, BUT BLAINE
MORE THAN THE REST.
CEN. SHERMAN sWEARs IF NE WERE
ELECTED Ne WOULDN'T SERVE.
Gen. Henderson, Chairman, Lauds
All the Candidates.
THEY ARE ALL APpLAUDE0, BUT BLAINE
MORE THAN THE REST.
ESPECIAL TO THE sENTIsEL.l


make a complete report till the afternoon
or evening. 1t was the declaration on
the part of every delegate that he would
support the nominee of the convention
and they thought that no such declara-
ton was necessary. Hawkins Of Tonnes
see said he had offered the resolution in
good faith and he trusted that no man
would be found voting against it.
Gen. Sherman has telegraphed ex-Sena-
tor Henderson saying he would not accept
the nomination if offered or serve if elected.
The general impression this morning is
that the chances Of nominating q man not
her etofore mentioned have been increas-
ing. The names most frequently men
toned are the two Shermans and Ores
ham. Gen. Sherman's reply to ex-Sena-
tor Henderson is understood to be per-
emptory. He refused to allow the use of his
name. In the case Of q break in the
Blaine column, il is understood Nebraska
will go to Senator Sherman. The East
ern delegates are determined to adhere TO
Edmunds and as they are divided in opin-
ion, it is likely their strength will be d.
vided among Sherman, Gresham and
Hswley for some time.
The convention was called to order at
l1:17. There was an immense attendance.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. DR.. John
n. Barnes, Of the First Presbyterian
Church.
James A. Cory Of Maryland presented a
memorial, and asked that it be read. 1t
was from the President and Secretary of
the State Temperance Alliance of that
State, embodying q resolution passed by
that body May 6 last. appealing to the con-
ventions of the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties. to embody a clause in their
platforms distinctly recognizing prohibi-
ton, and to nominate candidates in accord
herewith, and saying that if neither
recognized this principle, the memorialists
would vote for neither, and that if one OF
these did, the ballots of the Alliance would
be cast for the candidate Of that party.
Massey Of Delaware offered q resolution,
referring it TO the Committee on Resolu-
tions, to enlarge the term of the Presiden-
tial Office to six years, and to render an
incumbent OF the Office ineligible to re-
election. Referred.
Plumb Of Kansas offered a resolution
against the ownership OF lands in this
country by foreigners, as a system opposed
to the doctrines Of our fathers. Referred.
Hawkins of Tennessee offered . resolu-
ton pledging all the delegates to support
the nominee Of the convention, whoever he
may be. The resolution binding the dele
gates was withdrawn.
Pierce Of Massachusetts, opposed the
resolution, hoping that the convention
would not bind it's conscience in the man
q prnnnoad WinElor 80 UtaaOna;r oIa1
opposed the resolution. Gen. ]. B. Hen
derson, reported by the Committee on Per-
manent Organization as Chairman, said
that if any delegate was not willing to sup
port the nominee OF the convention, be
should not participate in its deliberations.
Cheers. No harm could come of it's
adoption, and he thought its adoption de-
sirable, in view OF certain whispers in the
ali, that it be ratified by a body of gentle
men. Loud cheers. The Chair decided
that, as far as possible, the rules Of the
House of Representatives would be fol.
lowed, allowing alternate speeches for and
against. This ruling was made in obedi-
ence to appeals for recognition from two
delegates at once. The man who wanted
to speak for the resolution, Senator Dolph
of Oregon, moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Hawkins said that as his reso-
luton had developed so much opposition
he would withdraw it.
Ewing of Pennsylvania made . report
from the Committee on Credentials to the
effect that he hoped to be able to complete
the labors Of that committee this after
noon.
Ewing Of Pennsylvania offered the fol-
lowing: Resolved. That hereafter, in the
selection by the district conventions, the
basis OF representation Of several counties,
parts OF counties or wards be the same az
that which, at that time prevailed in each
district respectively, for the nomination Of
Republican candidates for members of
Congress, and wherever a majority OF the
counties of such districts containing not
less than one-half the population OF the
district shall regularly unite in q call and
conduct q convention, the action thereof
shall be voted. Referred.
Hon. George B. Williams OF Indiana,
Chairman Of the Committee on Permanent
Organization, reported that the committee
had selected Gen. John B. Henderson of
Missouri for permanent Chairman, and
would request the Secretary to read the
list OF Vice Presidents and Secretaries.
Chas. W. Clisbee Of Michigan was selected
as principal Secretary. The report was
agreed to. The Chair appointed Galushs
A. Grow OF Pennsylvania, George b. Hoar
Of Massachusetts, and George B. Williams
OF Indiana a committee TO conduct the
permanent Chairman to the platform.
Gen. Henderson was received with cheers.
In his speech the illusions to Arthur,
Sherman, Edmunds and Logan were
heartily applauded, but when Blaine was
alluded to as q man whose splendid abili- |
ties and personal qualities had endeared
him to the hearts OF his friends, and
whose brilliancy challenged the admira. |
ton Of mankind. Q storm OF applause
broke out, and on the stage, the floor |