National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-06-07
Al THE CAPITOL.
The House Discusses the Situation and
Has Fun in Mock Session.

Has Fun in Mock Session.
The interest at the capitol was moro mani
fest than on any previous day. Both houses
were in session, and tho crowds gathered
around tho bulletins whom the balloting
| commenced.
Senator Edmunds escorted the chaplain
to the chair, and Senator Hawley, the only
republican on the floor, SGT with the demo-
Gratis and exchanged compliments and joked
about the situation. He was addressed by o
page as Mr.. President. Senator Cameron
wrote some letters and listened quietly to the
bulletins, exchanging occasionally some joke
with n democratic senator. MIR. Robert
Blaine, brother Of the nominee was in the
senate and watched overy figure closely.
The blackboard in the secretary's Office was
the center Of attraction, and ut o'clock q
large crowd surrounded 1t. When the news
of Blaine's nomination was pasted up three
ringing cheers were given and every subse-
quent dispatch was applauded.
On the house side there was quite large
crowd, and much enthusiasm was manifested.
The house took recess at 2 o'clock, and q
mock session was held, with Mr.. Van Eaton,
of Mississippi, in the chair, while newspaper
men, members, and visitors occupied the
seats.
Mr. Van Eaton, in taking the chair, said
that tho easiest man to beat-James G.
Blaine--was about to be nominated in
Chicago.
He then accorded the floor to Mr.. Bedford,
of Colorado, who said that IL was his fortune
to be q delegate to the republican convention
in 1876. At that time Mr.. Blaine would have
been nominated, but his enemies turned off the
gas, and tho consequence was that Ruther-
ford Il. Hayes was elected by an enormous
vote. This time there was body of men
seated in the Chicago convention which
would not allow the gas to be turned Off
again on James G. Blaine. Laughter and
applause.l
Mr.. Van Eaton. The chair sustains the
point of order. 1t can't be did. [Renewed
laughter
Mr. Bedford went ON to say that no wanted
man nominated who had views broad
enough TO encompass all sections of tho
country. Then he wanted man nomi-
mated for vice president from the south.
Mr.. Van Eaton. Tho chair sustains the
point of order. He wants John r. Lynch
nominated, so that he will not run against
the chair for congress. Laughter.
Mr.. Bedford continued with his character
istic speech in favor of unlocking tho vaults
of the treasury when Mr.. Van Eaton inter-
rupted him with, Is there objection Tho
chair hears none, and the vaults of the treas
ury will be unlocked"
While Mr.. Bedford was speaking the pages
gathered around him and interrupted his
speech with applause, When no had con-
cluded his speech he added that every page
ought to have clerk, and besought their aid
to make the treasury show up Tho session
was continued for an hour, during which
there was considerable fun.
After that the members retained their seats
and listened to the bulletins read by Reading
Clerk Walker. All Of the bulletins were re-
ceived with applause, and the members dis.
cussed the situation.
n old dorEay wbn tba ~
days, entered the house at 1880 o'clock aud
was greeted rs the dark horse" He was
accommodated with seat at the bar of tho
house. and expressed his qualification 'at
seoing you'se all alive"
Mr., Wood. the Kansas contestant for the
seat of Peters, called on the visitor for
a speech. but was laughed down and asked
by Mr.. Haynes not ito contest the old mans
seat"
The dispatches were read every few min
utes, and Mr.. Miller, of Pennsylvania, was
very demonstrative when tho dispatch an
nouncing Blaine's nomination was read
A number of ladies came in at one time,
and one member advised tho others to flee,
announcing that tho advance guard of Susan
IL. Anthony was about.
Mr.. Carlisle was about all day, and listened
to the dispatches with interest.
Mr.. Morrison and Mr.. Randall discussed
the kilograms and joked with the republican
members.
A lady who stood by the clerks desk
pointed to Mr.. McComss of Maryland, and
told her companion that the black haired
gentleman was BLACK Jack Logan"
Whom the dispatch announcing Baine's Sc
lection was read the excitement was intense,
and every one waited for details.
Indiana II go for jim" said Mr.. Browne,
of that state, and when the telegram verify
ing his prophesy was read he said, told
you So" The crowd fingered about until
after o'clock.