Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-04
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, June t.-hI u iato ho"' ''
night after considerable earnest talk
among the Blaine delegates from Missouri
and Michigan upon the ACCESSIBILITY of bring
ing out General Sherman as a candidate as
the only solution of the present situation III
the convention, it was urged that General
Sherman would not permit the use of his
name or accept the nomination under any
circumstances. In obedience to the wishes
of majority of these delegates John r.
Henderson sent an earnest telegram to Gen.
Sherman urging him to accept, and request
! inc him TO seud them IN answer this morn-
! ing.
Mr. Horace White of New York, stated
this morning that in his opinion Blaine was
already beaten and could never get as many
votes in the convention as Powell Clayton
did.
The Committee on Credentials settled the
contest in the first Alabama district by
deciding to seat the two delegates now
on the roll, James E. Slaughter and
Frank Threat. The vote on the PROPOSE
ton to seat the above named delegates was
20 to Is.
The general impression this morning is
that the chances of the nomination of
man not here tofore prominently mention
ed have been increased. The names most
frequently mentioned are the two Shermans
and Gresham. Gen. Shcrmans reply to eX-
Senator Henderson is understood to be 4 per-
emptory refusal toallow the use of his name.
In case of a break in the Blaine column it
is understood Nebraska will go to Senator
Sherman. The Eastern delegates are de-
termined to adhere to Edmunds, and
as they are divided in opinion it is likely
their strength will be divided between Sher-
man. Gresham and Hawley for some time.
These managers regard that the dnad point
of danger for them is drift from Elaine 10
Arthur. If this can be prevented they hope
Tor u favorable result.
The Tribune this morning bristles all over
with bright articles for Blaine, and claims
that there is no cause for encouragement on
account of the Powell Clayton incident
which is not regarded rs Il real test. IL
compliments Lynch and the Southern
rp!ored delegates and attacks boldly George
VIM. Curtis, Roosevelt, Lodge and others,
whom it styles political dudes. 1t says the
resolution introduced by Mr.. Pearce TO de-
crease the representation from the South
| hereafter is an ungracious return for tue
help received yesterday from there.
t. was something after II O'Clock when
the convention was called to order.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. John ii.
! Barnes.
James A. Gary of Maryland, presented
memorial and asked that it be read. IL was
from the President and Secretary of the
State Temperance Alliance of that State,
cmbodying resolutions passed by that body
May 9th last, appealing to the conventions
of the republican and democratic parties to
1 Al, .l,,r> Il, ,,,.i1,
recognizing prohibition and to nominate
candidates in accord Herewith.
Mr. Massey, Of Delaware, offered resoln-
tons Offering to the committee on resolu-
tons Il proposition TO enlarge the term OF
the Presidential Office to six years and TO
render an incumbent Of the Office ineligible
TO reelection. Referred.
Mr.. Plumb, of Kansas, offered Il rcsolu-
ton against the ownership Of lands in this
country by foreigners as 4 system opposed
TO the doctrine Of the fathers. Referred.
Mr.. Hawkins, Of Tenn, offered resolu-
ton pledging the delegates to support the
nominee of the convention whoever he may
be.
Mr.. Pierce, Of Mississippi, opposed The
resolution, hoping that the convention would
not bind lis conscience in the manner pro-
posed.
Mr.. Winklcr, Of Wisconsin, also opposed
the resolution. 1t was declaration on the
part Of every delegate that he would sup
port the nominee Of the convention, and he
thought that no such declaration was ne
| cessary.
Mr.. Hawkins, of Tenn, said he had of
ferred the resolution in good faith, and lie
trusted that no man would be found voting
against it. any delegate was not willing
|
should not participate in its deliberations.
ton, and he thought its adoption desirable
in view of certain whispers in the air.
Mr. Knight, of California, advocated the
resolution and also alluded to certain
whispers in the air, and particularly to the
editorial declaration of one of the great
metropolitan journals as a reason why the
resolution should be adopted.
Mr. Curtis, of New York, warmly opposed
the resolution, and referred, in the course
of his remarks, to the action of the conven-
ton where a similar resolution was intro
duced and voted down. He also reminded
the convention of what was said and done
four years ago when Mr.. Campbell, of West
Virginia, declared that he was republican
who carried his sovereignty under his own
hat, and when under the lead Of Garfield
| the gentleman VINO presented similar res
olution was induced to withdraw it (cheers).
He characterized the resolution as one which
was unworthy to be ratified by body of
| free men loud cheers).
Senator Dolph, of Oregon, moved to lay
the resolution on the table.
Mr.. Hawkins said that rs his resolution
had developed so much opposition, he would
withdraw it.
Mr.. Ewing, of Pennsylvania, made par
tial report from the committee on credentials
to the effect that he hoped to be able TO
complete the labors of that committee this
afternoon.
The committee on permanent organiza-
ton reported the name Of General John b.
Henderson, of Missouri, for permanent pres
ident, with u long list Of vice presidents and
secretaries.
The following is the speech Of General
Henderson, of Missouri, permanent chair