The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-06
WAITING.
Another Day i'm Chicago
Without a Ballot.
CANDIDATES. NAMES PRE-
SENTED.
Blaine and Arthur's Names Re-
ceived with UprOarious APP
plause.
THOSE OF HAWLEY, LOGAN AND
SHERMAN ALSO LOUDLY
CHEERED.
The Committee on Resolutions
Presents Platform.
PROGRESSIVE AND POPULAR
MEASURES ADVOCATED.
& Special to. the Press.)

Especial to. the Press.)
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June Sat the session this
morning large amount of business was
quickly and harmoniously transacted, and the
way fully prepared for the performance
of the chief duty of the convention.
The report of the committee on creden-
tials, covering more than dozen cases
of State and district contests, all of which had
been thoroughly investigated, was submitted
in the form of conclusions, and such was the
confidence of the convention in the justice
and wisdom of the committee that these con-
illusions we're accepted at once without state
ment OF reasons and without appeal in any
case from the judgment of the committee to
that of the convention.
The committee on rules and order of pro-
ceedings was not so fortunate. The report
was not clear and precise in its state
ment, nor was it complete with respect
to the subjects the committee had in
charge. The chairman did not appear to
understand the report he made, nor was he
able to make clear to the convention his at
tempted explanations. Tha work of amending
and Strengthening out the report was one of
some difficulty, partly owing to the fact that
the president of the convention is not good
parliamentarian and has a voice which fails TO
reach all the delegates.
Messrs Mckinley of Ohio and Grow of
Pennsylvania, who each occupied the chair
awhile, succeeded much better, and after
about an hours work the rules were got into
shape and adopted.
Then the majority and minority reports were
presented, as the matter of representation in
Republican conventions was specially referred
to this committee. The majority opposed any
change. The minority report was presented
by Mr.. Bishop of Massachusetts. At once
vigorous opposition was made by Southern
delegates. The minority report was not advo-
Gated with any force, and evidently was not
clearly appfshended. Perhaps the fear of
alternating Southern support for the favorite
candidates made some reluctant to espouse
cause which provoked SO much feeling. The
result was that the attempt to secure any
change was abandoned
Then came the report of the committee on
resolutions, read by Mr.. Mckinley of Ohio
from the platform in clear voice, which was
easily heard. The reading was listened to
with earnest attention and almost every para
graph was greeted with applause, which was
especially strong and enthusiastic after the
declarations concerning President Arthur, pro-
lection to American industry, contract labor,
foreign relations, restoration of the navy,
Southern violence and fraud; and at the con-
clusion there was prolonged outburst of ap-
plause. The platform is regarded with great
favor as fall and distinct utterance of Re-
publican principles.
The audience gathered In this vast hall in
the evening was the largest yet assembled.
Every foot of space was occupied. 1t was
known that the speeches in nomination of
candidates were to be made, and there was
some probability that the nominations would
be made and the work of the convention COM
pleted. The States were called in alphabetical
order for the presentation of candidates.
Connecticut was the first to respond, Mr.
Brandegee nominating General Hawley in a
speech of power, earnestness and eloquence,
which called forth repeated hearty expressions
of applause.
The next State to respond was illinois,
Senator Cullom making the speech. The
name Of Logan when it was pronounced was
received with rounds of applause and cheers,
in which large number of the delegates
Joined, the Illinois delegation rising in their
seats and cheering, and other delegates who
favored Logan also rising. General Prentice,
in seconding the nomination, spoke 80 long as
to weary the audience.
Then the States were called without response
until the chairman called the State of Maine,
when The convention burst into applause and
cheers. 1t seemed as If the whole convention
sprung to its feet, delegates and spectators
hurrahing, clapping hands, shouting, waving
handkerchiefs over flags and fans, and indulg-
ing in every variety of hilarious testimony of
joyous appreciation and tributes This demon
tration continued for several minutes, and
when it ended it was In order that the audi
ence might listen to the eloquent address of
the blind orator, Judge VIM. Ell. West of Ohio,
who was standing patiently by the chairman's
desk, waiting for an opportunity to begin.
His address was deliberately spoken in clear
voice, which penetrated to the ends of the vast
hall. When at a certain point he exclaimed
"Who shall be our candidate?" the answer
came back from all over the hall, "Blainel
Blaine! Blaine!" amid great applause. When
the orator himself came to pronounce Blsine's
name some minutes later there was repetition
of the scene which ensued when the State of
Maine was called, intensified and magnified
many fold. Flags were taken down and
waved, umbrellas and parasols were opened
and swung, people tied their handkerchiefs to
canes and swung them in the air, and women
took off their bonnets to swing them in the
otr hnrn %uIrn
dents table, huge white plume was added TO
it, and being fastened to the end of flagstaff,
it was raised high in front of the stage which
was the signal for renewed demonstrations.
The flags in front OF the galleries were torn
down and waved to stimulate the enthusiasm.
This exhibition was continued for about fifteen
minutes, at the conclusion of which Judge
West resumed his speech.
The nomination of Mr.. Blaine was seconded
by ex-Gov. Davis of Minnesota, Gen. Cassins,
Mr.. Goodloe of Kentucky, ex-senator Thos.
q. Platt of New York and Galusha A. Grow
OF Pennsylvania. The speeches of Messrs.
Davis and Goodloe were especially fine.
Then the States were called until New York
was reached when the Arthus crowd sprang to
their feet With hurrah and made response to
the challenge of the Blaine men. There was
repetition of the demonstration previously
made in all its essential characteristics and it
lasted longer than the previous demonstrations.
The galleries did not participate quite as
generally, bat there were apparently cutie as
many members of the convention on their feet
joining in the hubbub.
During its continuance Martin I. Townsend
OF New York waited by the speakers desk to
make his speech. He spoke with earnestness
and force but his voice soon gave out SO that it
was impossible for him to make himself heard
to the convention much less the vast audience
surrounding It, The speech was marked by