Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-06-06

and cheered, swung their hats and
shouted, and the spectators Joined in the
demonstration. On motion the vote was
made unanimous. The,chairman appointed
Powell Clayton of Arkansas, II. G. Lodge of
Massachusetts and W. N. Taft OF South
| Carolina committee to escort MIR. Lynch
| to the chair. AS the committee appeared
1the applause was hearty and feelings OF dis
appointment seemed to disappear. MIR.
Lynch made a good impression by his quiet
and modest demeanor. The chairman said
he had the honor and great pleasure of pre-
senting to the convention as its temporary
chairman Hon. John Il. Lynch of Missis-
slppi. Cheers MIR. Lynch on taxi The
| chair said
MIR. Lynch's Address
Gentlemen of the Convention: feel that
| ought not to say | thank you
for the distinguished honor you have
conferred upon me, for | do not.
| Nevertheless from the standpoint that
no patriot should fail to respond to his
cnuntry's call, aud no loyal member of his
par. should fail to comply with the demands
of his party, yield with reluctance to your
decision and assume the duties of the position
to which you have assigned me. Every
| member of this convention who has approac
cd me on this subject within the last fe,
hours knows this position was nether,eXpect-
ed nor desired by me. II therefore there is
| any such thing as man having honOrs
thrust upon him you have an exemphfcaton
| of it in this instance. Laughter and
applause.
| came to this convention not for the pur-
pose of securing the defeat of any man or
the success of any man, but for the purpose
of contributing to thelcxtent of my vote and
my influence TO make Republican success
in November next an assured fact. Cheers, ]
| hope aud believe that the assembled wisdom
of the Republican party of this nation
through its chosen representatives in this
hall will so shape its platform and
will present such candidates before the Amer
lean people as will make that victory beyond
the shadow of doubt. 50 far as the can
didates for the presidential nomination are
concerned, | do not wish any gentleman to
feel that my election is indicative of any
thing relative to the preference of one can.
didate over another. am prepared and
hope every member of this convention is pre-
pared to return to his home with the unmis
taxable determination to give the candidates
of this convention loyal and hearty support
whoever they may be. Cheers. | an
satisfied IN my own mind that when we &c
before the people of this country our action
will be ratified because the great heart Of
the American people will never consent tC
have political party gain ascendancy il
this government whose chief reliance is or
the fraudulent ballot and on violence at the
polls. Applause. am satisfied that The
people of this country are too loyal ever tC
allow man to be inaugurated presden
whose title to the position is brought forth il
fraud. am satisfied that the American
people will ratify our action because they
will never consent to have a revenue
system for government other thai
the one that will not only rails,
the necessary revenue for its support
but will also be sufficient to protect every
American citizen il! his business. Cheers.
Gentleman, thank you for tie honor yo
have conferred upOn me.