Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-06

convention with the exception that Il recon-
mended the adoption Of Oushing's manual as
the parliamentary law Of the body, instead
OF the rules Of the House Of Representatives.
The rules were adopted and the following or
der Of business was agreed upon. First re-
port OF the committee on platform and res
olutons; second, the call Of the States;
third, presentation OF candidates for Preai-
don't fourth, bnllotng fifth, presentation
of candidates for Vice Presidents sixth, bal
lotng.
The chief result of tho morning session
was tho defeat Of tho proposition to have fu-
ture representation in tho national conven-
ton bnsed on the Republican vote, instead NJ
by states and congressional districts as now.
The proposition drew out heated discussion
and much fervid oratory in behalf OF the
Southern Republicans. Its withdrawal was
out OF Difference to the Southern vote. The
platform presented by the committee on res
olutions was well received, and was adopted
without a dissenting vote. The allusion to
the wise, conservative and patriotic admins
tration of President Arthur called out round
Of warm applause. Adjourned till evening.
THE EVENING sEssIoN-NoMINATIoN OF THE
CANDIDATES.
At the evening session the call Of the roll
of states for the announcement OF members
of the National committee was completed.
The roll.call for the nomination of candi-
dates for President was then proceeded with.
Connecticut was the first state to respond, Mr..
Brandagee presenting the name of Gen. Haw-
ley amid storm of applause. The next nom
ination was that Of Logan OF Illinois by Sen
ator Cullom.
Upon the call of Maine" by the clerk, It
seemed az IL the entire assemblage arose
with a roar Of applause mingled with cries OF
blaine" Such a scene can be witnessed
only in a national convention and has rarely
been seen even there. The immense crowd
sent forth one great never-ending shout,
something like the roar of tempest, now
swelling, now sinking. The band played
| aud the tumult continued till everybody stop
ped from sheer exhaustion. Judge West of
| Ohio nominated Mr.. Blaine, and when he
mentioned Blaine's name the cheering was
renewed.
Next came New York. and when Martin L.
! Townsend arose TO nominate President Ar
| thur it was a signal for another storm Of
cheering which rivalled that for Blaine.
! When, after % minutes, the chairman rap
ped for order be was only cheercd for his
trouble. He raped thrice and the crowd
sang Marching through Georgia. Again
| he raped and they gave three cheers and a
tiger for Arthur, after which the business
proceeded.
John Sherman of Ohio was nominated by
Judge Foraker.
1t was 10 minutes past midnight when ex-
Gov. Long of Massachusetts, arose to speak
! for Mr.. Edmunds It was trying place, but
Mr.. Long rose to the occasion, and is con-
ceded to have made for himself q national
reputation by his effort. The great and dis
turbed audience paid him perfect attention
and awarded intelligent applause as he pro-
ceeded with moving power. George William
| Curtis of New York seconded Mr.. Edmunds
in a speech, brief but strong, which held the
close and respectful attention of tho conven-
! ton.
A very large number of the delegates were
anxious to proceed to ballot as soon as the
nominations were finished, but it became evil
dent that the Blaine managers wanted to
stave of vote. Motions to proceed to a
ballot and to adjourn trundled over each 9th
or, and went TO the roll call Finally, after
an hour of confusion and excitement, an ad-
| ournment to this morning at 10 o'clock was
carried 40 to sol.