The Portland daily press., 1884-06-07

The changes from the third were as follows:
Alabama-Blaine gains 6, Arthur loses 5, Logan
loses /.
Arkansas-No change.
Californa-No change.
Indana-Blaine 80.
The following despatch was read few mo-
ments ago:
WASHINGTON, June 6.
To S. NJ Catton, of the Illinois Delegation!
The Republicans of the States that must be relied
upon to elect the President, having 50 strongly
duty not to stand in the way of the peoples choice
and recommend my friends to assist in his nomina-
ton. (Signed), JOHN A. LOGAN.
Colorado-No change.
Connecticut-No change.
Iowa-Blane gains 2, Arthur's loss.
Georgia-No change.
Illinois being called Senator Cullom rose and
said he wished to read dispatch which he had
Just received from Gen. Logan Objections
were promptly made and sustained. Cullom
then withdrew the name of Logan and cast
"a votes of Illinois for Blaine, The change in
Illinois from Logan to Blaine made Blaines
vote 414. Senator Cullom completed his re-
port by giving:
Blaine "a, Logan II and Arthur 3, gain to
Blaine Of 81, gain to Arthnr of and loss to Lo-
Indiana cast so votes solid for Blaine a gain to
Blaine of IL and loss to Arthur of 10 and Logan of
2.
Iowa-Blaine loses 2. Arthur gains 2.
Kansas-Blaine gains 8.
Kentucky-Blane gains 4.
Louisiana-Blaine gains 8.
Maine No change.
Observation-Disclosures gains 4.
Michigan-Blaine gains g.
Minnesota Blaine gains 2.
Mississippi Blaine gains /.
Missouri-Blaine gains 20.
New Hampshire gains 8.
New Jersey-Blaine gains 6.
Missouri casts entire vote for Blaine.
Maryland-Blaine gains 4
A despatch has been received from Presi-
dent Arthur by Mr.. Curtis of the Inter Ocean
saying:
If Blaine is nominated on this ballot have AT1s
butcher ask to make the nomination unanimous and
thank my friends for me.
New York-No change.
North Carolina Blaine gains 5.
Ohio-The whole vote cast for Blaine, gain of
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Blaine 81 votes.
Rhode Island-Blaine gains Z.
Utah-Blaine gains q
Washing ton-No change.
Wyoming Blaine gains 2.
The vote was received with great enthusiasm,
the band playing and cannon booming outside
the hall
Blaiae's nomination was made unanimous
at 4.43 p. M, and the convention then ad-
journed to p. m.
The result was announced at 40 instantly,
and even before the last figures were pro-
neunced by Mr. MCPHERSON, the vast audience
arose and broke out into another mad demon
stration of enthusiasm.
When the fact of Blaines nomination was
announced the scene was one OF great excite
ment. Cheers resounded, the bands struck up
an inspiring air, hats and handkerchiefs and
national flags were waved. A large square
banner from Kansas was carried through the
hall, promising large majoritieS in that State
for Blaine, with also two uprights capped
with new brooms. The stuffed eagle from
Colorado was also carried around in the pro-
cession. The roar Of the artillery outside was
heard commingling. with the louder roar of
voices inside and amid great enthusiasm the
nomination was made unanimous.
The follow despatch from President Arthur
was read by Mr.. Mcpherson Of Pennsylvania:
WASHINGTON, June 9th.
To the Chairman of the National Republican
Convention:
The President has sent the following
despatch to Mr.. Blaine.
[Signedl J. W. PHILLIPS, Secretary.
To Hon. james G.. Blaine, AUGUSTA, Me:
AS the candidate of the Republican party you
will receive my earnest and cordial support.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
This was received with loud applause. The
convention then adjourned till o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention resumed its session at d. m.
when prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Charles
O'Reilly, of Detroit, treasurer of the Irish
national land league. At conclusion of the
prayer, the chair announced that nominations
for vice president were in order. When Illi-
nois was called Senator Plumb, of Kansas,
took the stage aDdiin brilliant speech nomi.
mated Gen. John A. Logan. Plumb was ably
seconded by Judge Houck, Of Tennessee.
There being no other names submitted a
motion to make the nomination by acclama-
ton prevailed, and it was done with thunders
of applause.
The hall was packed at the evening session,
and there was scarcely less excitement and
enthusiasm than before recess. When the
chair had announced the nomination of Gen.
Logan he declared the convention adjourned
sine die and the audience dispersed. The city
has absolutely gone wild with excitement to-
night.