The Portland daily press., 1884-04-24
YESTERDAYS CONVENTIONS
The Edmunds-Arthur Combination
Controls the New York
Convention.
A Majority OF the Ohio Delegates
Favor Blaine.
Malone Elected Chairman of the
Virginia Delegation to Chicago.
Connecticut Republicans Enthusiastic
for Gen. Hawley.

UTICA, April 23.-The Republicans Of New York
met in State Convention in this city today. There
was great uncertainty at first as to the outcome
OF the struggle for supremacy in the convention.
It was conceded that, should the delegates who are
classed either as Edmunds men or as unpledged
work in unison, they could throw the organization
of the convention into the hands of either the Ar
thur or the Blaine men. The Edmunds men held
several conferences last night and overtures were
made to them by leaders of both the Blaine and
Arthur forces. Seeing the position in which they
were placed the adherents of the Vermont Senator
refused to treat or name any terms other than the
naming of the four delegates at large and the
porary chairman of the convention. The Arthur
leaders oreseeing their complete defeat unless
combination was made, accepted the proposition of
the Edmund's men this morning and thereupon An
drew D. White of TomKins Edwin Packard of
Kings, Theodore Roosevelt of New York, and Sem
ator John 1. Gilbert of Franklin were named as
delegates at large. The Arthur leaders accepted
this ticket and agreed to soidy carry out the pro-
gramme laid down by the Edmunds people. The
latter claim from so to 80 delegates while the adj
herents of President Arthur are placed at few
over ZOO 1t requires 249 votes to control the
vention and should the combination hold there is
likely to be short session.
The supporters of Blaine do not appear to be at
all disturbed at the situation. In fact, confident
are they that they can control the convention that
the plans of the combination. The leaders say that
the strength of the Edmunds men is overrated as
Will be found when the test vote is taken in the
vention. The Blaine ticket for delegates at large
is George b. Sloan of Oswego, Warner Miller of
Herkimer Alonzo B. Cornell of New York, and
George K. Erwin of st. Lawrence.
At 230 o'clock Hon. james d. Warren, chair
man of the State committee, called the convention
to order. The call was read without INTERN ption
until the clerk came to the name of United States
Senator Warner Miller, when the convention broke
into applause which the chairman suppressed. At
O'Clock the roll call was completed. The only del
egations omitted were those of Montgomery county
men whose seats are contested.
Mr.. Roosevelt, of New York was recognized when
the roll call was completed and nominated Hon.
Nathaniel @. Boynton of Essex, for temporary
chairman. Roosevelt was greeted with long and
continued applause. Warner Miller, of Herkimer,
rose and when the tumultuous applause which
greeted his appearance on the floor had subsidized,
moved to substitute the name of Hon Edmund L..
Pitts of Orleans, for temporary chairman. George
Bliss of New York, suggested that the roll be call
ed and that delegates announce their choice for
temporary chairman.
Secretary Vrooman proceeded with the roll call
and delegates announced their choice.
The Edmunds- Arthur combination was successful
and Boynton was selected temporary chairman by a
vote of 261 to $40 for Pitts. BOynton took the
chair and addressed the convention, after which he
announced the committees which had al
ready been prepared by the Edmunds men in anti
cpation of success. recess was then taken till
3.30p.m.
On Resembling the committee on credentials re-
ported and the permanent organization was effect
ed by the choice of Hon. N. G. Boynton, president.
The roll call was then ordered on the choice of
delegates at large to Chicago, during which Chair
man Lawson from the committee on resolutions
read the platform
1t declares confidence in the success of the Re-
publican party in the Presidential election.
Endorses the administration of President Arthur
which by its eminet prudence and sagacity has
mended itself to the esteem of the country.
Expresses satisfaction with the honest, frugal and
intelligent governmental expenditures under Re-
publican management and approval of the policy Of
protecting home industries.
Declares in favor of equal civil lights.
Approves of federal aid within constitutional
limits, nthe education of the freedmen, expresses
a wish for the removal of all unjust restrictions
upon American shipping interests development of
our maritime industries and as incidental thereto
the establishment Of our navy upon footing with
modern necessities and our dignity as nation.
Affirm adherence TO the sound financial policy
which dictates the immediate suspension of The
coinage of the standard silver dollar and inhexibe
adjustment of the currency to the single standard
of gold
The reference to President Arthur in the platform
was greeted with three enthusiastic cheers
Upon the report of the telers the following were
declared elected delegates at large: Theodore
Roosevelt, Andrew D. White, John l. Gilbert, and
Edward Packard The defeated candidates were
Senator Miller and ex-Gov. Cornell.
After addresses by Messrs Roosevelt and Gilbert
the convention protested to nominate candidates
drews and Rapallo were renominated by acclama-
ton.
A resolution was adopted requesting the National
Republican Convention to provide that in future
National conventions representatives shall be pro-
portionate to the number of Republican voters of
state and congressional districts respectively. A
plan of representation in future conventions was
submitted by Senator Miller and referred to COM
mittee to be appointed by Chairman Boynton. At
ter the selection of district presidential electors
and state committee the convention adjourned
sine die.
Comnecticut's DeIegates-The Republican
State Convention Enthusiastic for Gen,
Hawley.
HARTFORD, Conn., April 23.-The Republican
State convention to choose delegates to Chicago
met here to-day with a large attendance. Hon
Samuel Fessenden of Stamford was elected as both
temporary and permanent chairman. In his speech
he referred to the repression of free ballot in the
South and to the Republican protection policy as
important issues of the party. He expressed nc
personal preference to Presidential asprants but
briefly named those most prominently mentioned
Arthur received round Of applause and there was
engineering when Gen. Hawley was mentio ned
The convention selected delegates at large. John
IT, Houston OF Enfield Samuel E. Merwin, Jr. OF
New Haven, Augustus Brandegee of New London
and Frederick Mills of Salisbury.
The district delegates elected were: First district
Valentine b. Chamberlain of New Britain and
Ralph P. Gilbert of Hebron; Second district, L. l.
Munson of Waterbury and John G. Edmunds OF
Essex; Third district Ira g. Briggs of Griswold and
Eugene S. Boss of Willimantic; Fourth district, O.
r. Tyler of rorrington and Eben j. Hill of Nor
walk. The following resolutions were adopted
office under the circumstances Of extraordinary
embarrassment and difficulty, by the patience jus
tice and stgacity with which he has discharged its
duties has strengthened his party, honored him
self, benefttedhi country and earned the respect
and gratitude of the whole country.
Resolved, That the Republicans of Connecticut
hereby pledge loyal and hearty support to the
nominees of the Chicago Convention.
Resolved, That without iDstrueting the delegates
this day appointed as regards any particular candi
dates and reposing full COINCIDENCE in their wisdom
and discretion, we place on record our firm eonvic
ton that the situation demands the nomination Of
candidates of approved ability and character anG
large experience in public affairs; and that if, il
the Judgment of our delegates the proper occasion
shall arise they nill meet the unanimous sentiments
of the Republican party of this State if they presen
the name of Joseph r. Hawley as a candidate fol
President.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously an,
the Endorsement of Arthur and reference to Hawle,
were greeted with hearty applause.
Hon. Augustus Brandagee, of New London, ad
dressed the convention at length. He arraignet
the Democratic party and alluded to the record O
the Republican patty duri its history giving
surance for the future. He expressed the belle
that the party will win in November, and held tina
| Gen. Hawley would be strong candidate and on
| who could carry doubtful States in the North
brief address was also made by Henry S. San
| ford of Bridgeport The convention was one of tn
fullest delegate conventions ever held in the State
and the enthgsiasm indicated harmony and zeal il
the party in the State. Mr.. Brandagee especi all
referred to this, and predicted that Gen. Hawey,
nominated, would carry this ordinarily close Stat
| by 10000 majority.
Virginia Readjusfers in Convention.
RICHMOND, April 23.-The Readjuster Republ
can State Convention met here today. Gen. Ma
hone appeared upon the stage and was greeted wit
wild outburst of applause. Malone expressed
| profound sense of gratitude for the welcome ez
tended him. 1t gave increased vigor to his deter
| mination to stand with his pesple in the struggl
| for civil right and liberty in Virginia He urge
harmony and unity in the proceedings. resolu
ton was introduced providing for the appointment
| by the chair OF a committee on business who shal
report to the convention: First platform; second
plan of organization for the party; third list
delegates to represent the party at large in the Ma
tlonal convention at Chicago; fourth list of es(
tors for the State. The third clause in the resou
ton gave rise to lengthy and heated discussion
Upon motion 70 strike it out considerable i'll fee
| against what appeared to be gag law" The mC
| ton to strike out defeated and the resolutio
adopted by an overwhelming majority, the minorit
still vehemently Directing to the manner of its pa
| sage. Recess.
On descending Col. Lamb was elected pc
manent chairman. motion that the delegates
Chicago instructed to cast their votes for Arthu
| was received with almost unanimous disapprovs
and no further notice was taken of the motion. tn
names of district delegates to Chicago were the
announced and each delegation reported in fave
| OF Gen. VIM. Malone as chairman OF the delegate
to Chicago, and instructed the delegates to vote
unit on all questions arising in their convention
Gen. Malone reported platform which declare
that from and after this date our party shall I
known as the Republican party of Virgins
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