The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-06-12

} elders, to the deacons and members
and citizens that attend the churches
: all that fear God and love the
: republic have got to canvass our ac
ton and pass in judgment on what we
have done. Now how shall we meet
the views OF these people. leone tc
speak to you in carrying out what ]
J believe is most likely the favor of the
electors of this convention. The re.
publican electors. The individual
speak OF is Gen. Chester A. Arthur
OF the state of New York. GCheers
and applause.] shall not dwell upon
Inc early history of Chester A. Arthur
L shall content myself with
saying that his veins are filed with
the blood that draws its origin from
the channels of Argyle and from the
north of 1reland-the sturdiest stock.
IN the university he passed the typi-
cal life of an American boy. Without
money, he had to make up by energy
what he lacked of the filthy lucre,
-Four years ago he was taken up by
the national assembly that met here
and nominated him for the
office of vice-preSident of
the United States. He was
elected upon the same ticket with the
sainted Garfield man whom 1 loved.
l knew him away back in 1856. when
a boy struggling in college-in my
own college in Williamson, in dear
old Massachusetts, where my own
boyhoOd days were passed, and I met
him in the national congress. Four
long years 1 sat by his side and
felt that when the national
convention had nominated Garfield,
they had done themselves honor.
They had done the country the great
est favor that it was possible in that
way. In the province of God a
mournful, melancholy, a never to be
forgotten Providence, Mr.. Garfield
was removed from the field of action
and Mr.. Arthur was called to the
difficult and almost disheartening
position of the chief officer of this
union, and from that time his work
has been constant, answering, kind
and considerable to all, and with char.
ity for all and malice against none, he
has o,.. oharged his duties. Applause
Uutii Within year, every republican
sS4yenfion in this Wi lion has passed
resolutions Of unqualified Con- lehua-
ton upon this faan and his condup.
in the presidential Office. Applause.
Shall I say that I need not utter Com
mendation. What have you said to-
day? In the administration of Presi-
dent Arthur we recognize a wise, a
conservative and patriotic policy,
under which the country has been
blessed with remarkable prosperity,
and believe his eminent services are
entitled to and will receive the hearty
approval of every citizen. Cheers
At the conclusion of his speech the
name of Chester A. Arthur was form
ally put before the convention.
Mr.. II. H. Bingham, Of Pennsylya-
mia, seconded the nomination Of Ar |
thur. This was Voiceing Che said, |
the unanimous sentiment of the re-
publican convention of Pennsylvania |
and of all the other states. Unknown
four years ago, Mr.. Arthur was the
best known man within the confines
of the republic, and no name was so
typical dis his of the peace, prosperity
and high honor of the nation. Gap
plause).
John r. Lynch of Mississippi, also /
endorsed the nomination of Mr.. Ar
thur With the republicans of his
section he believed that Mr.. Arthur
should be nominated because he had
given the country a fair, clear, pure,
honest administration. They be-
lieved him to be a safe, wise and pru-
dent party leader and that he should
be allowed to succeed himself.
Judge Foraker, of Ohio. nominated
Sherman in a speech which was re-
ceived with applause.
CHICAGO, June Gone hour and a
half before the time for the conven-
ton to assemble vast crowds of peo-
pie were in front of the entrances
waiting for the doors to open. 1t
seemed as if there had been no change
from last night when thousands de-
abundance to the hall al
ready crowded. The door keepers,
police and sergeant-at-arms exercised
great patience and there was little
violence.
Mr.. Alexander Sullivan, president
Of the Irish national league of Amer
lea, states that he and his colleagues
On the committee appointed to ad-
1reSs the national republican commit
tee on the resolutions of the republi-
can convention, felt profoundly CRATE
ful to the committee for its courteous,
patient attention, and not only for the
Insertion of the plank asked, but for
5he good will manifested, sincerely,
which was done.
1t was twenty minutes past the
hour for meeting of the convention,
when the gaYel fell and the chairman
that the convention would
be opened by prayer, by Rev. DR..
5cudder, of the second presbyterian
church.
FIRST RATTOT