The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06
BLAINE TO THE FRONT.
He is Steadily Gaining Strength
and Will Probably be
Nominated.
Summary of -Four Days Pro-
ceedings Of the Chicago
Convention.
FIRST DAY,

Convention.
FIRST DAY,
CHICAGO, June 3.-At exactly high noon the
Republican National Convention was called to
order by chairman Sabin, Of Minnesota, in a
very neat and appropriate speech, which
awakened general enthusiasm, allusion being
made to Lincoln, Garfield and Grant, each of
whom had been nominated at Chicago, con-
cluding with nominating Powell Clayton, Of
Arkansas, as temporary chairman, which
immediately brought Cabbott Lodge, Of Mas
sachusetts, to his feet with protest, and con-
cluded by nominating John R. Lynch, a colored
man, from Matches, Mississippi, representing
the 9Th congressional district Of that state, as
temporary chairman, which was received with
loud applause.
After some preliminary skrmishing indulged
in by the different factions Chairman Sabin
ruled that the roll should be called, which
brought forth renewed protests, but Sabin re-
manned firm, and the role was finally called,
resulting III the election of Lynch by a vote of
1872 to 3S7.
Appointment Of committee on credentials,
resolutions, permanent organization, rules, vice
presidents secretary, etc.; presentation of res.
olution changing basis Of represention in next
convention; presentation Of memorial from
Womens' Christian Temperance Union; Ad-
journed at 4:45 p. m., until II a. IN. tomorrow.
SECOND DAY.
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE Republican national
convention was called to order at 11:2O a. In.
by Chairman Lynch.
Prayer by Rev. John H. Burroughs, of Chi
cago.
Introduction Of temperance memorial asking
amendment Of national constitution giving
local option in all states. Referred without
debate.
Resolutions offered to extend presidential
term to six years. Referred without debate.
Resolution offered that American land should
belong only to citizens. Referred without de-
bate.
Resolution pledging the convention to sup
port the nominee Debated and Withdrawn.
Resolution relative to the basis of represen-
tation in future national conventions. Refer
red without debate
Report of committee on permanent organi-
zation, nominating Hon. John B. Henderson,
Of Missouri, for permanent chairman, and
same list of vice presidents as published yes
terday as presented by the various states.
CHICAGO, June "A resolution that all
delegates should bind themselves to support
nominee, whoever he may be, is creating warm
discussion.
This morning Tribune says: ''The vote yes
terday for temporary chairman shows that
Blaine can hold the fort against the combina-
ton which resorted to strategem to defeat him
in the preliminary organization"
The Inter- Ocean of this morning says:
"Arthur's men constitute the most solidly dis
ciplined Of all the delegations"
THIRD DAY.
CHICAGO June 5.-The committee on creden-
tials concluded its labors at 2 o'clock this
morning, and voted to admit the Malone dele
CATION from Virginia; in the fourth Maryland
district the sitting members, R. w. Jordan and
H. w. Rogers, both for Blaine, were seated;
in the 21st Pennsylvania district J. E. Sayers
was admitted; in the 22d Pennsylvania, Chris.
L. Magee and William Flynn were admitted
the Tennessee contest was held over for action
this morning.
1t is reported that the Blaine managers have
resolved to endeavor to break the policy of de-
lay heretofore pursued by the Arthur and Ed
munds managers and push matters to con-
cluson.
FOURTH DAY.
CHICAGO June 6, p. m.-The following
ballot has just been announced:
bi'hle. ..'..'............ .......,.. 1914
Arthur r............ ...2|o
EdlliuudS. ..................... Us
Blaine gaining steadily.
BLAINE WILL BE NOMINATED.
MINNEAPOLIS, June "a special dispatch in
the Evening Journal claims that Blaine will be
nominated unless the field can quickly CON-
bine Oh some other candidate.
WILD RgMoR.
CHICAGO, June ga rumor is current in
the hotel lobbies tonight that Arthur will
be withdrawn and that Blaine's friends have
offered Logan the vice presidency if he will
transfer his votes to Blaine. 1t is now claimed
that there is no show for either Arthur OF
Blaine.
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