The Panola weekly star. (Sardis, Miss.) 1882-18??, 1884-06-14

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Convention --.Ssnsss q. ulaias, sf
aud aenerai John 4. A1seab -
Chosen ms the stsadard Besrs
Votes on the Nofniaations-T 7l
form Adopted. III
omcsoo, In, Jute q
Senator Sabln, Chairman OF the Nston-
ll Committee, called the Convention "
agdor at 1880 p. m. M
"Gentlemen Of the National Republican
said Chairman SabIn. ".he
hour having arrived for opening the Ma
tlopAl Convention, the meeting will be
opened with prayer by Rev. Nc. Iris
toe"
senator Sabin read his opei,lng address,
but II was not us dry as written speeches
generally arc. lie congratulated the par
ty on having possessed such leaders 10
the past as Grant aud Garfield. The
formers name was slightly cheered, but
the name OF Garfield drew out oil the
enthusiasm OF the assemblage, aud the
cheers were agaiu and again repeated.
lie then nominated Hon. Powell Clayton,
OF Arkansas, az Temporary Chairman.
Cabot Lodge, OF Massachusetts,, rose and
said II was the right Of the Convention 10
adopt the choice Of the Committee for
temporary chairman or reverse 1t. With
10 view OF attempting to make q tcstvote
OF the strength OF his patronage, but te
tho best possible effect and tc
ltrongthcn the party he would move 4
sub ,tltute the namo Of John X. Lynch, o.
Mississippi. [Grcat applause.l
butcher, Of New York, seconded th
resolution and demanded call OF the roll
On the completion OF the roll call, tn
( vote stoodi
l.yuch.. .........ss.............
I Clayton .....................
Lynch's majorIsy..........""......
On motion OF clayton, I.ynch's electio
was made unanimous, and Cabot Lodge
Clayton aud Taft escorted Lynch 10 th
4 platform amid, great enthusiasm. 80
Sir. Lynch appearing, Gen. sabln said
Gentlemen OF the convention, | have u
honor and great pleasure 10 present
you as temporary chairman Of this col
yentlon Hon John Il. Lynch, OF Missl
slppi. [Uproarous applause.
LYNon's SPEECH.
Mr.. Lynch, In taking the chair, said;
GgNrLRMEN oP THE CONVENTION
feel that ought not 20 say that thar
you for the distinguished honor that "
have conferred upon me, for ! do nc
, Nevertheless, from the staind.point III
, NO patriot should fail 10 respond TO b
l country's call aud that NO loyal memb
Of bis party should fail TO comply wi
[ the demand OF his party, yield with
: luctance 10 your decision aud assume I
, duties Of the position which you have
: slgueJ me. Every member Of this co
:, yentlon who has approached me with
4 the last few hours knows that this po
= ton was neither expected nor desired
: me. II, therefore, there Is a
such thing as q man having hone
thrust upon him you have an exemplin'
. uOu Of It In this instance. Laugh
10 aud applause. came TO this conv'
m tiou not for the purpose OF securing
a defeat OF any inau or the success OF .
!. man, but for the purpose Of contrlbut
=" 20 the extent VI my vote and my lniiuei
VI 10 make Republican success IN AoyeIn
" next an assured fact. Cheers. / h,
n aud believe that the assembled wlsd
~ OF the Republican party OF this Nat
" through the chosen representatives
'h this hall will 80 shape its platform
OF present such candidates before the p
of pie as will make that victory beYon'
he shadow OF doubt. SO FAR as the cal
!. dates for the Presidential nomination
u. concerned don't wish any gentleman
: feel that my election by your votes Is
IN dlcative Of anything relative to
'"' preiereLce OF one candidate over anotl
NJ am prepared, and hope every mem
OF Of this convention IL prepared, to ret
,te % his home with m unmlsIakable de
nj. mination to give TO the candidates OF
H. convention loyal aud hearty supp
~ whoever they may be. Cheers.1 ]
ny satlstied In my own mind that when
ar- 10 before the people of this country
he sctlou will be ratified, because
great heart OF the American people
never consent TO have a political p
u gain the Ascepdency In this Gosernn
ote whose chief reliance Is on a fFa'
try lent ballot aud on violence a.
polls [applauseli am satisfied
The people VI shls county are
me loyal even TO allow man to y
In, anuuratcd President of the United "
Ing whose title 10 the, position Is bro
h., forth IN fraud. | am satisfied tha
- - American people will ratsfy our az
!, Isu bccause they will never consent 10 hi
hh- revenue system for the Government .
than that one that viii not only false
XIV, necessary revenue for Its support,
on will also be sufficient 70 protect {
Amsncan citizen In his busl
Oh TCheors.I Gentlemen. not for m,
buI perhaps IN obsdisncr 10 custom
- thank you fof the honor you have
ILL., ferrrd on me.
ion Mr.. Russclli I call your sitsntlo
/, /. the published proceedings OF The
convention, which show that iinmec
'oh' IL after the temporary chairman
the electnd temporary ecretaries were
n Of pointed before any further procee'
werc had. move that MI. sheai
New York, aud Mr.. Lee. Of Pennsyis
. on act a. temporary secretaries Of this
the ,cnliun and the motion Is seconded.
Ieen The motion was then put bJ the
mer Mr iiorr, Of Michigsui I rise
led. ou. .,t,,n II order ! move. ar. thi
,,te asi,,.,i tae russs Of the isss consehtls
-, guide us until rermansut organifst
perfected. Carried.
on's COMMITTEE.
zinr The roli Of states was thsn called
,le the various conmistees chosen
- Mr.. pears, Of Massachusetts,. q
'"-' The following resolution, which
s-coni~f hy NJ. rsekart, of New
Il on Hsso,r~l, That the subje<t of y
9th. vised spporsioamsHt Of deieEsfs
future National o1ventions and
-. revised superintendent ef members
- Rational Comal.ilee Be referred !
wns Committee on Rsiss and Vr1sf q
ness with leave 10 rsF1ff - sHf ~
,str<i forr the i.aII1t for Ife-Ia<st.
tks After some dIers<zlsa. ~ f>@o'
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