Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1884-06-06
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EVENING SESSION.

' EVENING SESSION.
Chairman Henderson called the convention to
order at 1880 p. m. The first business was to
national committee. Dakota elected Judge
Bennett as its member and Montana named
James !. Mills.
The secretary then began to call the roll OF
states, and when the name of state having
candidate to present was called, the party to
make the presentation came forward and
speak. The secretary proceeded to call the roll
of states, calling Alabama Arkansas, California
Colorado and Connecticut, and when the latter
state was called Mr.. Brandigee, of Connecticut,
arose and took the stand amid loud applause
and nominated Senator Hawley. -o- f.. Z.
Mr.. Brandigees speech was we'll received. He
said, IF the convention concluded it had
better candidate than Hawley, of Connecticut
he would cheerfully support him. .<a1I '-s-r. -.
Mr.. Collum dwe't on Logan's war record. He
said he never lost battle, nor disobeyed any
orders. His remarks were frequently cheered.
Judge West took the floor to present the name
of Blaine and paid an elegant tribute to Mr.
Blaine, which was frequently Interrupted by
cheering. He referred to President Arthur,
which brought out cheering, which was repeated
arose to their feet with tremendous cheers, long
continued. he said Blaine could be elected with
or without New York. ats
When West had finished there was renewed
cheering, which continued for some time after.
Mr. Davis of Minnesota took the fi3or to second
the nomination.
G. K. Davis, of Minnesota, seconded the
nomination of Blaine remarking that in the
face of the demonstration just witnessed it
seemed scarcely necessary to do 20. meme
ination appears to be already 80 foregone
conclusion. (Cheers.) Blaine was not the man
of a state; he had grown far beyond that; his
transcendent popularity, his magnificent per-
sonal traits, bis unfailing tact, bis answering
loyalty to his party and his commanding states
manship were felt and honored in every
community from Maine to California.
Mr. Blaine's nomination was also seconded
by Goodlowe, of Kentucky, in a stirring speech.
Thos. G. Platt of New York, seconded the
nomination, which was received with applause.
Mr.. Platt asked the Blaine delegates to stand
firm, and victory now and in Move nber would
be theirs. He was followed by Mr.. Grow, of
Pe1lnsy lvania, who also spoke for Blaine.
When New York was called the house burst
into cheers, which was generally participated in.
Flags banners and handkerchiefs were waved,
and many delegates threw their hats into the
air. 10
Mr.. Townsend's speech was frequently inter-
rupted by cheers. He said that Arthur's nomi-
nation would give satisfaction to all classes of
citizens. His reference to Conkling and Platt
resigning on account of Blaine's wickednees,
was received with storm of Kisses. The latter
part of his speech was amid good deal of con-
fusion and interruption.
Mr.. Bingham, of Pennsylvania, seconded :he
nomination of Arthur in an enthusiastic speech,
which was we'll received. s,
Mr.. Lynch (colored), of Mississippi, took the
stand and seconded the nomination of Arthur.
He was received with cheers.
Mr.. Pinchbeck, of Louisiana, also spoke for
Arthur.
motion tc adjourn was lost. When Ohio
was called there was considerable cheering, and
Judge Foraker took the platform to present the
name of Sherman. Men seized flags and ban.
ners and marched up and down the aisles,
while the chairman struggled to produce order.
The band struck up, but could not be heard for
the cheering. ,es
Mr.. Foraker was referriug to Blaine, when the
audience again rose to their feet and began
cheering and waving banners, which continued
for many minutes, the tumult increasing and
the air being filled with hats and cheers bursting
out with every word.
Or or being finally restored, Mr.. Foraker re-
minded them of the maxim that they
shouldn't holler till they get ont oflthe woods"
Judge Holt. of Kentucky, seconded the nomina-
ton of Sherman in we'll received speech.
Gov. Longs speech nominating Edmunds was
listened to with great attention. He was fre-
quently interrupted by applause.
Geo. w. Curtis took the stand to second Ed
mund' . nomination and was received with loud
cheers. He was closely listened to and often
app auded.
A motion that the convention proceed to bal
lot, and an amendment that it take five ballots,
created lively discussion.
When the nominations were completed s mo- {
ton was made to adjourn. This excited 8 COM
test, a. the Blaine men wished to force ballot
tonight. The roll of states was called and the
motion to adjourn was lost. This - oonaid-
cred Blaine victory, and the result
was received with tremendous .ehssrs.
Immediately another motion to adjonrnwas \
made and likewise defeated. After this both
sides agreed to adjourn until tomoasow q 10 -.
m. The vote upon the question VA not strictly
drawn between tho parties, though Sc claimed
that it shows Blaine's strength to he 81 against
the field.
The frat business in order tomossor viii bs 9
balloting.
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