The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-06-12
SECOND DAY.
Morning Session.

The convention had brief, but for while an
exciting, session Chairman Lynch mounted
the platform at II o'clock, smiling and looking
neat and natty in a standing collar, black tie,
and blacklsh blue suit. The delegates had not
all seated themselves when at III 30 he brought
his heavy gavel down upon the mahogany
topped table. Alarge basket of handsome flow
ers rested ON the tables edge. They were roses
Gala lilies and petunias on bed OF smilaX.
The crowd uron the stage was as great as on
the previous day, but the distinguished guests
were not the same. showing that the tickets are
fairly distributed. Elihu B. Washburne was a
prominent figure on the stage. Tie seats in the
rear of the hall occupied by guests were not
quite filled. The hall presented a more gala APP
pearance. Additional flags were put above the
building. There was also more animation and
free lom than on the opening day.
Having brought his implement OF authority
down upon the table with three loud raps,
Chairman Lynch announced that prayer would
be said by the Rev John II. Barrows, OF Chi
cago.
Mr.. Barrows gave thanks TO God for bless
ings received, and invoked the Divine kindness
in the interest OF unity and harmony. He
prayed that, when the conven ion adjourned, it
present TO tho suflrages of the people. for the
highest gift in the nation, name worthy 10
succeed 20 the chair of Washington, and a man
who combined wisdom, honesty, and nobility OF
character with pure record and Christian
spirit.
memorial from the American State Temperance
Alliance embodying resolution from the Mary
land State Temperance Alliance appealing TO
would use their influence toward the sup
preston Of the liquor traffic, which was read
and referred.
Senator Plumb, OF Kansas, offered resolu-
ton that American land should belong alone to
those willing to assume the duties OF American
citizenship.
George W. Massey, of Delaware. submitted
resolution that, whereas, the extension OF the
term of Office of the President from four to six
years was matter worthy of consideration, 1t
be referred to the Committee on Resolutions,
and it was so ordered.
Mr. Hawkins, of Tennessee, offered resolu-
ton that it was the sense OF the convention that
every delegate present support the nominee, and
that no man should hold seat who did not
come prepared to do so; which caused an excited
debate, during which Mr.. Knight, OF California,
in advocating the resolution, alluded to certain
whispers in the air. and particularly to the edi-
torial declaration Of one of the great metro
politan journals, as a reason why the resolution
should be adopted
Mr. Curtis, of New York warmly opposed the
resolution, and referred in the course of his re-
marks 20 the action of the convention which
nominated Mr. Lincoln twenty-four years ago,
when similar resolution was introduced and
voted down. Healso reminded the convention OF
what said and done four years ago when MIR.
Campbell, of West Virginia. declared that he was
| a Republican who carried his sovereignty under
his own hat, and when under the lead of Gar
| tield the gentleman who presented SINH lar
resolution was induced TO withdraw II. lie
! therefore asked this convention TO assume that
every delegate was an honest and honorable
man. He characterized the resolution as one
| free men.
The chair decided that, as far as possible, the
rules of the House OF Representatives would be
\ followed, allowing alternate speeches for and
| agains. This ruling was in re, ponse to appeals
! for recognition from two delegates at once, the
/ Chair deciding in favor of the man who wanted
| TO speak for the resolution.
Senator Dolph of Oregon, moved to Law the
resolution on the table. Mr. Hawkins said that,
as his resolution had developed 80 much oppo-
! sitiOn, he would withdraw II.
! Ex-senator John Il. Henderson, OF Missouri,
was presented by the Committee on OrganiZa-
! ton and elected Permanent Chairman almost
unanimously. Upon assuming the chair, Gen.
Henderson addressed the convention as fol-
/ lows
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: We have
assembled to survey the past history OF the par
! ty: TO rejoice as we may because of the good II
has done 10 correct its errors. If errors there be
to discover IL possible the wants Of the present
and with patriotic firmness provide for the fu-
| ture Our past history Is the Union preserved
slavery abolished, and it's former victims equally
and honoraby by our sides in this convention
! the public faith maintained unbounded credit
/ at home and abroad, a currency convertible into
! coin, and the pulses of industry throbbing with
renewed health and vigor in every section oil
prosperous and peaceful country. These are
the fruits OF triumphs over adverse policies
! gained in the military and civil conflicts of tho
last twenty-four years Out of these conflicts
has come a race of heroes and statesmen, chal
length confidence and love at home, respec
| and admiration abroad; and now, when W,
| come 60 select a standard-bearer for the ap-
| preaching conflict, our chief embarrassment Il
not In the want, but in the abundance, Of Presi
dental material.
New York has her tried and true statesman
upon whose administration the fierce and ever
unfriendly light of public scrutiny has bee1
turned. and the universal verdict is wei
done, thou good and faithful servant" Yer
mont has her great statesman, whose mind Il
clear the crystal springs of his native State
and whose virtue is as firm as its granite hills
Ohio can come with name whose history Is tn
history of the Republican party itself Illnoi
can come with one who never failed in the dis
CHI rye of public duty, whether in council cham
Der or on field of battle. Maine has her honorec
favorite. whose splendid abilities and persona
gu lities have endearcd him to the hearts of hi
friends, and the brilliancy OF whose genius chal
langes the admiraticn of all Connecticut an,
Indiana may come with names scarcely less IL
lustrious than these. And now, In conclusion
IL, because of personal disagreements or TIT
emergencics Of the occasion another name II
sought, there yet remains the grand old hero o
Kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta. When patriot
ism calls he cannot, II he would. be silent. but
grasping that banner, to him 80 dear. which h
has alreaiy horne in triumph, he will march &
n civic victory no less renowned than those o
war. thank you. gen lemen, for this distin
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