The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-05-02
THE CONVENTIONS
Maryland RepubIicans-A ResOInt
Passed FavOring Blaine for Presiden

Passed FavOring Blaine for President.
HAGERsTowN, Nd, May 1.-The Republican
| State Convention was called to order by James A.
| Carey, chairman Of the State Central Committee
There were no contested seats except in the third
legislative district Of Baltimore and he had placed
the custom house delegation the roll to take part
in the organization and the committee on creden-
tials could decide the matter afterwards This de-
csion is thought to be adverse to the Blaine men.
| DR.. W. II. Perkins of Washington county was
| elected temporary president.
Several speeches were made and every mention
| of Blaine aroused wild cheers. The committee on
credentials reported in favor of the custom house
| delegates from the Second District of Baltimore
| which was adopted. A platform was then adopted
1t endorses President Arthur's administration; up
holds protective tariff declares in favor civil SER
vice reform calls for legislation to advance ship
| ping interests and establishment of a navy; de-
mands immediate suspension of the coinage of sill
yer dollars retirement of the trade dollar and ad
justment of the currency to gold standard and de-
mandsa free ballot and fair count for all. A
resolution was adopted declaring James G. Blaine
| to be the choice of the people of Maryland for
President. Four delegatesat-large to the National
| Convention were then elected and the convention
| adjourned.
large to Chicago chosen at Hagerstown today
three strong Blaine men and the fourth is for
Arthur. OF the district delegations Is are for
Blaine, two for Arthur and one for Grant.
Minnesota Republicans-The Blaine Men
Control the Temporary Organization.
ST.. PAUL, Mimi, May 1.-The State Republican
Convention met at noon today. Gen. John B. San
born was elected temporary chairman which was
deemed Blaine victory, the lines being drawn on
the tempory organization.
The platform insists upon the extension of the
civil service laws to States and cities, commends
President Arthur's administration and declares
Mr. Blaine to be the choice of the majority of Min
nesota Republicans. Four delegates-at-large to
the Chicago convention were elected, headed by
Senator Sabin, and three of the four are personally
pledged for Blaine. Senator Sabin declined to
make personal pledge to the convention but his
friends gave proxy pledge for him on behalf of
The delegation to Chicago as stated by leading
politicians on both sides will stand: Blaine, 10;
Edmunds, 4, and giving all the delegates at-large
to Blaine.
Florida Republicans-A stormy Cenven-
tion-Arthur Delegates Elected.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 1.-The Republican
State Convention at st. Augustine to-day had
stormy time, caused by the introduction by indie
pendents of resolutions to which the regular Re-
defeated and fierce contest followed on the NOM
ination Of delegates The regular or office holders
set was elected bus after the regulars mad LETT the
to meet tomorrow. The delegates declared elected
are Arthur men,
Kentucky Republican Convention.
LOUISVILLE, May 1.-The State Republican Con-
vention met here at noon today. Nearly 1000 del
egates present. Hon. Cassius Goodloe, al anti
Arthur man, was made temporary chairman.
California Republicans Elect Blaine Del
egates.
OAKLAND, May 1.-The Republican State Con-
vention organized with E. A. Davis of Yuba chair
man. Twelve delegates we're elected to the Nation
al Convention and they are all instructed for
Blaine. A resolution was introduced by the dele
gates of the First District naming Lincoln as Vice
President and it was lost The Sixth District, rep
resenting the entire southern section of the State
introduced resolutions instructng the delegates to
support Lincoln for President but it was defeated
Georgia Wing Republican Convention,
ATTAETA Ga NAV he Whip-R4r,,,hl;co,,
convention met at noon about IA delegates being
present. Gen. james Longstreet called the body to
order rs. King was elected temporary chairman.
1t is tought delegates will be detected to the Chica-
90 Republican convention.
Pending discussion Of aeommittee report against
sending delegation to Chicago adjourned until to-
morrow
Oregon Republican State Convention
six Delegates Elected and Instructed for
Blaine.
PORTLAND, May 1.-The Oregon Republican State
Convention organized by choosing Henry Falling
chairman. The platform endorses President Ar
thurs administration, demands protection for
wool, civil service reform and the right of the
State and National governments to regulate rail-
B. Herman was nominated for Congress.
Six delegates to Chicago including Senator
Dolph, who were instructed for Blaine, were
elected.
Other Conventions.
PROVIDENCE R. l., May 1.-Delegates-at-large to
the Republican National Convention at Chicago
were chosen today as follows: Gorham P. Pomeroy
of Providence, Frank NJ. Bates of Pawtucket, EN-
cry II. Wilson of East Providence, Daniel B. Little
field.
After the delegates at-large were nominated the
District Conventions were held. The Rhode ISL
and delegation goes uninstructed but their personal
preferences are unde. stood to be: Arthur, 4; Ed
munds, 2; Blaine, 2.
EVANSTON, Wy, May 1.-The Republican terri
torial Convention today chose Arthur delegates to
the National Convention.
SALT LAKE CITY, May 1.-The Republican terri
torial convention today elected Governor Murray
and General Kimball delegates to Chicago and in
structed them for Arthur.
RALEIGH, N. c., May 1.-The Republican State
eonventiod to-day elected three Arthur delegates 10
Chicago, and adjourned until tomorrow.