The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-06-12
, Gen. Clayton-l move to make the election o
John r. Lynch unanimous
This was carried unanimously.

The Chair-John r. Lynch is temporary chair
man. The chair would appoint as a committee
70 escort MI. Lynch to the platform, Gen Pow
and Henry Taft Of South o.
INA. The gentlemen will please await upon
him to the platform.
Mr.. Lynch appearing, Senator Sabin said:
Gentlemen Of the Conventions: have the
honor and tho urent pleasure to present to YOU
as temporary Chairman Of this convention, the
hon. John Lynch Of Mississippi
CHAIRMAN LYNCHs SPEECH
Gentlemen Of the Convention: 1 feel that I
ought not to thank you for the distinguished
honor You have conferred upon me, nor do I:
nevertheless from the standpoint that no patriot
that no loyal member Of his party should fail
to comply with the demand of his
party yield with reluctance to your decision
and assume the duties of the position to which
you have assigned me. Every member OF this
convention who has approached me on this sub
)ect within the last few hours knows that this
position was neither expected nor desired by
me- IT, therefore, there is any such thing as a
man having honOrs thrust upon him. YOU have
an exemplifcation in this case. daughter and
applause.l came to this convention not for the
purpose Of securing the defeat success Of any
man, but for the purpose of contributing, to the
extent OF my vote and my influence, to make Re-
publican success in November next an assured
fact; [Cheers.] hope and believe that the as
semblcd wisdom OF the Republican party of this
nation, through its chosen representatives in
this hall, will shape its platform and will pre-
ScHC SUCH CdnulO3CcS De1Ofe the American people
rs will make that victory beyond shadow OF a
doubt. SO far as the candidates for the presf-
dental nomination are concerned do not wish
any gentleman to feel that my election, by your
vote. is indicative of anything relative to the
preference of
ONE CANDIDATE OVER ANOTHER
l am prepared, hope that every member of this
convention is prepared, to return to his home
with an unmistakable determination to give to
he candidates of this convention q loyal and
aearty support, whoever they may be- [CheersJ
am satisfied, in my own mind, that when we
90 before tho people of this county our action
will be ratified, because the great heart Of the
American people will never consent to have 4
eminent whose chief reliance is on . fraudulent
ballot and on violence &C the polls [Applsuse]
am satisfied that the people Of this country are
too loyal ever to allow . man to be inaugnrsted
president of the United States whose title to the
position Is brought forth in fraud I
am satisfied that the American people
Will rat1fy our action because they will never
consent to have a revenue system for the govern
nent other than one that will not only raise the
necessary revenue for It's support, but will also
be sufficient to protect every American citi7en In
his business [Cheers] Gentlemen, not for my.
SELF, but perhaps In obedience to custom, thank
you Tor the honor you have conferred upon me.
On motion of Mr. Russell of New York, Mr..
Sheard Of New York and Mr.. Leo of Pennsyl-
yanis were appointed temporary seeretsrieA