St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-06-04

spot has carried forward our line of battle until
to-day our forces overlook every person of the
enemy. Indeed so severe now is the integrity of
the Union, SO firmly imbedded in the constitu-
ton and laws of the land are the safeguards of
Individual liberty and so fairly
and fully achieved, that by
general consent the time has now arrived for the
new disposition of the party forces in contempla-
ton OF new lines of operation, having compassed
the defeat of our opponents on all former occa-
slons, the party is about to set its house in order
and take counsel as to the direction and manage
ment OF It's future course. In the comparative
lu OF party strife which distinguishes the pres
ent condition of national politics, there is in
creaslng disposition to look after the men who
are TO execute, and the methods that are to guide
Them IN the execution of the powers committed
to them for the management of the affairs of the
republic, As result of the
rule adopted in the last national
Republican convention, this convention finds
itself constituted by large majority of gentle
men who have been clothed with the delegated
powers OF the convention in their several con-
gressonal districts. On this consideration may
be grounded hope that the voice of the people
lappause) will, beyond recent precedent, be felt
IN moulding the work you are assembled to per-
form, so thatits results may be such as to win
the unhesltating and undividing support of
every lover of these principles by which the par
ty mas heretofore triumphed and yet will tri-
umph. (Applause). When consider the mem
orles OF the past intimately connected
with this city, and even with the edifce which
the people of Chicago so generously placed at
your disposal; when we reflect upon the deep
seated concern among the people on the result of
your deuoeratlons, and the various incentives to
the abandonment of personal ambitions in the
interest of the party welfare, you cannot wonder
that the committee, and beyond it the great Re-
publican Masses extend you most hearty well
come to the scene of labor, in the constant hope
OF Republican doctrine, and disclose such just
appreciation of Republican men, in the choice of
your nominees as to rejoice the hearts of your
constituents, and keep victory on the side of
your ever victorious banner In conclusion, at
the request of the Republican national convention,
have to propose to you as temporary chair
man of this convention, the Hon. Powell Clayton,
OF Arkansas. Loud Applause.]
MR.. H. LODGE, OF MASSACHUSETTS.
| Mr.. Chairman: In accordance with the vote of
the chairman of the committee, in accordance
with precedent you have presented the name of a
gentleman as temporary chairman with view
OF introducing any personal contest, with view
OF attempting to make any test of the votes as
to the strength of the respective candidates.
There are many members of the convention, I
believe, who believe that the unanimous cleo
ton of this gentleman would strengthen the
cause. therefor have the honor to move, as it
Is certainly most desirable that we should recog-
nize as you have done, Mr.. Chairman, the Re-
publicans of the south. [Applause. I, there
lore, desire to present the name of gentleman
well known throughout the south for his parlia-
mentary ability, for his carriage and his charac-
ter. move you, Mr.. Chairman, to substitute
the name of the Hon. John R. Lynch of Mis-
sissipp and ask, sir, that when the votets taken
the roll be called on that question.
A delegate-I second that motion.
The chair-Gentlemeno of the convention, you
hear the motion for the substitution for the
name of John r. Lynch, of Mississippi, and
that motion call of the roll is demanded.
MIR. BUTCHER, OF NEW YORK.
Mr.. Chairman, desire to happily second the
nomination of John R. Lynch of Mississippi,
and move that the roll be called, and that the
delegates express their choice for either of the
men presented. Applause
The chair-The roll will be called by the sec
retary, and as the names are called by states the
gentleman will rise in his seat and name the
gentleman whom he desires to vote for as tenn
porary chairman of this convention.
MR.. WARREN, OF CALIFORNIA.
Before we proceed TO call the roll of states
desire to suggest that it appears to that it is
proper that we should proceed with deliberation
in these preliminary proceedings in the forma-
tion of this convention. 1 believe it to be
a fact that for over forty years
it has been the practice for the national commit
tee to name to the national convention the name
of some gentleman who should act as temporary
chairman. Applause. That practice has grown
to be the common law of political parties in the
country. [Applause.] 1 desire to say, Mr..
Chairman, that it seems to me inappropriate on
this great occasion when we are proposing to
start with unanimity and with courage to lay the
foundation of the campaign that shall lead to
victory, for us to commence here on this floor
and with suggesting the possibility that there
should be any division with respect to SO simple
question. The national committee, the repre-
sentatiyes of the great Republican party, this
country, in its wisdom have solicited the gentle
man from Arkansas to act as the temporary
chairman of this convention. have faith in the
integrity and wisdom of that national committee
in their choice, applauseI, and do not think
that this convention is prepared to reverse the
precedent Of over forty years for the purpose
of raising contest on this preliminary
battle ground. Mr.. chairman, allow me to sug-
gest that should take counsel from the wisdom
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