The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-06-12
Gen. Clayton-I move to make the election
John R. Lynch unanimous
This WAS carried unanimously

This was carried unanimously.
The Chair-John r. Lynch is temporary chair
man. The chair would appoint as a committee
to escort Mr.. Lynch to- the platform, Gen Pow
ell Clayton of Aarkansas, Henry Cabot Lodge of
Massachusetts, and Henry Taft Of South Caro-
lima. The gentlemen will please await upon
him to the platform
MI. Lynch appearing, Senator Sabln said:
honor and the great pleasure to present to you
Hon. John r. Lynch Of Mississippi.
CHAIRMAN LYNCH'S SPEECH.
Gentlemen Of the Convention: feel ttfhg a'E,
ought not to thank you for the NE. nor do +:
honor yor have that no patriot
.-vu1u fail to respond to his countrys CALL and
that no loyal member Of his party should fail
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
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 exemplif cation in this case. Laughter and
applause.1 came to this convention not for the
purpose of securing the defeat success Of any
man, but for the purpose Of contributing, to the
publican success in November next an assured
tact. [Cheers.] I hope and believe that the as
sembled wisdom Of the Republican party of this
this hall, will SO shape its platform and will pre-
sent such candidates before the American people
as will make that victory beyond a shadow Of a
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.
am prepared. hope that every member Of this
convention is prepared to return to his home
with an unmistakable determination to give to
the candidates of this convention a loyal and
hearty support, whoever they may be. [Cheers.]
am satisfied, in my own mind, that when we
60 before the people of this country our action
American people will never consent to have
political party gain the ascendaHcy of this gov
eminent whose chief reliance is on fraudulent
I am satisfied that the people Of this country are
president Of the United States whose title to the
am satisfied that the American people
will ratify our action because they will never
consent to have revenue system for the govern
ment other than one that will not only raise the
necessary revenue for its support, but will also
be sufficient to protect every American citizen in
his business. [Cheers.] Gentlemen. not for my
self, but perhaps in obedience to custom, thank
you for the honor you have conferred upon me.
On motion of Mr.. Russell of New York, Mr..
Sheard of New York and Mr.. Lee of Pennsyl-
vania were appointed temporary secretaries.
The chair then called for the names Of the dele
gates to serve on the various committees-cred-.
ontlals, res0luuOns, rules ana order OF Dusl-
ness which occupied great deal of time
The committee men selected by the dele
cations Of Northwestern States are as follows:
Dakota-Permanent organization, N. E.
Nelson; credentials, J. l. Jolly; resolutions, J.
Molly. ss;@.-5~ = e. ~ -.
acknowledgements organization and Gre
Ada1s, Lee Mantle; rules and resolutions, W.
Minnesota- Credentials, R. B. Langdon; rules
andsorder Of business, T. II: Armstrong: per-
manent organiahon, O. B. Gould; resolutions,
Liberty Hall r. -, - !.
= wisconsin 4Fl w Reyes wasmade chairman
and George B. Shaw secretary J. II. Mead
was named for the committee on credentials
lr oa 81 Ba
on rules Edwin asaderspn was selected tor