The state journal., 1884-07-12
IN CONVENTION TO-DAY.
The Second Ballot Begun-Scene of Grea
Excitement.


Excitement.
By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE convention
was called to order at II o'clock, and
prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Clinton
Locke, of Chicago. He prayed that in
the great and noble contest which
was opening before the American pco-
pie there would be a cessation from
strife and anger, that mems eyes should
not be blinded to that which is fair and
Just, that all corruption, bribery and il
legal voting be kept far away, and that
after the election the whole people may
join in their support of the Presi-
dent. The chairman said he HAD received
among other letters and kilograms from
all parts Of the country one from Mr..
Goodwin, OF Massachusetts, with the pre-
sentatiOn Of gavel made up from wood
and relics from different parts of the
world A delegate from Pennsylvania
moved that the convention now proceed
to the second ballot. So ordered.
Then Mr.. Sowden Pa.), with thanks
to those who had voted for Samuel J.
Randall, withdrew that gentleman's
name. The second ballot commenced at
II 90, with the following result:
Alabama, Bayard II [cheersl. Nc.
Donald Cleveland 3.
Arkansas, Cleveland IA. cheers.
California, Thurman 1G.
Colorado, Cleveland 6.
Connecticut, Cleveland IL.
Delaware, Bayard 6.
Florida-Cleveland 6; Bayard, 2.
Georgia-Cleveland II, Bayard, TO-
Illinois-Hendrick, /.
A Boom for Hondricks.
Here there suddenly broke out scene
of wild, general and enthusiastic cheering
and waving of hats, fans and handker-
chiefs, and it was impossible for the Chair
to suppress the tumult, although he tried.
Most of the delegates and spectators took
part in it. 1t was the first exhibition Of
genuine enthusiasm in the Conven-
tion It was renewed again and
again, and fiLally the band
Joined in the demonstration with
Hail Columbia and other patriotic airs.
Umbrellas were brought in requisition,
and banners were carried around. In
fact the Blaine demonstration of five
weeks ago was again repeated con
amore. ..The interruption of the pro-
ceedngs occupied fifteen minutes. Judge
Hendricks himself was not present, hav
ing left the hall just previously.
At the end of a quarter of an hour
and while the uproar was at its height
Senator voorhees,, mounted the platform
and announced that at the request of the
Indiana delegation he withdrew the name
of Mcdonald for the purpose
at the proper time of casting
the vote of-Indiana for Hendricks. This
caused renewed cheering, which was
kept up for several minutes longer
The rest of the vote of Illinois was an
nounced as follows: For Cleveland 80.
This was an opportunity for the friends
of the New York candidate, and they
availed themselves of it, the delegation
from the State rising to their feet and
cheering Justify, while they waved fans,
hats and handkerchiefs. The spectators
took part in the demonstration, but not
to the same extent as in the case of Hen
dricks. The band Joined in with the air,
1--WE Won't Go Home Till Morning,
which seemed to stimulate the enthusl-
asm This scene lasted three or four
minutes.
Illinois continuation Bayard 3;
Hendricks, 2; MDonald l Illinois
polled one vote less than the full number.
Indiana gave for Hendricks 80.
Iowa gavefor Cleveland %, Hendricks 4.
At this point the Pennsylvania delega-
ton asked leave to retire for consultation.
A New York delegate objected, but the
Chair decided that the Pennsylvania del
| egation had right to retire for consulta-
| ton, and it did so amid great excitement.
The call of the roll proceeded:
Kansas-Thurman, 2; Bayard, a;
Cleveland, 10.
Missouri-For Cleveland, 81; Bayard,
5; Hendricks, 6.
Miasissippi-Bayard, ID; Cleveland, 2;
Hendricks, 2.
Nebraska-Bayard, |; Cleveland 8:
Nevada-H Hendricks 8; Thurman. !.
New Hampshire-Cleveland s.
New Jersey-Bayard 2; Cleveland s.
Hendricks IL; (announced for one of the
men cheated in 1862