Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-06-20
RATE EISG THE NOMINATIONS.
The Republican Mass Meeting Last
Night.

Night
A LARGE GATHERING AT THE CITY HALI-SPEECHBS
BY SENATORS SHERMAN, HAwLEY, MALONE. FRYE.
HARRISON AND OTHERS AN ENTHUSIASTIC EN-
DoRSEMEST OF THE TICKET.
The republican masS-meeting, held at the City
Hall last evening for the purpose OF ratifying the
nominations OF Blaine and Logan, was attended by
several thousand people. large stand was
erected in front OF the City Hail. and was profusely
decorated with patriotic bunting. Large portraits
of Blaine and Logan were displayed above the por-
tico Of the building. over the portraits was the
Inscription. 1.-The Peoples Choice 1885" Long lines
OF streamars extended from the roof OF the build
in5. The whole scene was brilliantly Illuminated
with electric lights some OF the state associations
marched 10 the city Tan CARRYING transparences
appropriately inscribed. During the evening the
Marine band played Il number OF airs
TIE OFFICERS OF THE MEETING.
lion. Samuel Shellabarger was introduced by
Senator lIawley as chairman OF the meeting. Mr.
Shelabarger made a brief address eulogiZing the
nominees. Mr. a. VI. Clspp presented the follow
Ing list OF vice presidents and secretaries which
was adopted: Vice preSidents-General Green B.
R3um. Frederick Douglass, Halbert +. Paine,
James Wormley. d. W. Bliss, g. G. Cornwell. n. G.
Emery. u. h. Cartier. Simon Wolf, $. A. II. McK1m.
\. c. Riddle, IOratio Browning, LIP. Williams. John
T. COOK. SayleS j. Bowen and w. w. Curtis;
secretaries. Lewis Clephane, ElphOnzO YOungs,
Lnrin VI. Saunders, r. h. Helphenstlne and Fred'k
kooneS.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
First Controller Lawrence, chairman OF the COM
mttce on resolutions. presented series Of resOlu-
tons endorsing the nominations. which were
adopted unanimously. These resolutions paid
tribute 10 MIR. B.aineS experience and ability as a
statesman declared that under his adminiSIr ration
the rights of native and naturaized citizens OF the
nited States Will be alike respected in every for
egn land and invited the cooperation Of all who
believe that ours is nation clothed with the
powers necessary to preserve its existence and to
the rights Of citizens TIE resolutions
referred 10 Mr.. Blaine as the unflinching advocate
OF republican principles, the fearless defender OF
est payment of all public indebtedness and states
man with the Sagacity and executive ability to In
augurate and carry into effect the Improvements
and reforms recommended IN the national republic
can platform Senator Logan was eulogized as
soldier and statesman The resolutions closed with
the declaration "That the gratitude and thanks of
the nation are due 10 Chester A. Arthur for his
wise. conservative. patriotic and successful admin
iStraton. and for the cordial support which he has
generously pledged in favor OF the election of james
q. Blaine and John A. Logan
Judge Lawrence read letter from Senator Hale,
OF Maine, promising a republican majority OF
Hon. j. = Robinson, OF Ohio, regretting his nabil
lily to be present.
SENATOR sHERMAN's SPEECH.
The first speaker OF the evening was Senator
Sherman who declared his approval Of the choice
of the convention 81 have no patience he said,
with any man who, for himself or any other per-
son. would take his chances for success in pOliLi
cal convention. and when disappointed would seek
10 thwart the action OF the convention" Mr.. Sher-
man concluded follows: SIT is said that Blaine
Is bold and aggressive; that he Will obStruct the
business interests OF the country. would like to
try such President. He might shake OF some OF
the CObwebS OF diplomacy and invite the attention
OF mankind to the existence OF this country. There
VIII always be conservatism enough in Congress,
and inerInsSS enough iii the democratic party, to
hold In check even as brilliant u man as James g.
Blaine What we want now Is an American policy
broad enough 10 embrace the continent, cOnServa-
a 70 nrnt hn rffrI,f -Afn
poor as We'll as rich, and brave enough to do what
Is right. whatever stands in the way. We want
protection TO American citizens and protection to
American labOrerS, free vote and fair count, an
assertion OF all the powers OF the government in
doing what is right. Ii Is because believe that
the administration OF Blaine and Logan will give
us such a policy and that know the democratic
party Is not capable Of IL, that invoke your aid
ana promise you mine, to secure the election Of the
republican ticket
OTHER SPEECHES.
Senator Hawley followed In a stirring speech de-
claring that since the republic was founded there
never was presidential nomination that more
fairly represented the actual choice Of the people.
senator Malone, OF Virginia. the next speaker,
said II would be the high ambition OF the repubi-
can party OF Virginia to swell the electoral major
ity by which the standard-bearers were assured of
election He referred to the Danyile massacre,
and said that IL was by such methods that the de-
mOcracy proposed 10 keep the south solid.
Representative Horr, OF Michigan, made hui
mOrouS speech.
ciared that the nominees ARE the grandest men
on the continent, and with such candidates and
such a platform TO stand upon, we shall know no
such word as fall
Representative O'Hara, OF North Carolina, the
next speakers predicted republican victory In his
state.
senator Frye. OF Maine, the next speaker, ridi-
culed the statement that the republicans would
have TO fight defensive battle He referred to the
efforts OF the democrats In 1876 to tear the laurel
from the brow of the great republican leader, and
10 the manner Ill which Air. Blaine had taken the
Whole American people into his confidence and
routed the democrats OF the House.
senator Harrison followed in ringing speech,
and the closing speech at the central stand was
made by Representative Boutelle. OF Maine who
severely criticised the independents.
THE OVERFLOW MEETINGS
an overflow meeting was held at the eastern
pOrtico and conducted by Gen. Green B. Raum.
Speeches were made by Hon. Thos. b. Reed, OF Me-:
Hon. ThOS. Bayne. OF Pa; Hon. Vim. Waller Phelps
Of " J.: ex-Representative Harris, OF Miss; Hon.
NJ Perkins, of Kan: Hon. 7. PettibOne, OF Tenn,
and eX-GOv. Dingey, or Me. Mr.. Dingley paid a
personal tribute to Mr. Blaine, whom he said he
mad known Tor twenty-five years "A nober. purer,
more upright man., h said, IA devoted lover
of his fell0%m"n. an abicr, broader, and more
thoroughly American statesman does not live than
he
At the west pOrttcO meeting was addressed BY
Mr.. Fred. Douglass. The speakers were Represen.
tatiVeS Milken OF Me- Nellie, OF Pa: Smalls, OF S.
G: MIR SINUS. OF Danyille, Va, and Mr.. simon
Wolf, OF this city.