The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1884-06-12


pearancc. Additional Hays were put above the
building, There was also moro animation and
free iom than on the opening DAY. ..e,.
down upon tho table with three loud rara,
Chairman Lynch announced that PRAYER would
bc said by the Rev. John II. Barrows OF CHI
Mr. Barrows gave thanks I'd God for hlcaa-
inus received, aud invoked tho Divine Kindness
In the interest OF unity and harmony, lie
present TO tho snffragcs OF tho people. for the
highest Gift In the nation, q name worthy 10
succeed 70 the chair OF Washington. and y man
who combined wisdom, honesty, and nobility Ut
character with pure record and Christian
spirit
memorial from tho American State Temperance
Alliance embodying resolution from the Mary
land state Temperance Alliance appealing to
the convention to nominate candidates who
would usc their influence toward the sup
preston Of the liquor traffic, which was read
and referred.
senator Plumb, or KanaaA, oiIercd rc~olu-
tion that American land should belong alone to
those willing to assume tho duties of American
George ". Massey, of Delaware, submitted n
term of Office VI the President from four u NIX
years was u mater worthy ot considerations II
be referred to tho Committee ON Resolutions.
Mr. Hawkins. of Tennessee. offered q resolu-
ton that 1t was the sense oi the convention that
every delegate present support the nominee, and
come prepared 10 do 80: which caused an excited
debate. during which MIR. Knight, of California.
In advocating the resolution. alluded to certain
torial declaration OF ono OF tho vrcat metro-
politan journals, as reason why the resolution
should be adopted.
resolution, and referred In the course Of his re-
marks To the action Of tho convention which
nominated Mr.. Lincoln twenty-tour wears ago,
when similar resolution was introduced and
voted down He also reminded the convention vi
what was said and done -four years ago when Mr..
Campbell, OF West Virginia. declared that he WAS
his own hat, and when under the lead of Gar
tcldl the gentleman who presented eiMilar
resolution WAS induced to withdraw Y, He
therefore asked this CONVENTION to assume that
every delegate was nh honest and honorable
| man. He characterized tho resolution m ono
which was unworthy to be ratified by body Of
The chair decided that. as far "a possible. the
| rules of the House Of Representatives would be
| followed, allowing alternate speeches for and
| for recognition from two delegates ut once, tho
Chair deciding In favor of the man who wanted
| to speak for the resolution.
Senator Dolph OF Oregon, moved to lay tho
resolution on the table. Mr.. Hawkins said that,
| as his resolution had developed 80 much oppo-
siton, he would withdraw II.
Ex-senator John b. Henderson, Of Missouri.
was presented by the Committee on OreahisaA
| tion and elected Permanent Chairman almost
unanimously. Upon assuming the chair, Gen.
nehucIsou auufesscu the cousentiou - IVa"
| lows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION We have
assembled to survey the past history OF tho par.
"; to rejoice ~ We may because Of the good II
to discover II possible the wants of the present.
! and with patriotic frmness provide for the fu-
ture. Our past history Is the Union preserved /;
and honorahly by our sides in this convention; !;
! the public faith maintained Nnboundcd credit
at home and abroad. cnrrencv convertible into
renewed health and visor In every section Of
| a prosperous aud peaceful country. These are
the fruits OF triumphs over adverse policies
IN the and s' q the
has come race of heroes and statesmen, chal-
lengin confidence and love ut home, respect
come 70 select a standard bearer Tor the APP
| preaching conflict, our chief embarrassment II
not In the want, but In the abundance, Of Presi-
/ New Yoik has her tried and true statesman,
| upon whose administration the fierce and even
| nnfriendly light Of public scrutiny has been
turned, and the , nn,ssrsal .h verde, ,s; Well Vel
mont has her great statesman, whose mind Is
as clear the crystal springs OF his native State
and whose WITH, = a. n y T. sranss as
| history Of the Republican party itself. Illinois
can come with one who never failed In the dis
charge OF public duty; whether IN council cham,
favortc. whose splendid abilities and personal
qualities have endeared him 10 tho hearts of his
friends, and the hrillaney Of whose genius chai-
lenses the admiration OF all. Connecticut and
| Indiana may come with names scarcely less IL
| lustrious than these. And now, In conclusion,
| IL, because OF personal disagrccments or tho
emergencies OF the occasion another name IL
| sought, there vet remains tho grand old hero oi
| kenesaw Mountain and Atlanta, When patriot
ism calls he cannot. II he would. he silent. hut
grasping that banner, to him 50 dear, which h.
has already borne In triumph, he will march Il
a civic victory no less renowned than those u
| war. ! thank You, gentlemen, for this distin.
gnlshed mark OF your confidence.
| The mention of Arthurs name provoked I'M.
mense al APPLAUSE, which MAS SO long continued
that ucn. Henderson had TO wait for II 70 sub
side. The reference To Eamunds and sherman
also evoked applause. At the allnsion TO Rlaln,
e. ssss on, on the ssr sn1
hats and hanakrrehiefs. cheered again ana
again, The women also took part in tho demon,
stration, and waved their fans ami handker,
worn itself out it WAS again renewed and once
again. Ii was fiye minutsa before Gen. Hvnder-
son conld continue his snech
Charles ". Clisbee. Of Michigan. was selected
The Secretary then read letter from A, II
Andrews Il Co, OF Chicago, presenting gave
To the Chairman, which had been matte fron
nth In the union' % inciaiins % MA Alaska, The @ handle !
which was maize from the old Charter uas
tree In Connecticut, which was accepted viii
thanks.
Mr. Stcbhins, of Arizona presented a resolu
tion to the effect that the apgo'ntmeat Of Terri
toral officers by the President " the rnites
States should he from actual residents In suel
Territories, and delegate from California PIE
sented resolution to the effect that the Com
missioner OF Agriculture should lie Cahine
officer, which. with resolution en Woman snt
frage. We're referred to tho appropriate commit
tee. and AT 1880 o'clock the convention al
jonrned until I in the evening.