Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1884-06-06
Arthur's Chances slim.
NO BALLOT UP TO MIDNIGHT

caCo, to which all the big Injuns of II
party have hisd, progresses with a slownes
that il very trying on those anxious t
know the result. At 1890 Tuesday tn
body was called to order by the Chairman
of the national committee, who announces
that Powell Clayton, of Arkansas, had beef
chosen by the committee for temporar,
Chairman. This raissd a row and a rum
pus and contrary to precedent the suggest
100 Of the committee was set aside and az
Ter long debate Jas. r. Lynch, a coloreC
brn,ber of Mississippi beat the Arkansa
oarpet-bagger, with the unsavory record
very effectively and took the seat of tempo
rrry chairman. lie was too sensible to ap
preciste the empty honor, given for effect
on his race, and snubbed the convention by
saying he was not thankful for il and only
accepted the position az a matter of duty
incumbent on every good citizen. The Sc.
lection of Lynch was considered a black
eye for Blaine and victory for no one in
particular. The field seemed to have com.
bined against him and Arthur and Ed.
munds Joined hands to the same end. Al.
ter the election Of Lynch and the appoint
ment Of the usual committee, an adjourn.
meut was had till next morning. At 10
o'clock Wednesday a resolution pledging
all the delegates to support the nominee,
whoever he might be, developed 30 much
opposition that it was Withdrawn. The
committee on permanent organization re.
ported that Gen. John B. Henderson, Of
Missouri, had been selected by il for per-
manent chairman and the report was
agreed to. He took the chair and when in
his speech he alluded to Blaine as a man
whose splendid abilities ard personal quail
ties had endeared him to the hearts OF his
friends and whose brillisncy OF genius chsl-
leDged the admiration OF mankind, a storm
Of applause broke out and on the stage,
floor aad galleries men stood up snd waving
their hats and handkerchief, cheersd
him again and sgain. The other commit.
tees were not ready TO report and the body
adjourned till 7 P NJ when it had to ad-
journ again till 10 yesterday the commit.
tee on credentials rot being ready with its
report.
CHICAGO, June 5th.-Convention called
10 order at 1854 Committee on creden-
.ials reported and report adopted. There is
no minority report. Resolutions TO pro.
coed with call of States for presentation Of
candidates after report Of committee on res.
olutions adopted.
The report OF the committee on rules az.
ter much discussion was adopted The minor
ity report giving greater representation to re-
publican States Withdrawn after exciting
debate.
The committee on resolutions reported
platform recommending such a revision Of
the tariff as will protect American interests
and American labor, denouncng the i'm
portation OF Chinese cheap lator or any
other foreign labor otthe class and COM
plimenting Arthnr. The latter was receiv-
ed with cheers and platform unanimously
adopted
CHICAGO, June 9th, 1880 p. NJ. -Conyen.
tion has just met. Galleries struck up
"John Browns Body" Martin Townsend
took the stand to present Arthur. HE
reference to Conkling and Plat resign
ing on account Of Blaines wickedness was
received with storm Of hisses. He claim.
ed that Arthur's nomination would give
TO all clasfes Of citizens He
was frequently interrupted with applause
and when he concluded the audience got in
chairs and ladies waved handkerchiefs.
BAT p. Nudge West is now present
ing the name Of Blaine He is 80 frequent.
y interrupted by cheers that it is difficult
10 proceed. If all the delegates who are in
chairs and are waving handkerchiefs are
Blaine men, he will be nominated. The
speaker laid particular stress on the asser-
lion that Blaine could be elected without
New York. Davis, OF Maine, seconded.
Cullum nominated Logan and dwelt par.
tieularly on his war record; said he had
never lost battle nor disobeyed an order.
Mention Of Grant loudly chCered az well as
his other remarks. Gen. Prentiss, of Miss
ssippi, seconded.
Hawley was put in nomination by Bran
Tiger, who said If the convention had bet
er candidate than he, Connecticut would
support him.
II:26 p. M.-When Ohio was called there
,as considerable cheering and Judge
foraker took the platform TO present
herman. Judge Holt, Of Kentucky,
seconded in a well received speech. Here
ar report closed with the convention still
session. No chance for ballot tonight. :
The Malone delegation from Virginia ,
az seated. ;
There is no telling who will be nomin'' ,
d. The Shermsns seem 10 have the
lIdee now. Tecump says he don't want It,
WINcHEsTER, June 5th.-Hon. w. b,
NTH was made temporary chairman OF
e appellate convention and Hon. G. M.