The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-08-21
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
Texas Democrats.


Houston, Tex, Aug. 2O-The Democratic
State Convention reassembled at 10 a. M,
Col. VIM. Upton was chosen permanent chair
man after the platform was adopted major
a motion that the two thirds rule be sustained,
which was carried. john Island was nomi-
mated for Governor by reclamation amid great
enthusiasm.
The ticket was completed as follows: Comp
troller, W. j. Swain; Treasurer, T. r. Lub-
beck; Commissioner of Land Office, W. @.
Walsh; Attorney General, John ID. Templeton.
State Senator Gibbs of Dallas was nominated
for Lt.-Governor by reclamation.
Connections Republican COnvention-Hen
ry Il. Harrison of New Haven, Nominal
mated for Governor.
NEW HAVEN, Aug. 2O-The Republican State
Convention was called to order by Charles j. Cole
chairman of the State committee, at 1920 this
morning.
Judge W. I. Elmer of Middletown, was elected
temporary chairman. In his speech he said that
james G. Blaine of Maine is the peer of any man in
the world today, for integrity He said the tidal
wave two years ago took in Conn ecticut, but the
people want no more political accidents for either
presidents or governors. He predicted that the Re-
publicans this year would elect their candidates
high and dry above all Democratic tidal waves
John A. Tibbetts, collector of the port of New
London, was elected permanent president. On as
Stunning the duties of the chair he said, that the
principles upon which the Republican party was
FOUNDED are 1LS To-Day, lie arra1gn6Q the
Democratic party fer its position during the war,
and claimed that its policy on the tariff would
duce the honest laborer of America to the condi-
ton of the pauper lahorer of Europe. He eulogized
James G.. Blaine as the most illustrious OF his
time. At this there great applause and cheers.
He went on to say that among the volunteer sol
ders of the union there was none Drawer than John
A. Logan. Cheers. There is no brighter name on
the roll of the union veterans than John A. Logan
through whose veins flows the warm blood of the
Emerald Isle. He Endorsed the Republican plat
form, and said that with the platform and such
candidates the result is not in doubt he eonclud-
ed by predicting that Connecticut would give its
electoral vote to James g. Blaine. He was loudly
applauded.
from each district, was then appointed.
The convention then voted to take an Informal
ballot Tor candidate for governor
The name of Gen. w. II. Buckley was presented
by S. A. Hubbard OF Hartford.
Samuel Fessenden, of Stamford, presented the
name of Phineas c. Lounsbury, of Richfeld, in
speech of great eloquence and power and was loud
Ex-Speaker VIM. c. Case of CRANKY, presented
the name of Henry B. harrison of New Haven and
the nomination was seconded by ex-Congressman
Kellogg.
Hon. John NJ. Hall of Windham, seconded the
nomination of Phineas c. Lounsbury.
The tally of the at the conclusion of the roll
call, which was ordered instead of ballot, showed
194 for Lounsbury, lob Tor Morrison, and "a for
Buckley, when S. A. Hubbard, F. 3. Cooley and
G. A. Walker of Hartford, arose and asked that
their votes be changed from Buckley to Harr ison.
Changes were made in rapid succession, when MIR.
to any more changes until the ballot announced
The chair ruled That changes could not be made
without unanimous consent and ordered the
secretary to announce the result.
At this point spirited debate took place parti-
cipated in by Congressman Kellogg and ex-Speaker
Case who differed with the ruling Of the chairman
An appeal was taken and the chair was sustained.
The second formal ballot was then ordered which
resulted as follows:
Whole number of votes. .........449 -
Necessary to a choice. commune. .....225
Henry b. Harrison. 1852
Phineas G. Lounsbury .187
VIM. III. Buckley. ............ 10
On motion of Mr.. Fessenden, of Stamford the
nomination of Mr.. Harrison was made unanimous
and at $50 p. m. recess was taken for one hour.
Cook of Barkhamton, for Lieutenant Gov ernor;
Charles A. Russell of Killingly, for Sec retary of
state; Balentlne r Ghamnerlaln, OF New Britain,
Comptroller. Resolutions were adopted endorsing
Blaine and Logan and the Republican platform.
Gov. Hendricks Letter of Acceptance
He says ''Xes' in a few Sentences.
NEW YORK, 20.-Ex-Governor Hendricks letter
of acceptance is given to the public this after
noon:
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 20, 1884. =
Gentlemen,-I have tho honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your communication notifying me of my
nomination by the Democratic convention at Chi
cago as the candidate for the office of Vice Presi-
dent of the United States. May L repeat what
said on another occasion, that it is nomination
which had neither expected nor desired, and yet
recognize ana appreciate the high honor done me
by the convention. The choice of such body, pro-
nOunced with such remarkable unanimity and &C.
eompanied with 20 generous an expression Of esteem
and confidence, ought to outweigh all merely
personal desires and preferences of my own.
1t is with this feeling, and 1 trust also from
nomination, and shall abide the judgment of my
countrymen. have examined with care the declar-
alton of principles adopted by the convention,
COPY of which you submitted to me, and in their
sum and substance l heartily endorse and approve
the same.
am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
To the Hon. WIN. F. Villas, chairman and Others.
New Jersey Democratic Convention.
TRENTON, Aug. 90 Most of the 638 delegates to
the Democratic State convention have arrived. The
permanent organization has been arranged by the
State committee.
called the convention to order Gen. McC lellan
was made temporary chairman. He greeted
with cheers and spoke for some time. He insisted
that the Democratic Larty deserved success and
must have it, as time brought its revenge. At the
conclusion of Gen. McClellans address a list of
vice presidents and secretaries was read and APP
proved and the convention then adjourned for
short recess.
After recess Edward Balbach and Thomas Kay,
were chosen electors at large. Addresses by Gov.
Albeit and others, followed after which the oon-
vention adjourned. The usual resolutions were
adopted.
Buffers Chances i'm nIassa chusetts.
BOSTON, Aug. 20-The leaders of the Butler
Democrats met in private consultation at the Re-
House today, to consider the best plan for sup
porting Butler. Every county excepting Dukes,
Nantucket and Berkshire, was represented. Col.
Plympton presided and many familiar faces were
seen in the gathering. Mr.. Plympton announced
that the design was to unite all the elements which
favor Gen. Butler into solid party and then to
organize in every city and town. Speeches were
made by gentlemen from all parts of the State.
Judge McCaferty criticised Clevelands letter of
ceptance, saying that it was weak production, and
the work of negative man. Another meeting will
be held next Saturday. 1t is stated by prominent
leader that the Butler men will carry the canvass
of the commonwealth officers. 1t is likely that
the Greenback convention set for Sept 4th, will be
postponed till later date, to permit arrangements
Tor fusion.
THE DOMINION.