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from his own state. AS the convention was
thus prevented from uniting on a Western
candidate, it nominated the choice of the
East-Gen. Hancock. Mr.. Hendricks, though
deeply disappointed, took an active part in
the campaign, and was heard from the
stump IN many parts of the West. Mr.. Hen.
bricks was a delegate to the Cincinnati con.
VentiOn of July, 1880, and made the speech
putting in nomination the name of Mr.. Nc.
Donald. Mr.. Hendricks himself received
one vote for the nomination on the first bal.
lot. His name aroused much enthusiasm.
and on the second ballot he received forty.
five and one-half votes.
NOMINATION AT CHICAGO.
At the Chicago convention in 1854. Mr.
Hendricks was given the second place ON
the Democratic ticket and had the satisfac.
von Of being elected During the past yea
ae never was in better spirits. He has
travelled about the country much; has made
many speeches and attended many BAN
auets. He has heartily enjoyed the dignity
Of his position, and has generally talked
freely in the interviews, and occasionally
offended members of his own party by his
freedom. Mr.. Hendricks has been a promi-
nent man for many years, and, like all
public men, has been criticised and found
fault with, but no one ever called in ques-
ton his private or official integrity. In this,
respect he was absolutely unaSsailable.
MR.. EDM UNDs TO BE PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
WASHINGTON, Special Telegram. Nov. 25-
It is customary for the vice president to
absent himself from the session of the SEN
tie before an adjournment in order that
hat body may elect a president pro tenn
pore, who, under the constitution, is in lin,
sal succession to the presidency of the United
States. The Democrats had q majority in
the senate when Mr.. Arthur was vice presi-
dent, and he did not follow this custom, SO,
hat when Garfield died he was without o
egal successor. Mr.. Hendricks followed the
example of Mr.. Arthur at the special session
Of the senate last spring, and did not per-
init the Republicans TO elect a president
pro tenn, so that Mr.. Cleveland now
stands alone. But there is only two weeks
before the meeting of the senate, when the
Republicans will elect a vice president 1t
Is pretty certain that Mr.. Edmunds will be
the man. He has been the acting vice presi-
dent since David Davis occupied the chair of
the senate, and it was generally under stood
that the Republicans would elect him as
president pro TEN. as soon as Mr.. Hendricks
gave them a chance. There has been no
talk of opposition to him, but now that the
position assumes great Importance, there
being but one life between it and the presi-
dency of the United States, there may be
some rivalry. Mr.. Edmunds does not care
particularly for the honor and did not seek
it before; and, according to his usual Gus
tom, will probably maintain
An ATTITUDE OF INDIFFERENCE
now, Senator Sherman would like to be presi.
dent of the senate and will be elected, If
Edmunds is not There is some talk about
the hotel tonight about Logan, and the
Democrats think the Republicans ought to
select him as acting vice president, as a
matter Of consistency and to carry out the
expressed will of their party. Logan's
friends talk in the same way, and it is prob
able that he will maxi a fight for the place;
but his popularity in the senate
is not such as to justify him in expecting
success. The prevailing opinion in the
hotel Hobbies, and among senators who are
the city, is that Edmunds will be chosen.
Senator Conger said tonight that he believed
it would be Edmunds, but that the latter had
expressed a preference to remaining on the
floor and engaging in the debates, and espe-
cially to perform his duties as chairman Of
the judiciary committee; that he had no
taste for the duties of presiding officer, and
did not covet the honor; but in Mr.. Conger's
opinion the senate could unite upon him
better than upon any other man. He thought
it would be Sherman. If it wasn't Edmunds
MESSAGES OF CoNDoLENCR
were received to-day from hundreds OF
prominent men all over the country, among
which were the following:
Greystone, N. Y. Nov. 26.-Mrs. 7. A. Hend-
ricks: / am inexpressiblv shocked by the SUR
prising and painful intelligence of the sudden
closing of the career of your husband. He has
fallen with the honors upon him and in the
acme OF his popular esteem. In your personal
bereavement I deeply sympathize, while In com:
mon with the whole country Ideplore the loss oil
Mr.. Hendricks as q public calamity.
SAMUEL J. TmDEE.
Chicago. Nov. 26-Hon William II. English.
Indianapolis, Ind: hear with emotion OF the
sudden death of enr old colleague, Vice President
Hendricks. Yourself, Mr.. Hendricks and my.
self served together In the Thirty-third congress.
I saw much of him afterward as commissioners Of
the general land Office and as United States sena-
tor from Indiana. Though opposed politically,
our personal relations were always Of the most
cordial character. In public life he was honest
and incorruptfble, and never In any schemes OF
Jobs. In private life he was always honored
esteemed and respected by all who knew him.
intend to pay nv tribute OF respect TO his
memory by attending his funeral obsequies.
X. B. WAsHBUBN.
Bloomingtou, H.. Nov. 26.-Mrs. Hendricks:
Accept from Mrs. Davis and myself our heart
felt sympathy in this hour OF your greatest sor-
row and deepest bereavement. DAVID DAVIS.
Washington, Nov. 26.-The Japanese minister,
kukf. sends his very sincere sympathy to Mrs
Hendricks in her bereavement. and his deep sor-
row at the death OF the vice president. for whom
he entertained tho highest personal respect and
regard.
Washington. Nov. 2e.-Mrs. T. A. Hendricks.
I beg TO offer you my sincere coincidence and
sympathy. A committee OF senator's will CONT
on to the funeral. GEORGE r. EDMUNDs.
New York, Nov. 26.-Mrs. T. A. Hendricks
One who Is suffering just as you are sends yoSt
her tenderest sympathy.
MRS. GEORGE b. MCCLELLAN.
Similar messages were received from Sem
ator Dawes of Massachusetts,, congressman
Ward, Kleiner and Cobb OF Indiana, John +.
Agnew of New York. s. Corning Judd Of
Chicago and many others It was decided
to-day not to hold q post-mortem .examina-
tion of the remains; Mrs Hendricks not
thinking 1t necessary, as she is satisfied that
her husbands death was the result of paraly-
sis of the heart