The Arizona champion., 1888-06-23
CHICAGO. What They Aie Doing At The Great Republi-
 can Convention.
PROBABLY BLAINE.
Result of the Balloting up to the Hour of Going
 to Press.
Special to the CHAMPION:

CHICAGO, June 23d, 3 p. m.- The convention has adjourned unti 5 o'clock today and delegates arr just leaving the hali. Chauncey NJ. Depew said, in the presence O a large number of people, that at o'clock he predicted Blaine's nomi nation by exclamation. Friends oi nearly every leading candidate, ex , cepting Harrison and Depew, said they had already consented, The impression is that Mckinley { chances as dark horse are rapidly increasing, and the universal predi, ton is that it will be either Blaine or Mckinley.
 It is generally ex; ted that an effort will made to stampede the convention to Blaine this D. Tn. There is some talk of a combination on Allison, but Blaine men expect the New York delegation on sixth or seventh ballot.
 CONVECTION NOTES FROM JUNE 18th.
 The convention assembled at noon in the great auditorium hall, which was magnificently decorated and admirably arranged. Every face was plainly distinguishable and the soft light of 2,500 incandescent electric lamps bathed the interior with a striking brilliancy,
 Chairman Jones called the con. vention to order and introduced Rev Frank Gunsaulas, who opened the proceedings with prayer. Secretary Fessenden, of the Ma. tional Committee followed by read. ing the call. Chairman Jones then stepped to the front of the platform and delivered the opening speech, which was vigorously applauded. At its close, he introduced J. S. Thurston, of Nebraska, as temporary chairman. This selection was op- posed by Tom Osborn, of Kansls, who, however, was not sustained.
 Mir. Thurston made a brilliant speech, which was generally ap, plauded, every reference to the name of Blaine calling forth the widest enthusiasm.
 From this on, the routine of bus. mess commenced. During these pro. ceedings, Chairman Thurston was presented by Mir. Horr, of Michi, gan, with a gavel composed of cop, per, wool, oak, iron and salt, repre-, senting five industries that the dem. ocra.ic party sought to ruin. Thurs, ton accepted it with the remark that he would commence to pound the life out of the democratic party with it.
 John c. Fremont was accorded 8 place on the platform, and made a vigorous speech. Fred Douglas was also called for, and delighted the sssemblage with a sparkling ad. dress. The convention then ad. journed until l2 o'clock the next day.
 The proceedings of the second day were confined to routine business, accepting committee reports, plan ming order of business, naming Ma tional Committee, etc. The per. manent organization was effected, M. NJ. Estee. of California, having been chosen as temporary chairman. He was presented with gold and silver gavel by Mayor Roche, of Chicago; also one by Chas. A.. Works, of Illinoir, made of wood from a desk in at n' vat Ge,ena, Ills, which had belonged to Chant. Grants name elictea tremendous applause.
 The night session was devoted to spec ,hes and routine business. Resolutions of condolence were ten dered to Germany on the death of Frederick III.
 The third day was devoted to consideration of the party platform, and the report of the committee OH resolutions. The names of the diff ferent candidates were presented to the convention. Gresham was the first placed in nomination. Hawley, of Connecticut, followed, then the names of Gen. Harrison, of Indiana, Depew, of New York; Blaine, of Maine; Allison, of Iowa; Alger, of Michigan, and John Sherman, of Ohio, succe ssively.
 When Blaine's name was present. ed the widest enthusiasm prevailed, the entire assemblage rising as one man, amid the waving of hats. handkerohiefs and flags, and deafen- ing cheers,
 At the conclusion of Hastings Pennsylvania speech, placing John sherman in nomination, tho con- vention adjourned until l2 o'clock the following day (the 22d)
 Following is the result of the Sd, 4th and fifth ballots, which are the latest so far as received here:
 Ballots 3d 4,h 5th N A