Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-23
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CHICAGO, June 90.
The convention was called to order at 7.l5
p. NJ. by Chairman Estee, who had recov
cred his voice to certain degree. The band
struck up inspiring national airs, among them
being Dixie" which, however, did not Gre
ate the enth usiasm, which its every rendition
excited at the rece mt st. Louis convention.
MY Country 'Tis of Thee" was more popu-
lar and was greeted with applause; also
Marching Through Georgia" As the
music ceased Depew ascended the platform
and received an enthusiastic reception from
the delegates and audience.
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the con-
vention am here as a delegate at large
from the State of New York, neither expect
ing nor desiring to appear in the convention
or before it in any other capacity. After my
arrival. the representatives of New York, by
a unanimous vote, presented my name to
this convention. 1t was done for State rea-
sons in the belief that because it was the
only time since the organization of the re-
publican party that all divisions have been
healed and all interests united in the Empire
State, it would secure in that commonwealth
the triumph of the ticket. Applause.
Under these conditions, personal
considerations and opinions could have no
possible weight. Since then discussion has
arisen which has convinced me that my vo-
cation and associations will raise questions
in hitherto certain republican states, which
might enable the enemy to obscure the great
issue of the future industrial prosperity of
this county, Applausel, which unless OBJ
scured in some way will surely win us snc-
cess this fall. Applause. The delegates
had voted t, coutnue IN his support as long
as ballots were to be taken, but under cir
cumstances, and after most earnest and
prayerful consideration l came to the
conclusion that no personal consid-
erations, and no State reasons could
stand for a moment in the way of the gener-
al success of the party all over this country
or could be permitted to threaten the integ-
rity of the party in any commonwealth hith-
erto republican. In our State b, wise laws
and wiser submission to them by the railroad
companies, the railway problem has been
50 completely settled that it has disappeared
from our politics. Applause. But be-
lieve there are communities where it is still
so active that there may be danger by having
| il presented directly or indirectly. Under
these circumstances and after your vote this
forenoon, 1 called on the delegation from
my own State and requested them
to release me from further service in that
capacity They have consented and my only
reason for appearing here is to give an excuse
for their action and for the temperance of
my name, and to express my heartfelt
thanks to the gentlemen from the states and
territories who have honored me with their
suffrages The causes which have led To
this action on the part of the state of New
York, now that their judgment has been ar
rived at, will cause no heart burnings among
the people in that State. The delegation
will go home to their constituency, which
were unanimous to find it unanimous in sup
port of whoever may be the nominee OF TINS
convention. Applause.
john S. Wise of Virginia, arose and in
behalf of the Virginia delegation said that
the delegation elected the following officers
Chairman, John s. Wise; member of the
national committee. Morgan Treat; member
of the committee to inform the nominee
Harry Libbey.
General Hastings of Pennsylvania, said hi
arose in the interest of harmony and caution
in what he believed to be the best interest Of
the party. He believed those interests to b'
the dearest and the convention would be bes
served by an adjournment until tomorrow
forenoon to give the convention time to have
4 more thorough understanding and TO pre-
vent q hasty and unconsidered action. III
therefore moved to adjourn until 10 o'clocl
/. tomorrow forenoon, and demanded a roll cal
: of the States Filley of Missouri. Fender
son of Iowa, Fuller of North Carolina, an
King of Maryland, seconded the motion
The roll call proceeded without any iaciden
until New York was reached, when poll o
the delegation demanded 3 call and disclose
the fact that New York stood 10 in favor o
Gen. Hastings motion and 81 against il.
a Depew voted no amid applause. The re
suit was: Yes, 535, no, 2s2, as follows: