Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-26


toral vote from the Empire State of New York
for the Republican party. Guided by that idea
and on behalf of Ca if1rnia, l arise TO second
the nomination of that distinguished citizen OF
the Empire State, Levi P. Morton Tapplausel a
man who can better poll the entire vote OF the
Paclhc slope than any man in this whole coun.
try, save and except the great American com
mander, James q. Blaine. lGreat applause.
And can promise You that she will give heI
tull electoral vote to Benjamin Harrison also.
IApplause.l
Gage in seconding Morton's nomina.
ton. He allu led to the fact that when
Garfield was nominated in 1880, Arthur had
been nominated as Vice-President, and the re-
suit had justified the selection. He youched for
Norton ability and capacity as a candidate
and in the fewest possible words seconded his
nomination.
HalloweIl of Kansas followed Foster. New
York, he declared, should have the Vice-Presi-
dent, and there was no person so well fitted to
fill the second place on the ticket as Morton.
General Hastings of Pennsylvania, who nom
mated sherman for the Presidency said the
Pennsylvania delegates had been instructed tC
say her sixty votes would be cast for Morton.
This announcement was received with great
applause.
Mr. Oliver colored delegate from South Car
oiina, followed in a short speech IS Sconding
Morton.
LITTLE BREAK
Simms of Virginia broke in with speech
enlogistic of William Walter Phelps, seoonding
his nomination.
Marsh of Illinois rose to second the nomina
ton of Morton, saying that illinois proposed tc
do for the doubtful State of New York what she
had already done for the doubtful State of In
diana. Applause
General Chalmers, of Mississippi gave his DO
litical history and explained how it was that he
had left the Democratic party, with its hide
bound notions, to join the party of progress-the
Republican party. He was not in favor of Sc
lecting a Southern Republican for the second
place on the ticket. That would be like the
charge at Balaklava. 1t might be grand, but il
would not be politics. lApplauSe cursury
remarE which Mr.. Chalmers made to the effect
that half of the Mississippi delegation was com.
posed OF eX-Confederate soldiers, was wildly
applauded.
When Texas was called, q colored delegate
ElWee, put IN II animation a man whom he de
Scrlbed as patriot and stateSman-William
k. Moore, Of Tennessee.
Just before the ballot was taken Mr.. Moore
OF Tennessee withdrew his name.
THE BALLOT.
The roll of States was called, with the follow.
ing result:
Morton...... ....... sol 9lThomas... ........ l.
elps............... .l19 Bruce. . -
brauiey....... ........lU5
The Chair formally announced the vote
whereat there was great cheering for Morton
which lasted for some time
Before the result was announced Denny OF
Kentucky moved, on behalf of Bradley that
MortOn's nomination be made unanimous.
seconded
this motion. and pledged the Warmest efforts OF
himself and Mr.. Phelps for he ticket.
Motion nomination was then made uuani-
nous.
senator Fdrwcll of Illinois moved that a com.
lnttee cf one be selected nom eacA delegation
u Eot;iy the Presidential a. d Vice Presidential
candidates Of tnej' nomination. and Chairman
ESic'' aaS ii amin IL chosen Chairman of tit
committee.
On motion OF Hustled of New York il wa.
agreed that in the call for the Convention fou1
years hence that Alaska be given two votes in
the next National Convention.
TEMPERANCE RESOLUTION ADOPTED.
Boutelle left his seat and walked forward tc
tne platform. The Chairman recognized him
and he stated that he had a resolution he de,
sired to have added to the platform. under sus
pension of the rules. The Republican party, he
SAID, declares for the protection of American
Wofkmen, OF American artisans and of Ameri-
can homes. The foundation of this grand or.
SanlZatlon of ours is the sobriety the morality
ana The virtue OF the common people The Re.
publican party sprang into existence as the
champion OF moral reform in the United States
OF America, and it stands to-day the standard.
bearer OF every principle that tends to elevate
our common humanity.
Il rise to point of order"
The speaker was Henry W. Oliver. of Pitts
burg, Chairman of the subcommittee which
framed the platform.
The gentleman will state his point of order, ~
Sald Chairman EStee.
It was some time before Mr. Oliver could pro
ceeu, Tor his unexpected interruption had
thrown the Convention into the utmost con.
fusion
Under the rules which govern this Conyep-
sion, ne said toally, in a loud voice, II claim
mat all resolutions should be referred to the
committee on Resolutions without debate
lCrles OF Good good?'J l claim more, sir
that there was ample time there was three
portance'
The tumult had been increasing durina oil
Chairman to state that Boutelle asked for a sus
pension OF the rules. to present resolution
hat request, said the Chairman, will have
to be seconded BY two States Then Won wi
require Il two-shisEs vote 10 suspend the rules
aud debate will not be in order until the uues.
ton OF allowing the resolution to be presented
Is passed upon by the Convention
At last Senator His;ock obtained the floor
HIS commanding presence and his determined
tone succeeded in quieting the crowd 1T is
absolutely necessary he said, THAT this reso.
lutlon shall be read TO know what is in it.
we are not afraid 10 meet any question and dis
pose of it
Loud applause greeted this dee aration and
paved the way for the reading OF the resolution
by Boutclle. 1t was as follows:
The first concern of all good Governments
Is the virtue and sObriety of the people and the
purity of home. The Republican party cordi-
ally Sympathizes with all wise and well directed
efforts Tor the promotion OF temperance and
morality"
After the applause had subsidized, the States OF
MA sacnuselts, New York, Ohio, Michigan
Iowa, Kentucky MARYLAND and indiana sec
onded the motion to suspend the rules Even
Mr.. Oliver acknowledged that there was moth
ing Objectionable in the resolution to him.
BeieVing that he had the entire Convention
with him, Mr. Boutene asked unanimous con
sent u suspend the rules and pass the resclu-
ton.
By rising vote suggested Representative
Butterworth. and the Chairman put the motion.
Il object!' loudly shouted a delegate. and
another ch rus of Kisses filled the hall Thpn
the original motion was put, and apparently
=, hose in the negative will please rise" said
the Chairman. Nobody arose, and veil OF
victory filed the air.
ADJOURNED SINE DIE
The usual resolutions OF thanks to the tenn
porary ana permanent Chairmen were passed.
ana a committee to notify the nominees was
named; Then motion to adjourn sine die was
made by -enatOr Farwell, and a moment later
the descending gavel of the presiding officer de-
clared the National Republican Convention of
1888 to be Il thing of the past.