Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-26
| NOMINATED.
Harrison and Morton on
the Victorious Ban
ner.
Important Dispatches from
''Maine's Henry Of
Navarro. "
The Eighth Ballot Satisfactory
to All.
Wild Enthusiasm Gfeets Killers PfeSen.
tafon Of Mofton's Name.
The Delegates GO Home to Work and
Win.
The Ticket Strongly Endorsed by the
Leading Republicans OF all
Sections.
Wild Enthusiasm Gfeets Killers PfeSen.
tatiOn Of Mofton'S Name.
The Delegates GO Home to Work and
Win.
The Ticket Strongly Endorsed by the
Leading Republicans OF all
Sections.
CHICAGO. June %.

O'Clock Chicago time IL o'clock Maine
time.)
Mr.. Boutelle of Maine, rose to a question
of privilege. He was given the floor. At
ter mounting the platform he said: | find
myself somewhat embarrassed in being
thrown over into semblance of antagonism
to the representatives of that delegation
from the great Pacific slope, who have come
here and manifested such devotion to a
chieftain whose banner have followed with
pride and affection these many years. Ap-
plause.
No delegate here will doubt the regret
with which discharge the duty imposed
upon me- But, Mr.. President and gentle
men of the convention, | am under con-
straint, which do not feel at liberty to ig-
more. and without attempting to give con-
struciions or interpretations of my own, to
the language of one greater than myself by
far, discharge my humble duty as re-
preventative of the Maine delegation, by
reading to you without preface or comment,
the following dispatches which / have re-
ceived:
Il earnestly request all my friends to re-
spect my Paris letter." signed, flames G,
Blaine"
That dispatch was received last night.
II think have right to ask my friends
to respect my wishes and refrain from voting
for me- Please make this and former dis
patch public.
Signed, JAMES G. BLAINE.
After the applause and confusion which
followed Boutelle's announcement had died
away the convention proceeded to the sixth
ballot Little excitement was occasiOned by
L., IS u.
of applause when California again cast her
solid vote for Blaine, until Ohio was called
and Gov Foraker announced As votes for
Sherman.
The roll of States was then called.
Tennessee being polled, voted as follows
Alger 6, Allison l., Blaine s, Harrison J,
Sherman s.
The Tennessee delegates arose and chal-
lenped the correctness of the announcement
The result of the poll was 45 votes for Sher-
man and one vote for Harrison. cast by D. Is.
Lackey, who demanded the poll.
SIXTH BALLOT.
John Sherman of Ohio, "a
Russell A. Alger Of Michigan, l3I
William II. Allison of Iowa, ~
James G. Blaine of Maine, Az
Walter Q. Gresham of Indiana, VI
BENZ Harrison of Indiana, 23l
William Mckinley of Ohio, IL
Joseph b. Foraker of Ohio, |
Fred Grant of New York, /
The convention then proceeded to the
seventh ballot, which resulted as follows;
SEVENTH BALLOT.
John Sherman of Ohio, 23l
Russell A. Alger of Michigan, I2o
William B. Allison of Iowa, 40
James G. Blaine of Maine, 10
Walter q. Gresham of Indiana, 81
n.ri Harrison of Indiana, 27s
Robert Lincoln of Illinois, z
William Mckinley of Ohio, 10
Joseph B. Foraker, !
Creed Hymond of Califor lia,
When California was reached Laymond
announced amid applause. l6 votes for
Harrison. Gage demanded a call OF the roll
and the result show ed l5 for Harrison, for
Alger. .,
The convention then proceeded to the sth
haIIot Mr.. Henderson of Iowa created a
sensation by rising in his seat and withdraw
| ing the name of Senator Allison. after thank
| inv the friends of Senator Allison for their
support.
| The assurance which was received soor
after the withdrawal of Allison, that his vote
would 70 to Harrison, took the last hope
from the friends Of Sherman, and Senator
Quay, finding that the game was up, told MS
friends to fall in line, and as soon as 1t be-
came known that New York would not de-
sert Harrison, there was no longer any
doubt of the result and the reading of the
roll became mere formality.
EIGHTH BALLOT.
Beni. Harrison of Indiana, 544
Russell A. Alger of Michigan, 10(
John Sherman of Ohio. lle
James G. Blaine, of Maine.
William Mckinley,
Walter .. Gresham, 81
The result of the eighth ballot was received
with burst of applause and the great andi
ence rose to its feet and shouted until It had
| tired itself out. One Of the officers of tht
convention climbed on the chairmans desk
and waved banner bearing portrait Of
Harrison. The ladies in the galleries waved
\ fhan,ikerchiefs and parasols. Hats wers
thrown up aud q scene of enthusiasm fol.
lowed. Cries of Hes all right we're heard
| in the din. Finally with three cheers fol
Harrison, the audience became quiet enough
IN hear the official announcement of the re
suit.
Governor Foraker then took the platform
amid enthusiastic cheers and said
"Gentlemen of the convention: The dele
cation from Ohio came here all Sherman
men. They are now all Harrison men
/ TApplause. 1t is easier for us to be ST
when we remember that Gen. Harrison ha'
the good sense to be born in Ohio. Ap
plause. ! move that the nomination o'
made unanimous. [Applause.
/ Horr of Michigan seconded Gov. Foraker
motion. He hoped the convention woul'
he unanimous, but we will stand by Harrison
inst as firmly a We have stood by Alger.
Some people do not think that he know
everything. but think see the hand o
Providence in this nomination. We hope,
n place I soldier at the head of the ticket