The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-26
The Night Session.

Tile convention was called to order at 7 rs
p M, by Chairman Estee, who had recovered
his voice to certain degree. The band struck
up inspiring national airs, amongst them being
"Dixie," which, however, did not create the
enthusiasm which its every rendering excited
at the recent st. Louis convention. "My
Country, It's of Thee" was more popular and
was greeted with applause, as was also
"Marching through Georgia"
DEPEW wITHDRAwS.
AS tho music ceased, Mr.. Depew assembled
the platform and received an enthusiastic
greeting from the delegates and audience. He
said
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen ofthe Convention:
came here as delegate at large from the state OF
New York, neither expecting nor desiring toappear
IN ths convention or before it in any other cApGci
ty. After my arrival the repros eltatves of New
Iork, by unanimous vote, presented my name to
this convention. 1t was done for state reasons, in
the belief that because it was the only time since
the organization of the republican party that al
divisions should be healed and all interests united
i'll the empire state, it would secure in that COM
monwealth the triumph of the ticket. Applause.
Under these conditions, personal conscientious
ana opinion could nave no possible weight. Since
then discussion has arisen which has convinced me
that my vocation and associations will raise ques-
lions IN hitherto certain republican states, which
might ehaDe the enemy to obscure the great issue
Of the future industrial prosperity of this county
lGpplausel which, unless obscurcd in some ay,
w!ll surely win us success this full Applause.
Delegates had voted to continue in my support SO
long as ballots were to be taken, but under the cir
cumstances, after most earnest and prayerlul con-
slderaton, came 10 the conclusion that per-
sonai consideration, no state reasons could
stand for moment in the way of the
general success Of the PARTY all over
the country, or could be permitted to
threaten the integrity OF the party in any common
wealth hitherto republican In our own state by
wise laws and wiser submission to them BY the rail-
troad companies, the railway problem has been 50
completely settle that il has disappeared from our
politics. Applause But believe there are com
lnunites where it still active that there may be
donger in having IL presented directly or indirectly.
Under these circumstances, and after your this
morning, ! called on the delegation from my own
state and requested them to release from further
service in that capacity. They have consented, aud
my only excue in appearing here is TO give an ex-
cuse oF their action and the appearance my name
and 10 express heartfelt thanks to the gentlemen
from the states and territories who had houored me
with their sufirages. The causes which led 10 this
acton on the part Of the state OF New York-n0w
that their judgment has been arrived at-Wil leave
no he2tburnlngs among the people Of that state.
The delegation viii 60 home 10 a constituency
which were unanimous in the support Of whoever
may he tie nominee o. this convention. lAppiause.
Elaine Stir stubborn.
NEW YORK, june 23.--The Tribune Of this
morning has the following cable dispatch:
LpNDDE, June 22.-Mr. Blaine telegraphs today
from sc ibJrgf that several American Correspond
ent. arr following him, but that any attem pt TO
represent Tat he D. as modified the position taken
in lis Florence AMI Paris letters is entirely ground
less his cable al his request g. " &