The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1888-06-20
The Chicago Convention.
THE LATEST.
OPENING PROCEEDINGS OF THE CoNvEN-
TIoN-vARIOUs NOTES.


TIoN-vAR1OUs NOTES.
Especial to the watchman.l
BosToN, June 1880 p NJ.
Chicago dispatches say that city was
crowded to-day as never before, and the
convention opened auspciousy. 1t was
called to order at noon by Chairman
Jones of the republican national committee
John M. Thurston of Omaha was appointed
temporary chairman. The rules of the
house of representatives were adopted as
the rules of the convention. Resolutions
of sympathy for General Sheridan were
adopted.
In referring to Blaine, the presiding officer
said: we can not place him at the head
of the ticket but we can make him com
mander-in-chief at the head of our forces in
the field. We can not make him our pres.
dent, but he remains our uncrowned king"
This was greeted with cheers, but not
"cyclone."
General Fremont was called for and
made a speech. AT 8: 30 p. NJ after the
announcement of the various committees,
the convention adjourned until Wednesday
noon. There were ten thousand people at
the opening. The spectacle was inspiring.
The New York delegates claim one hdn-
bred fifty votes for Depew on the first bal
lot The keynote of the convention is
protection to American industries. A Bos-
ton club planted a magnificent banner five
feet long behind the stage, bearing, in let
tiers of gold, upon a field of blue, sentiments
which appear to be uppermost in the minds
of the delegates. Upon the banner were in
scribed: " Home Market Club of Boston"
American Wages for American Working
men" American Markets for the Ameri-
can People" Protection for American
Homes" This banner was cheered again
and again.
The sentiment for Blaine continues very
strong, and the cooler heads among his sup
porters are trying to prevent the conven-
ton from being stampeded for him.
w. f. BRYANT.
THE PRELIMINARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TONS ABOUT THE CANDIDATEs-LITTLE IN
DICATIoN AS TO WHO WILL WIN.
Up to Friday night less than one-tenth of
the delegates had arrived in Chicago, and
| all agreed that it was then impossible to
make any accurate forecast of results-the
situation changing hOurly-though the ar
dent friends of the several candidates were
Jealous. ALL however, were favorable to a
cordial interchange of views. Delegates
from many sections expressed the opinion
that the New York, New Jersey, Connecti-
cut and Indiana delegates ought to be per-
mitted to name the nominee.
The great auditorium building in which
the convention is held will hold about 5000
people, furnished throughout with opera
chairs. The seating capacity is within about
300 of what it was in the exposition build
ing four years ago, although it is not as
large as was afforded in the exposition
building in st. Louis, where the national
democratic convention was held. The in
terror arrangements, however, are much
more convenient and effective. There are
twelve entrances to the building. An en-
trance leading from Congress street direct
to the center of the hall is used exclusively
for delegates. The main entrance is also on
Congress street. One on Michigan avenue
leads to the stage and gallery and one on
Wabash avenue to the west gallery. The
reporters, telegraphers, etc, enter from the
Michigan avenue entrance. All the Sec
tons are reached by tunnels, which prevents
the usual disturbance incident to the as
sembling of vast crowds of people. The
committee have used every preCaution to
prevent the printing of bogus tickets, which
was done at the last convention, which led
to the compulsory exclusion of many to
whom regular tickets had been distributed
from the building.
The national committee held its first
meeting on Thursday and settled some pre-.
liminaries. At the second meeting on Fri.
day it was decided to refer the matter OF
contrasting delegations from Virginia and the
District of Columbia to the convention and
to allow Dakota six delegates.
There is considerable feeling against the
, Chicago republican papers because of theil
conduct toward other candidates than
Gresham. Chicago secured the convention
nt,,1r t1,a md hat had ,T
"favorite son " business to look after, and
consequently that all candidates would come
to that city on neutral ground, where they
could meet and fight out their battle with
out local color being thrown into the scale
against any one of the aspirants. But the
, friends of other candidates find in Chicago
. a hostile press and community toward al
but Gresham. A prominent republican
said; "The leading republican newspape
will not print a line except such as is favor
able to its candidate, Gresham, 1t send
f reporters to interview prominent republi
, cans and then suppresses all which is adj
verse to the prospects of Gresham"
A curious bit of gossip floating about is il
regard to Mr.. Blaine's sons. 1t can be au
' thoritatively stated that neither of the son
of Mr.. Blaine resident in Chicago is presi
dent of Gresham club. This report, whicl
it was stated had been circulated in thu
East, is without foundation, as both hav
/ prudently refrained from any expression o
opinion as 10 the PRESIDENTIAL candidacy
the republican party. Walker Blaine i
< still reported for Gresham, and is said t.
strongly deprecate any movement for tn
nomination of his father.
Some excitement was caused on Frida.
by telegram stating that the delegate
i, from California, Oregon and Nevada
who had arrived at Denver, unanimousl.
3 adopted resolutions favoring Blaine's nom
I nation
| In regard to the canvasing on candidates
Congressman Henderson said all estimate
= were doubtful. The facts We're total.
l wanting The Nebraska delegates arrived
3 accompanied by General Fremont. The,
E had been reported for Gresham, but il wa
: soon learned that they preferred some othe
candidate. Ex-Governor Foster of Obi
: claimed that Sherman would have a lea,
I of 800 votes on the first ballot.
} The Harrison men were highly indignan
= at the report to the effect that truce ha'
( been declared between their forces ant
. those of Gresham, by virtue of which eacl
would refrain from attacking the other an,
the Harrison support will go to Gresham, il
G the event of the former failing to gail
after tha Spponl or third ballot