Hillsboro recorder., 1888-07-05


On Monday, the convention was called
10 order by Chairman Estee, who was in
good voice. The proceedings were
opened by prayer from Rev. Arthur
Edwards, OF Chicago. Mr. Houston, Of
Virginia, arose and said he desired to Of
fer a resolution regulating the order Of
halloling In the convention, which would
prohibit the casting Of any vote for any
candidate who had not been regularly
placed in nomination before the conyen-
tion. The chair ruled that this could
not be done, as nothing was in order ex-
cept balloting. Mr.. Boutelle, OF Maine,
arose to a question Of privilege. Mr..
Raymond, OF California, made n point Of
order that nothing was in order except
10 ballot. II there were any speeches 10
be made, he wanted to make one for
Blaine Applause. The chair stated
that bic understood the gentleman from
Maine desired 10 make a privileged an
nouncement, and he was given the floor.
He mounted the platform end said: ~
find myself somewhat embarrassed In be-
ing thrown even into the semblance OF
aniagonism to representatives OF that del
cgation from the great Pacific slope, who
have come here manifesting such devo-
tion 10 the chieftain whose banner have
followed with pride and affection these
many years. Applause.l would like,
were the occasion appropriate and did
feel il proper, In view OF the courtesy 10
which l am indebted for an appearance
here At all, 10 preface the announcement,
am about TO make by some explanatory
remarks. / shall not attempt to do so.
No one In this convention, no one in this
magnificent auditorium, has any doubt
rs TO where the affection, devotion and
allegiance Of the Republicans Of Maine
has been and always will be. Ap-
plause. No delegate here will doubt
the regret with which ] discharge the
duty imposed upon me; but, Mr.. Presi.
dent and gentlemen Of the convention,
am under CONSTANT which / do not
feel at liberty 10 ignore, and without at
tempting TO give the constmctionsor In.
terprctations Of my own 10 the language
Of one greater than myself, by far, dis
charge my humble duty as representa-
tive Of the Maine delegation by present.
ing 10 you without preface or comment
the following dispatches which ! have
received Mr.. B0utelIe read the two CO,
blegfams. The first one was dated Ed
inbure, June cath.
70 Doulcllc and Manly, Al Chicago--I earn
tssly request all my friends 70 respect my Paris
letter. JANIS q. BLAINE
The secUnd was dated Monday, and
said:
I think hare the right 10 ash my friends 20
respect my wishes and refrain from voting for
me-. Please make this and tho former dispatch
public. JANIS q. BLAME.
After the applause and confusion which
followed Mr.. Boutelles announce
ment had died away, the conven.
tion proceeded 10 the sixth ballot.
IIarrison's strength developed from 23i
on this ballot 10 27S on. the 9Th ballot,
while sherman's ran down 10 1870. The
convention then proceeded 10 the sth
ballot. bir. Henderson, Of Iowa, created
sensation by rising In his seat and with
drawing the name 81 Senator Allison.
The assurances which we're received soon
after the withdrawal OF Allison that his
vote would 20 10 Harrison, took the last
hope from the friends Of sherman, and
Senator Quay told bis friends to fall In
line, and as soon as II became known
New York would not, now that his nom
lnation was In sight, desert Harrison,
there was no longer any doubt as TO the
result, and the reading of the roll be-
csmc mere formality. Harrison was nom.
mated after Tcnnessee's vote had been
cast, giving him 43i votes. Only a
single vote stood by sherman IN Penn.
sylvanla, and after that states vote IA,
Harrison movement became q landslide.
The result was received with burst ol
applause, aud the great audience rose ts
is feet and shouted until II had tired
itself out. One Of the officers Of the con
ycntion climbed on the chairman's d, 81
and waved a banner bearing portrait o.
Harrison. The ladies IL the CALLER,
waved their haudkerchiefs and pafasols
Hats were thrown up and the usua
scenes Of enthusiasm followed. Cries o.
"Ilcs all rightw were heard In the din
Finally, with three cheers for Harrison
the convention became quiet enough I,