The Portland daily press., 1888-06-25
Two MORE BALLOTS.
The Result of the Proceedings Sat-
urday Forenoon.

SHlCAGO, ILL.,, June 23.-Ihe convention
was called to order at zoos o'clock this MORN
Ing, and two minutes later the proceedings
were formally opened by Chail man Estee
calling upon Senator Warner Miller of New
York to preside over its deliberations. Bish-
op Samuel Fellows of Chicago delivered the
invocation He called down the divine au-
thority and the divine protection upon the
stricken general Of THE army, who, he prayed,
might find another Winchester in his brave
struggle for life.
The Pennsylvania delegation had not ar
rived at the hall at 1890. The delegates
were In caucus, and Quay was trying to
get them to stand by Sherman for two bal
lots more, and then vote for adjournment.
:, MT. Lewis OF Kentucky, rising to ques-
as voting on the third ballot yesterday for
Aiger, when, as matter of fact, he voted
Tor Gresham. The chair said the cor rection
would be made.
The convention then proceeded to ballot.
When Connecticut was reached. one vote
was cast for Mckinley of Ohio. As soon as
this announcement was made, Mr.. Mckinley
was seen to. rise in his seat, and amid the
most impressive silence, proceeded to make
a statement. He was greeted with storm
OF applause. He said
u am here as one of the chosen representa-
ives OF my State. / am here by a resolution
OF the Republican Convention, passed with
out one dissenting voice, commanding me to
cast my vote for John Sherman, and use eve
ry worthy endeayor for his nomination. 1
accepted the trust because my heart and
Judgment were In accord with the letter, and
spirit, and purpose of that resolution. 1t
has pleased certain delegates to cast their
votes for me. / am not insensibla to the
honor they would do me, but in the presence
Oh the duty resting upon me, / cannot remain
sliept with honor. ! cannot consistently,
with the credit OF the State, whose creden-
tials l bear, and which has trusted me;
cannot, with honorable fidelity TO John Sher-
man, who has trusted ME in his cause and
with his confdence;. cannot consistently
Win my own views of my personal integri-
ty, consent, or seem to consent. to permit my
name to be used as a candidate before this
convention. | would not respect myself If
could find it in my heart to do, to say, or per-
nit TO be done, that which could even be
ground Tor anyone to suspect that wavered
IN my loyalty to Ohio or my devotion to the
chief OF her choice and the chief Of mine. /
DO request, demand, that no delegate who
would not cast reflection upon me shall cast
ballot for me"
Mr.: Mckinley spoke earnestly and with
emphasis. He was evidently sincere, and the
convention, at the conclusion of his speech,
generously applauded.
Inc ballot was then proceeded with, with
out further incident until Illinois was
reached, when break Of three votes from
Gresham to Harrison created sensation.
ana was received with a mingled demonstra-
ton OF Kisses, and applause. When New
YORK was reached, the galleries hissed. At
ter the vote Of the State, giving Harrison 50
votes, one OF the delegates demanded poll
Of the delegation. The poll showed no
change In the vote. As the ballot proceeded,
there was shown in addition to the expected
gam I0r Harrison, q very decided growth in
the Alger vote, which comes chiefly from the
south. The Pennsylvania vote still stood by
sherman, he getting 5S of the co votes from
thaS State. The Wisconsin men swung to
Harrison. The ballot resulted as follows
The Fourth Ballot.
Arkansas-Alger IA.
AAla;bama-Sherman 9, Alger 10, Harrison 1.
Callfornla-Blaine 16.
Colorado-Gresham 3. Harrison /, Allison 2.
Eoennecticut- Sherman 8, Gresham A, Alger 1,
Allison y, Mckinley 1.
delaware. Harrison 8, Gresham i.
rlorlua-Alger 4, Harrison 2, Sherman 2.
Georgla-Lincoln 1, Harrison 2, Sherman 19
Illinois Gresham Al, Harrison 3.
Indiana Harrison 80.
Iowa-AllIson 26.
Kansas 3, Allison 2, Harrison s,
Blaine 5. -
Kentueky.-Alger 3. Allison 2, Sherman 10,
Hd Harrson sGresham 2, Blaine !, Fred Douglas l,
LOUISIANA -Alger g. Sherman Q, Allison 2,
Maine Sherman 2, Allison 4, Alger 8, Harrison
Maryland-sheman 6, Harrison 8, Allison 2.
Massachusetts, Gresham 1, Allison 2, McKin-
ley 2, sherman z, Harrison 8, Alger 8.
Mchigan-,Alger 26.
Minnesota -Alger 2, Gresham 8, Harrison z.
Mississlppi--Blaine l, Gresham 3, Sherman IA.
Missouri Gresham IL, Alger 13, Harrison g.
Sherman 2, Alison l, Blaine L.
Nebraska.Alger 2, Allison 8, Sherman 8.
Nevada Alger 4, Allison q
New Hampshire-Gresham l. Allison l. Alger
1, Harrison 5.
New Jersey-Gresham 2, Harrison Il Sherman
n New Yorknn,Alger n,Ag 3, Allison /, Harrison 59
North CarolIna-Alger 5. Gresham 1, Harrison
2, Sherman Is,
Ohio sherman 80.
oregon-Gresham 4, Harrison l. Blaine /.
Rhode Island-Alson A.
South decentralization 2, Sherman 6, Alger
10.
Tennessee--A Allison l, Harrison 2, Blaine A,
Sherman 8, Alger o.
Texas-Allison 9. Alger 8. Blaine /, Gresham 8,
Mcintyre 2, Harrison l. Sherman z.
Vermont-Harrison 8.
'Virglnia-Allison 3, Sherman 10, Harrison 8,
Alger 3.
West Virginia -Alger 1, Blaine 2, Gresham Q.
Harrison 3, sherman q Mckinley 2.
Wisconsin Harrison 20, Gresham2 2.
Arizona--Alger 2.
Dakota-Allison 3, Gresham /, Harrison A,
Sherman 2.
District Of Columbia-Blaine 2.
Idaho--Alger !. Harrison l.
MOntana--Gresham !, Allison l.
New MeEico-Alger L, Sherman.1.
Washington Territory--Alger 2, Harrison /,
wyoming Sherman 2.
TOTAL.
RIaine ............. AZ Sherman o26 |