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KOHLBERG BROS
TOBACCOS.
lmern«tion«l Cig«r Fuctory.
Eighth Year, No. 153.
HARRISON AND MORTON
THE CONVENTION THROWS A
SOP TO THE PROHIBI-
TIONISTS.
" WHO 18 HARRISON?"-HOW THE LOSING
TICKET WAS NOMINATED-
YETERDAY'S BALLOTING.
California Crestfallen-Morton Has a Walk-
wer on First Ballot The Conven
tion Adjourns Sine Die.
The Chicago Convention.
oihcaoo.Junc 25—In an interview with
an Inter-Ocean reporter Governor Routt,
of Colorado, said: t I have my trunk
packed and carriage at the door and was
about to start for the train, but I stopped
Saturday night because of this business.
I for one do not propose to stand it any
longer. I do not propose to tamely sub-
mit to being told by Steve Elkins that I10
and his friends have tbe republican party
held tip by the hair of the head and t hat
they intend to do with it as they please.
Steve Elkins has controlled this conven-
tion as though it was bis plaything, and it
is time for all in the republican party
who have courage and manhood to rise and
protest against it. I for one am here to
protect and intend to make it my busi
ncss bctweeh now and the meeting the
committee Monday morning, to give El-
kinB and the rest of them to understand
that there are 250 men at least in this
convention very much opposed to the no
mination of Blaine, and who believe his
nomination would be injurious to the re
publican party, and might insure its de
feat in the coming election. The people
have not been working this thing only
during the convention, but for three
months prior to the convention, and they
have worked in such way that whatever
the leaden may say the public will not
believe, and cannot believe. Blame nag
not been cognizant of their every act.
JNo sir, the Blaine combination
cannot force a nomination upon
the convention without being advised
that there are at least 350 men ready to
make a vigorous protest against it. The
protest will not be in the form of a writ-
ten document of any sort, but it will be a
personal declaration and will manifest it-
self in votes." _ , ,
Senator Stewart, of Nevada, thought
the nomination of Blaine would disrupt
the republican party. "It would take us
from now until November to explain the
difference between Blaine's letters and
Blaine's lobby," began the Sena-
tor, "It won't do for
Blaine to come in now after he has said
be would not be a candidate and has in-
duced other candidates to make an at-
tempt to secure the nomination. IIis
lobby now asks the delegates to betray
the candidates of their states. It tries to
pull down other men who have
gone into the race relying 011 his letters.
Blaine's nomination would be a terrible
thing for the republican party and the
means ot its defeat in the country. We
cannot afford to nominate to nominate
Blaine for the sake of the few democratic
Irish Catholic votes he would get. lor
every Irishman be got he would lose four
republican votes. They are too infernal
expensive."
"Have the antiBlaine people agreed
on a candidate?"
"They have not, and I am afraid they
will not to-day, but I am in favor of re-
maining hero a month and voting as we
have done, rather than allow a stampede
to Blaine. We ought to have had twenty
or thirty ballots, but they would not al
low them to betaken."
"flow about McKinleyT"
"I prefer an American. Alger or Iiar^
rison, or Gresham, are good republicans.
"Can the Blaine people nominate a
man?1! _
"I don't believe they can. But we
can't tell. I understand the lobby has
opened a barrel. I've been told it has
been rolled out among the southern dele-
gates. I don't know who is in charge of
it but that is the rumor."
The Sherman tide, which set in yester-
day, flows in this morning. It wi11 resell
the flood on the second or third ballot td-
dav The situation is critical for alio
the candidates, and the manipulators of
the Blaine movement arc disconcerted
and have lost confidence. New York
can stem the Sherman tide, if the delega-
tion from that state desires to prevent
hie nomination. The question is now
can New York effect his nominal ion,
her delegation desire to do so. In brief,
without New York's support it does not
appear that Sherman has any chance at al.
his friends claim he will get New York
and that is the situation in a nut shell.
Senator Hiscock said to an Associated
Press representatives a few moments
Biro: " New York will vote for Harrison
as long as he has a fair chance of success.
Should Harrison become an impossibility
it will consider Sherman." '
The next combination will be upon
Allison and he will get most of the
Shctman strength should the SUermjn
movement fail. Talk is current hat the
New Jersev vote will be iwung to bher-
SaMaKs indicating a deal has been
mado which will make the ticket Shu-
man and Pbelps. The Sherman move-
ment to-day is successful.
At three minutes past eleven o clock
the convention was called to order
br Chairman Kitec, who was
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again in good voice. The proceed
ings were opened with prayer
by Rev. Arthur Edwards, of Chicago.
Convention meets with almost absolute
certaily that Blaine is entirely out of the
race, and all candidates must combine to
prevent the Impending nomination of
Sherman.
The News says that about a hundred
Blaine men were present at Inst nights
caucus, that all states except four were
represented. That the count showed 370
votes certain for Blaine, that it was de-
cided to make the Blaine break at the
meeting of the convention this morning
and that that the manner of doing it
should be decided by a sub committee a
meeting of which is to be held this
mi ruing.
Houston, of Virginia, arose and said
that he desired to offer a resolution reg-
ulating the order of balloting in the con-
vention, which would prohibit the cast-
ng of any vote for any candidate who
iiad been regularly placed in nomination
before the convention. The chair ruled
that this could not be done, as nothing
was in order except balloting. ^
Boutelle, of Maine, arose to a question
of privilege. Haymond, of California,
made a point of order, that nothing was
In ordcu except to ballot. If it was any
speech to be made be wanted one for
Blaine. [Applause]. The chair said he
understood it to entitle the man from
Maine, who desired to make a priyilege
announcement, and he was given the
floor. "I find myself somewhat embar-
rassed in being thrown even into a sem-
blance of antagonism to the representa-
tives of that delegation from the great
Pacific slope, who have come here mani-
festing such devotion to the chieftain ------ ■ . „ . ,
whose banner I have followed with pride Jj™dley ofkentuckj,
and affection these many years. (Ap-
plause.) I would life, were the occasion
appropriate, and did I feel it properdin
view of the courtesy to which I am in-
debted for my appearance here at all, to
preface the announcement I am about to
make with some explanatory remarks. I
shall not attempt to do so. No one in
this convention, no one in this magnifi-
cent auditorum. hai any doubt as to
where the affection, devotion and allegi-
ance of republicans have been and always
will be. (Applause.) No delegate here
will doubt thjB regret with which I dis-
charge the duty imposed on me. But
Mr. President and gentlemen of the con
ventlon, I am under a constraint which I
do not feel at liberty to ignore, and with-
out attempting to give instructions or in-
terpretations in my own language of one
greater than myself by far, I discharge
my duty as a representative of the Maine
delegation by reading to you without
l>reface or comment, the following dis-
jatches which I have received.
At this point the galleries broke into
an uproar which was promptly, checked
by the chairman, who warned the audi-
ence that unless it preserved better order
strict measures to enforce it would be
resorted to. Boutelle said : "I read to
the convention for its information as 1
have them these dispatches.
Edin'hukoh. June 24.-—To Boutelle and
Manly. Chicago—I have earnestly re-
quested all my friends to respect my
"'aris letter.
(Signed) James G. Blaine.
That dispatch was received last night,
explained-Boutelle.
This morning 1 r.eceivedthe following:
I think I have a right to ask my
Wends to respect my wishes and refrain
from voting for me Please make this
and the former dispatch public.
(Signed) James G. Blaid,
After the applause and confusion which
followed Boutelles announcement had
died away the convention proceeded with
the sixth ballot. California on the
seventh ballot voted for Harrison solidly
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desk, and waived a banner bearing the
portrait of Harrison. It was thrown up
and a scene of enthusiasm followed by
Cries of "he's all rights were heard in
the din. Finally with three cheers for
Harrison the convention became quiet
enough t» hear the official vote.
Governor Foraker then took the plat-
form amid enthusiastic cheers and said:
"Gentlemen of the convention:—The
delegation from Ohio came here all Sher-
man men. They are now all Harrison
men. It is easier for us to be so when
we remember that General Harrison had
the good sense to be born in Ohio. [Ap-
plause,] I am directed by the unani-
mous vote of the Chicago delegation
to move that the convention
in behalf of the state of
Ohio that the nomination of Benjamin
Harrison be made unanimous (Ap-
plausse).
nHoar, of Michigan, General Hastings
behalf of Pennsylvania and Senator Far
well, on the behalf Illinois seconded the
motion
Davis of Minnesota, also seconded the
motion to make the nomination unanim-
ous. The chairman then read a dis-
patch from Kussell A. Alger, requesting
him to convey his sincere thanks to the
delegates who so loyally supported him,
declaring no state or man would give the
gallant gentleman who won the fight and
party, a better support than Michigan
and himself. "He is.all right," ended the
dispatch, and Alger men in convention
cheered loudly at the well known refrain.
After the convention had been addressed
by Wise and Mahone of Virginia, Proc
tor of Virginia, Lynch of Mississippi,
Thurston of Nebraska, Harris of North
Carolina, and Williams of Arkansas, and
"..all in the same
strain, the chairman put mo
tion of Governor Foraker
which was adopted with a shout and the
chairman declared Senator Harrison
unanimously the nominee of the conven
tion and of the party for president.
Morrison, of Indiana, moved a recess
till 3 o'clock this evening. Lost by an
overwhelming vote. The chair then de-
clared the regular order to be the presen
tation of names for vice president nomi
nation. Denny, of Kentucky, nominated
Wm. K. Bradley, of that state. He
thought it about time the southern re
publicans were given a show. The nom
ination was seconded by Griffin, of Kan-
sas ; Warner, of Alabama; Houk, of
Tennessee; Watt of Georgia, and Atkin
son. of Michigan. When New Jersey
was called, Senator Sewell stated that it
wes the intention of the New Jersey del
egation to present the name of William
Walter Phelps for the vice presidential
nomination. After some LHef seconding
speeches, and as the members of the con-
vention were tired, he moved a recess
until 0 o'clock. Agreed to and ad-
journed.
The convention reassembled at ten
minute* past six and proceeded to the
regular order of presentation of the name
of Walter Phelps. After Phelps had been
proposed and seconded tbe call of states
was continued, and when New \ork was
called Senator Warner Miller said: "In
behalf of a united delegation from the
state of New York, in behalf of the unit
ed republican party of the state of New
York, I name Hon. Levi P. Morton. Sen-
ator Miller's speech was delivered with
great force. He was frequently int ?r
rupted by applause. His statements as
to the special reasons why New York
should have the vice-presidency were
well delivered and he was cheered lustily.
When he had concluded there was a wild
outburst of applause, the demonstration
continuing for several minutes.
Chairman Cooper, of the Pennsylvania
state committee, who has during all the
convention opposed Senator Quay in his
efforts to nominate Sherman, to-night
gave some interesting inside views of the
Blaine movement last night and to day.
Chairman Cooper says last night the
Blaine men had the assuiance of 600
votes in the convention, and the plan to
nominate Mr. Blaine was fully arranged.
At that time the managers of the Blaine
movement had received the fir»t of the
cablegrams which were read in the con
vention to-day. It was then decided to
nominate Blaine, notwithstanding this
dispatch. This morning another confer-
ence was held and It was definitely de-
cided to force the nomination of Blaine
on the fourth ballot to-day. This agree
ment was reached upon Senator Cooper's
own motion. It was also
agreed that if this plan
succeeded, of which the manager had not
a doubt, to have the convention adjourn
and await a reply from Blaine,but before
the convention assembled a second dis-
patch from Blaine was received and the
scheme was abandoned. It was agreed
to throw Blaine'a votes to Harrison,
which was done and resulted in Harri
son's nomination. That interest in tho
convention had almost entirely died
ill
Assurances received soon after the
withdrawal of AlliBon that his vote would
go to Harrison took the last hope from
the friends of Sherman, and Senator
Quay, finding all was up, told his frieuds
to fall in line, and as soon as it became
known that New York would not. now
that his nomination was in sight, desert
Harrison, there was uo longer any doubt
of the result, and the calling of the roll
whs a mere formality. Harrison was
nominated after the Tennessee vote had
been cast, giving him 431 votes, The
onlv single vote that stood by Sherman
was Pennsylvania. After that Btate s
yote the Harrison movement became a
'"The result was received with a burst
of applause and the great audience arose
to its feet, and shouted until it tired it-
self out One of tho officers of the con-
tention climbed upon tbe chairman's
away with the presidential nomination
was manifested this evening by an array
of empty seats in fhe galleries, which
have presented an attractive picture of
handsome toilets and kaleidoscopic col-
ors. The members of the various dele-
gations were early in their places, evi-
dently anxious to complete tneir business
and return to their respective homes.
Gage, of Ciiliforula, seconded Miller's
nomination of Morton, Governor Fos-
ter of Ohio, also seconded the nomina-
tion, Oliver, of South Carolina, also sec-
onded Morton's nomination. Hallowell,
of Kansas, briefly, but earnestly secoud^
ed the nomination, General Hastings,of
Pennsylvania, forcibly recommended
Morton. He said that he believed the
battle field would be In New York, and
every state in the union should reach out
her hand to the great second, the empire
state of the union and give her a helping
hand, (loud applAuse) and as God lives
Harrison and Morton's nomination would
be victorious.
The first and only ballot for vice-pres-
ident resulted:
Morton 591
PhelptQ
Bradley 103
Bruce ..... 110
Walter F. Thomas 1
McElwee, of Tennessee, presented the
name of William R. Moore, of that state,
for vice president. Chandler, of Missis-
sippi, seconded the nomination of Moore.
The roll call of states was completed and
the convention was about to proceed to
ballot when Moore withdrew his own
name. He said he wanted no office, but
desired to see that political incubus re-
moved from the white bouse, to have
that great free trade Jumbo, that clumsy
behemoth of bourbon democracy, who
occupies the place of honor and power at
Washington abolished from that high
station. The convention then proceeded
to ballot. Denny,of Kentucky,moved that
Morton's nomination be made uuanimous.
Senator Sewell, of New Jersey, seconded
the motion and promised the
a full and hearty support of Phelps.to the
ticket. The motion was agreed to and
the chair declared Morton a nominee of
the convention, for vice-president, On
motion of Senator Farwell a committee
of notification, consisting of a member
from each state and territory was ap»
pointed and the president of the conven-
tion made chairman of the committee.On
motion General Husted, of New York,
chairman of the national com»
mittee, |was directed to provide
in its call four years hence
that the territory of Alaska shall have
two delegates to the convention.
Boutelle. of Maine, then arose and said
that, in beialf of a large number of dele-
gates he desired to suspend the rules and
adopt a resolution to be added to the plat-
form. Oliver, of Pennsylvania, arose to
a point of order that it was not now m
order to offer a resolution
at this time. The chairman
stated that Boutelle's motion was on to
suspend the rules which would require to
be seconded by two states, and could be
agreed to by a two-third vote.
Boutelle—The gentleman from Penn-
sylvania. I know, will permit me to say
in regard to the matter that three mem-
bers of the committee on resolutions—
Oliyer—V'' will not permit you
to say anything. This announcement
was received with hisses and cries of "sit
down," sit down."
The Chair—The gentleman will read
the resolution for the information of the
convention and then if it receives a second
from two states—
Oliver—Don't you make that mistake.
(Cries of no, no, no, from all over the
house.) .
The Chairman, continuing—If it re-
ceives a second from two states the gen
tleman can vote upon the question.
When the chairman made this an-
nouncement the uproar became so great
it was simply impossible to connectedly
follow the motions and cross motions.
A great deal of feeling was
stirred up and tho uproar
was general. In the midst of it Oliver,
of Pennsylvania, mounted a chair and at
the top of his voice shrieked out, "YTou
made your platform, now stick to it,stick
to it. Don't make another platform. We
want no other platform; You have made
you platform and stick to it." Oliver
shrieked this, his voice quivering with
passion. He was greeted with hisses and
cries to put him out. He turned in t^je
direction from whence most of the hisses
came and defiantly shrieked to the con-
vention that they couldn't put him out.
Chairman—The gentleman from Penn
sylvania will sit down. If not the sar-
geant'-al-arms will take him into his cus-
This announcement was received with
great applause, and the chairman contin-
ued : " There is going to be order here,
and it is a direct violation of all rules, of
order for the gentleman to rise to debate
a question before there is any question
before the house for discussion." (Ap
plause.)
Oliver again endeavored to be heard
and once more shouted Mr. Chairman—I
maintain that Oliver's—reappearance was
greeted by universal shout "put him out."
The chair bad kept up a continuous rap-
plug, and finally commanded Oliver to
take his seat. Oliver did so for a mo-
ment, where upon Neal, of Missouri,
jumped up and beared out,
"Mr. Chairman, I move that we adjourn
sine die."
The motion was seconded by about 50
delegates, but the chair was not to be,
caught with any motion, and very
promptly made the following announce-
ment: "The gentleman has not the floor
for that purpose, and is out of order."
Once more Oliver jumped up and again
started. He addressed the convention,
saying in substance: I move that the
motion to suspend the rules-
Oliver got no further. The uproar was
simply overwhelming. He was requested
by almost every one in the house to sit
down. Turning around on his chair and
shaking liis list in a frenzy of passion, he
roared; "I will not sit down; you can't
get in another platform here."
Johnson, of New Yor!c, had been
vainly endeavoring to be heard, lie has
a very patent point of orderwhich,hehas
been for some time endeavoring to spring
on the convention. Hustead was also load-
ed with a point of order which he was anx-
ious to get rid of and for a while there was
a very spirited contest beween Johnson
and Hustead for recognition. The chair
Anally recognized, Hustead, who laid, "I
rise to a point of order."
Johnson, of New York—"The only
question before the house is on the sus-
pension of rules."
The chairman—"The gentleman is
right, but, the resolution Iihjs not y<". been
presented."
Greene—"l desire lo appeal from ' the
decision of the chair on the proposition
before the house,"
Hustead—'"I desire to rise to a point
of order. An appeal is not debatable."
Tbe chairman— The gentleman will
state on what point he appeals."
Greene "On this point. That the
gentleman asking for a suspension of the
rules and until the rules are suspended
you cannot either by written
resolution and debate proceed further.
(Loud applause.)
Hiscock, of New York—It is absolute-
ly necessary that the resolution should be
read that the convention may know what
the resolution is upon, which motion to
suspend the rules is made. I appeal lo
this convention to be in order and allow
it to be read. (Loud applause. )
Boutelle—We are not afraid hereto
make any motion and dispose of it. (Ap-
plause and cries of read the resolution.)
Mr. President, the chairman, rapping for
order and cries of read it.
Chairman—Well, gentlemen, listen to
the resolution proposed by the gentleman
from Maine.
Boutelle read as follows:
The first concern of all governments is
the virtue and sobriety of the people, and
purity of the home. (Cries of good,)
The republican party cordially svmpa
thizewith all wise "and well directed
efforts for the promotion of temperance
I and morality. (Loud applause. A num-
ber of delegates rising to their feet and
cries of "Good Boutelle.")
The resolution was then seconded by
the following states: New York, Massa-
chusetts, Minnesota. Michigan, Ohio and
North Carolina.
The Chairman—A sufficient number
has seconded the motion. Senator His-
cock recognizes all the seconds. The fol
lowing states also seconded the motion:
Iowa, Kentucky, Georgia, Maryland, In-
diana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Kansas,
Minnesota, Illinois, Arkansas, Alabama.
Nebraska, Delaware, Dakota and New
Hampshire.
Mr. Boutelle—"Mr. president, I mod
ify my motion by asking the unnnimous
consent that this resolution be unani
mouslv passed ny a rising vote.."
Chairman—"Those who arc in favor
of suspending the rules and adopting this
resolution will rise and stand until you
are counted " The convention rose and
applauded.
Chairman—Those opposed to the sus-
pension of the rules and the passage of
this resolution will rise and stand until
they are counted. Wellington rose and
was greeted with laughter and hisses.
Chairman—"The motion is carried."
Senator Hiscock, of New York—"1
move that this convention adjourn with
out delay." The chairman was about to
put the motion when Senator Hoar, of
Massachusetts, obtained have to intro-
duce a resolution thanking the tempo-
rary and permanent chairmen for
their services. This was unanimously
carried as was also a resolution thanking
other officers of the convention. The
clerk then read the following :
The republican league of the United
States desires to announce that a ratifica-
tion meeting will be held by the 4000 re-
publican clnbs in this organization June
28. The national league requests all del
egates and republicans present to partici-
pate in this meeting.
After this a motion to adjourn was put
and carried. Immediately the band
struck up, ', The Battle Cry of Freedom,"
and continued along through a medley of
national airs. During this time the im-
mense audience were dispersing and the
great republican national convention of
1888 was at an end.
YESTERDAY'S QUOTATIONS.
at kkw york.
Money ou call easy at 1(82; last
loan at 1J per cent; closed offered at
1@H percent; prime mercantile paper
6<a6j.
Coppkb—Dull; lake 16.5f>.
Lead—Firm; domestic 4.12J
Tin—Dull;' straits, 17.70.
SiIjVEH—Bar 92}.
at chicago.
Cattle—Receipts, 9000; market dull,
weak and nomnal; fancy 5.00@5.90; na-
tives 8.90@5.55; shipping steers, 3 50@
4 25; stackers and feeders 2.35@3.75;
Texas fed Bteers 2.60(83.90; cows and
mixed 1.50@3.50; western rangers 2.85
@3.85.
Sheep -Receipts 0000; market shado
lower; fancy 4.00(85. #5; natives 8.00@
5 00; common to good 3.50@5.00; western
8.10^3.35; Texans 2.00@8.75; lambs
5.00 per head,
at kak8a8 city.
The Live Stock Indicator reports:
Cattle—Receipts2500; shipments none;
market was dull, unsteady and weak;
choice corn fed 5 20(85.50; common to
medium 4.00(85 00; stockers 2.00(88.(10;
feeders 2.00(83.50; cows 1.40(83,35; grass
range steers 2.00(83.20.
Hogs—Receipts 1100; shipments none;
market steady, active and nominal;
good to, choice 5.80(85.40, common to
medium 5.00(85.25; skips and pigs 3.50@
4.50.
Sheep—Receipts 800; shipments none;
market was unchanged; choice muttons
8.50@4 00 ; common to medium 8,00(88.00;
Texans 8.50(84.00.
A Crown Prinoo Robbtd.
London. June 25 —A thief entered the
Crown Prince of Sweden's apartments at
Franzenbad Saturday night and stole
jewelry worth $l0,Q0u and escaped.
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