Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1884 — STATE CONVENTIONS. [ARTICLE]

STATE CONVENTIONS.

lowa Republicans. Every county In the State was represented in the lowa Republican Convention at Des Moines. Ex-Gov. Walden, of Monroe County, was made temporary Chairman, and H. S. Fairall, of Johnson County, Secretary. Congressman John A. Kasson was elected permanent President, and in accepting the post made a half hour’s speech, in which he discussed all the Presidential candidates of prominence. All were cheered, but the name of Blaine elicited the loudest applause, although hearty good feeling was manifested for Arthur, Logan, Edmunds, and Lincoln. At the conclusion of Kasson’s speech the order was made to proceed to the nomination of four delegates-at-large. It was ordered that the four delegates be voted for at once. The first ballot resulted: J. -8. Clarkson. 804; N. M. Hubbard, 510; John R. Stone, 604; W. G. Donnan, 632; A. W. Swalm, 399; J. H. Gear, 300; E. J. Hartshorn, 297; and William Vandever, 105. Messrs. Clarkson, Hubbard, Stone, and Donnan were declared elected. The following four gentlemen, being the four balloted for and not elected as delegates-at-large, were made the altemates-at-large. Albert W. Swalm, of the Oskaloosa Herald: E. J. Hartshorn, of Palo Alto; ex-Gov. J. H. Gear, of ' Burlington; and Gen. William Vandever, of Dubuque. The Committee on Resolutions presented the following report, which was adopted: 1. The Republican party of lowa reaffirms its former annunciation of principles, both State and national, and points with pride to its record, showing that it has faithfully fulfilled every pledge given to the people. We denounce as unwise and unpatriotic the present effort which the Democratic party in Congress declare to be only their first step to further derange trade ami oppress American industry by an indiscriminate reduction of the duty on foreign products and manufactures which compete with our own. Their threatened persistence in this policy, if successful, wiH make of the United States a mere tributary of England; will destroy that domestic competition which most surely keeps down prices; will rob our American laborers of their fair wages of labor; will diminish the market at home for the products of our agriculture, without enlarging it abroad; will stop the development of the national resources and stimulate that of foreign countries; will exhaust the wealth of one section to enrich Great Britain — where they would send us for our supplies—and will finally result in widespread bankruptcy and ruin, wnlch the same policy produced in 1837. In the common interest of all our industries, of all our labors, and of our national property, we call npon Congress to halt in this destructive work. 2. We demand of Congress that Immediate provision bo made for the reconstruction of a navy adequate to the protection of both native and naturalized citizens abroad, and of our commercial rights on the high seas, for the defense of opr harbors, and for the support of our rank among the nations of the earth. A nation that cannot strike will be struck, and we want no parsimony at the expense of our honor. 3. That we rcoognize and cordially indorse the efforts of our distinguished Senator, J. F. Wilson in his efforts to introduce, measures relative to the regulation of interstate commerce. We urge upon Congress tbe necessity of speedily adopting such measures as will Insure to the producer the largest possible fruit of his labor, equitably harmonize all conflicting interests, and settle the various questions relative to common carriers. 4. As the debt of gratitude due to the soldiers and sailors can never be fully paid by the nation, we demaud pensions or bounty funds lor all who were honorably discharged from military or naval service of the late war. 5. We congratulate the country and the Republican party upon the wise, honest, and patriotic administration es President Arthur, who lias justly merited the confidence and respect of the country. Resolved, That James G. Blaine is the choice of the Republicans of lowa for President; and while thus expressing our preference, we pledge the State by its old-time majority for the nominee of the Republican National Convention. The several district conventions were held just before the State.convention was called to order and the following delegates elected to the Chicago convention. All of them are said to be “ forßbdner — . ; First District—Dennis Morrison, of Lee, and Wm. Wilson, Jr., of Washington. Alternates, Arthur Springer, of Louisa, and C. M. Junkin, of Jefferson. Second—John Hllsinger, of Jackson, and Col. W. T. Shaw, of Jones. Alternates, H. R. Whitehouse, of Clinton, and P. W. McManus, of Soott. Third—H. C. Hemenway, of Black Hawk, and W. H. Norris, of Delaware.. Alternates, G. A. Mclntyre, of Butler, and J. M. Ray, of Grundy. Foorthf—G. H. Stewart, of Allamakee, and O. H. Lyon, of Floyd. Alternates, D.'W. Clements . of FSyette, and William Kellow, of Howard (previously elected). Fifth—J. W. Willetts, of Tama, and Merritt Green, of Marshall. Alternates, L. W. Jackson, of Johnson, and G. F. Geddes, of Benton. Sixth—H. 8. Winslow, of Jasper, and Calvin Manning, of Wapello. Alternates, J. P. Lyman, of Poweshiek, and Frank W. Eichelberger,* of Davis. Seventh —E. W. Weeks, of Guthrie, and C. H. Gatch, of Polk. Alternates, Lewis Igo, of Warren, and k.H. Twombly, of Adair. Eighth—William Wilson, of Clarke, and W. D. Christie, of Union. Alternates, D. T. Sigler, of Adams, and Mr. iSheridan, of Appanoose. Ninth—E. A. Consignev, of Pottawattamie, and T. M. C. Logan, of Harrison. Alternates. -George Gray, of Audubon, and D. B. Miller, of Mills. Tenth—B. T. Benson, of Franklin, and C. T. Mason, of Boone. Alternates, O. C. Nelson, of Story, and J. C. K. Smith, of Hardin. * Eleventh—J. D. Ainsworth, of Monona, and A. B. French, of Dickinson, Alternates, F. D. Piper, of O'Brien, and W. L. Culbertson, of Carroll. 'Wisconsin Republicans. > A great crowd wss present when Edward Sanderson, Chairman of the State Central Committee, called the Wisconsin Republican Convention to order at Madison. Col. Thomas W. Spence, of Fond du Lac, an Edmonds man, was made Temporary Chairman. Col. Smith, editor of the Janesville Gazette, was chosen Temporary Secretary of the convention, and Louis Lange, of the Fond dn Lac Reporter, Assistant Secretary. In making his speech the names of Blaine and Arthur called out vociferous applause. Arthur seemed to have the greatest number of admirers. - The Committee on Permanent Organization the following report, which was unanimously adopted: Presidents, T.W. Spence, of Fond dn Lac; Vice President, George Allen, of Walworth; Elihu Enos, of Waukesha; J. V. Holman and L W. of Milwaukee ; Capt. J. W. Johann, of Ozaukee; J. a Bugh, of Waushara; N. D. Comstock, of Trempealeau; O. . B. Thomas, of Crawford; August Kick bash, of Marathon vSocretarya, N. Smith, of Rock; 8. A. Lange, of Fond dn Lac: Henry Kasson, of Yarnon; J. G. Monahan, of Lafayette.

After ranch discussion the following resolution was adopted: 'That the basis of representation in all future Republican conventions shall be the Republican vote cast in the several counties at the last preceding President al election. Each county shall be entitled to one delegate tor each 500 Republican votes cast, and one for the majority fraction thereof. Each county shall be entitled to at least one delegate. ” The election of delegates-at-Jarge-to the Chicago Convention was then proceeded with, and resulted in the choice of CoL E. H. Broadhead, of Milwankee, Arthur; E. W. Keyes, Madison, Blaine first choice, Sherman, second; Jonathan Bowunan, of Columbns, Edmunds first choice, Blaine second; Thomas B. Scott, of Merrill, Blaine. The election of alternates to the dele-gates-at-large was then taken up. and the following men were chosen: Martin Field, of Waukesha, alternate for Broadhead; John H. Heg, of Geneva Lake, alternate for Keyes; W. 8. Stanley, of Milwaukee, alternate for Bowman; and George Barrett, of Jackson County, alternate for Scott. / j The balloting for two electors-at-large followed, resnlting in the election of C. J. L. Meyer, of Fond dn Lac, and F. A. Husher, of La Crosse, for those positions. A resolution instructing the delegates to propose the name of Gen. Fairchild in the national convention and vote for him was defeated. it a subsequent stage of the proceedings, Gen. J. C. Spooner, of Hudson, introduced the following resolution, and it went through with a rush: “ Resolved , That without instructing 1 the delegates this day selected to the,National Republican Convention we affirm that if in their judgment the proper occasion shall arrive they will meet the unanimous sentiment of the Republican party of the State if they present and urge the name of Gen. Lucius Fairchild as a candidate for President.” The following electors-at-large were chosen: C. J. L. Myer, Fond du Lac; F. A Husher, La Crosac. The following platform was adopted, after a spirited discussion: “ Resolved , That this convention has no instructions to offer to delegates to the National Republican Convention, except to urge them to lay aside all merely personal preferences, and, after a due comparison of views with the representatives of other States, to unite in supporting for President and Vice President of the United States the candidates whose nomination will, according to their best judgment, most surely tend to harmonize the party and to as--sure the continued ascendency of Republican principles in the administration of the Government. “Resolved, That we cordially approve the general course of the present national administration, and that we express the almost universal sentiment of the Republicans of Wisconsin in commending the wise, even, consistent, and statesmanlike manner in which President Arthur has discharged: the duties of the great office that devolved upon him under circumstances such as to render the successful and satisfactory performance of its functions a task peculiarly difficult and ar iuous." H. A. Taylor was elected Chairman of the State Central Committee by acclamation. The convention elected from each Congressional district an elector and two members of the Central Committee. Michigan Greenbackers. The National-Greenback Convention of Michigan assembled at Kalamazoo, and was largely attended. C. S. Hampton, of Harbor Springs, was made temporary Chairman, and made a speech denouncing the Republican party as corrupt and recreant to Its trust, and the Democratic party as played out. The people were rising, determined to have a new order of things. He alluded to Butler as the coming man, and the remark was received with great applause. The organization of the convention was entirely In the hands of the men who favored fusion in the past and still favor it. Rev. C. E. Deyo was elected permanent Chairm'an. The Committee on Resolutions presented a platform of great length. It points with pride to the record of the Greenback party; to the continued coinage of the silver dollar; the preservation of the greenback currency; the rapid payment of debts; the establishment of the greenback on a par with coin by the Supreme Court decision; the defeat of all attempts to repeal the legal-tender act. It claims that, had there been no Greenback party, greenbacks would have been destroyed; the bonds perpetuated; the silver dollar demonetized; the legaltender act repealed; natlonal-iank notes our only paper currency; gold our only debt-paying money: all debtors ruined; business in a panic; labor idle; the money lords dominant; and a bloody revolution impending. That these events have not happened is owing to this party, and they are justified as no party ever was in pointing with pride to the undeniable record of their good influence. It favors making greenbacks receivable for customs; the forfeiture of all unearned land grants; the regulation of railroads by Congress: the retirement of national bank currency and the substitution of greenbacks therefor; advises submission of a prohibitory amendment in Michigan; indorses Gov. Begole and W. D. Fuller, Chairman of the State Central Committee. The tariff plank was greeted with prolonged applause, and is as follows: “Resolved, That the policy of restricting the liberty of commerce by taxes designed not tor Government revenue, but private advantage, is in violation of the fundamental law of liberty and eqnallty; that it is injurious to the farmer, tbe price of whose products are regulated by a foreign market, and are now, in spite of tariff, forced down by foreign competition almost to the level of their cost, while al! his necessities are increased In price by taxation; that it is ruinous to the laborer, to compete with whom it admits a horde of pauper laborer® from Europe, while it rigidly excludes the cheap necessities of his life; that it builds up colossal fortunes for the few rich and crushes the many poor under a deeper load of degradation, want, and squalor; that it favors illegitimate speculation and discourages steady and solid business by aiding to bring about alternate periods of wild activity and depressed stagnation. Therefore we favor the Immediate beginning of a reform of this system which, without too Sudden changes, shall tend gradually to commercial liberty.” After adopting the platform with a hurrah the convention proceeded to the election of dele-gates-at-large. Gen. William P. Innes, of Grand Rapids, ex-Congressman Moses W. Field, of Detroit, W. D. Fuller, of Newaygo County, and C, S. Hampton, of Summit Coqnty, were chosen. Among the alternates is one woman, Miss Mattie Strickland, of Clinton County. A full set of district delegates and alternates from eleven Congressional districts were also chosen. Among the alternates were two colored delegates from the Third District. All delegates are instructed for Butler for President.

Massachusetts Republicans. Henry Cabot Lodge was selected asTemporary and Congressman John D. Long was made Permanent Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican State Convention, which assembled at Boston. George F. Hoar, W. W. Crapo, John D. Long, and Henry Cabot Lodge were elected delegates-at-large to Chicago. The delegates received no instructions, but are understood to be for Edmunds, with Arthur as second choice. The platform declares, among other things: “We advocate tariff laws which, while furnishing the necessary revenue, shall favor the labor and industrial enterprise of the country and not assail them. While we insist upon a reduction of customs dnties because of the dangerous surplus in Treasury receipts* at the same time we deem it essential this reduction should be made with the least possible injury to the labor and manufacturing interests of the country, and we condemn thharbitrary percentage reduction proposed by the Democratic House of Representatives, because it fails to reform any inequalities of taxation, disregards the business wants of ther country, and, if adopted, would cripple many industries, and at the same time w ould probably increase the revenue. We also recognize in progressive changes in the industrial conditions the necescity for Investigation of the tariff , npon a scientific basis, to the end it may be considered as to its real influence upon labor, capital, production, and revenue. “We rejoice at the improvements in the civil service which have been accomplished through the laws enacted by a Republican Congress, and faithfully executed by a Republican President, in spite of the persistent opposition of the Democratic party, and we insist the practical administrative reforms already gained shall be continued. {_ ' “We record our sense of the eminent services of President Arthur, whose able, faithful, ana dignified discharge of. the dnties of the executive office to which he was called under trying circumstances has secured to him the cordial esteem, not alone of his party but his country." Minnesota Republicans. Gen. John B. Sanborn acted as temporary and was elected permanent presiding officer of the Minnesota Republican Convention, at Bt. Paul. The business in hand—the election of four delegates-at-large to Chicago and the adoption of a platform—was smoothly and speedily disposed of. Senator D. M. Sabin, ex-Gov. Charles K. Davis, C. H. Davis, and 0. B. Gould were elected delegates, with C. E. Wright, W. G. Ward, James J. James, and L. P. Flukes as alternates. The resolutions declare in favor of “tariff laws which, while furnishing the necessary revenue, shall favor labor and the industrial enterprises of the country, and not assail them;* in of a 'reduction of the customs duties because of the dangerous surplus in tfie Treasury receipts;* in favor of “the bimetallic gold and silver standard and continued coinage of those metals Into money without limit, bnt upon the basis, as to the weight of the coins of each, of the intrinsic market value of these respected metals in the ; ,I • ■

markets of the world;* in favor of "the restriction of the power of Congress over the legaltender money of the country by such amendments to the Constitution as will guarantee that the only lull legal-tender money coined in time of peace ahalL Jbe of gold and .silver (*>*- sensing equal intrinsic value;” rejoice at “the Improvements of the civil service;” indorse the administration of President Arthur as “able, faithfnl, and dignified;" and declares James G. Blaine “the choice of a large majority of the Republicans of Minnesota for President,” bnt leaves the delegates to Chicago unlnstnacted as to how they shall vote. Massachusetts Democrats. The Massachusetts Democratic Convention, at Worcester, was called to order by N. A. Plympton, of the State Central Committee, who made an address eulogizing Gen. Butler and arraigning the Republican party. Edward Avery was elected to preside. A resolution declaring it as the sense of the convention that Gen. B. F. Butler should be nominated for President by the National Democratic Convention at Chicago was adopted unanimously with great enthusiasm. The platform deprecates class distinctions or the creation of monopolies; advocates frequent elections; reaffirms the resolutions of the last Democratic National Convention; denounces the accumulation of surplus revenues ; demands the recognition of. the rights of the working denounces the Republican neglect of the fisheries; demands a reduction of the tariff; that taxation be removed from the necessaries of life, and tenders thanks to Butler for his fearless public life. The delegates chosen for Chicago are: Benjamin F. Butler, Joslah G. Abbott, M. J. McCafferty, and J. E. Delaney; alternates, Albert Palmer, Reuben Nobie, H. H. Haggett and Thomas H. Devine. Virginia “Straight-Outs.” About one hundred and twenty delegates, more than half of whom were colored, assembled at Richmond to attend the "Straight-Out” Republican State Convention. Ex-Congressman Dezendorf called the body to order, and Major E. O. Hime was made Chairman. Both of them denounced the coalition party for Its repudiation of the State debt. The following delegates-at-large to the Chicago convention were chosen: John F. Dezendorf, B. B. Botts, William C. Wickham, H. C. Parsons, J. M. Dawson, and William H. Lester. District delegates were also elected. They were nninstructed, bnt are solid for Blaine, or anybody to beat Arthur. Their seats in the National Republican Convention will be contested by the Mahone delegates, which will furnish material for a lively fight between the Blaine and anti-Blaine men in that body. The platform and resolutions adopted by the convention arraign the administration’of President Arthur for prostituting the offices of the Government In the hands of coalitionists, and denounce Senator Mahone as the author of repudiation In Virginia, and recommend Blaine and Lincoln, but the delegates are uninstmcted. Florida Republicans. The Florida Republican Convention, at St. Augustine, was a stormy one. William G. Stewart acted as Chairman. There were a number of contesting delegations. The introduction of the following resolution acted like a fire-brand: “Resolved, That we, the Republicans of the State of Florida, in convention assembled, heartily indorse the civil-service orders of Presidents Hayes and Aithur, and the civil-service rules of the Republican party, and believe that due respect for the same renders it inexpedientfto elect any person as delegate holding a Federal position, appointed thereto by the President of the United States.” The resolution was defeated and a fierce contest followed on the nomination of delegates. The regular, or office-holder, set was declared elected, as follows, H. M. Ledwith, W. G. Stewart, J. D. Cole, and Dennis Eagen. After the regulars had left the hall the opposition faction called a new convention. The delegates declared elected are Arthur men, bnt uninstruoted. Massachusetts Greenbackers. The Massachusetts State Greenback Convention met at Lynn, aud organized by making Israel W. Andrews Chairman. Chairman Field, of the State Committee, spoke encouragingly of the vigor of the Greenback part/, and said it would not die until it had thoroughly established the eight-hour system. Mr. Andrews said the delegates had assembled to confirm the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States that Congress has power to issue paper money in time of peace. The proceedings were harmonious throughout. A committee of twelve was appointed to prepare a list of delegates-at-large to the Indianapolis convention. These soon reported in favor of Georae Foster, G. B. Hutchinson, O. A. Wheeler, and Nat L Cushing. The names were accepted by the convention. Butler was in every one’s mouth from the beginning, and the delegates elected were ordered to vote for him for President. Vermont Republicans. The saying that a prophet is not without honor save in his own country was conspicuously false so far as the Vermont Republican Convention, which met at Montpelier, was concerned. It was Edmunds first, last, and all the time, and the four delegates, ex-Gov. J. Gregory Smith, of St. Albans, ex-Gov. Redfield Proctor, of Rutland, Frederick Billings, of Woodstock, and B. D. Harris, of Brattleboro, were instructed to vote for Vermont’s'favorite son, George F. Edmunds, as candidate for the Presidential nomination. Ex-Congressman Tyler, of Rrat.tleboro, who presided, and ex-Gov. Proctor both made enthusiastic Edmunds addresses. There was no talk about any second choice. The resolutions reaffirm allegiance to Republican principles; approve of protection; demand a revision of the duties on wool, and no reduction of taxation; present the name of Edmunds for President, and instruct the delegates to vote for him. Kentucky Republicans. The Kentucky Republican Convention, which convened at Louisville, was organized in the interest of Arthur, and the four delegates-at-large elected to the Chicago convention are pronounced Arthur men. Walter Evans, Internal Revenue Commissioner, presided, and a decided sensation was created by a resolution attacking him, introduced by Congressman John D. White. It was tabled amid groans and hisses. The convention affirmed the principles of the national convention of 1880. expressed grief at the death of Garfield, indorsed Arthur’s administration, looked with pleasure on the record of the Republican party in maintaining the integrity of the Government, guaranteeing equal rights to all men, protecting American industries,' and establishing the best currency ever known. Free tobacco was favored, and Federal aid to education commended. • ■—-— —■ —— : r ■ T~ Georgia Republicans (White). A convention of white Republicans, calling themselves the “Whig Republican party of Georgia,” assembled at Atlanta, and was called to order by Gen. James Longstreet, of Confederate fame. T. 8. King was made Chairman. Jonathan Norcross introduced a resolution asking colored Republicans to co-operate, but to hold separate conventions.- , The resolution was opposed. Mr. Norcross said they could do nothing without the colored vote. The resolution was tabled, and Mr. Norcross withdrew from the convention. A committee was appointed to perfect the State organization. A platform was adopted favoring protection, the abolition of the revenue tax on whisky, yet avowing a friendship for, the anti-whisky movement, and complimenting the State Legislature for its opposition to whisky. It was decided not to send delegates to Chicago. Texas Republicans. The Arthur men effected the temporary organization of the Texas Republican Convention at Rort Worth, bnt the anti-Arthurites, by some fine work on the second day of the convention, secured a majority of the delegates and elected the permanent officers. Four delegates-at-large were appointed, namely : C. C. Binckly, of Grayson County, and Robert Zapp, of Fayette County, white men, and Richard Allen, of Harris County, and W. W. Cuney, of Galveston County, colored men. The Blaine men claim all of them, but the Arthur men insist that at least two of them are favorable to the present Executive. The district delegates are abont evenly divided between Blaine and Arthur. Resolutions were passed indorsing the general course of the present administration. The platform indorses the Blair educational bill, protection, and all other national Republican issues. Maine Republicans. The Republican State Convention of Maine organized by calling Orville D. Baker to the chair. Frank Robie, the present Governor, was nominated by acclamation for re-election. The following were elected delegates-at-large to Chicago: J. R. Bod well, George C. Wing, Joseph S. Wheelwright, J. H. Drummond. Resolutions were adopted in favor of’a protective policy; demand tmt our civil service be controlled by strictly business principles, and that it be placed beyond the dangers of party strife; urges a prudent though firm foreign policy; presents the names of James G. Blaine as tbe chpice for President; approves the present administration: expresses disapproval of the action of the Democratic majority in Congress upon tbe Morrison tariff MU and on the shipping bill, and reaffirms approval of the policy es prohibition. Adjourned. Maine Greenbackers. The straight-out Maine Greenback Conventiorf met- at Augusta, and nominated W. F. Eaton for Governor. Delegates to the National » * ■ , . ■ 1

Greenback Convention were chosen. A mottoy to Instruct delegates for Butler was defeated. The convention refused to recognize the Lewiston convention in any manner, and opposed fusion throughout. , A third State convention of Maine Greenbackers, composed of the apostles of Solon Chase, met at Bangor, and selected delegates to the National Greenback Conventin at Indianapolis. An effort to instruct the delegates for Butler failed. The platform adopted was similar to that of the Democratic Greenbackers adopted a few days previous, except that it condemned in advance any Greenback nominee who accepts another party’s nomination. New Hampshire Republicans. The Republican State Convention of New Hampshire met at Concord, B. F. Prescott being choeen Chairman. The resolutions adopted indorse President Arthur’s administration; demand the exercise of snch power by the National Government as will insnre the constitutional rights of every citizen in the Senth; maintain the doctrine of protection; favor the reduction of duties on the necessaries of lire; urge the eradication of polygamy; reform in the civil service: demand the suspension of the coinage of silver! and approve the national education bill. Charles H. Sawyer, George H. Stowed, Edward H, Rollins, and J. B. Clark were chosen delegates-at-large. The first is for Edmunds or Arthur, the second for Blaine or Arthur, the third for Arthur onlv, and the fourth for Edmunds and opposed to Blaine. r Colorado Republicans. The Republicans of Colorado, assembled in convention at Denver, organized by placing Hon. L E. Barnum in the chair, elected as delegates to Chicago Judge Elbert, C. C. Davis, Gen. Hamid, A. L. Emigh, A. Gillett, and P. F. Crowed, land passed a resolution declaring in favor of the nomination of James G. Blaine for President. Resolutions were adopted against the demonetization of sdver; recognizing the great interests of American labor, its claim npon the care of the Government, and its right to equarllconsideration with capital; declaring against a reduction of the tariff on wool as threatened by the Morrison hid; commending and approving the national administration as eminently wise, patriotic, and conservative to the interests of the whole country, and paying a high compliment to President Arthur. West Virginia Republicans. The Republican State Convention of West Virginia gathered at Wheeling and chose four delegates-at-large and four alternates to the Chicago convention. The following were chosen as delegates: B. B. Dovener, Ohio County; Wm. O. Dawson,.Preston County: E. L. But.trick, Kanawha County; Warren Miller, Jackson County. The alternates are Col. C. H. Beall, Brooko County; J. B. Lewis (colored), Marion County; C; H. Payne (colored),Fayette County; W. C. Stiles, Wood County. The convention instructed the delegates to vote for James G. Blaine in the national convention as long as there is a reasonable chance for his nomination. This resolution was fought bitterly by the Arthur men, but passed, after a.'warm debate on both sides, by a vote of 220 to 198. •* Nevada Republicans. ' * In the Nevada Republican Convention —presided over by T.,M. Edwards—after a hard light between the Blaine and anti-Blalne men, the following delegates to Chicago were elected: M. D. Foley, C. C. Stevenson, S. J. Lee, John Dixon, and J. H. Kind. The declared their intention to vote for Blaine as long as there was a possibility of his nomina idn. Resolutions were adopted indorsing President Arthur’s administration; demanding supplemental legislation on the exclusion of the Chinese; opposing tariff changes; calling for the restoration of the wool tax; civil-service reform; the suppression of polygamy and the creation oFa National Railroad Commission, and strongly condemning the agitation against silver.. 7 Kansas Republicans. The Kansas Republican State Convention effected an organization at Topeka by calling Capt. J. B. Johnson, of Topeka, to the chair. The convention was harmonious, being largely for Blaine. There was but little contest over the selection of the four delegates-at-large, the ballots resulting in the choice of Senator P. B. Plumb, of Emporia; James 8. Merritt, of Wamego; J. G. Wood, of Sumner County: and A. W. Mann, of Jewell. An expression of the convention was taken on the presidential question, Blaine receiving 202 out of the 285 votes. The delegates were not Instructed. Two of them are said to be for Arthur, as are several of thedistrict delegates. California Republicans. The California Bepnblicans held their State Convention at Oakland, E. A. Davis, of Yuba, wielding the gavel. The following delegates were elected to the national convention at Chicago, and instructed to vote for Blaine as long as he is in the field: C. C. Bush, O, R. Carr, W. H. Parks, G. W. Schell, W. Johnson, E. Denison. David McClure, Charles F. Crocker, J. D. Sprechler, M. C. Blake. D. C. Reed, Oregon Sanders, Tbe platform adopted favors a protective tariff, supplementary legislation to the Chinese exclusion act, making the same perpetual, and that the Bureau of Agriculture be made a Cabinet office. Utah Republicans. The Republican Territorial Convention of Utah met at Salt Lake City and passed resolutions favoring the separation of church and state, a protective tariff, and the coinage of silver and gold on an equal standard; indorsing the administration of President Arthur and Gov. Murray, and favoring a legislative commission for Utah ahd vigorous action for the suppression of polygamy. Gov. Murray and Gen. H. Kimball were elected delegates to the Chicago convention, and C. C. Goodwin and J. C. Gallagher alternates. The convention instructed the delegates to support Arthur first. North Carolina Republicans. The North Carolina convention of the Republicans, at Raleigh, elected L. W. Humphrey as presiding officer. Dr. Tyre York was nominated lor Governor; W. A. Guthrie for Lieutenant Governor; D. L. Russell for Supreme Court Judge; W. Duke for Treasurer; G. W. Stanton for Secretary of State; Solomon Pool for Superintendent of Public Instruction; C. A. Cook for Attorney Genera). J. J. Mott, W. S. Dockery, J. H, Harris, and J. E. O Hara were eleated delegates-at-large to Chicago. They ate all for Arthur. New York Greenbackers. The Associated Press Agent at Albany furnishes a very brief report of the New York Greenback Convention: “A report instructing the Indianapolis delegates to vote for Butler for President was rejected. The delegates are uninstrueted. The platforms of the Chicago Conventionof 1880 and the Rochester Convention of 1883 were reaffirmed. George Jones, I. Dean, Louis F. Post, and Epenetus Howe were elected dele-gates-at-large. The State Committee will name the Congressional district delegates." Rhode Island Republicans. The Rhode Island Republican Convention, in session at Providence, elected Gorham P. Pomeroy, Frank M. Bales, Ellery H. Wilson, and Daniel B. Littlefield delegates-at-large to the national convention. Four alternates were also named. Tbe delegation is unpledged and uninstmeted. The personal preference of the delegates and alternates is understood to be four for Arthur, two for Edmunds, and two for Blaine. * , Maryland Repnblfcana. The Republican State Convention of Maryland, at Hagerstown, chose W. H. Perkins as Chairman, elected Congressman Halton, L. N. Phillips, James Wallace, and Senator Hodson delegates-at-large to the national convention, and adopted a resolution declaring Blaine to be the choice of the convention, but pledging the Republican party of the State to support the nominee of the national convention. Washington Territory Democrats. The Democratic Central Committee of Washington Territory has . appointed A. K. Kuhn and J. W. Offield delegates to attend the Democratic National Convention at Chicago) No instructions have been given the delegates regarding Presidential preferences, bnt it is conceded that Tilden is the first choiee of the Democrats of that Territory. Oregon Republicans. The Oregon Republican Convention met at Portland and elected the following delegates to the national convention at Chicago: Senator J. N. Dolph, I. T. Ajfcerson, J. 51. Swift, O. N. Denny. H. J. McConnell, and A.. G. Hovey. The delegates are instructed for Blaine. Wyoming Territory Republicans. The Repnbllcan Territorial Convention of .Wyoming met at Evanston, and after a somewhat stormy session the Hon. J. W. Meldr m and James France were elected delegates, to the national convention. The delegation favors Arthur. . Kentucky Democrats. The Democrats of Kentucky held conventions all over the State last week. Resolutions were adopted unanimously demanding a tariff for revenue only. McDonald and Tilden are divided about equally in the expression szti. preference. Washington Territory Republicans. The Washington Territory Republican Convention met at Dayton. G. D. Hill and John L. Wilson were chosen delegates, to tbe national convention at Chicago, and were instructed for Blaine. j