He gave his name, as H.C.Lodge.

He said he rose to place the name of another gentleman in nomination; and, after making a neat and appropriate speech in commendation of his candidate,--a speech that created a very favorable impression,--he named ex-Congressman John R.Lynch, of Mississippi, whom he believed to be a suitable man for the position.

The ball was then opened.

This was an indication of a combination of the field against Blaine.

Many speeches were made on both sides, but they were temperate in tone, and free from bitterness.