The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-24

BALTIMORE, MAY %, 1913.

BALTIMORE, MAY 80, 1913.
The committee appointed to wait on Mr. STEVENSON
reported that he had accepted the nomination President
of the Convention, and was ready to enter on the dis
charge of his duties.
The CHAIRMAN pro tenn then said:
GENTLEMEN: have the pleasure OF reslgning the tenn
porary station conferred upon me- to eminently
distinguished and capable of performing its duties. Zap
Mi STEVENSON then took the chair, and was greet
ed with applause On It's subsistence, the President said
GENTLEMEN: In accepting the office of presiding over
the deliberations of this conventions yield myself cheer
fully 10 your wishes; and beg you to accept my CRATE
full Acknowledgements for this distinguished mark OF your
confidence and favor and especially for the kind and
aatering manner in which ii has been done take this
chair without any pledges. All that promise will
be honest effort to Justify the choice which you have
made upon this occasion but to make this effort
full, must receive the cordial and kind cooperation of
every member of this body.
congratulate you, gentlemen, upon the numbers and
character OF this assembly and rejoice, after the separa
ton OF many years, to many of my old political
associates and friends IN the enjoyment OF fine health and
SPIRITS and again in the prepared to do to
the country. Applause The occasion which convenes
the representatives OF the democracy OF the country,
brings with it its own Importance. We are here assem-
bed 10 perform high and responsible duy-one deeply
Interesting not only to the friends OF democratic prnci-
pies, but TO country and to ourselves. We upon
the of great conflict between the two contendng
political parties OF this country and may be contest
not for ourselves alone but for future ages [Appause
The destiny OF countryils peace, prosperity, and
happiness depend upon the approaching presidential
election [Great applause.l Can there be any who
but believes that this election ought and was wisely de-
signed by the constitution TO rest alone in the people of
America To secure the election, and to guard against
the evil of by the House Of Representatives and the
probability OF minority President, national conventions
have been looked TO the only practicable mode of
ring these blessings to and to postery Is there
any who can believe that this duty be dis
charged properly except by compromise and by con-
cession--by mutual and united counsels? Assembled
from every part of this great confederacy, come
TO discharge this high and solemn duty TO ourselves,
our country, and, might say our God. Need then
responsibility OF this duty, or to admonish you Of the
in which ought to be discharged will, how
come here on the part OF those whom represent
to justify no private friendship State pride to
iulge in no personal political antipathies. We come
brethren belonging the party in the country
interchange freely opinions and sentiments upon this
important occasion 10 express the wishes and sentiments
of those whom represent and to unite in the great act
of selecting the individual most worthy to fill the Exec
utve chair [Applause.1 We come to select the man,
above all Others who combine the greatest degree of
strength with the whole democracy of the Union. We
to select that individual who understands best the
principles and the nature of government and free in.
stutions and who will administer them in the spirit
OF the constitution IN accordance with those broad car
dna democratic principles, upon which alone the safety
OF the democracy and the prosperity of the country
repose Applause.
Yes, gentlemen. invoke you by everything that can
be dear TO freemen, to maintain peace and harmony
united and harmonious counsels Let not your DELHI
erations be threatened, nor your councils divided.
But let the spirit OF peace, harmony, and brotherly
Animated by liberal and enlightened zeal, let set
example TO opponents and prove ourselves worthy of
our cause, our party, and ourselves Applause Cen
emen, the people OF the country expect this of YOU the
peace and the happiness of your country demand it at
your hands. [Appause,] We have but one object in
vew-the good OF a common country; that country
which stands as mighty landmark on the map of the
world glorious beacon, which is to serve as an exam
pie 10 other nations, and light the civilized world to free
DOM Loud applause Let us, then, realize the expec-
aons OF constituencies and do what we ought TO do
in this great and glorious work
came prepared as one OF your body to act with you
representing that old State which, for half century, has
been devoted to principles dear to us ALL applause, and
whose flag trust will ever float in the spirit of victory
came give my aid and operation in the good work
and trust in God that shall prove ourselves worthy
OF the high trust which has been conided to us, and
equal to the crisis. Loud applause.]
The Rev. Mr.. PLUMER, of Baltimore, then offered up
Mr.. RANToUL, of Massachusetts proposed vote of
thanks to Mr. BRYcE, for his conduct while in tempo
rary occupation of the chair which was unanimously
r Mr. CONE, of Georgia, remarked, that on yesterday
jhe had objected TO a resolution submitted by the gentle
man from Indiana, MR. HANNEGAN,] pedging the unan-
mous support of the nominees OF this convention, by the
delegates present and the resolution reconsidered
He objected TO II al that time, because the house not
then organized The officers having nowbeen appointed,
he moved the adoption of resolution which he sent to
the Chair.
The reading OF the resolution called for, and it
read, as follows:
Resolred, That each member of this convention by
pf this convention, and all honorable
Cure their election.
Mr.. YANCEY said that the body was not yet fully
organized. Their friends from New York had not yet
taken their seats 1t had not yet been determined which
of the two delegations entitled to sit in the convention
IF the resolution be passed now New York would not
have opportunity Of participating in the action upon it.
He moved that the resolution be for the present laid
the table.
Mr.. WINSTON, of Alabama, rose to point OF order.
He said that the Alabama delegates were unfavorably
situated 10 their location in the house, had weak
lungs, and were all modest men, with the exception of
his friend Yancey. Laugh
Mr.. YANCEY, (payfully) Order! order
Mr.. WINSTON. For these reasons, the Alabama del
egaon did not desire to have their voice drowned by
the acclamatons of those who had louder voices,
more numerous representation He hoped that the votes
would be taken by States and not be decided "by sound
The CHAIR What is the gentleman's point OF order ?
Mr.. WINSTON. 1t is with respect to the manner in
which the vote is to be taken. l.t
Mr.. YANCEY then withdrew his motion temporarily.
Mr.. CONE then withdrew his resolution, and submit
ted the following in its stead
Rssofrs3, That, IN voting upon any question which may
in the proceedings OF this convenon the vote shall
taken by States, at the request of Sateeacb
is entitled the electoral college, without regard to
The number OF delegates in attendance the In
which said vote IS 10 be be decided by the deleQa
ton ol each State for itself. l p. sir iH VI =
Mr.. c. remarked that this resolution was drawn in
conformity with the rules OF ls44 which must substan
tally govern this convention II had so happened that
nj had SIT I'm