Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-07-10
NATIONAL DEMOGRATIG CON
YENTl0N.
Seymour and Blair the Nom
inees.
Fifth and Last Days Proceed
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NEW YORK, July 8, 1920 p.m.-The
Convention met at 10 o'clock.
A Missouri delegate rose TO q privileged
question, and complained that the order
of the Convention inviting the soldiers
and sailors to seats in the hall, had not
been properly executed, and asked that
the Sergeant-at-Arms be instructed to
execute it. There were great complaints
that many were refused admission.
The Secretary stated that tickets had
been issued to soldiers and sailors, who
were admitted to the extent of the capa-
city of the hall.
Broadhead, of Missouri, rose to nomi-
nate +. P. Blair, as candidate before the
Convention for President. He said that
Blair had the firmness of purpose, great
courage, and indomitable will, which
Wsre especially required at this time
that he would give living meaning to
the pledge to preserve and defend the
Constitution, and assert and maintain
the independence OF the Executive; that
he knew the duties of the Executive
station, and will dare maintain them.
He nominated Blair in behalf Of the
Missouri delegation.
Miller, of Pennsylvania, rose and COM
plsined of the violation, by Tilden, Of
Yesterdays rules of the Convention, in
making remarks in announcing the
change Of the vote of that State. His re-
marks were excited and in bad temper.
In referring incidentally to the name
of Chase the galleries broke out in great
cheering. When the chair announced
the business in order to be the 18th bal
lot, delegate from California in q few
remarks announced Judge stephen Field,
of that State, as q candidate for the
he, n
guardian of the Constitution of the couu-
Trv against the assaults of the Radicals
at Washington. TSubdued cheers.
Vallandigham said he had a cOmmu-
nicatfon in writing which, with leave of
the Chair, he would read from the stand.
His appearance on the platform was
greeted with moderate cheers. He read
the letter, which was from Pendleton,
dated Cincinnati, July I'd, and addressed
TO Mclean, of the Ohio delegation, au
thorizing the withdrawal of bis name
whenever it should seem desirable, He
deemed the success of the party more
important than the qualification of
personal ambition. Ii tany time man
could be presented that is likely to more
heartily unite the party than his PEN
dleton's, let his name be Withdrawn.
VallRndigham said it was the desire of
Mr.. Mclean to present this letter early
yesterday morning, but the Ohio dele
CATION thought it was best to keep his
name before the Convention Throughout.
yesterday. He then commended the
magnsnimity and unselfish patriotism
Of this letter, and finally withdrew PEN
dleton's name, with thanks to those who
had Supported him with such fidelity.
[Great cheering.]
NINETEENTH BALLOT.
Hancock. 1854; English, 8; Packer, q;
Dooliltle, II; Hendricks, 1919 Blair,
l31 Field, Is; Chase, J; Seymour, 4.
The roll was called on the twentieth
ballot. Arkansas broke from Hancock
and gave Hendricks four of her five
votes. Massachusetts asked tims, and
Ii was granted. 1t Is rumored she win
90 for Chase. New Jersey voted seven
for Hendricks. New York adhered to
Hendricks. Ohio asked time, and il was
granted. Great excitement and intense
interest. Pennsylvania adhered to Han
cock. Kentucky gave Hendricks five
and Hancock five and half. Massa-
chusetts asked and obtained leave to re-
tire for fifteen minutes. Ohio gave En-
glish ten and Hancock eleven, and then
obtained leave to retire for consultation.
The Chair announced a general recess
for fifteen minutes.
During the recess, John Morrissey Of
fered bets that English would be the
nominee.
The canvas was active all over the
hail, each delegation reviewing the field
and discussing the chances of different
candidates, and determining how they
would vote ON the next ballot, The Con-
vention was called to order again.
TWENTIETH BALLOT.
English, l6; Hancock, 1921 Doolittle,
12; Hendricks, III; Blair, 10; Field, 9
Seymour, 2.
TwENTY-FIRsT BALLOT.
Kentucky and Massachusetts again
asked time. and were granted. Missouri
abandoned Blair and gave Hancock
Hendricks, T. North Carolina gave Hem
bricks l. Pennsylvania 20 for Hancock.
Tennessee split again, giving johnson
Hancock, q; Mcclellan, J. lCheers
In gallery.
Seymour resumed the chair. Massa-
chusetts gave for Chase. IGreat, pro-
longed and repeated cheering in the gal
leries, and hisses on the floor Result
announced: Englieh, 10; Hancock, 1856;
johnson, 3; Doolittle, IL; Hendricks,
1872; Field, s ChRse, 4 Mcclellan, !
Hoffman, B. The vote for Chase was
again Missed, which was responded to by
overwhelming cheers.
On the twenty-second ballot Alabama
voted solid for Hendricks Minnesota
gave Hendricks her 4 Missouri gave
Hendricks her vote; Nevada gave him
3 New York sdhered to him North |
Carolina gave MIN her o. CGrest cheers. 7
When Ohio was called, McCook, by
4 nj
and With the assent and approval OF
every public man IN that State, incln- !
ding Pendleton, to pat "a nomination,
against his inclination, but no longer
against bis honor, the name OF Hon. I
Horatio Seymour. Let Us vote for a
man whom the Presidency has s0ught, I
and who has not sought the Presidency. /
This. he believed, would drive from power
the RADICAL eabai at Washington. He |
believed this nomination would COM
mapd the unanimous approval Of the