New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-06
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDING


ING which checked, however, much 10 thell su
prise and disappointment
OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS
The Convention was called to order at two
minutes past u O'Clock, by AUGUST BELMONT Chairman
of the National Democratic Committee who delivered an
address.
AZ the conclusion Of his speech, which received
with applause Mr.. BELMONT nOminatedlfor temporary
chairman the Hon HENRY s. PALMER of Wisconsin, which
was agreed to-
MrPn,iEE. on taking the chair returned his acknOv-
edgments for the compliment conferred upon him. and,
after short speech closed by introducing the Rev. Dr.
MORGAN OF New-YOrk The Rev DR.. MORGAN then read a
prayer. during which he especially impored me Lore 70
deliberations might be ordained and settled upon the best
and surest foundations that peace and happiness trut
and justice religion aud piety might be established
among US for all generations.
adoption Of the Convention resolution before any other
business is proceeded with: -. 49,,
es Of TIE Representatives shall govern tie deliberations Of
The motion was seconded.
MT ERASTUs BROOKS tNew YOrkl-There are many
gentlemen in the Convention Who 40 not recognize Ine
rules of the present House OF Representatives.
General MCCcOK-I cannot accept the amendment OF
MI RICHARDSON (IllinOis-I ask my friend from ONO
to 90 back and accept the rules as they existed IN $50
before these radical assaults upon the ume-hohoreu
usages OF our country (Appausel -, 90,
MIR s. s. COX-I hope my friend from ONO VIII accept
as amendment to his resolution upon me sulyect -
sored rules Of the last Democratic Convention govern
this R,fvu until 9th rglse
General McCooK-I accept the amendment Of the gen
tleman from Illinois, Mr. Richardson .,
Mr. REID Qndiana)-I desire TO inquire, Sir Whethef
we will abrOCate the twO-thrds rule. ,
The CHAIRMAN-I understand that the amendment does
not adopt the two-thirds rule. 1900.
Mir BROOKs-I withdraw my amendment and accept
the amendment moved by my friend, Mr. Cox. 49, -
The CHAIRMAN-Is the Convention ready LOT the ques
Mr. KEENAN, CS. VI desire to inquire Of the mover
whether II adopt his notion we do not abolish with
out any consideration the twohirds rule which has pre-
MCC0OV-If the tWOth1rdS rule ever appueu IN a
%" e91ye1en eeses on from Ohio hear il
'0 MT ~ KK4S-we desire to know what was the under
Gen NccooK-This resolution provides for the tempo
ventiOn shall otherwise provide which VIA De zone 10y
rules and on permanent OfganIaliOh Oh
NJ RrcHABDs6y-we are doing nothing more than
have done al every Democratic Convention for the last
&T. STEELE Calfornia)-"what is the resolution"
The CHAIRMtN grO tem.-The resolution Of the gentle
esoG That 1rt Convention shan Otherwise provide the rae
Of he House prior 70 1867 shall be TIE T 10
The amendment proposed TO strike out all after the
rules Of the last National Democratic Convention govern
tins body until otherwise directed. -, ,., 90
The amendment was adopted, ana tne fesO4uuoh as
amended carried Applause ..
r. o. Perrin esq, was appointed temporary secretary
Mr. ] NJ Tower selected as Assistant SeCrelary..
Mr.. HESTER CLYNER Of Pal beg leave 10 oner the
Fttg TSs stss Of one from each State he selected By tie
delegations whose duty shall be 70 select permanent ohee
Mr. JoHS A. GREEN Of New-York-I think It is proper
States be called IN their order and that the names
Of Delegations before further proceedings are taken
The CHAIRNAN-The call under which this Convention
IL assembled viii be read by the Secretary II there
objection before entertaining the resolution Suered by
the gentleman from Pennsylvania.
The Secretary then read the call as follows:
CALL FOR THE CONVENTION:
fere uroa then b. The last National Convection
ig bel. tbs day az Wa1gtoh D. O. ysisa BOG tas s5t S2ye.
President O e C9 si,es The 4ih day Of july 1906 Al " OeOe
The d rypeain sred BY he las. Democrats coryss
IN sseh state usisr TIE lss' sgporlonnshL ,,.
fs S.s, s,s o sb Mot ,t h x s@b VIM g. Converts. Gideon
sdo W G. se " a GaIIss y2an a a NsAS'} s, Oa
wilber Storey, " l. Bancroft Lewis Boy George H. Psg D.
Gts Ab.llou Clsppel Gsofgs Houoa Joseph Rozsr
5ss. SScoIs " l. shsrsy HsHeoei joss IeEn
fsrpxRcx 0 PRINCE Secretary.
Mr. GfEES New-York)-I move thatthe States be called
fn their order and Chairman each delegation
hand in the names Of their delegates.
Or. Clymer) offered a resolution
Mr. CLYsERI win say that II this Is the express de-
sire Of the Convention that the roll Of States be called
will withdraw my resolution temporarily.
TIKI CHAIRMAN-Ihe Chair understood the gentleman
from PENNSYLVANIA 20 withdraw his resolution.
Mr.. CLYMER-TempOrarily.
The president pro tena-Ges.
Mr.. GREES-My motion was that me roll Of States be
called and that the chairman Of the delegation from each
State hand IN TO the Secretary list OF the delegates from
Mr.. CLYMER-I beg leave TO renew my motion.
The Secretary read the resolution offered BY Mr.. ely
mer las amended as follows:
Resolved That committee q one from each state be selected By The
ofs COuvealon aPon credentials.
DELEGATE from MOntana-I desire 70 add slight
amendment TO the resolution so that 1t may read each
State and Territory"
Mr.. STEELE california; moved amendment TO
M. Clymer's resolution, the following;
EIrsd That committee Of one from each state and Territory
be appointed BY the several delegations constitute Com
a On Credentials aDS upon Per%sHens OIsa91 Ron
s distractions - report at the reambOg Of The Convention On
The President pro tenn. Of the Convention announced
the question TO be on the amended resolution.
templates Territorial representation, either IN the Com
mttces in the permanent organization Of the Conyen
ton
THE PRESIDENT pro tem.-Itdoes
Tn sAAE DELEGATE-Then am opposed 10 H.
MI THOMAS Il. BRADFORD Of Delaware-I move thai
che amendment offered by the gentleman from California
be lard upon the table
withI H. nope that gentleman WIN consider it's effect
j nope Il viii be voted down ,.,,
TIIE CIIAIRMAE-The motion Is not debatable.
MI RICHARD ID. RICE Of Maine-Wll you be kind
enough 70 state the effect Of that resolution
THE CHAIRMAS-The gentleman from California ONT
seee proposes amend the resolution OF the gentle
man from Pennsylvania (Mr Clymerl The gentleman
from Delaware moves 10 lay that on the liable u ina
motion prevails both the amendment and the resolution
Mr. BRADFoED-I withdraw the motion TO table
Mr.. BERNARD SCHWARTZ lOf MissOur)-l move 10 stfiE
Out that part Of the resolution fixing the time tbat I'M
report shall be made on Monday, and insert lhhIedu
hr. STEELE-I accept the amendment ,
A DELE0ATE FROM YEw-JERsLY-Will the Chairman
state the question aRaini
The CHAIRMAN stated the question
The question was voted down. and the question recurre
Mr. CLfngR (of Pennl-I wish 20 accept the ameDdmen
which was proposed 30 that the resolution VIII read eac
JIM CAvAKIUoH (of Montana spoke upon the motor
MI bTASIoN, Kentucky, moved the previous question
which VISA agreed 70.