The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-03
Might Session.

The Convention came together promptly at hair
past seven O'Clock, the attendance being even
greater than in the afternoon. Every available inch
OF space occupied, there being about two
thousand ladies' present Promptly at the al,-
pointed time senator Schurz called the Convention
to order, saying that the Committee on Resolu-
tons would not he able 10 report the result
OF their labors tonight in consequence OF the large
number OF papers laid before them. He suggested
that the time be occupied by making speeches ac-
campaigning the nominations. The Committee on
Resolutions requested that the adjournment he
until eleven O'Clock Friday
Mr.. CocHRAAE, of New York, moved TO proceed
with the presentation Of candidates. each person
making nomination to he allowed ten minutes for
% speech. The motion was put, and decided IN the
Affirmative 10y a close vote.
New YORK delegate offered q resolution In favor
OF equal rights and general amnesty, which was re-
Ierrcd
resolution was adopted providing that a dele
gate from each State be selected to act the
National Executive Committee.
Mr.. SrANSBERRy, OF New Jersey offered plat
form OF principles embracing revenue reform, civil
service reform, universal, unqualified amnesty, re-
sistancc to CONTEMPLATION OF power, reservation of
the public lands for actual settlement under the
Homestead act, economy In expenditures AMI re-
duction OF taxation, gradual payment of the public
debt, protection to citizens IN their rights under all
circumstances. Referred.
Ethan Allen offered "A resolution authorizing the
State delegations TO form state Committees.
Adopted. delegate rom indiana offered reso.
luton piedgng the Convention not to adjourn until
candidates for President and Vice President had
been nominated. Mr.. Woodhouse Of Pennsylvania,
offered resolution declaring that IL Is incXpedient
TO nominate a candidate for President VINO Is al
nicted with large circle Of relatives Adopted with
mach laughter. Mr.. J. III. Rhodes Cleveland, Ohio,
offered the following resolution which was re-
cciyed with cheers and referred TO the Committee
on Resolutions
Whereas the President Of the United States
tive and not II legislative officer oil the government
forcing moi making laws and whereas the delegates oil
this Convention hold diverse opinions the tariff
tion, whether 1t should be for revenue purposes
only therefore,
Resolved That this question be referred Con.
gresona districts Issue 10 be properly made there
be the policy Of the administrator
motion to adjourn until nine O'Clock on Friday
morning was lost.
Mr.. HUDSON, OF Indiana moved the suspen Sion of
the rules, and that the Convention take up the
tariff resolutions ana act on them finally. The
Convention was thrown into partial confusion by a
vehement discussion about proceeding to present
candidates. There was general anxiety to get the
moor, and excited speeches were made, some urp-
ing to immediate action, others demand.
Ing that the tariff issue, which, il ia
announced, the Committee on Resolutions and
Platform cannot agree about, shall be settled
by conventions by leaving the whole question TO
congressional districts. As each speaker makes
some point considered strong by one side or the
other loud cheers ana hand clippings greet H.
There Is more feeling, excitement and vGciferous.
ness than AT any previous period OF the Convention
The vote ny states To suspend the rules to admit
Tic consideration VI resolution ON the tariG cues