New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-07-11
manaed ake by the highest con.IderatOns Of CONNER

| cia morality and honest government.
Ninth: We remember with gratitude the herosn ana
sacrifices OF the soldiers and sailors Of the Republic ana
OF shall detract from their justly
Tenth We opposed to all further grants OF lands 70
railroads or other corporations. The public DOMAIN
should be held sacred TO actual settlers.
Eleuen We hold that 1t is the duty Of the Govern
ment in ITS intercourse with foreign nations TO CUT
and equal terms regarding IL alike dishouorabe either
to demand what is not right, or TO submit to what Is
Ttcetfh For the promotion and Of these vital
principles and the support OF the candidates nominated
cooperation OF all patriotic citizens, without regard TO
Mr. Burr-Mr. Chairman, these resolutions embrace
the Cincinnati platform, word for word; nothing taken
The resoIntio1s were adopted by every state in this
Union except four-Delaware, Mississippi Georgia, ana
cree of naSimity Mr.. President, move The adoption
OF the resolutions whole and on that motion move
the previous question.
AN OBSTINATE MINORITY
The President-Mr Burr OF the Committee on Resolu-
tons reports from that Committee platform and moves
its adoption, and that motion he asks the previous
question.
Senator Bayard OF Deaware-I rise to a question of
order. Has the previous question-another name FOR
gag-law-becOme the law OF a Democratic convention
without notice to the delegates. Loud cries OF mo-
and cheers ana hsses.l
The PresdentThe Chair overrules the point or order
The pending question Is not debateaOle but the Char
deems IL proper to state that the Convention mas
proceedings the rules Of the House OF Representative
The motion for the previous question s in order under
OF those rules which essential TO the TRANSACTION
OF business in large bodies OF men.
Senator Bayard OF Delaware-I ask that the Chairman
withdraw his call for the previous question, Tor the
period of at least ten minutes that the minority may be
heard. (Cries Of NO." and much confuson.l
The Presdent-The appeal Is made by the gentleman
from Delaware to the Chairman OF the Committee on
Resolutions, and not TO ybody else.
Mr.. Bailey of Pennsylvania second the appeal in be
half OF the delegation irom pennsylvania lCries OF
Mr.. Burr-I would concede what the gentleman asks
with the greatest pleasure but am under Instructions
from the Committee and cannot yield the point, and
must insist upon the motion make.
Senator Bayard-I wish appeal to the Of man
hood of the Democratic party and appeal to their self
respect Are you deaf to the voice OF reasonf ICON
The Presdent-The gentleman from Delaware will
The Hon G. Salisbury of Delaware-I say this pro
ceeding is unfair 1t unjust to the Democracy Vi TINS
The PresdentThe question Is WI the house s sustain
the previous question ICres Of Yes and :" No"l
A deegate-Call the roll OF States.
The President-The Secretary will call the roll
On New York being called, Gov. Hoffman said: New
York votes aye but not as unit Several OF the dele
cation vote no, and am one OF them.
The Chairman-The Chair has received statement
from of tie delegation in the House stating that in
consequence Of some noise or disorder, they do not
Therefore, the Chair interrupts far state what
the pending question Is It is whether the previous
question shall he sustained and the effect OF the motion
this III the House vote TO sustain the previous ques
then the Chairman Of the Committee on Resolutions
has hour In which he debate the question, or
may allow other gentlemen TO debate IT, It's effect is 70
absolutely eOnne debate upon the pending proposition
right to address the Convention and he yield part Of
his time to other gentlemen who may desire speak for
a very brief period. The question now Is whether the
previous question shall be sustained and limit any de-
bate which may occur TO hour. The call will
proceed. 49,
delegateI wish to put the question whether II the
previous question be sustained there will be any oppOr
tunity of moving an amendment TO the reSOlutiUnst
The President-Therc will not be,
GOV Hoffman-After the explanation made by the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. votes 20 Yeas. lApplause.l
David A. HOuck OF OhiO-SuppOse, in the call OF the
States the Convention does sustain the previous
question. Will the debate on the resolutions DC cOnnned
to hour
The PresidentAUnless the motion is sustained the de-
bate Will be unlimited.
Mr. Houck-I the Convention will not sustain the
pre- yous question. Cries OF 4" Order, Order."l
The President-The gentleman is not In order. He
rose to ask question: but he has right to with
debate. 1850 .
Mr. HOuck-Let me ask another question VIII II not
be in order TO suspend the roll call and cOnne the debate
to one hOuri
The Presidential is not in order
When Delaware called, Mr.. Saul5bury satd--We
vote No. Sir, ana forever. The vote then called,
III no nlIlL m rnaI