New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-16
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.


me Sae o'aIe; lhere are no two Democrats IN TINS
set at defiance the expressed wish Of the
delegates representing the Congress Districts |;
but II there IS any such recommendation, j
should like tn have delegates rise and present it to
the Convention The resolution says the delegates
must consult each particular Congress District
Docs II mean that they shall listen 10 the recon-
mendation Of each district as an idle windf Why,
not at all. Ii is the old courteous way the Demo
cratic Conyentions have always had. Every man
mere knows that this Committee when 1t reports to
the Congress delegation ut Baltimore will report
those gentlemen whom tho delegates from the
various Congress Districts desire Now there is o
more serious question involved in this discussion.
trust this Convention will not run into tho laxity
of debate, II has been suggested that New-York
should divide itself in the great movements of the
present time; that we should frltter away our
strength. want New-York TO go solid lapplansel
in this movement. 1t is peculiarly appropriate that
the delegates from the Democracy of New-York
should speak tho voice of sovereign, Independent
State. New-York. speaking tho voice Of her dele
gates speaking all the traditions and legends Of her
Democracy, speaking as unit shall throw her vote
at Baltimore and In that vote name the next PrcSI-
dent of the United States. lGreat applause.l
The debate, though vvacious and animated grew
tresomo moro especially as there seemed little pros
pect of deciding anything Tho members of the
Committee on Resolutions had gradually struggled
into their places and there was general anxiety to
hear the results of their abors The confusion grew
every minute and impatient calls for the question,
question: eifectuay blocked the wheels Of progress
in debate.
Mr.. Beebe of Sullivan tried persistently to make
himself heard in opposition to the pending resolution
but the Chairman was fan to confess that the I'M
easiness of the House required the termination Of all
further debate, and he must put the question as 1t
had been moved by Mr.. Nelson
Mr.. Beebe again asserted his right to be heard.
The Convention approved of the decision, but Mr..
Tilden came up to the assistance of Mr.. Beebe in
this energetic fashion:
"I rise to q question OF order. I trust that
the Chairman notwithstanding the evident desire
of tho Convention, having, recognized a gentle
with parliamentary rules, that no cannot be
deprived of the floor by any other gentleman
rising (Applause.l This is a Democratic Conven-
ton and the rules of order must govern its debera
tons. entertain every respect Of course, tOt the
motives which actuate the Chair but trust the
gentleman with whom have not the honor of a
personal acquaintance, will not be shut Off by an at
tempt to move the previous question" l(ireat ap-
plause.l
Considerable confusion resulted. the cries of
'lquesion were repeated, and the Chairman said, in
his own exculpation, that he saw both Mr.. Nelson
and Mr. Beebe on the floor at the same time, and
the former moved the previous question.
Mr. Nelson having declared his readiness To with
draw his motion, for tho present. Mr.. Beebo was ac
cordingly allowed to proceed. which no did, and
said:
"a great deal has been said here about,
power There is a magic in this word power
For one, | have seen enough of power. II
read Democracy Alright, this Government was
founded upon the express principle that
the people should dominate. Now, -, Sir, we
have delegates at large they represent the State.
We have delegates from the Congress Districts
they represent their constituents the people There
is this whole question in nutshell. Do the gentle
men of the Convention claim that there would be
nrOpriatV having delegations, selecteN bV
the people go mere lambs TO the shearing, driven
down to the slaughterf represent constituency
which has never yet bowed its knee to Radlcalism,
never gone after any of the strange gods. fou sir
and all your State Central Committee set down old
Sullivan for 500 Democratic majority, without
waiting for the returns. II these great cl.ies
are to swallow up, they may go on and carry the
banners of Democracy over the hills OF Od SULLIVAN
Havo there not been more heart-Durnings
more discussions incident 70 this new system than
there was through the old system. Reform Is the
watchword Of the hour and one Of the most needed
reforms is TO go back to first principles They say
that we must vote in that Convention IA unit L
would not creep into any Convention with
nv judgment and integrity bonnd Ivy any
two cities on Gods earth, "a u was ntimated
wo should by previous speaker"
This speech, delivered in a high key. and with
most vigorous gesticulation and emphasis, excited
great attention. but the result shows did not ma
terially affect the result.
The question of the acceptance of the substitute
WAS then put TO the House, and tho Yeas and Nays
were called for. The substitute was lost by vote
of Ga to 49, The original resolution was then put
and carried with great enthusiasm.
At last the field was cleared, and the progressive
Democrats claimed the triumph.
THE PLATFORM
Mr. Potter appearod and in accordance with the
desire of the Convention stepped on the platform to
read the resolutions as finally decided upon. He
briefly explained that the resolutions about to be
offered for the consideration Of the Convention had
received the full kindly, and earnest attention OF
tbe Committee. and those which he was TO submit
had received the unanimous approval OF all the
members.
The Democratic party OF the State OF New-York as
sembed in regular convention 10 select delegates To
National Convention. TO be held az Baltimore TO nomi-
nate candidates for President and VicePresident do
clare and resolve,
That we recognize the changes in the nature and Con-
stituton Of the Government which have taken place,
and without reopening the questions OF the past, are
ready now TO cooperate with those whatever their prev
ous party affiliations who favor united ana Localized
who seek to restrain the exercise by Con-
OF absolute and general powers to prevent ia en-
terine ON general private legislation, 10 RESTRAIN the
growth OF vast corporations and TO work permanent
Civil Service Reform; and DO 1t further
Resolved, That the recent declaration OF political prn
cples by the Convention of Cincinnati evidence Of the
progress OF public opinion toward sound and wholesome
views OF government that believe all patriotic eiti-
zens may unite upon that platform for the purpose OF
restoring the honest administration of national Affairs
and enforcing the obligations Of the Constitution; aud
our delegates to Baltimore are instructed 10 take the
course best calculated TO secure the triumph OF these
princIpes and the selection OF any candidates repro
ontipg them who shall meet the approval Of tho DE:
mocracy I'm National Convention assembled.
The resolutions were received and adopted by ac-
clamation Mr. Farrell then sprung an anti-climax
in the shape Of an amendment 10 tho effect that
Democracy IS opposed TO Capitalization, and the do
spotic military power introduced into the Govern