New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-03


the result Of their labOrs tonight in consequence Of
the largo number Of papers laid before them. he
suggested that the time be occupied by making the
speeches accompanying the nominations. The COM
nnittee on Resolutions requested that the ADJOURN
1aen9 be until Il o'clock. Friday
Mr. Cochrane of New York moved to proceed Win
the presentation of candidates, each person making
nomination to be allowed 10 minutes for speech
The motion was put and decided In the afirmau'e
by close vote.
A New York delegate offered q resolution ID favor
of equal political rights and general amnesty winch
was referred.
A resolution was adopted providing that delo-
gate from each State be selected to act on the Ma
tional Executive Committee.
Mr. stansberrv of New-Jersey offered platform
of principles embracing revenue REFORM civil service
reform universal and unqualified amnesty,
rstance to CONTAMINATION Of power reservation OF the
pnbIo lands for actual settlement under the Homestead
act economy in expenditures, and reduction OF TAXA
ton gradual payment Of the public debt protection 70
citizens IN their rights under all circumstances he
ferred.
Eban Allen offered resolution authorizing the State
delegations to form State Committees Adopted DEL
egate from Indiana offered resolution pedg1ng the
Convention not to adjourn until candidates Tor president
and Vice President had been nominated
Mr. woodhouse OF Pennsylvania offered a resolution
Declaring that IL Is inexpeCent 10 nominate caH"
for President who Is afflicted with large circle VI reAA
tives- Adopted with much laughter
NIL r. Rhodes Cleveland. Ohio, offered the follow
ing resolution which received with cheers ana re-
fe-red 20 the Committee on Resolutions;
Eb1reas The President of the United States 70 ex
and not legislative officer Oh the GONeFhnens
enforcing not making laws; and -, -,
whereas The delegates Convention hold diverse
opinions The Tariff question as 10 whether IL Ahoo
be for revenue purposes only; Therefore . .,o CoD
Resoioed. That this question be referred 70 tle IN
loci % ho
and that the viii sf the people thus expressed Shouu
lie the policy OF the Administration
motion 70 adjourn until o'clock on Friday morning
was lost
MI Hudson Of Indiana moved the suspension OF the
les and that the Convention take up the Tariff resou
tons and act on them finally
The Convention was thrown into partial confusion by
vehement discussion about proceeding 10 present can
ddatHs There general anxiety % get the nOor ana
excited speeches were made, some urging Immediate
action others demanding that the Tariff issue, which
Il IA announced the Committee on RESOLUTIONS
and Platform cannot agree about, shall be settled
by the Conventions by leaving the whole question "
Congress districts As each speaker MADE some point
considered strong by side or the other louu cees
and hand-clapping greeted it. There was more
feeling excitement, and righteousness than
az any previous period Of the Convention
The vote by States 10 suspend the rules to admit
the consideration Of a resolution on the Tariff ques-
non vas accompanied By tumultuous cheering both
u
motion TO suspend rules resulted as follows: Yeas
eco; Nays 229 thus carrying the proposition by TWO
votes more than ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Tie Chair announced that . Tariff resolution had been
aGonted by the Committee Resolutions, and he sug
ested the proprety OF delaying further action until the
Committee reported
Mr J. H. Rhodes OF Cleveland moved that his Tariff
resolution referred Committee be returned TO the
Convention. The resolution was read again
Cassius NJ Clay said had known all along that this
Tariff question where the difficulty Of the Conven-
on would lie. He cOunseed exclusion Of the apple OF
discord and claimed that the Tariff question was over
Swallowed importance by questions Of restoring pop
uar rights and sOvere ty the people OF the Southern
States and several other great already presented
20 the Convention.
Judge Matthews Of Ohio said he had voted TO avoid
discussion point. because provision had been
made for things by the appointment Of the Com
mittee on Resolutions and By Of the Convention.
referring without debate all propositions; and that
Committee, by almost unanimous vote, had decided
upon propositions, which would be submitted; but, II
there was 10 be fight he wanted fair one, and pro-
posed the Missouri Tariff plank as foliowt:
Resolped. That no form Of taxation is just or wise
which puts needless burdens upOn the people We de-
rland genuine reform OF the Tariff that duties shal
be removed which, IN addition 70 the revenue yielded
20 the treasury lnVOife increase ID VIC pCt Vi
products consequent tx for the dement, OF favored
Interests.
Mr. Mathews continuing. said Of the reasons why
be entered this movement that he might assist in
enancipa1ng the politics and business OF the country
tram the domination Of rings lCheers Political rings
IN Washington, Railroad rings which are stealing
our public lands great cheers and pig iron rings, which
are robbng the country Iapplause while pretending 10
relieve the burdens people by taking the taxes OF
Tea and coffee in order that they might keep them on salt
aud iron. lGreat applause
ny Atkinson OF Massachusetts,, as member OF the
Committee on Resolutions, informed the Convention
hat delay in its report not now caused by the
Tariff question The plank that subject to be reported
lad been decided in Committee BY nearly unanimous
vote cannot report the vote properly, but you will
see that by attempting irregular measures 70
get on faster you viii only be getting on
ower II order 70 keep any bitter discussions OFF this
loor the subcommittee has acted, and the whole Com
nittee has acted in such way that think you will do
wisely waiting their reports. move TO lay the pend
ne resolution the table. Loud cries Of Questionl
The motion TO table was adopted amid confusion.
motion made and adopted TO call the roll Of States
Cor the presentation Of Presidential candidates Much
excitement ensued when the motion was sprung and
earned TO adjourn TIL 10 o clock tomorrow morning.