New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-18

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row occurred in East Philadelphia to-day.
One killed and several hurt.
National X Republican COmmittee-NextC Con.
vention AT Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE Repub-
lican National Committee. appointed by The
Chicago Convention OF 1903. met In this city
today, to fix the place of holding the next
national convention. Ex-Governor Claim,
of Massachusetts, presided. After gen
eral exchange OF opinion the question was
taken on selecting the first Wednesday in
June as the time for holding the convention,
which was agreed to-yeas y; nays 8. On
motion, the executive committee decided to
hear what the delegations from the cities
have to say as to the place of holding the
convention. 1t was announced that prOpO-
sitions had been received from Boston.
Louisville. Cincinnati. Philadelphia, Baltl-
more and Washington.
DR.. Loring advocated the selection of
Boston. Mr.. Wetherel presented the claims
of Philadelphia. which, together with the
State of Pennsylvania. requires political
stimulus. Pennsylvania. he said, gives
twenty-six electoral votes, which 1t is all
important should be secured for the Repub-
lican party. He stated that the hOtelkeep-
ers had given pledge that they would not
charge eXtortionate prices.
REPRESENTATIVE SIeNeuSOll. vi oulo- Iepic-
sented the advantages of Cincinnati. The
meeting of the convention is not only de-
sired by the Republicans. but by all the
people Among other reasons given by him
was the fair distribution of the sittiugs OF
the national convention. The Republican
convention had been held in Philadelphia
once in the East twice. in the West twice,
but in the centre never. The sitting of the
convention in the centre must, politically.
affect the circumference.
Delegate Chapman recommended Wash
ingtOn.
Burton presented the claims of Louisville.
II the Republicans will fix on that city, the
Republicans OF the Cross Roads will give
them cordial reception.
Ex-senator Henderson gave the reasons
why ST. Louis should be selected. Some in
Missouri have their preference for Grant.
while there are preferences for others, but
whoever may be nominated will be sup
ported by the Republican party of the
State Holding the convention will add
something to the strength of the Repub-
hcan party.
On motion of Senator Pomeroy the exec
utive committee proceeded TO vote by ballot
for the place of holding the national con-
vention. The result was: Philadelphia. Is:
Cincinnati. 3; st. Louis ;: Boston, s. Lou
isville, 3. Washington |. The executive
have delegates to the convention double the
number Of Senators and Representatives:
two for each organized Territory, including
the Territory of the District OF Columbia,
who shall have the right to vote.
The call adopted by the committee is
this:
In calling this convention the committee
reminds the country that the promises of
the Union Republican Convention of 1868
have been fulfilled. The States lately in
rebellion have been restored to their for
mer relation with the government. The
laws of the country have been faithfully
executed. The public faith has been pre-
served and the national credit has been
firmly esta blished. Governmental economy
has been illustrated by a reduction at the
same time of the public debt and of tax
alton. The funding of the national debt at
a lower rate of interest has been success
fully inaugurated. The rights OF natural
lied citizens have been protected by treaties
and immigration encouraged by liberal
provisions The defenders of the Union
have been gratefully remembered. The
rights and interests of labor have been
recognized. Laws have been enacted,
and are being enforced for the protection
of persons and property in all sections.
EQUAL suffrage has been engrafted on the
national constitution. and the privileges
and ilnmunities of American citizenship have
become part Of the organic law. A liberal
policy has been adopted toward all who
were engaged in the rebellion. Com
plicatiOns in foreign relations have been
adjusted in the interests OF peace through
out the world, while the national honor has
been maintained. Corruption has been ex-
posed and the offenders punished respOn-
sibility enforced, and safeguards estab-
lished. Now as heretofore, the Republican
party stands pledged to correct all abuses,
carry out all reforms necessary to maintain
the purity and efficiency of the public
service; to continue firmly, and establish
its fundamental principles. We invite the
cooperation of all citizens of the United
States"
Mr. Gorham, of California. at the morn
ing session, offered the following resolu-
tiOns in order, as he said, that they might
be canvassed during the recess.
Resolred That it is the sense of this COM
mittee that any test of civil offices in the
States which might operate to exclude
citizens because they have not received a
collegiate or academic education, would be
a violation of the rights of a great ma.
iority of the American people who have
received common school education only
and would be Justly regarded by them as
an attempt to put upon them and their
children q degrading badge of inferiOrity.
Rcsolred That while political opinions do
not necessarily control the question of fit
ness for public station. yet we deem the ex-
clusiOn of Democrats from office by Repub-
licans as entirely consistent with good
morals and good government, and that any
other course is inconsistent with the implied
obligation assumed by those who consent to
become candidates OF the Republican party
for public Offices.
Upon the reassembling of the committee
the resolutions were withdrawn, GOrham
stating that while it was evident they ex-
press the sentiments of the committee, it
was the general desire that the subject
should be left to the future.
Fulton proposed the following resolution:
That in view of the proposed denomination
of the present executive, this committee
would respectfully suggest to those holding
commissions under the present general gov
eminent the propriety of sustaining from
seeking or accepting appointments as dele
gates to the national convention.
Some members expressed themselves to