The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-02
THE CINCINNATI BABEL.
The Organization Of the COnven.
ton.

Hail, taking seats.
Reporters are beginning to fill the places as
front seats of the galleries and on the plat
forms, some ladies being among them.
Ihe hall is spacious and well arranged but
the acoustic facilities are very defective.
flaylng by the brass band from st. Louis sta
toned near the door was the signal for the gen
eral entrance of delegates. Among them were
several Golored men from the Southern States
i2l5 T. M.-The floor of the hall is nearly
hlled by delegates. There is but a meagre at
tendance OF spectators, of whom there are not
$500. e.. 80
Groups are gathered in various parts of the
house in animated conversation, evidently dis
cussing the still unsettled points of difference.
1t is authoritatively stated that Fentou left
town this afternoon. His friends are mysteri-
ously reserved as to the reason of his depart
ure. ItF.
Col. Grosvenor called the convention to order
in brief speech
1t is.said: ''Let us have peace but we have
not peace. He referred to the condition of af-
fairs IN the South where the government was
used not for the people but completely to enrich
the few who find in Office only means of per-
sonal aggrandsement. He charged corruption
IN the national government from the head to
1901. republicans feel that they cannot longer
AFFORD partnership in such wrongs. Hence
we lead out in the movement for reform to Sc
cure good, sound and honest government.
He referred to the difficulties before the con-
vention. Its first duty was thoroughly to or
game and to that work he urged them, con-
Guiding by nominating Judge Stanley Mat
thews or Ohio, as temporary chairman The
motlon was carried unanimously.
MIR. Matthews said: 1t is no affectatiOn on
my part when say to you that it is impossible
to express the deep sensibility with which /
have received this unexpected and most distin-
guished mark of your consideration. The hon
or OF temporarily discharging the duties of the
chair IN the preliminary organization of body
which believe and trust is to be memorable in
the history of party and politics in this country
is altogether undeseryed, and I am altogether
nnprepared by the suddenness of the invitation
to assume these duties properly or to preface
them with remarks which, under other circum-
ssances might be considered in proper conform
ity to the usual custom.
Nevertheless this wonderful presence inspires
a thought or two, which perhaps will not be
trespassing too much upon your attention and
your time If l venture to suggest. OF course
gentlemen it would not be becoming in me
now to assume at the outset the role of
the prophet, for l am neithera prophet nor
son of a prophet, and no man yet can tell what
may be the issues of your deliberations or re-
suit to which your conclusions will lead, and
yet without reference to any certain results
within the scope OF present prediction, there
are some things which know can safely now
be affirmed with respect to this Convention.
IL, IL
exceedingly large and influential portion of the
American people that they are determined that
they will no longer be dogs to wear collar of
party. We have assembled ourselves tegeth-
er gentlemen under call limiting our charac-
acter as Republicans as those who have hereto
fore in the divisions of party politics been des-
ignated as members of the Republican party
L am not ashamed gentlemen to have worn that
name with thousands The past of the party
was commendable in its work of sustaining the
Union against secession. Its works had be-
come part of the fundamental law, and with it
the principles of equality of all before the law
had been established He considered this con-
vention, their rebellion against the Republican
party, the highest eulogy of the principles of
that party for it shows that the party has the
high courage to set about the work of reforming
itself. (Applause.) Parties cannot live on past
reputation 1t was because those who control
the Republican machinery and principles have
diverted them from their true purpose that this
movement was initiated. The war has ended
and peace has come, SO ought the end of mill
tary rule.
Mr.. Grosvenor moved for Secretaries George
w. Nichols of Ohio, Gen. Geo. w. Chalmer of
New York and James Pulitzer of Wisconsin
Mr. Grosyenor offered resolution that when
the convention adjourned it be till tomorrow
morning, and that in the meantimeathe delega-
tions from the several States shall elect dele
gates to this convention equal in number to
double the vote to which the vote respectively
is entitled in Electoral college.
just as the motion to adjourn was made,
there were calls for Schurz when he came for
ward and addressed the convention. His re-
marks were frequently applauded.
The convention then adjourned till tO-mor-
row. n sFfe ft5 = FTFefn L. ~
The Democratic Sum to be eclipscd-What
the Democratic Organ of Ohio Thinks.
An article in the Enquirer is the subject of
considerable discussion because it is regarded
&c., ~
party managers towards the Convention, 'The
Convention which meets in this city to-day has
laid at its door fearful responsibility. In
numbers and talent and enthusiasm, the Con-
vention is success. 1t remains to be seen
whether it unites with these qualities, pru-
dence. patriotism and wisdom. 1t is the gath
ering of members of the Republican party not
to submit to another four years of usurpation,
corruption, nepotism and tyranny, who believe
that the free institutions on this continent are
endangered and are here to present to the coun-
try candidates and platform in the interest of
good management and national reform. The
Democratic party foreseeing this revolution in
the Republican organization has wisely post
poned its efforts towards the redemption of the
country, committing the initiative in the mat
ter to the dissatisfied position of the Republic
can party. 1t has remained in the back ground
with its 5000. 900 voters, accepting as leaders
and color bearers, its former opponents, but
present allies. 1t asks nothing and expects
nothing but good government and national re-
FORM 1t goes further and assumes for the
time to sound truce on its theories of admin
istration in order to preserve Republican insti-
buttons in America. In this it exhibits itself
to be what it has ever been, the party of the
constitution and the people. No act Of self alb
rogation like it ever occurred before. 1t suffers
its sun to become temporarily eclipsed in the
interest of public liberty. 1t indicates no cam
didate and prescribes no platform and is con-
tent to take as standard bearers men which the
gathering here to-day will present feeling that
none other but wise and patriotic selections can
be made by such body"
The Reform and Reunion Association.
This association consisting of liberal Republi-
cans and Democrats, largely Germans, met in
Mozart Hail. Judge Stallo was made tempora.
ry chairman and addressed the association at
length After some preliminary business the
meeting adjourned.