The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-05-09

was adopted 4 committee on CREDENTIALS, con-
sisting of one delegate from each State and ter
ritory, was appointed. Judge Selden, Of New
York, presented the protest of several persons
claiming to- be improperly excluded from seats
in the New York delegation. Referred to the
committee on credentials. The roll of States
and Territories were then called, and the names
of the committees ON resolutions and perma-
nant organizations were read. The committees
then retired for consultation, and the conven-
tion took recess until 2. NJ.
The convention reassembled at PM.
Judge Spaulding, of Ohio, from the commit
tee on permanent o Organization, reported in fa-
vor of Carl Schurz as permanent president,
with one vice-presdent and secretary for each
State and Territory.
Senator Schurz on coming forward was greet
ed enthusiastically. On taking the chair he
responded to the enthusiasm of the audience in
q speech of great length. He said the Repub-
lie might we'll congratulate itself on the fact
that such meeting as this had been convened
in these days of ours. Look at the circum-
stances from which it sprung. We see the
American people, just issued from great and
successful struggle, and in the full pride of ma
tional strength, threatened with new evils and
dangers of an insidious nature, and the mass of
the population apparently not aware of it. We
see robbery and corruption pervading the public
service of the government and we see public
opinion most deplorably lenient in its judg-
ment of this public ard private dishonesty
We see, indeed tyrannical and insolent en-
eroachments almost without protest and with
out resentment. We see men in the highest
places of the Republican party employ their
power and opportunities for self advantage,
We sec that part of our common country which
has been most seriously suffering from the con-
sequences of the civil war, and we see the
naughty spirit of power refusing to lift up
those who had gone estray, and who are now
suffering for it, by policy of generous concili-
alton and true craftsmanship. Applause
Mr.. Schurz continued, arraigniDg the admins
tration for various acts advising harmony and
Cancellation on the part of the convention, and
saying it was not so much the aim OF the Re
formers to beat Grant as it was their purpose
70 get true statesman, and one who would
carry out the highest principles of government
in the White House. He concluded by saying
that he came not to push any mans claims,
and by predicting victory for the ticket nom
mated.
He was frequently interrupted with outbursts
of applause At the conclusion of his speech
the band struck up national air, and the del
egates rose as one man to their feet, cheering
and creating the widest enthusiasm.
The committee on credentials submitted
report deciding against the contestants from
New York, California and other States. After
discussion between the California delegates
the report was adopted. The committee on
rules reported the rules now governing the
House of Representatives with slight altera-
tions also, that in balloting for candidates,
the majority of all the votes cast would be ne
cessary to choice. The chairman announced
that the committee on resolutions would be un-
able 20 announce the platform until the eve
ming session. A motion to proceed to the
nomination of candidates without waiting for
the platform, was tabled by large majority
A large number Of other resolutions were Of
fsred, but under the rules we're referred to the
committee on resolutions The convention
| then took a recess until 7.30 P. NJ.
When the convention reassembled the chair
announced that the committee on resolutions
would not report until tomorrow. Several
resolutions were introduced and referred to the
committee on resolutions.
Rhodes, of Ohio, offered resolution de-
claring that the Presidency was an executive
and not legislative Office; and as this conven-
ton entertained diverse opinions regarding the
question of the tariff, therefore the subject
be referred to the Congressional districts where
it properly. belongs, and that the will of the
people thus expressed should be the policy of
the administration.
A motion to adjourn was put and lost by q
large majority. The rules were then suspended
amid great excitement, all seeming to think
this was the main point in the convention
Grceley's friends were specially active in Sc
curing this action, and they claim the result as
an adoption of his PLATFORM and greatly en-
hancing the chances of his success.
Cassius NJ Clay now obtained the floor and
spoke against the adoption of either Protec
tive or Free Trade platform. He said it was
the rock on which their enemies wished them
to split, and they had better avoid it. Judge
Matthews also spoke, giving the tariff men a
severe rub He said, "If we must have fight,
let US have fair one" He closed by offering
as substitute for Rhodes's resolution the tariff
resolution in the Missouri platform.
Atkinson, of Massachusetts, said the delay Of
the committee on resolutions was not caused by
the tariff question He said nothing could be
gained by discussing the question in advance
of the committees report. He moved to lay
the original resolntions together with the SUBJ
stirute, on the table. Amid great confusion
and excitement Atkinson's motion was carried
by large majority. It was announced that
the resolution committee would report to-mor-
row morning.
The convention then adjourned until ten
o'clock tomorrow, after hot fight over mo-
ton to begin the balloting.
CINCINNATI, May 8.
The Liberal Republican Convention was
called to order at ten o'clock this morning, the
reading CT the journal of the previous days
proceedings being dispensed with.
The chairman, Senator Schurz, said it had
been reported that he had telegraphed can
!. didate Inst nirht In repard to that candidate,s