New-York tribune., 1874-09-10


| to the Committee.
Tbomas f.. Stewart of New-York made motion
| for the appointment of Committee on Permaneht
Oreanization consisting OF one from each Juuic'ai
| district This was carried.
Cen +. A. Merritt Of ST. Lawrence offered q reso-
Iution. which was adopted providing Tor the ap-
pointment of Committee on Resolutions, consist
inc Of one from each judicial district and three
members at large to whom all resolutions concern
ing a platform should be referred without debate
1t was voted that far possible, the rules OF
the State Assembly govern the proceedings OF the
Convention
George s. Mackay of New-York offered resolu-
tion reciting that the question of Local Option in
the sale of liquors has for years been agtated in the
State without definite conclusion. and that the
| ouestion ia of paramount interest; and bind
| ing the Convention without expression OF opinion
| ON the subject to request the Legislature
| IN refer the whole question to the people as an
amendment to the State Constitution. This was re-
ferred to the Committee Resolutions as was also
| resolution read by f. s. Tenny of New-York to
the effect that safety requires the rejection by the
people at the coming election of the series of amend
ments TO the State Constitution the work of the
Constitutional Commission has been substantially
pndone by the subsequent action of the Legislature,
and because the people have had no opportunity for
learning what those amendments really are.
motion that when the Convention adjourn it
take recess till o'clock brought out some discus
sion. several members wishing an earlier hour, but
il was suggested that the Committee on Resolutions
would have much to do as several sets OF resolu-
tions would probably be offered for its consdera-
ton and il was voted that the Convention reassem-
BILE at o'clock. The Chairman then announced the
following Committee, the reading of the names call
| ing out much applause
On Permanent Or0anisadon-Tst District, Thomas E.
Stewart OF New.York; I'D, A. NJ Bliss of Kings County;
| IIId Gaylor K, Hit OF Albany; IVth, VIM w. Rock
well OF Warren Vth j. G. Collins OF Lewis; Vith'
| Luther Caldwell OF Chemung; With, Stephen T. Hayt
OF steuben; With, Charles II. Sherrall OF Aegany
| On Credentials :-Dstrlcts: Ist. Geo. H. Mackay OF
New York; Id James r. Anaben OF Kings; IIId John
swnburne of Albany; WITH John Plrkhurst of Essex;
yth Henry Ney of Oneida With l. L. Wales OF Tioga;
| With A. j. switzer Of Steuben; With. Col Ii. W.
| Bowen of orleans.
On Resolut.ons-1st District Col F. II. Conkling OF
New.York: a. the Hon. VIM. W. Niles OF Westchester
si M L. Filkns OF Albany; ith. Gen. Il. A. Merritt OF
ST. Lawrence; 5th, W. w. Dewey OF Lewis; 9th Efward
F. Jones OF BrCome; 7th' Clark Bell OF Yates; S'h' WIN
Al Largc-Gen John Cochrane of New.York; samnel
| J. Classy OF Eew-York; Robert w. L. L1wDer oi
| Washington.
| Christopher Pullman of New-York moved that
the Congressional District delegations be requested
to present names for members of the State Commit
| tee upon the reassembing Of the Convention. Mr.
| Cole of Allegheny moved to amend by making the
| State Committee hereafter to consist OF 10 mem
| bers-two from each Judicial District. Mr. Coles
amendment was laid upon the table until after the
| permanent organization; and, without action upon
Mr.. Pullman's motion, the Convention adjourned
| until p. m.
The recess before the afternoon meeting was busy
time for the Committees and interval of earnest
ba N
make nominations, instead of adjournng with
| out them, seemed to gain ground. and Judge
Church. as nominee for Governor. more
a fayorite than he had been in the morn
ing in spite of the uncertainty, as to his
nomination by the Democratic Convention. and as
to his acceptance of it if rendered. Col Conklings
name appeared to grow in favor as candidate for
Lieutenant Governor. The New-York delegation
had a meeting in the afternoon and determined to
present the names of Col +. A. Conkling. the Hon.
John Cochrane. the Hon. L. L. Stewart, b. +. Man
ierre b. A.Willis, Clark and Frank Jugel as MEM
bers of the State Central Committee. The Kings
County delegation at meeting agreed to present
the names of John Crashow, A. NJ. Bliss, and c. w.
Goddard as members of the State Committee from
that county. The Committee of Resolutions held a
very long session, extending far beyond the time
appointed for the afternoon session.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION
At Al o'clock the members Of the Convention
were called to order the number of interested
spectators being larger than in the morning. The
Committee on Permanent Organization re-
ported through the Hon. Thomas L.
Stewart The name of the Hon. Charles
Hughes of Washington was reported for
nomination as permanent chairman, and he was
elected with enthusiasm. Ex-senator Hoyt and
Gen. Palmer were chosen to escort him to the chair.
He was heartily received and much applause was
called out by his remarks.
SPEECH OF CHARLES HUGHES, CHAIRMAN.
The following is an abstract of the remarks of Nj.
Hughes
Mr.. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION
Mere words seem poor Just now to express my feeling
me- and In a simple way can only say that thank
you. 1t is a tmeh0nOred custom on occasions OF this
a. set speech but the Chairman OF the
state Committee this morning expressed our views
Subject at length That indictment will go broadcast
to the people OF this great state VIII be read and
here that we are the nucleus at least OF organza
ton which stretches its hands to the people Of
we will do You good" We meet at a time pregnant with
interest. Industry is parayzed, many workshops are
ing forward to pinchng Winter. Is there no fault In
the for this IN IN Land Wlh SUCH
labor, and cheap transportation, and the State Is
The from People center emhSoy Dad
| Shall we give them a stone, answer them with
words Pautudes spread before them called prnc
pies They want honest words, honest men, and honest
action. III you act up principles and
the people, the people OF the land will be true to you
| 1t Is not my province to Indicate what your
action may be. III you shall make
step in advance, enunciating truths
In Your platform, and shall put on that platform
who agree with your principles, we'll aud good; or, II
you feel body not large enough to
campaign separate party. but hold yourself ready
to cooperate with those who shall proclaim the
| principles, we'll and good, too.
The list OF Vice Presidents and Secretaries was then