The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-06-22
TIL. CIpcInnatI Convention.

CINCINNATI, June 15.-The roll by States
was called, and next the Territories ano
District of Columbia. The Territories have
two votes for each delegation as reported
by its chairman.
The report on credentials is to be dis
posed of before the platform committee re-
port. The platform and resolutions are to
be disposed of before nominating candi
dates.
When any State has announced its vote
it shall so stand until the ballot is an
bounced, unless in numerical error.
Ten minutes speech is allowed on each
nomination. p
CINCINNATI, June 15.-The committee on
credentials had considerable discussion be-
fore excluding the Spencer delegation from
Alabama. The vote was "a to II. Bris-
tow's friends are rejoicing over this gain of
twenty votes. The convention is engaged
with committee reports mo- ballot till
evening, possibly not till tomorrow. The
committee on rules is debating the proposal
to reconsider the vote against changing
votes once recorded. Half the seats in the
spectators portion of the hall are vacant.
CINCINNATI, June 15.-George F. Hoar,
of Massachusetts,, presented a memorial
from the National Woman's Suffrage Asso-
ciation.
1t was moved that Mrs. Saylor ]. Spen.
Ger be heard for ten minutes. There was
applause at the conclusion of her speech.
The committee on rules has reported.
CINCINNATI, June Is. The Convention
adjourned, after nominations, without pro-
ceeding to a ballot.
There was minority report in the Ala
bama contest.
The vote on the adoption of the minority
report resulted, 354 yeas to 375 nays. Re-
jected.
Hawley, from Connecticut, from Com
mittee on Resolutions, reported. The re-
port opened with congratulations on the
part of the Republican party since, under
Providence, it was called to purge the
country of slavery and establish govern
ment of the people for the people; declared
that the United States is a nation, not a
league, and the Republican party is the de-
fender of popular government. The re-
port further stated, in detail, the duties of
the parties in the protection OF our citizens
everywhere; to steady progress; to specie
payment. tApplausel Senators and rep
resentatives should not dictate appoint
meDts; fitness and capacity to be the pass
ports to office, and its maintenance; un-
faithful officers to be swiftly punished :
recommendations of consti utional amend
ment against appropriations for schools un-
der sectarian control. Great applause.
The latter clause was re-read in response 10
loud calls and cheers renewed. Reaffirms
our opposition to further grants of
land for railroad purposes, and asserts
duty to protect immigration, aud suggested
very moderate resolution relative TO an in
quiry into the effect of Mungolian immigra-
tlon on moral and political grounds; fa-
vored respectful consideration of women's
CLAIMS to participate in government; reaf-
firms the duty of suppressing polygamy
our duty TO the soldiers is recognized; dep
recates sectional strife, and arralgned the
Democratic party as the same in character
and spirit as when it sYmpathized with and
was allied to treason, ard decided It to be
unwnrthy and incapable; Grant deserves
the gratitude 81 the people for his heroism
ami services. The next question was stated
TO be on the finances. rhe committee on
resolutions had reported substitute for
the resolution declaring distinctly that there
shall be no further postponement of specie
resumption beyond the date fixed by law.
DE thought tie Tesoi1tion of the commit
tee too indefinite, and in effect only re-
mltted the question involved to the domain
OF promises Hawley thought that in de
clArlng the principles to govern . great
party during four years it was better TO con-
hne ourselves 10 declaring fundamental
principles, and not to lying down to speci-
nc details, but leave the latter to be ad-
justed afterward. [Applause.l The substi-
tute was voted down The resolution
reported was adopted and the whole plat
form also adopted The Chair announced
that the business was nomination. Move
ments TO adjourn were voted down.
Kellogg OF Connecticut nominated Jew
ell. he briefly stated his record.
r W. Thompson nominated o. p. Nor
ton, and gave him a fine record. BE de-
MED hls physical unfiiness for the position.
Great applause. PinchbAck seconded the
nomination; Poland Of Vermont seconded
the nomination; Curtis seconded the nomi.