New-York tribune., 1876-06-17

1ne convention lnen PGCccc'tu W scSohu p"hO' DN
ring the call OF the roll when the State OF Alabama an
nounced her Of l6 for Blaine this being gain OF
for him. the adherens OF that gentleman on the hoor ana
in the galleries sent up tremendous YELL which was re-
newed when the Secretary announced the vote. Upon
the announcement of the vote of Connecticut hiss from
the galleries materially interfered with the call.
delegate from Kansas moved that the sergeant-at-
Arms be ordered TO from the gallery any person
indulgng III demonstrations Of disapproval.
The Chair-I think this difficulty will be very much OBJ
Waited II tie people in the gallery will consider for mo-
ment how improper it is for them who are here purely by
favor Of the Convention to be interfering with the bus
Of the Convention The CLAIR is very reluctant 10
interfere with the comfort or enjoyment OF any one
within this building, but it become necessary duty
the Char cear the galleries. because the WORK OF
the Convention must so on lCries Of Good" Good,
and cheers
This produced temporary order and although at times
the crowd became unruy, all demonstrations were
promptly suppressed. When Florida was called, the
Chairman of the delegation from that State announced
its vote In q voice scarcely above whisper which
elected from the Chairman of the Convention request
that the delegate from Florida hold up his head IKE
man and look straight at the Chair. lLaughter The
Illinois VOTE indicating loss Of three TO Blaine, was an
nounced by Mr. Ingers0 In subduei tone Of voice and
manner, which drew out considerable comment
The Char-The Chair has been informed that persons
in the rear of the hall hear the announcement OF
toned the of the hall to announce the votes as
they are made here.
There was unanimous consent to this proposition, and
man with good strong voice selected TO repeat
the announcement The voting then proceeded with
here ard there change on the first ballot Messrs Hart
rsnft Hayes ana Conkling receiving additional strength
and the Brstow Blaine mcu picking UP ana losing
little here and there.
CAN DELEGATE BE sHACKLED!
Some excitement was raised when the vote Of Penn
sylyana Was announced as 50 for flartraDft.
Mr. Smith Luthey OF Chester rising to his feet sad
Mr. Chairman rise to point OF order. The vote OF
Pennsylvania was not correctly represented Myself
and ny colleague representing the With Congressional
District, wish to cast votes for James G. Blaine
Wh,er.l We asked the Chairman Of this delegation TO
repor; so 10 the Convention but he declined and We now
ask and demand that votes shall now be recorded TO
Jam, q. Blaine. tCheers.]
Objections were raised TO this.
The Chalr-Ths point must be settled before VIC pass
TO the next state
Mr. Cessna Of Pennsylyauia-l ask the attention OF tIe
Chair 10 Iluc 3.
delegate on the patfornl-Rue covers the case.
The Chair-The Chair will state the case: The Chair
man OF the Pennsylvania delegation rises III his place
and reports the vote OF that state 5s votes Tor Johh
f. Hartranft. The gentleman frOm the West Chester
District spcakng fOr himself and his colleague OF the
Win PENNSYLVANIA District and the gentleman from the
trct and M stewart from the XXfst District rises to
pont Of order which Is that the report Of the vote made
by the Chairman of the delegation ls not the report or
the vote cast in the delegation. They OF course raise
question OF the very highest privilege. That point OF
order being raised the Chair rules that IL IL the night OF
any and Of every member equally 70 vote his sentiments
in tins Convention. Cheers continued for several min
utes
Mr. Mccormick OF Penusylganil-I respectfully appeal
from the decision of the Chair.
Tho Chair-Thc gentlemen from Pennsylvania appeals
from the decision Of the CGar aud the question Tor the
Convention to determine slll the decision of the
CHAIR Oe sustaluedi tCtes o. " Yes yes."I
Mr Mccormick OF Pennsylyania-Ne desire TO be
heard
This remark was made IN low tone, and the Pennsyl-
yana dcleate. rose in their seats and seemed TO be very
much excited During the disorder which prevailed the
ouestion WAS put and the Chair sustained by large
majority.
The Clalr-That question OF the rights of these gentle
man having been settled the Chair holds, under the
Of the body that the four votes OF the gentlemen
shall be recorded as they elect they shall be-
Mr.. Cessna-My colleague Gir Mccormick asked be
heard before that vote wG7 taken.
The Cnair-I dd not hear him.
Mr.. McCormick-Ibe trouble is you did not want to
hear me.
The Chair-I will say 10 NV colleague from Pittsburgh,
that his mputaon upon the Chair is dishonori TO him.
lCheers
Col Thompson OF Indiana trust, Sir, in the name OF
this Convention you willnOt urnt the Convention into
arena for tie settlement Of personal controversy.
delegate-It is an outrage. lGreat disorder.l
Mr.. Thompsou--n you 0Ec Chair have personal con-
oyeTses settle them outside We are here 10 transact
the business the Republican party, lcheers and conu
sonl not 10 settle personal disputes Voccs Take the
stand"L We are here as ti5 representatives of the
greatest party in the world, and this Convention should
not be turned theatcT for the settlement OF per-
sona controversies. tCrics OF "Csd, good" And when
the President of this Conveno chooses to hur back
personal Insult in the face OF one OF bis colleagues by
telling him that be is dShonorng bimset he abuses the
privileges which VIC have eonhded 10 Alm iCheers ana
cries OF GOOd"l
Mr.. Smith, protest against II.
delegate from Tndiana-so do l. lCheersl
Mr.. TbOnpscn-In the name of the American people
ferries OF Amen" and chcers demand, Sir, that this
Convention shall be heard upon the question as to
whether IL aflgms dsatIirms the decisions Of the
Chair Voices That is right"l
The Chair-W the Convention hear the Chairi VIII
the Conveutionhcar tho Chair for moments lCheersI
Delegate from Iudana-We have heard about enough
from the Chair. Iscnsation.l
Several deicgatcs-Cer ainly.
CharmanThe Chairman has not the least desire in the
world to interfere with the exercise by the Convention
and by ev ry member OF the Convention Of every right
and every privilege which he possesses
PennSylVauIa del, gate-Ohl On! 80, -,
Chairmdn-i hone there Is no gentleman Wltnln INC
Convention who knows me, after sOme years OF public
service who suoposes that would Intentionally abuse
The novers OF this p0st0n "A Pennsylvania deegi'e-
Oh no, oh mol or that would do any injustice t TO ban any
gentleman OF ths Convention MY colleague from RUS
sn~sh Nr NcComica) irritatcd very much when he
nd tbat did not wish To near him. said TO the Con,
yenton as said To him. did not near hln: lAppaustl
Nr TnOmpsoi-I do not object 10 that You tod your
I'as,-ue that he had dishonOrcd himself SensatOn
The Caair-I am Just coming To that point Inc gen
tr,nan then said "You did not hear me because you
did not wish to-" g.. -, r.
Delegate from Pennsylvania-Ihat is right lap
plausc
several delegates-That IL So
Tn Cnatrmdii-NOw, appeal TO the gallant gentleman
from, INDIANA Col Thompson whether It WAS very much
.A..r Har In