New-York tribune., 1876-06-16
NEw.YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, JUNE I6 1876


applause.i
Mr. Cessna-I rise TO point OF order. When read this
report made motion to recomm for the purpose OF
ceralnng whether there objections any particular
sections and therefore, the motion of the gentleman at
this point, is not in order. pledge myself the gentle
man, however well to Others that IL II is desired TO
have discussion on any subject, will withdraw my mo-
tiOn to rec0mmit and will move for a division OF the
port that opportunity will be had for discussion
OF every rule.
Mr. Ccssna-Then understand from my friend that he
desires division that question, which will call for
myself at the proper time. II there be objection,
ask that this report shaDe divided into two divisions,
the first to embrace the whole Of 1t except Rule g. the
second TO embrace Rule 3. Is that satisfactory my
friendf
Mr.. v. d. sillman of New-York-I beg Leave
before the question is put the adoption
OF the report, TO suggest amendment in
the snapc OF additional rule, In these words:
"After each balloting, and until candidate shall
receive majority OF the votes cast this Convention will
take for the space of half hour Cfes OF No.,
mol This is to give the delegates opportunity to con-
fer with another and 10 decision regarding
| their ballots"
Mr. Hale-I move TO strike out that portion Of the rule
which postpones the ballong for candidates until after
the platform settled. do not object and conceive
OF ones obecng to the first part OF the rule OF the
report that the Committee Credentials shall FIRST he
settled and therefore, do not desire to antasonze the
entire rule hut move TO strike out the last portion oft
Mr. Cessna-Does my friend from Maine wish TO dis
cuss his amendments
Mr. Hae-The whole point. Mr.. President, presented
by my motion must be set clear. do not desire to take
up time OF this body of will only tlat
far my knowledge goes either in local, State or Ma
tonal conventions which have attended before, In no
case the platform-the resolutions Of the party
presented before the nominations and selection OF candi
dates believe Sir that the gentlemen present will
that unless my motion ia carried this Convention may
remain here for hours tossing, great body OF men
WILL with nothing essential to do while the COMMITTEE on
Resolutions may be waiting and debating to report TO the
house.
George W. Hotchkiss OF Ncw-York Mr. Chairman, m
1860 made platform before we placed our candi-
date it, lAppausc Practically. II may make no
difference here to-day, but theoretically IL would be an
absurdity to place II horseback before you get
your IAppause IL there ever was time In the
history OF the Republican party when we needed deber
alton in proceedings II Is today In behalf OF New
York ask this Convention that they make no forced
marches Let us know what our platform demands OF
the candidate. You may make q platform that viii
lessen the number OF candidates materially.
Gov. Noyos OF Oho-In 1860 as the gentleman has
just stated the platform reported before the cand
date nominated. Eight years ago. am informed by
Licut.-Gov Lee OF delegation who was then one OF
the Committee Resolutions the Convention waited
long time for the Committee Resolutions tn report IL
Is the gentleman says absurd to nominate oandi'
date until you know what he is to stand upon ZAP
plausel
Mr. Hale asked IL It true that the Committee on
Resolutions ready report and being assured that
1t was he withdrew his motion. The previous question
was then ordered. and the rule agreed to.
A delegate from Vrginia-I move to lay on tie table.
The vote was taken this twice, and the amendment
laid on the table.
REPORT or CREDENTIALS.
The next thing in order the report Of the Com
mttee on Credentials. Mr.. John 7. Ensor OF the Com
miffee on Credentials q read the
coming forward he loudly applauded. The follow
ing is the report
The majority Of the Committee report in favor Of the
admission of the delegation from Alabama headed by
Jerc Haralson ttntspcncer), and also that from the
District OF olumbia known as the Shepherd delegation
The remainder OF the report consists Of the names OF
the delegate which have already been published.
Mr.. Charles y. Harris OF Nevada then came forward
amid considerable cheering to present minority report
STATUS or THE DISTRICT.
Mr. Ensor-I that that subjectmaite concerning
this particular delegation he recoInmitted
Mr. Cessua-I that the report DE divided into two
divisions, the first embrace oil the report except
what relate, to the Alabama case desire. however.
without being offensive 10 any one, 10 make another mo
ton have learnrd-partly from members OF the Com
mtee and partly csewherethat In the case Of the Dis
trct Columbia neither Of these delegations come here
with that of form and regularity which would en-
title them seats In this Convention. feel that the
States Of Sew-York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois have
been very generous and liberal indeed toward all these
Territories the District In giving them positions upon
all these important committees five or six places
on the Committce Resolutions for instance since
there IA no regularity In both credentials which would
ente the District Of Columbia delegates to seats here
therefore amend that division ~ the report 10y
striking out the name OF sayes j. Bowen ana inserting
the name OF Frederick Douglass.
Decgafc fom Indiana-Ycfore that vote is taken de
sire TO call the attention Of the Chairman To tne TACT that
it has been stated In general terms that the action of
tho Reuncans OF the District Of Columbia. In sending
the two delegates here whose admission has been recon-
mended by the majority report somewhat irregular
Now will the gentleman tell In what respect those
proceedings rregularl put the question 10 the
gentleman from Pennsylvania.
Mr. Ccssna-I answer that all the information have Is
from the Republican organization Of the City OF Wash
ington who come here headed by Frederick Douglass
who needs no Endorsement. tCheers.l
Delegate from Indiana-Then treat the gentleman
with entire respectfuness when he has no informa-
ton on the subject laughter cheers and lhissesI and
therefore il s fair to that the gentleman makes
his propostIon because Frederick Douglass happens TO
represent an interest here IN which he fully cohcurs.
| IApplause.
Mr. Cessna tried TO speak but audience would not
let him. drowning his voice by clapping tholr hhu''
stamyns their feet, and kissing.
Mr. Cessna finally managed to say, :" Withdra" tho
proposition: that is all wanted to say"
The question was taken upon the adoption OF the re-
nor of the Committee except that part relating to Ala
bams The motion unanimously agreed to.
sPESoER's DEFEAT.
The Charman-Tho question now recurs on that por-
ton OF the report referring to Alabama.
Mr. Ensor Of Maryland moved that that part DC recom
mtt d. -
Mr. Cumback OF Indiana urged that the gentleman
from MARYLAND had come before the Convention with the
tv report but had stated single fact In sup
mort NJ the repor t therefore conclusive that the