The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-16

then referred to and tho report concluded with
mending the admiss on OF the Spencer delegation.
Mr.. ESsoR-I move that that subject matter concern
Ing this particular delegation be recommtied
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA
Mr.. CKssNA-I move that the report be divided into
two divisions; the first embrace all the report
ccpt what relates to the Alabama case. DESIRE how
ever, without being offensive 10 any one, to mako
another motion have learned, partly from members
Of the committee and partly elsewhere that IN the
District OF Columbia neither OF these delegations
come here with knd OF form and regularity which
would entitle them TO seats in this Convention. I
feel that the States OF New York, Pennsylvania
and Illinois have been very generous and liberal In
deed all these Territories and the District in
giving them positions upon all these important CON-
mittees-some Eve or six places on the COMMITTEE
larity in botn credentials which would ente tho
District OF Columbia delegates TO seats here there
fore move to amend that division OF the report by
striking out the name OF Saycs j. Bowen and insert
ing the name of Frederick Douglass.
Mr. VAN ZAxr, Of Rhode Isand-I wish to ask By
what authority any delegates from the District OF
Columbia recognized IN this Convention. Formerly
under the force the Of the last Presden
tal Convention, they had delegate on the floor Of
Congress and camo n, as supposed, under the same
rule delegates from the Territories. That law ~
now repealed aud they have no right delegates here
THE CLARA question Is asked OF Tho Chair. II Is
hardly parliamentary question, but II Is fact before
the committee OF which the gentleman from Pennsyl-
District Of Columbia shall have vote tApplause)
A DELEcArE INDIANA wish 10 ask II the call
for this Convention did not invite tho republicans OF
the District OF Columbia TO send two delegates hercr
The CnAiR-That question Is already decided.
A DELEGATE FROM lNDfANA--BciOre that vote ~
taken desire call tho attention OF the Chairman Ia
the TACT that 1t has been stated general terms that
the action OF the republicans OF the District OF Column
ba IN sending the two delegates here whose admission
has been recommended by the majority report, ID
somewhat irregular. Now will the gentleman toll us In
what respect those proceedings rregularY put
the question TO tie gentleman from Pennsylvania
Mr. CEssNA-l answer that all tho information have
is from the republican organization OF the city OF Wash.
ington, who here headed by Frederick Douglass,
who needs no Endorsement Cheers
A DELEGATE FROM ISDIASA-Then treat the gentle
In
the subjcct-aughter cheers and hisses)-
and therefore, II Is fair to assume that the gentleman
makes his proposition because Frederick Douglass hap
pens represent an interest here in which he fully
concurs (Applnuse.)
Mr. EssoR, Of Maryland-I wish to make single
differences in regard to other subjects we were
almost unanimously in favor Of the delegation we re-
ported entitled TO the seat In regard 10 the rcgu
larity Of the credentials II could not be denied that
those OF Bowen and Green were regular upon their
face. (Applausc.) The gentleman who represented
the other side (r Dougass was called upon for his
credentials, but did not have them, claiming that he
banded them to tho secretary Of the National Execu-
tive Committee. The committee therefore could take
notice OF his but Independently OF anything or
that kind clearly demonstrated 10 tho committee
that the delegation represented BY Mr. Bowen aud NJ
Green were regular IN every respect
Mr. CESSNA PA arose 10 speak.
Mr. REpDING tKan.) made the point that he had al.
speak again. Applause
Mr. CESSNA tried speak, but the audience applauded
SO loudly that he could not be heard.
The CHAIRMAN decided that Mr. Cessna had not
spoken on tho question. having merely made propo-
stion
MT CESSNA tried again to speak, but tho audience
would not let him. drowning his voice by cappng
thor hands. stamping their ieet and kissing
Mr. CESSNA nnally managed to say:-"l withdraw
the proposition; that is a wanted TO say"
The CnAIRMAN-The question then recurs upon the
adoption OF the report OF the committee except that
part relating TO Aabama.
The motion was unanimously agreed to-
TnR ALABAMA DELEGATION.
The CHAIRMAy-The question now recurs that
portion of the report referring to Alabama
Mr. ENsoR OF Maryland, moved that that part be rc-
committed He repl;ed 10 the argument Of Mr. Harris,
OF Nevada claiming that six OF the eighteen members
OF the Alabama State central Committee had called the
Convention which elected the Spencer deegatea The
majority OF the Central Committee represented the
great body Of the people Of Alabama who desired the
81 Inc INC ss SIMPLY .n
tionl')
from Maryland had come before the Convention with
the majority report but had not stated single fact
support OF the report IL was therefore, conclusive
that the majority had facts from which they could
draw conclusions and sustain their position. zap
pause
Mr. ExsoR said hc would only consume Ave min
utes in replying to the lengthy argument OF Mr.:
Harris on tho minority report The State Central
Committee of Alabama was constituted in 1874 there
then six Congressional districts in the Stale The
committee was composed OF twelve members two from
bach Gong district That committee met and
considering itself not large enough called In Mr..
Charles L. Myer and elected him chairman. Mr.. MyeI
not appointed by tho State Convention He was
made chairman Of the committee apparently rregu-
larly but the party accepted IT, They aterward wished
tho committee increased from twelve or thirteen e
twenty meeting was called and the committee
was increased 10 twenty-four. Last February the
committee met-six OF the old members meeting twelve
OF tho ones-caed convention ana chose dele-
gates to Cincinnati The other called another
venton, and chose their own delegates II there
any irreguarty IN the committee, IL was inaugurated
~ Inc beginning oy Gang man not s ~ sns
in the committee the roll called, and rcsuted-26
in favor Of the Rice delegation, and 10 against it.
Nj. HARRIS said the majority had presented no facts
In support OF their report, while the minority had SUBJ
mttcd conclusive reasons TO show that tho Spencer
delegation beyond question the legitimate
The National Committee fairly and squarely offered
COMPROMISE and asked that the question should be
Lett 10 the republicans Of Alabama but they declined
JAMES X IYxnR, Of Indiana, after listening carefully
to the argument Of ,he gentleman IN charge Of the
majority report camo to the conclusion that he made
only one single point behalf OF his conclusion, that
was that after the regular Executive Committee had
been appointed by the Alabama State Convention In
1874 they went outside OF their list to choose chair
man OF that Convention Can the gentleman tell me II
that committee did not have the authority OF that Con-
Mr. EssoR-It was claimed on tho part OF tho
Spencer delegation that the Convention delegated
Mr. TYxxa-It IS claimed on the part OF the Spencer
delegation that they had authority accordance with
the usages Of the party from It's organization down to
MI ExsoR called for proof OF the proposition.
Mr. TySER demanded of the gentleman that he pro-
ducc proofs which they had reported In favor Of tao
anti-Spenccr delegation.
Mr. Essoa asked II il was customary for committee
on crouentAis " roau aii US proois tIries o. NO
nol')
Mr. TyxxR-Then tho gentleman should not question
my statement on this point until he Is prepared 70 sus
tain his Alter looking over this matter as care.
fully as can come to the conclusion that the Con-
vcntion OF May emanatcd from mass convention
called without the authority Of the State Central Com
mttcc II l right then the only regular
and organized delegation from Alabama 10
that headed by George +. Spencer. Many
gentlemen here who have been associated with mo IN
legislative lie many years will bear witness 70
the that my history and record will Indicate that
never attempt to take unfair advantages OF any man.
say TO those gentlemen, prcsumIDg upon my spirit Of
fairness In this NATTER that the gentlemen who stand
hero as friends and supporters any candidate who
might have benefited by the admission or rejection Of
either OF these delegations cannot afford 10 ask this
Convention TO do an unfair thing Whoever shall DO
the nominee OF this Convention must It fairly
not ut all. tArplause.)
Mr. DiEzExpoRrF, OF Virgnia--Mr Chairman, In pre-
senng this case the Convention shall endeavor
conne myself TO the facts they appeared before the
Committee Credentials. la 1874 At tho State Con-
vcntion committee OF twelve was appointed That
committee elected q chairman outside OF It's
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