The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-23

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
st. Louis the Place, and June 27th
the Time.

st. Louis the Place, and June 27th
the Time.
By American Press Association to the STAR.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The National
Democratic Executive Committee, yes
terday afternoon, was called to order by
Chairman Hon. Augustus Schell. ALI not
members, including every representa-
tive of the press, were ordered to leave
the room, which was Immediately COM
Piled with. In half an hour the repre-
sentatiyes of the American Press Asso.
citation and New York Associated Press
were readmitted. ALI members were
present with the exception Of a few
proxies.
After brief debate, it was decided to
first agree upon the time tor holding the
National Democratic Convention. Mr..
j. G.. Thompson, of Ohio, moved that
Tuesday, June 9th, be the time. After
some debate the motion was adopted by
a large majority.
A motion was then carried to admit
one member from each delegation repre-
senting the different localities for hold
ing the National Convention, and allow
each representative fifteen minutes in
which to state his case. Adopted.
On the call Of States, the following
cities were placed In nomination: Gin.
cinnati, by J. G.. Thompson; Chicago, by
Mr.. Mccormick; St. Louis, by j. Ct.
Priest; Louisville, by II. d. McHenry !;
Philadelphia, by j. r. Barr. A recess
was taken for fifteen minutes to allow
the different delegations 10 select spokes-
men. The Committee reassembled,
when o motion was made to appoint q
committee OF members 10 draft call for
-. ,l.;a
amended by motion directing the
Chairman, MIR. echell, to prepare the call
and submit 1t to members for their sig.
natures; adopted. The Chair then an.
nounced that the Committee would hear
the different delegations in behalf of
their respective places. Mr.. Hayes, of
Chicago, made a speech in behalf of that
city, basing his appeal upon political
policy as well as on account OF superior
accommodations, the railroad facilities,
etc. He exhibited plan OF
the Exposition building, which
was rendered for the accommodation Of
the Convention during it's deliberations.
He took occasion to arraign the Admin
evils OF a Whisky Ring.
Hon. G. d. Jacobs, or Louisville, then
read paper giving strong reasons why
the Convention should be held in that
city, agreeing to furnish hall for the
Convention and all necessary committee
rooms free OF charge.
DIR. G. 9. Cox then presented the
claims OF Washington City in an elo-
quent and patriotic speech.
Senator Bogy then presented the
claims of st. Louis. His argument, ex.
cept the political points presented, and
mis- allusion to the shortcomings of the
Administration, was almost identical
with those preceding
Judge Oliver then spoke in favor of
Cincinnati, stating briefly the advan-
should that city be selected.
Hon. BENZ. j. Russ then advocated the
claims OF Philadelphia, enumerating the
many advantages to accrue to the dele
gates OF the Convection if Philadelphia
were chosen. eE
Recess was then taken until p. NJ.
The Committee, on reassembling. pro.
ceeded to ballot ON the place for holding
the National Convention, with the fol-
lowing result--numbero of votes yast, 81;
necessary to a choice, 20.
First Ballot-St. Louis, III; Chicago, g.;
Louisville, 7; Cincinnati, 4; Philadel-
phia, 4; Washington, No choice.
Second Ballot-St. Louis, 15; Chicago,
8; Cincinnati, 81 Louisville, 8; Philadel-
phia, 1.
Third Ballot--St. Louis, II; Chicago,
10; Cincinnati, 8; Louisville, 8. No votes
cast for Philadelphia.
Fourth Ballot-St. Louis, IT; Chicago,
IL; Cincinnati, 6; Louisville, 1.
Fifth Ballot-St. Louis, 21; Chicago,
15; Cincinnati,
St. Louis having received majority Of
the votes cast, the Chairman declared
that city as the place for holding the
Convention.
Mr.. Priest, Of st. Louis, expressed his
heartfelt thanks to the Committee for
the selection they had made.
Mr.. Thompson, OF Ohio, moved that
the vote be declared unanimous, which
Mr.. Mccormick, Of Illinois, seconded.
Mr.. MoHenry expressed himself much
gratifed with the prevalent good feel
ing. Next to Louisville he preferred St.
Louis. where, he was sure, all would
meet with an enthusiastic welcome.
Z The vote selecting st. Louis was then
declared unanimous amid applause.
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