The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-09-27
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.
Glsdiatorial Contest Between the
Rival Wings Of the Party.
SENATOR CONKLlNG TRIUMPHANT.
Civil Service Reform and the South
ern Policy Snubbed.
George WILLIAM CURTIS TO The FRONT.
The Moral Of Senator jeremiah Jones'
PersiStency.
THE ONEIDA CHIEF ON REFORMERS
Bitter Denunciation OF Members
Of Hayes Cabinet.
NO NOMINATIONS YET.
Civil Service Reform and the South
ern Policy Snubbed.
GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS TO The FRONT.
The Moral Of Senator jeremiah Jones'
PerSistency.
THE ONEIDA CHIEF ON REFORMERS
Bitter Denunciation OF Members
OF Hayes Cabinet.
NO NOMINATIONS YET.

NO NOMINATIONS YET.
INK T11DoRAPH TO THE zHRALD.1
Roonxsrzs N. T., Sept. 20, 1877.
Flags wore flying from all tho stans the CITY, and
tho streets this morning. thronged with delegates
poiiseiaus and strangers from oil over the State.
Even prominent members OF the democratic party
arc hero to see the fun which Is anticipated to-day in
the Republican Convention. The prospects this morn
Ing for desperate tight inlthe Convention excel
lent George W. Curtis upon his arrival last even
ing, openly proclaimed war upon the Conkling
men by insisting that resolution fully iudors-
ing tho President must be introduced. No can.
ddates for the State ticket than those mentioned last
evening have been proposed. By eleven O'Clock, the
hour appointed for calling the Convention, the City
Hall was nlled 70 overdowing. Lyman Tremaip, who
10 In . feeble condition. was assisted up stairs BY
friends before the assembling Of tho Convention.
SENATOR coxKILxo.
Senator Conklng sson discovered on the door
Of tho hall whore he surrounded by hts friends
and admired from respectful distance BY his enemies
his bearing was, ~ usual, stately and dignined,
though kind and courteous TO all Ho took
his seat with the Oneida delegation, in the
sentre aisle, directly In front Of tho chairman's
lesk. During the speech Of Temporary Chairman
Plat he Joined heartily In the applause When In the
course OF the chairman's speech euogistio mention
Of General Grant was made and great excitement
broke out the Senator held his hands high above his
head, clapping them loudly. and not content with
that, waved his handkerchief which was taken as
signal for . wild demonstration. That part Of the
sharman's speech which referred In no uncertain
terms 70 the Prssdents policy was undoubtedly
great surprise the friends Of the who
werc In hopeless minority. 1t was received by them
In grim silence. but by the Conkiing element with
tremendous outburst OF applause and cries OF Thas
sol that's sol" During the call Of the roll Senator
Conkling tanned himself vigorously with q copy of
Chairman Plast's speech. a. though uncomfortable,
and State Senator wood,n indusriously stroksd biz
forehead. This Of itself taken evidence Of the
lact that tho proceedings were exceedingly warm.
4f, e-4. orxsrxo TIE sA1x. 9I
Tho Senator's trends ana the administration men
now began 10 show their hands BY spirited discus
zion the credentials Of the regular and Independent
delegations from New York city In the OF which
tho delegates Of both Sides like small firearms
made considerable rattle, which soon taken up by
the larger guns which doomed furously for y time,
and ended ia regular cannonade
coxKLING ON HIS YxxT.
Senator Conking asked from his seat In the aisle,
"wnat is the question:" and then arose slowly until
no lowered likca giant above tho Of heads that
surrounded HIM. Fully two-thirds Of tho delegates
sprang to their feet ana for at least i've minutes tho
Convention was thrown into inexricabe confusion.
handkcrchefs waved and hats thrown the air
which resulted in large men being seen Immediately
ancrward in possession OF very small hats and small
with tiles several sizes too large While the Sen
ator was speaking General Martindae worked his way
from tho back Of the hall. He advanced replied
to the Senator. In turn reply camc from Broome
county delegate who by sharp speech favor OF the
regular delegation from Now York city, elected great
applause from the Convention besides numerous up.
proving mods from Senator Conkl,ng. Lyman Tre-
main made few remarks, during which tho Senator
began clearing his throat preparatory to a speech.
While the senator was speaking second time
the question General Martindalo again from tho
OF the hail. brstling all with fight and ready
for battle In hts reply to the Senator he greeted
with hissas by the Conkng element who, # was to
be secn were not disposed to trae with the minority
AN EXCITING SCENE
The debate now became OF an exceedingly interest.
ing though personal character. The Senator replied
to the General In his usual vein, to which reply tho
latter essayed sharp reIoipder, but his voice was
drowned by cries, yells and hissos he being literally
sat upon by the Convention. In the excitement which
followed the stuffed eagle suspended above tho
chairman became animated, and moved 10 and fro as
II wishing 10 escape the apparent danser.
SENATOR c0NKLlNG oPKNs rnE BALI.
After roccss tho crowds who rushed to the hail to
get seats before tho Convention sheHld be called
order were very great and At one time the chances
for first rate tho police force present being
insufficient to preserve order secure seats Tor the
delegates Senator Conkling opened tho bali by
70 very nsns speech SUBSTITUTED Ss no dso Inclined
Temporary Chairman Plat. This called out tho oppo-
son. who were ably represented by Forster of West
chester, who mado q remarkable, l0rciblc speech
against the motion. Ho inssted that the election Of
piatt as President would place the Convcston in
false position, but when no asserted positive terms
that Pau himself who had been candidate from
New York Tor y place in the Presidents Cabinet had
been discovered In attempt TO make base assault
upon tue members Of tho Cabinet from nis own state
a sensation was created. Hc hsscd repeatedly by
tho Conking element, but bravcd u through, and
compelled them 10 listen to him. and gained tho
spccl OF all who desired to fair play. While he
was speaking the Senator famed himself CON-
paccntly while General Martindalc waved his hat IN
ienance. Forster proved himself good debstcr, sew
srai points OF order being well taken by him and
Hustcd and very likely received his parliamentary
training from him. Tho question beng called great
strength Of the admin which reacn .ns 1oacs
much higher number than even ,hcy had claimed.
Mr. CURTIS srEKcn.
The appearance oil George W. Curtis on tho floor TOR
the irst time during the proceedings resulted In a
perfect breeze. During his speech Mr. Conklng
smiled tremendously and occasionally whispered with
his friends Mr. Curtis was listened 10 with respectful
attention. lar more considcraton beng shown him
than either Mar''ndalc or Foster story of rresi.
every Dody excellent MINOR. All the best parts of
bis speech were well received, applause being
frequent When ne commenced telling Lincolns
story Of Senator jerry Jones' who industrious
In putting his friends in positions all eyos turned
upon Mr. Conklng, as though no wero the industrious
Senator. When Mr. Curtis said al ain Hayes repub-
Ican," great enthusiasm WAS manifested Al tho con.
clusion OF his speech upon the substitute which he
offered for the section Of tho platform pertaining to
The civil service pen describe the excite or
the anxiety and suspense with which tho Convention
awaited the expected reply IRON Senator Conxng or
the disappointment fclt on the appearance OF Lyman
Trcmain instead
SCENES AND IyCIDEyTa
Charles W. HoichkIss, by his sharp speeches the
different questions brought up elected great appauso
from The Convention, besides numerous approving
mods from Conkling.