New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-04

an Indignant pc Die by Federal soldery they could issue
forge results and coolly reverse the verdict sovereign
State, and that there was no remedy fof ihe "I,n.
disorgnnize and destroy all its business interests inc
Democracy OF the country choose to quietly submit 10
the outrage. But lapse Of tne no more silence, no
spcclous plea that the result was finally aecomplsne9
through tie forms of law, can obscure the ehory o.
the act or excuse or justify and WIZ go down mo
tory the most fragrant suIpatoii OF m0derh lin,s
Our first duty to curse YES ana 10 ,ne eo. ,ess
vile means by which the Presidency was stolen from u.s.
and TO enter ouI sGemn rGe , sa m bn fnro But
while the present Administration obtained its power by
onea VET during the short period Of s existence
has expnsed tie OF the policy whon ts parry III
pursued ever since the close of the war; IL mas pary
adopfed he pocy Of cancellation and local seligovcrn-
ment which the Democratic party pas Ior ,ie las ~.
3nuroyaI Of the people by promising the very course
which, last Fall. demanded sh0nd ne puisueu ,'.I1
position in reference TO the southern question wcn Mo
assumed has been justified and affirmed by lts "iuon
by opponents. IL has cast shadow upoi Us Iwu
title by recognizing those State Government winch,
i'm order to obtain it's power, 1t had been onng 10
repudiae and overthrow Its course has lustnsu W, 81,
wisdom and statesmanship OF the Democratic poicy to
wards the South. Already peace ana prosperity no ~
turning that section business interests are retvs'
and the era of better feeling Il at hand inc Drno-
cratic party viii interpose partisan obstruction 20 te
carrying ont OF Its own policy by IT'S opponents We VIZ ~
UNFOLD the acting President in all MS honest rorlS W
paciiy the country and to restore fraernal ieonng
among all the people and We TOO VIII MI In, Praident
need have tear from us. hut hls great ua I ~
ing from ms own pontleai nouse"e s,guiecant Tbev
ore lie late nftrrancos OF Republican statesmen and
and conventions. which areiuOw reyerDeratls tEIousn
out the land. The Southern policy OF tne Plesuent -
being cOvery-aye openly -assaled 10y me hel5 f"y a.,
that placed him in power, and the good results oi 'ns
nolicy wnich we are now witnessing in the Southern
States are liable 10 be- retarded or revoked thc ae con
,or Tep1dated he Presi enis policy. Their action
that and nothing else and Is 20 UNDERSTOOD ~ ne
people hostile have the leaders OF the keIuDiean
party in this State become to the Administration poicy
that they even refused, by on overwhelming ~
pass resolution which declared that me il.Sne.t
title his office as clear and as vaild as tha' Vi
The policy Of Civil Service REFORM to which both par
ties were committed in the last campaign, am upo.
which great laid by Mr. Hayes I'D ms ieter VI
acceptance and which did more IMAM an! thne ee
secure him the support OF independent men, was ue'
clared by the President Of that convention 10 pe nas
atng shlbboeth long ana woIdy Ieoi t -, rbc5
adopted by that body the only object ana .llect Oh when
whatever in the Civil Service necessary; The country
must by these demonstrations thai me kpuDS s
sions upon which, last Fail II obtained support
from the people II has taken Us Dos po,"I n
meet then, that Democratic New-1ork should De t9
TO itself and by as brilliant Victory as Ia' % Tor
reconciliation and peace Tor local seiigoveInnen, aiu
e eo%m SM cannot afford to have DIS
organized aud paralyzed south, when Wouiu , pv
this Fail means an approval Of tie mOcrauc southern
policy OF the President IL neans that me sihuAu Hi
reform s TO he lowered. Ii means tnat me WaiCn
word of Civil Service TciOr l. not - mere soluuihs
phrase or nauseating" to the people, but reality u
means that great work when was begun three years
ago IL De continued, and that the people VIII sustain
the efforts Of fearless and honest Governor IN pur
flying the public service, eleVans tne ~
character, AMI reducing the burdens OIL taxation 10
this work the Democratic party Is eonini,teu, oto
and the patriotic citizen There no place Or you IN tne
hep lRcHn party iS ,1iv II, last tending 10 sec.
meaningless phrases l's pony - last ten nm. " r.
onalslu and hate. 1t Is torn by int Tnal feuds Inc
business interests OF the Nation can no longer De sttu
of support II there was time when Democratic
principles should be sustained is now. They esSena
To the tue welfare ad peace o we cuunS ana
are as broad and abiding rs the Government Heel
tinnnI Goyermrnt by Questionable means, they have
likewise maintained their 0scendency in the Legislative
violation Of the Institution Of our state, In refns-
ing the reapportlonment provided Tor 10y tlat
instrument. A PLAIN duty has been repeatedly ~
nured-a Constitutional Obligation has been violated
simply because it, performance would deprive them OF
no longer be tolerated. and the spectacle oil New YORK
state, Democrat 10y $4,000 majority but s LEGISLATURE
under the control of the minority produced by Tie failure
OF that very minority 10 perform sworn duty, is DuIn
ing shame ana IL repugnant To that sense Of common
fairness that inherent in honest citizen. This
must be pressed home to the people during Tue
coming campaign We should make II one OF the para
mount point, OF canvass, and our Efforts must not
cease until the Legislature Is redeemed, and zach party
given onS that representative strength to which II Is
Gehcntn o; the convention The people OF the State
will watch your deliberations with more man usuai III
terest They anXious looking 10 this body o. see
what counseis VIII prevail. what pohcy you VIII adopt
what temper VIII pervadc youf proceedings. trust that
the spirit harmony, which necessary 70 success
will guide and direct you consultations, ana that We
sa nroceed by wise dIgndcd and patriotic action to
meet the Just expectations OF the people.
Again thanking you for your Kind paruahty' await
your pleasure.
retaries: VIM. Bookstayer, s. j. Clark and Daniel s.
Lamb Agreed to.
Mr. snow, of osego made the point of order that no
business is in order till the roll Is called.
Mr. Schuyler of Tompkns. moved to adopt the rules OF
the State Assembly for the government OF the conyen
ton.
Mr. Brown OF jefferson, moved to lay the motion on
the tabe until the roll had been called Rejected
rira vote.
The question was then taken Mr. schuylerS motion
to adopt the rules. Carried.
COSTEsTING DELEGATIONS.
Mr. Brooks of Richmond, moved for the call OF the
roll and the Chair ordered ii TO be called.
The delegation from the Ist District OF Albany
headed by Mr. Whitbeck, having been called, Amasa
Parker of Albany said they not proper delegates
and handed mn Inc credentials OF the Corning gaton
and thew were received for reference.
when Kings called delegate presented the ere
dentin of contestng delegation from the lid District
When NrwIOrk was re 'ched, the CHAIR announced
that New-York County contested and would be
Mr.. Beebe inquired why different rule should he
adopted the case OF the great County OF New-hork
The chair said that no list OF contestants had been
Mr. Grady a. " said he here delegate 10 this
convention, and had credentials lie had the rlght 70
nave his name called much any other man here He
presented it, point OF order that his name should De
The chair said it was proceeding under the rule
adopted last year and asked Mr. Apgar to state what
that rule 800, 49,.
MIR Agar rose, but greeted with Kisses and boot
ings -,
Messrs schel. Grady and Beebe, got on the floor at
once amidst much disorder. -
Mr. Brcbe asked il all the delegations from NewYork
were contestants The chair said that could be deter
mined by calling the roll.
Mr. D1ffy OF New-York led that the names OF the
New-York delegation be called. Cneers and applause
MIR sche said he held in his hand list OF the regular
Democratic deli gates Tor NewYUrk City. and he wished
them to he called lGreat cnecrngI
The chair again called upon Mr. Apgar to read the res
clinton adupted the last State convention The misses
were renewed so that Mr.. Apgar could not he heard
Mr.. wachneT raised the point OF 1rder tna' no'n'"S