The New York herald., 1879-09-11

jeremiah Mcguire, who represents New York from
rules of the Assembly. which had been adopted. the
Speaker had the privilege of appointing the COM
mitees. As Mr.. Mcguire has been Speaker OF the
Assembly, it is little singular that he ignorant
OF the fact that under tho Assembly rules the Speaker
appoints unless the House otherwise orders. When
Mr.. Mcguire rose the temporary president recos-
nized him
.'fhe gentleman from where?'
"New York." replied Mcguire
"oh.'' said the chairman. "I thought it might
have been Saratoga"
General Faulkner. who appeared to be desirous of
keeping his side of the Convention straight replied
to the arguments of Mr.. Dorsheimer and Sunset
Cox. and when Mr. Kelly rose to reply there was
general attention to his remarks and the Convention
became hushed. His proposition that the commit
tee should comprise all districts. contested or un-
contested. was accepted by Mr. Hill. it being
quite evident that it would prevail. "Score
Que for anti-Robnson. quietly remarked
sumed his seat. After providing for the appoint
ment ii the committees on Permanent Organization
and Resolutions and tile adoption of a resolution
offered by Mr. Erastus Brooks inviting United States
Senator Frank Herman to seat on the platform.
taken till four o'clock.
SENATOR HERMAN FOR PEACE.
When the Convention reconvened tn. committees
announced. and then 1t became evident that no
more business would be done to-day. Mr.. Kernan,
who had taken seat on the platform amid loud
cheers. then called for an address and
made speech which had an excellent effect
the Convention. While he made an ex-
tended argument in defenc, of the demo-
cratic policy in Congress and showed in
q strong light the abuses of the war measures which
the republican President and Con gressona minority
had by revolutionary proceedings endeavored to
promoting harmony and union in the New YORK
democracy. 1t soon became apparent that the anti
Robinson men had adopted an excellent line OF tao
tics by pressing on the Convention, through able
orators the great Importance of carrying the State
this year. and the duty of conclliation and
full appeal for the withdrawal Of Governor
Robinson. Although he strongly disclamed
against any candidate who had been named, it was
clear to a that II the democracy is to be united 1t
can only be by the nomination Of candidate whom
all can support and who will obtain the support of
the New York democrats Us well as Of those Of tho
rural districts.
sAGAcIous ANrI-RoBINsoN SCHEME.
When Senator Herman followed by Sunset
Cox, and when Mr.. Cox in his turn followed by
EX-GOVERNOR Walker, OF Virginia, who knocked the
wind out OF two reporters III his energetic motions
during his spirited speech, and when all
these spoke strongly and emphaticay in
favor of conciliaton. peace and unity it became evil
dent that the anti-RoDinson party had arranged
programme Of exhortation, and that their scheme
was having telling effect on the Convention. The
Robinson men looked disconnected and dumb
founded. and their chagrin not diminished by u
very funny incident When loud calls arose for
"Walker" ''Walker" the ever busy Faulkner mis-
took tho sound and thought the Convention was
calling for him. He ascended the platform. but
met by rosrs Of laughter and renewed and more dis
tinct cries for "Waker" Thereupon Mr.. Faulkner,
who prepared to make q stalwart Robinson ad-
dress declined to address the Convention aud disap
peared behind the crowd on the platform.
PROGRESS TOWARD CANCELLATION.
At the conclusion OF Ex-Governor Walkers re-
marks 1t became evident tnat the Convention had
made marked progress on the road toward con-
caton. motion was then made to adjourn until
tomorrow morning. If the balloting for candi-
dates could at that moment have taken place the
chances are that General Slocum would have been
the nominee for Governor. Whether the delay will
at all change the complexion of the remains
to be seen; but the Robinson party evidently lost
ground in to-day's proceedings and appeared to be
disheartered. There are many who believe that the
longer the ballotng IS postponed the better the
prospect for candidate who can unite the party
and the moro probable the defeat of Robinson.
,slAu
The Committee on Contested Seats went into ses-
sion at eight o'clock. and were occupied for over
bany delegation. After sharp battle the
delegation headed by Daniel Manning lTildenites)
was admitted by vote Of 20 to IL. This almost
practically settles the question as to the admission
of Iammany. the programme Of the Robinson
people undoubtedly from the start arranged SO
to throw no impeachment in the way Of this dele
CATION. They wished to give Tammany all possible
privilege participants i'll the Convention proceed
ings so that the organization have no possible
excuse to bolt the regular nomination.
THE GAME OF BlsAG.
Inc game OF Drae progresses w ana Is getting more
Convention the Robinson side boasts more contl-
IDENTIFY than ever. and it really appears not witho
The uncertain attitude OF the Kings county
delegation dscourages the opposition and tempts
many who favored union on some other candidate
than Robinson to return to the Governors camp.
This evening Andrews and Green took Mayor Cooper
to the Kings county delegates i'll general and
Boss MeLa1shiin IN particular: They were accom-.
may have brought to bear Mclaughlin, it is
certain that since the visit break has been evident
i'll the Kings county ranks and some few OF the del
cgates talking fercely against Slocum Tho Tam
many men. notwithstanding all this. express conf
dence that Robinson will be defeated. The plain
fact to be that the balance OF power will rest
with Kings. and the result will be settled by that
delegation
PROSPECTS.
No reliance whatever be placed on the esti-
mates OF the partisans. According to the positive
at the different headquarters tonight the
Convention must have mysteriously increased from
1884 to 49l members, 2i5 being reported posi-
tiyely for Robinson. 2o4 pledged abso-
lutely to Slocum and As certainly doubtful.
SO tar as fair calculation can be made Governor
Robinson has majority OF about thirty in the
whole Convention including Kings county. Hence
the result must depend how Kings casts her VOTE
Robnsons iron-clads swear they will nominate the
Governor at any hazard. and the Tammanyites
are irmer than ever in their determination to bolt
in the event of his nomination. The claim
of the Robinson that they have 245 to $50 is in
son can be nominated without their help. The boast
of the Tanmany men that Slocum has 195 votes
without Kings is designed to fix that wavering dele
CATION the other way.
ATTITUDE CT KINGS COUNTY.
Every body is grumbling over tne rcticencc of the
Kings delegates as to what their action will be. The
true explanation Of this is that they unwilling
to leave Robinson unless when they do they can
be certain to nominate the candidate they name.
This is natural enough. The general outlook to-
night certainly appears trife more promising to
Robinson.
had served under General Slocum paraded tonight.
screnading the Generals supposed friends and
cheering lOr tncir Oiu commander. Andrew IL.
Green is busy for Robinson. Edward A. Lawrence,
of Queens. who was so warm supporter of Tilden
at st. Louis. is now working tooth and nail against
Robinson. Senator Jacobs is to continue perma-
nent president of The Convention.
ATrITAMMASY wIrHpRAws.
Colonel John X. Fellows presented the following
communication to the Committeo Contested Dele
cations this evening"
TO rms COMMITTEE CONTESTED SEATS rm DEMO
caAric STATE CONVENTION
sap" asoa % aSrdns any % pIe'sx s to the Tam
opposition to the election of Governor Robinson ii
he should bo the nominee Of tho Convention for
the occ of Governor behalf of the delegates from
New York city who, claim rightfuy entitled
seats In that Convention respectfully withdraw
the consideration of the Committee Contested the
crudent tials this day present the Convention.
JOHN H. FELLOWS,
IRA SIIAFER
NELSON j. WATERBURY,
JOHN FOX,
JAMES DAILY,
GEORGE II. PURSER
Committee, &C.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
SYRACUSE, Sept TO- 1879.
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