Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-09-11
NEW YORK.
THE DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNVsS-
Tl0N.
Exciting Contest Of the Two Factions
Temporary 0rganizatiOn-Speeeh OF
Senator Kenan-AdjOurned TIL
this Morning : SlOeum
Stock Going Up.
Preliminary Movements.

Democratic State Committee remained
in spss.on till p O'Clock this morning.
The time was chiefly consumed in mo-
tions to adjourn and calling for the ayes
and nays on the part OF the minority, |
cons st n OF anti Robinson members.
Final y motion was made that the dis
tribution OF tickets for admission to the
hall DC put into the hands OF a commit |
tee instead OF the chairman and secre-
tary. The Chair declared this motion |
out OF orler. d. B. Hill, Of Cheming, !
Appealed from that decision, when a
motion was made 10 adjourn and the |
chairman declared it carried. This ac-
ton caused some excitement or both |
sides.
The Tammany Hall delegation met in
Tn ,jr rooms this morning. Lieutenant
Governor DorSheimer, Ill. l.. Clinton,
JoIn Kelly, Judge Courtney, ID. ID.
Field. Charles Brooks and MeSsrs. Cox,
Bu < and Smythc, all OF New York
CIV, made speeches. The sense OF the
remarks Oi all was that they should en-
ter the convention, and il the nOmina-
ton oi Robinson was insisted upon they
should withdraw and hold another con
ventiOn. The possession OF the hall was
freely discussed this morning. IL was
engaged by the Chairman OF the State
Co umittee, and the opinion Is that II
mu 4 be had at his orders.
III kcts Tor admission 10 the Demo
crate state Convention were not issued |
until nearly noon, consequently II was
lOns in the afternoon before all the dele |
gates assembled in large numbers. The |
galleries were rapidly filled, the adher- |
ems of TImmdny being in the aSccn-
dalt. Gen. Baldv Smith was greeted |
with applause Shen he appeared in the
hal. and the entrance OF John kel,y
wa the signal for long ami loud ap-
plauSe. The Tammany delegates were
am ing the first tO take their seats IN
the front Of the hall near the platform,
each delegate wearing a blue badge. |
Augustus Schel, Purcell, chairman Of I
the State Committee, EraStus Brooks |
AMI other anti-ROhinSon leaders were |
greeted with demonstrations OF favor.
Called to Order
At 1890 the galleries were packed, !
an the convention was called 10 order |
at one O'Clock by the chairman OF the !
State Committee. After three cheers |
and rs many groans for Governor Rob |
inSon, State Senator Jacobs was made |
temporary chairman.
John Kelly and Hugh Mclaughlin /
were appointed % conduct Mr.. jacobs /
% the chair.
Mr.. Jacobs said he would SO act as 10
promOt- early and harmonious COnclu-
sionS. One Of the great questions to be
presented 20 the people this TALL Is
whether wp desire success. our delib-
erItions here will have great effect in
the settlement OF the issue. Ii, IN the
choice ui candidates, We do not forget 10
en- lurse the great reform accomplished |
by the Democratic iraimjuistrationIn this |
State. and by the Democratic Congress /
as well, We shall command the approval !
of the people.
VIII Bolt on Robinson.
New GoRE, September lO-A |
Syracuse dispatch to the ErprssS, one OF |
the rummuUy urcguS, saws that ut a |
me,tin. Of the Tdmuauy delegation !
thi, morning L.rutenaut-iOvernOr !
DorSheimrr sail that It Robinson was |
nominated hc would oppose him on the |
STUMP because Robinson was ut heart |
a Republican. David Dudley Field, \. !
b Potter AMI jeremiah Mctiuire were |
placed in a Hmmany delegation and |
will take part IN the convention. This |
action is To- strengthen the delegation on |
the floor.
Reception Of Credentials.
The temporary Secretaries being ap- /
pointed aud roll delegates called, the |
cred .utjlls ui the contestants from |
Albany, OuOudagi. Orleans and RcuSel- |
lacr, were presented.
4 delegate moved that the unCOn- /
teStcl delegates IN each Congressional /
district, select one Of their uuubcr % /
constitutitra Committee on Credentials. |
and that all contested eases be- referred /
20 that committee.
Lieut.. D,rShcimcr. referring % the /
unIujmity with which the state Com
m,ttrc had selected temporary chair
man as a prrSIgc Ot the uuauIWlty that /
would govern all the proceedings OF the /
Convention, opposed the motion and /
hoped the appointment of the /
committee would bee left 20 the /
temporary chairman, and offered an /
Amendment 20 that effect.
Atsr some discussion, IN which |
Congressman Cox, cN-Spcakcr Ne |
Guirc who sud hc was from the Fourth /
New York City District, and John kei- !
ly supported DorShcimcr, the latter 4
Withdrew his amendment, and the word /
"uUcuuteStcd' wJS dropped from the /
original motion. which then passed.
EN-CougrpS>m1n Fox presented the /
credentials 90 the Irving Halt Democrat |
Cy oi New York. and was received with |
cheers amt hiS~es.
John e. Hpsklus said he presented |
the credentials of tire Tu~carJwJs con- |
teStautS, ot New York. Taught and |
applause.
The usual committees were then ap- |
pointed.
senator Herman was invited To a seat |
on the platform, and a recess was then |
taken.
After Recess.
The delegates were slow in rcaSSem- |
blius, but the galleries were fuli soon /
after 4o'c,ock, and greeted warmly SEN /
ator Herman, who appeared ON the plat |
form IN company with EriStuS Brooks. |
Senator Jacobs, temporary chairman, |
called the Convention % order al 4:l5 !
and the names of the members Oi the |
committees on Credentials. Permanent |
Organization aUl Resolutions, were an /
nOunCed.
Speech Of Senator Herman.
Senator Herman was presented % the |
Convention and was received with /
marEcd applause. lie addressed the |
Convention upon the Importance oi the /
WORK committed % it's charge, and urged /
the delegates o. unity OF counsel with a /
view 10 retaining cOutrolOi the state adj /
miniStration and preventing It's return I.
10 the corruption and wrongs and uu- /
lust burdens suffered by the people in /
former years. lie di>cusScdthn question |
of military presence 40 elections in the I
South, charging that the army was used /
10 protect fraud AT the polls and defeat /
the will OF the people, and |
not 10 promote freedom OF /
elections, as was claimed by the other !
side. There could be no free elections |