Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-04

[Applause.l He never intended that any body
OF men should take sovereignty from him. AS
he had not been afraid to stand up for republi-
can principles In West Virginia, he was not
afraid to go home and face his constituents.
MI. Hale, of WA, who voted aye, defended
the rights Of his colleague to vote as he saw fit,
[applause] to utter his own sentiments as an
individual delegate.
M Mr.; Brandages Of Conn. said the question
seek to hinder any delegates free speech. 1t
was only question as to what any man would
90 1or the support of republican principles. He
contlnued con, at considerable length until greeted
Mr. Mccormick, of W. Va, avowed himself
one or the three dissentents, not because he did
vention, for he did intend to do that, no matter
who be should be. He was as good republi-
can as the gentleman from New York, and
MaereaS ne LATER era made only one speech for
convention, he (McCOrmick) made one hundred.
IGreat applause and cheers[. He opposed the
resolution only bcause it declares that men are
other members Of 1t.
Mr.. Young, OF Tennessee, colored, supported
the resolution and wanted to know why, II those
ar3 VINO voted , no d meant to Join the democratic
nominee OF the republican party. 1t was
mere question OF personal independence. Let
them keep it to themselves, but let them leave
Mr.. Garfield expressed his fear that the con-
vent1on was about to commit a grave error. He
would state the case. Every delegate save
gentlemen who had voted against it had risen
Id their places and stated they expected and In
tended to support the nominee of the conven-
tion, but that it was not in their Judgment a
the resolution az which ' all G the 70 rest pass of
the delegates had voted for. Were they to be
distranehised ira, CHS because they thought SO? [Cries
delegate to have his republicanism inquired into
before he was allowed to vote? Delegates were
responsible for their votes not to the conven-
tioss6nt to their constituents. [Cheersl He
himself would never in any convention vote
against his Judgment. He regretted that the
gentlemen from West Virginia had thought it
best to break the harmony of the convention
by their dissent. He did not know those gen
uemen, nor their affiliations, nor their relations
TO the candidates. II this convention expelled
those men, then the convention would have to
quire how many delegates who had voted mo"
should go out [Cheers.l He trusted that the
gentleman from New York would withdraw his
resolution, and let the convention proceed with
its business.
Motion 10 Table the Resolution.
MIR. P1Xley, OF California, moved to lay the
resolution on the table. [Applause.l
Mr.. ConkliDg demanded the call Of the roll.
lH1SSeS long and furious
A call Of the roll was ordered.
Mr.. Conkling inquired of the chair whether
the three gentlemen from West Virginia did
say that they would vote for the nominee Of
The chair said it was not his province to an
swer the question.
MIR. COnkIing Withdraws the Reso-
Mr.. conkllng said 1Si be Would not press bis res
olution II his question was answered In the af-
firmatfve, and finally he withdrew the resolu-
tion, as he said there seemed to be some doubt
Mr.. Sewell OF New Jersey, moved that the
committee on credentials now report. Adopted.
A Warning to the Galleries.
The chair pointed out to the occupants of gal
ler1eS the improperly OF tnterrupting the pro-
ceedings of the convention. If there should be
any more kissing there he should order the part
OF gallery from which 1T came to be cleared.
[ApplauSe.]
Report from the Committee on Rules
The chairman of the credential committee not
being In the house, on motion Of Mr.. Sewell, the
committee on rules was ordered to report, with
taken upon their recommendations until after
me reporting OF the credentials committee and
action taken.
The chair called Senator Bruce of Miss. one
Of the vice presidents, temporarily to the cnair
AS Mr. Bruce came forward he was received
with applause.
the rules recommended for the government of
the convention.
Against the Unit Rule.
The rules were read by the secretary. The
one Which forbids any unit rule was received
with applause.
Mr. Garfield said he did not understand that
these rules were up for discussion, but only for
information. The only changes from the rules
OF 1876 were verbal merely, or effected their re-
arrangement In more convenient order, ex-
cept that the committee had added to what was
now numbered as rule s, a provision clearly and
explicitly embodying the uniform precedents OF
all previous republican conventions to the man
ner OF taking the vote Of states that are divided
Mr. Hoar resumed the chair.
Minority Report Of the Committee
On Rules.
Ayr S,l,n \
port OF the committee on rules signed by the
delegates on that committee from Alabama
Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky. Mississippi. Mis-
souri,, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Louisiana
and Colorado, recommending the adoption OF
rule S, {being rule OF the convention OF 1870
IN the same language as in 1876 as
follows: In the record OF votes by states the
vote OF each state, territory and the District of
Columbia, shall be announced by the chairman
and In case the vote of any state, territory or
me District OF Columbia shall be divided, the
chairman shall announce the number of votes
cast for any candidate, or for or against any
The minority express the belief that the addl-
ton made by the majority OF the committee is
unwise: that it tends to invite discussion which
might not otherwise be forced on the conyen-
ton: that for the protection OF the rights of in
dlvldual members 1t is unnecessary, and that 1t
gratuitously and in advance casts an imputa-
llon on the chairman Of the respective delega-
lions. Action On the report OF the committee
on ruleS ana the views OF the minority was
The Platform that is to be Reported.
The committee on resolutions have not yet re-
ported, but have agreed upon their work. The
platform rehearSes the great benefits of repub-
ncan rule to the country. 1t has restored Solidity
TO the national finances, lifted the credit OF the
country, has ensured prosperity of the future. 1t
advocates popular education; adherence to the
constitutions; prohibition of the use OF public
funds for sectartan schools; favorS protection or
American labor, commerce and Industries; de-
nounceS pOlygamy; reneWs the obligations of
the country to the Union soldiers opposes
unlimited Chinese immigration, aud Suggests
Congressional modification of existing treaties
10 remedy the evils commends President HAYES
administration; arraigns the democratic party,
and holds 1t to be the duty OF the republicans to
harmon1Ze the whole country
message was received from the committee
on credentials that IT would be ready to report
In thirty minutes. The convention accordingly
Is waiting IDLY for the committees appearance
and many OF the delegates are leaving the hall.
Report from the Com mittee on Gre.
dentials.
After about an hours delay waiting for the
committee on credentials to report, the conven-
ton again came to order at pm. Mr. Conger.
or Michigan, from the committee presented ftS
report, apolog1Zing for the length of time they
bad been compelled to detafn the convention and
explaining Its necessity. They had been con-
tinuousy and labOriOuSly engaged in their
duties ever since they were appointed, with the
exception OF recess OF three or four hours. The
numerous questions before them had been dis
cusSed with candOr and frankneSS, and settled
without 0iGDUtp the cann oc r., thnt.