Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-05-25
LOUISIANA RADE.
THE RETURNING BOARD At WORK.


NEW ORLEANS, May 24.--The Republican con-
vention was called to order by A. J. Dumont,
chairman of the central committee. The Grant
men in caucus this morning. having refused to
ratify the compromise agreed upon yesterday
by the leaders, they began disorder at once on
the meeting of sthe convention by refusing to
recognize Dumonts right to call the convention
to order. Much confusion prevails.
A PINCHBACK BOLT.
New ORLEANS, May 24.-The Republican
State convention assembled at Exposition hall.
After roll call 16S delegates were announced
present, and every parish in the State was rep
resented. Judge Dumont called the conven-
tion to order and was named as temporary
chairman. Judge Beattie insisted. amid much
confusion, that he was nominated by him to
take the chair. Dumont made rush for the
stand, followed by Beattie and Pinchback, but
was repulsed by the convention. Sergeant-at-
Arms Pinchback and Beattie then called on
their followers and they left the hall with
outsiders, to organize another convention.
Committees on organization and resolutions
appointed. During their Absence Gen. Jack
Wharton, Colorado, JAS. Lewis, Arkansas, ex-
Chief Justice Ludeling, the latter Grant del
egate, made speeches depreeating and condemn
ing the bolt, which they characterized as fool
ish and harmful, and insisting on remaining in
permanent organization named Ex-Governor
II. G. Warmoth as president, In taking
the chair the governor made an
eloquent speech. He recapitnlated
the efforts of himself and other Republican
leaders for entire harmony. The effort was
made abortive in part by the senseless bolt of
few foolish men. He knew there were Grant
and Sherman delegates present and in accor-
dance with the compromise agreement made
the night before he should insist on an equal
representation of delegates to Chicago for both.
For himself, "a tBlaiue man. he stood by the
plumed knight of Name.
The mention of both Grant and Sherman oc-
casioned applause but the mention of Blaines
name under Gov. Warmoth's influence created
enthusiasm.
DELEGATES.
The following named delegates were elected
to Chicago: Fl. G. Warmoth James Lewis,
John T. Ludeling, A. j. Dumont. VIM. P. Kel-
logg, Richard Simns, A. D. Bodler, Samuel A
Wall6eld, A. 81. Logard, Wm. Harper, j. 8
Matthews, w. L. McMullen, David Young, j.
q. Burcb, Jack Wharton, and Don. A. Pardee.
Alternates: T. G.. Ruby and others.
The delegates to Chicago 60 uninstructed.
They are said to stand, Sherman. q; Grant, 1
Blaine, /. Senator Kelloggs preference is not
known. -s--s---s-.+--
THE HLATFoRM.
The following platform and resolutions were
adopted
We, the Republicans of Louisiana. in con-
vention assembled, reafirm our allegiance and
devotion to the Republican party and privi-
leges which gave it BIRTH believing that it is
on the threshold of battle that will give it
a new life and power.
We declare our firm. faith that this country is
not league, that the general government has
To fho iUht of
the purity of the ballot box by throwing around
it the safeguards necessary to procure full and
free expression of its citizens, irrespective of
race, nationality or sections. That, hav-
ing taken charge of the reins of the
government at a critical period of
the country's history, followed by war that
cost us thousands of lives and millions of
treasure, we point with pride and admiration
to its grand achievements in the rapid pay
ment of the public debt, reduction of taxation
and restoiation of general prosperity by giving
us bonds which are at par the world over.
We call upon the Republicans of the north
in the coming struggle, to see that the nation
takes no step backward, by denying or abridg-
ing the rights of any class of its citizens.
That while we cannot have our voice and influ-
ence felt in the affairs of State, we look anxi-
iouslY and Spray earnestly for the success of
these principles, where free speech is tolerated
and where fair play obtains.
Having confidence in the patriotism, charac-
ter and intelligence of those who will assemble
in convention at Chicago. we hereby declare
our hearty and united support for its nominee.
Joseph D. Kennedy offered the following,
which was unanimously adopted:
"a RESOLVED. That we, the Republicans of Loui-
siana in convention assembled. reaff1rm our
confidence in Hon. VIM. Pitt Kellogg and ten
der him our thanks for the great struggle he
has made in defense of our rights as citizens,
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tives of this commonwealth in the Senate of
the United States.
Mr.. Condor named j. A. Dumont, chair
man of the state executive committee, and
authorized the president to appoint two mem
bers from each Congressional district. Ad.
journed sine die.
The.roll agreed upon on Sunday by the eau
Gus of Grant, Sherman and Blaine delegates
was used by the regular convention and the
delegation headed by Morris Marks, collector.
CHICAGO