Daily Republican., 1880-09-03

thrown. Therefore, 10 say who voted
and how they voted Is going too far. To
do this will not only leave the ward
unrepressnted, but will establish q
dangerous precedent in the future.
| | say this not in q spirit Of conten'
tion. do not want To do any injustice
to the committee. say 1t for the BEN
EFT Of the Republican party. [Cheers
and applause. The ward should be
represented, and If such votes were
cast there seems nothing TO show it.
No question should be raised against
the gentlemen holding the election"
R. Z. Smith replied rather hotly,
saying that this Is not question OF
fright or benefit to either side. The
election was carried on In violation OF
the State Central Committee. Zap
plauss.l They had no right to allow
Democrats 70 vote.
The question was then put, but a
vive voce vote failed to settle 1t. A
standing vote was taken, and the chair
decided 1t carried by vote Of 80 to IS.
Several asked for the roll call and q
slight tumult ensusd, which was
heightened by a crowd Of disorderly
Democrats standing near the door This
foreign Intervention brought Mr.. Har'
rington to his feet and he Indignantly
exclaimed
81 trust that the Democrats who are
here and through our courtesy, at that,
will not behave in disorderly man
ner. Much Of the contention and dis
order at our last Convention was caused
by this, and it must not appear again.
| Applause For, Mr.. President, what
ever may be the troubles among our.
selves, God knows We are fighting them.
The chair cautioned the disturbers to
keep order and reminded them that a
Sergeant-at.arms would be appointed.
At this point f. Eden Bach, chairman
OF the unssatsd delegation from the
Sixth Ward, suddenly lesped to his
feet and cried, IL wish the chair had
said that before the standing vote, for
then no Democratic spectators would
have been counted among the ninety"
I"I counted none but delegates" re-
piled the chair.
ORGANIZATION.
The Committee on Permanent
Organization reported the following
officers:
Presidsnt-Lsvi c. Bird.
Vice Presidents-New Castle, Prof.
Z. 7. Porter; Kent, Z. H. Bancroft;
Sussex, William W. Sharp.
Secretariss--New Castle, Walter,
Bacon; Kent, W. H. Boggs; Sussex,
Charles W. Maull.
The chair paused when about to put
the motion and Mr.. Bird took the floor,
and declined the position for which the
committee had reported him. Owing
to the fact that he Lad been associated
with one of the factions in New Castle
County, he said, he felt that he could
not be elected unanimously, and he
wanted no contest over charm n. The
convention so far had been almost
unanimous, and the Electoral ticket
sra tho Coagrq ;i3slles T.. i:3ats " ':lld
not be opposed.
Walter Burton, nominated James R.
Lofand, TO serve instead of Mr.. Bird,
and DR.. Hiram Burton nominated John
D. Rodney. Seeing trouble ahead if
Mr.. Burton insisted upon his ill-advi-
sed nomination, an effort was made 20
get him to withdraw it. He refused to
do this, in speech, saying that he be-
longed to no faction and wanted to see
Sussex treated rightfully. Really he
was not in favor of the report present
ed, and it was by a committee whose
chairman had no seat in the conven-
ton. He wanted harmony and fair
ness for the Republican party.
R. E. Smith-For the minority. [ His
ses.
Major Lo fand was elected without
dissenting vote, and kept the chair
amid applause.
The Committee on Resolutions re.
ported through Richard Harrington,
who read tho report from the stage.
Mr.. Harrington, dressed in suit of
spotless white, looked his best as he
rolled out with magnetic manner and
eloquent tone the resolutions, and the
document was punctuated with loud
applause, and at times cheers.
THE PLATFORM.
The report was as fellows:
Be it resolved by the Republicans Of Della
ware, through their representatlVesin state
Convention assembled:
~ That we heartily endorse the princi-
pies of the Republican party sfthe Nations;as
enunciated by its general convention recent
ly assembled at Chicago, that the nomina-
tlousthere made receiveour warmest approval
and are entitled to our earnest and active |
support
rience, it is unsafe to entrust to q "Solid |
South or its representative, the Demo cratic |
party, the mar agement Of National affairs;
that tine mission Of the Republican party Is
not ended unit all the legitimate fruits Of
the late war are garnered and preserved in
the Interests OF that universal freedom which |
was the result OF our National travail; that
odious and dangerous doctrine Of Estate
Rights" was buried at AppOmattox, and its
attempted resurrection by the Democratic
party Is fraught with grave perils to the Re.
public; that 1t is the tuty Of the National
Government to protect every citizen In his
right OF suffrage, by such legal safeguards as
may be nece sary to ensure free ballot, a |
fair count and an honest return.
(3.) The large reduction Of the public
debt which was created by the rebellion OF the
"Solid South; the lust and Wise measures
enacted for the protecti n OF American skill
and industry the successful return to spec /
10 basis, which makes dollar what 1t pur.
ports to be-. and the establishment of uni
for 1i.Iaper currency which absolutely secures
the holder therot a. ainst possible loss /; the
large balance o, trade In our favor the in
crease of our merchant marine; the growth OF
internal c, c,mmerce the healthy condition Of
our manu- laetures our extending agricultur.
al exports, and the geAeral prosperity OF all |
our people aud the whole country, are the re-
suts OF Republican Poli,y and Rule. To dis
tulo he sources from which such good etiec 8
flow.
Touching matters pertaining to our State
wO declare
That representation on the basis of popula-
tion in consonauce with true Republican prin
ciples and should be given.
2. That the State should be divided into
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