Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-04-30

The Convention reassembled at SHOP. NJ.
The lobbies and galleries were crowded with
spectators.
Grove l.. johnson, from the Committee on
Resolutions, reported the following, the read
ing being loudly and frequently applauded:
The Republicans of California, in State Conven-
ton assembled at Sacramento, April %, 1880, as
expressive of their vieS do hereby resolve:
First-That they reatfirm their adherence to the
Republican National platform of 1876 and the Cali.
forniA Republican State platform of 1879.
Second-That the policy of resumption which has
made the greenback OF war days equal to gold in
| days of peace should be maintained.
Third-Tha' the amendments TO the Federal Con-
stituton and all laws passed in pursuance thereof
should be sacredly and jealousy maintained and en-
forced that every citizen OF the United States
gardless of color condition, shall be protected in
all his rights and full, free and fair election be
held in all the States of the Union.
| Fourth-That the free public schools should be
guarded and f0stered by all the appliances within
the end that the children of all may be educated to
know, and thereby to enjoy and perform, their full
duties and privileges as American citizens.
Fifth-That all peaceful measures should be used
to prevent the further immigration of Chinese into
the United States and to rid the country of those
now here.
Sixth-That we will cordially support the nom.
inees OF the Republican National Convention who
ever they may be; but we know that the six
electoral votes of our State certain to be given
for the Republican ticket if James G. Blaine be
nominated, wherefore we do hereby instruct our
delegates to the Republican National Convention to
vote unit. first, last and all the time, for James
G. Blaine, and to use all honorable means to secure
his nomination for President Of the United States
Mr.. Edwards moved to amend the sixth
resolution by adding until his name is with
drawn from the Convention, when the dele
gates from California shall vote as unit for
the candidate of the majority Of the delega-
tion."
Mr.. johnson of Sacramento opposed the
amendment warmly, urging that the delega-
ton should vote for and die with Blaine, if
need be.
Judge Mcfarland of Sacramento opposed
the sixth resolution, and declared he should
vote for any man nominated by the Republi-
can Convention at Chicago. He opposed in
structing as wrong in principle and bad pol
ICY He paid a fine tribute to Blaine
Sherman, Washburne and Garfield, and the
highest tribute to General Grant, winning
cheers and applause.
MIR. Sweazy supported the report.
MIR. Edwards withdrew his amendment,
but protesting that he thought it right, but
he saw it could not pass
Mr.. Blanchard reintroduced the amend
ment and supported it, claiming it as un-
worthy the good sense of the Convention to
compel delegates to vote for a man if he
ceases to be candidate. J. A. Eagan op-
| posed the amendment, because four years
ago a California delegation failed the party
because not bound by iron-clad resolutions
J. E. Hale supported the amendment, urging
that it was simply wise and just proviso III
the interest of the people. Mr.. johnson
again spoke in support Of the original re-
port reviewing the arguments made by other
| Several rose tn sneak but q storm
of cries for the question went up. The Chair
secured order and recognized MIR. Firebaugh,
| of San Francisco, who favored the amend
ment, and declared the original resolution
paralyzed the delegation.
The question was put and the amendment
on call of the roll, lost by ia noes to 122
ayes.
The resolutions reported by the committee
were then adopted.
Mr.. Blanchard gave notice OF reconsider
alton amidst much merriment.
PLEDGING.
Mr.. johnson. of Sacramento, moved for an
assessment of 81 on each delegate and each
proxy, to pay expenses of the Convention,
and it was adopted.
Mr. Cook, of Alameda, offered resolution
requiring all candidates for delegates to
Chicago to appear before the Convention and
pledge themselves to the resolutions.
Mr. Tilden moved to amend, that those alb
sent might be vouched for.
MIR. 1raylor offered substitute that alb
sentees might pledge themselves in writing to
the Central Committee within ten days.
| The matter was warmly debated by several
delegates.
| On the question, Mr.. Tilden said two can
| didates from the First District were absent,
but could be vouched for, and from A. d.
| Sharon, candidate from the First, he read a
telegram and letter pledgipg himself for
Blaine, also letter favoring Blaine.
Messrs. Sweazy, Bush and Wentworth
vouched for Mr.. Wilmerding, one of the
First District candidates.
| Mr. FELTON, vouched for both Mr.. Wilmer
ding and Mr.. Sharon.
! Mr.. FELTON, moved as a substitute that the
credentials of absentee delegates and alter
mates be held by the State Central Commit
| tee and be delivered only on written pledge
to support Blaine and adhere to the resolu-
lions, and in case of failure that alterDates
| fill the vacancies, and in case of the failure of
| both the majority of the delegation cast their
vote. Adopted.
The Convention then ordered, on motion of
Mr.. johnson, reintroducing Mr.. Cooks reso-
luton, that candidates for delegates and al
ternates present come forward and take the
| pledge.
| Mr. Greenblatt, of San Francisco, offered,
and the Convention adopted, this resolution
! Resolred That our delegates to the National Con.
vention be instructed TO urge the insertion of a
plank into the Republican platform pledging the
Republican party to opposition against Chinese i'm
migration.
The Convention, on motion of Mr.. Tilden,
petitioned the Chicago Convention to place
! Congressman Horace Davis on the National
l paruf,lican Committee
The Convention ordered that no proxies
be allowed in the Chicago delegation from
California, but that the delegation cast the
vote of any absentee.
| THE DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES.
| The First Congressional District then pre-
sented as delegates the names of J.. G. VIII
merding, Samuel Mnsgrove and Alexander
ID. Sharon, of San Francisco, as delegates,
and C. Mason Kline. George A. Fisher and
F. j. French, Of San Francisco, as alternates
| Mr.. Mosgrove and Mr.. Fisher appeared and
took the pledge, and all the nominations were
ratified.
The Second District presented Creed Hay
mond. Sacramento S. Huff, Alameda j.
X. Doak, San Joaquin J. f. Johns, ANA
dor JAS. Foster, Contra Costa; J. A. Ben
son, Alameda, all Of whom appeared and
took the pledge and the Convention Endorsed
the nominations.