, 1880-06-06

members Of this Convention. Rule. We pray
Thee, In all its counsels, guide all its delibera-
hons, declare through its vote for the
wisest. for tho truest4 for tho best man
to lead this great party in. the
contest that awaits it. Forbid, God, that the
cry of passion should be louder here than the
calm voice Of duty. Forbid. 0 God, that preju-
dice should warp judgment and compromise
principle. Forbid that personal preference
should impair orimperil the peace, the harmony,
the enthusiasm, the unity of purpose, and the
fidelity to trust of this Convention. Teach these
men that they be brethren. and teach them ali
that the cause they represent, the principles
they advocate the interests at stake, the ends
be secured arc vastly greater and more impor-
tant thun the success Of any man in tho race for
the nomination. Hear lis now, o God, and help
us, and may the work Of this day be done wisely
and be done we'll, and may tho Divine Provi-
dcnce shape all the ends Of the Convention, its
decisions, its policy, its platform. and its candi-
date. We ask In Jesus name Amen.
The Chairmnn-The Secretary, before proceed
ing to business, will read for the information Of
the Convention communication from some OF
the railroads.
Secretary Broadwell-The following railroads
have authorized me to announce that the excur-
sion tickets will be good for one day after the
adjournment of the Convention: Michigan
Central, Great Western, Chicago & West dicht-
gan Chicago s. Alton, Chicago e. Northwestern,
and Grand Trunk Railways.
Mr. Boutwell, CT Massachusetts, send to the
Chair- fConfuston.]
The Chair,nan-Tho Convention will be In
order.
Mr. Boutwcll-I send to the Chair resolution
which trust will be agreed to by the Conyen-
ton, and ask that it may be reported by the Sec
retary.
The Chatrman-The resolution will be read for
information. ....
THE NEXT CONVENTION.
Sc cretary Broadwell read US follows:
Rtsortd. That the National Republican Executive
Committee be and 1t Is hereby Instructed TO presents
M ona % 10 be ed ot m 70 %
the same to the country. and TO Issue the call
% fns that Convention IN conformity herewith lap
Tho Chairman-1s thcro objection to the pres
entation Of tho resolution? lCries OF "No,'
Mol
afr. Hale, of Maine-Mr. President
The Chairman-Does tho gentleman The
Chair will stnte that the pending business be-
fore the Convention is the completion OF the
disposition Of the report Of the Committee on
Credentials The resolution will be entertained,
if at all, by unanimous consent Does the gen
'tle1nan rise to object?
1lr. Hale-I wish to ask the gentleman from
Massachusetts to lay down here distinctly
whether he makes it apply to the National COM
mlttec or tho National Executive Committee.
There is distinction. The Executive Commit
tee is branch or a committee within. think
it ought to apply to all the committees.
Mr: lioutwcll-Strikc out the word "E1ecu-
tive then.
The Chuirman-1f there is no objection the
question will he stated upon the resolution. It
will he reported again for information.
Mr. C0nser-I shall object to taking up any
thing that lHu13 tn debate. I call for the reKll-
lnr order which the Convention has adopted in
regard to the report Of the Committee On Cre-
The Chnrman-The gentleman from Michigan
calls fer the regular order
M then gye dF nofs ea1 at ae
will allow, I shall ask for its consideration:
The Chuirmun-The Chair will recognize the
gentleman from Massachusetts Immediately
after the disposition Of tho present order. If be
shall rise for the purpose. The question for the
Convention is upon so much Of the majority re-
1f Pfert Of the Committee as relates 70 the ''a''
Mr. Conger-Kansas.
The Chairman-The State OF Kansas.
Mr. Conger-Mr. President
n'ho Chairman-The gentleman from Michl-
gan.
RETURN TICKETS.
Mr. Warner, Of Alnbama-Mr. Chairman.
Tho Char,nan-For what purpose does the
gentleman rise?
Mr. Warner-1 want to make suggestion.
Many of the delegates are uneasy about return
tickets, and suggest that the Convention pass
d resolution asking the Chairman and Secre rary
to communicate with tho railroads, that the
time may be extended at leas1 three days beyond
the Convention.
The Chairmnn-A portion Of tho railroads
have nlreldy directed communication to be
made to the Convention, which has beon read.
The Chair without 4 formal order OF the Con
vcntiou. will direct the Ser4eant-at- Arms to
make that request Of the railroads In behalf or
the Convention, no objection being mado;
Mr.. Giover-1 rise to question OF privilege.
The Chuirman-The gentleman Will state It.
4f,~1 u nal
is appropriated to the use Of the delegates, to
this Convention. Before now and this morning
the hail has been so filled up that the delegates
cannot be comfortably seated. l, therefore, ask
that the hall be cleared Of all outsiders, and be
kept clear during the day.
The Chnir1nun-The portion Of the hall appro-
priatcd to the Convention will be kept clear OF
persons not members or officers Of the Conven-
ton. The Sergeant-nt- Arms will execato tn1s
charged with keeping it in force. The GENTLE
man from Michigan.