The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-06-03

taIy as soon as he could any errors that there
might be in the roll printed by the Secretary. The
motion was carried.
1t was moved that the Committee should first
take up and dispose Of cases where there was
anything to be settled about alternates and prox-
les and then proceed to the consideration oil cases
of contested delegations
A motion to adjourn until 8 o'clock at the
headquarters of the Pacific Coast delegation was
carried, and the Committee adjourned.
|, When the Committee reassembled the roll was
called, and there be ng six States without repre-
sentation on the Committee some question arose
as to the propriety OF proceeding without
them.
A motion to proceed was carried.
Senator MITCHELL Of Oregon. presented the ere
dentials Of Mr.. Mccall, who was elected a dele
gate from that State and who had appointed
proxy, E. J. Northrup Senator Mitchell pro-
posed that either the proxy should be allowed 70
cast the vote or that he Senator Mitchel) should
be allowed to do so. After considerable discus.
SION and the offering Of various motions and
amendments it was resolved that the Chairman
connected with the matter, with recommenda-
ton that the Oregon delegation be allowed to fill
the vacancy.
Mr.. Thornburg of Tennessee. presented the
case OF ]. W. Brownlow, alternate OF R. X. Butler,
from the First Congressional District of Tennes-
see, and moved that Brown be substituted in his
place The contesting alternate BrownloW was
called for, and being absent the entire matter
was laid over until he could be brought before
the Committee.
Ex-Governor Mccormick, of Arizona, IN refer
ence to the matter of the proxy. Mr.. Bosworth,
moved that Messrs Mccormick and BosWorth be
reported to the Convention US the two delegates
from Arizona entitled to seats In the Convention.
Carried.
Mr.. Brownlow. the contesting alternate for
Tennessee, then appeared before the Committee
and testified as 10 the fucts In the case.
He was followed by Mr.. Rogers, one OF the
regular delegates, and at the conclusion OF their
testimony 1t was moved to substitute the name OF
Mr.. Brownlow for that Of Brown, as the delegate
entitled to seatin the Convention. Carried.
Mr.. Thornburg moved to substitute the name
OF Mr. Brown for that of Mr.. Crouch, alternate of
the present delegate, Mr. Rogers.
being disposed of, the questions Of contested
States came up, and the Alabama contested case
was first brought up. Edwin Be! cher. OF GeOr-
ga, moved that the name OF J. 7. Rapier should
be inserted in the credentials as a delegate from
the Fourth District OF Alabama. Mr.. Patlick ap-
peared before the committee and read from the
records of the Alabema State Convention to the
effect that Mr.. Rapier was elected delegate from
the Fourth District provided that, within six
hours after notice, he appeared before the Presi-
dent of the State Convention, and pledged him
self to vote for Grant.
The witness read a letter showing that due
notice had bee1 given Rapier, and that he had
never complied with the provision. 1t did not
appear that there was any provision made for a
successor to Mr.. Rapier in the event of his nom
compliance, or that the Convention had ever res
cinded the election. Mr.. Turner then appeared
and stated the method of electing delegates by
the Alabama State Convention and underwent
quite an exhaustive cross examination He took
the ground that Mr.. Rlpier had not been elected
delegate or entitled to seat in the Convention
because he had not complied with the conditions
Of his election.
Mr.. Rapier, who is colored man. made an ar
gument In his own behalf he created great
deal of amusement by his ready answers to the
questions put to him by his opponents.
General Warner and Mr.. Heyman, of Alabama
followed.
Mr.. Heyman and Mr.. Rapier had very spirited
discussion.
Mr.. Chandler moved to close the hearing of the
case, and after debate it was carried. Yeas, 81
nays Il; not voting. 3.
The case of General Warner and Gov Smith, Of
Alabama, who were chosen by their districts as
delegates to the National Convention, but upon
being presented to the State Convention were not
endorsed because they declined to pledge them
selves to obey instructions, was taken up. 1t wa,
finally concluded to postpone decision on tht
cas- until after settlement OF the Illinois case
Chandler, and General Tracy. Of Brooklyn, hat
to instruct delegates elected by districts Tn,
Committee took recess for lunch, and wheI
they reconvened, took up illinois
CHICAGO. June 8-2 A. M.-There was great ex
citement IN the Committee on Credentials owe
the Illinois contest. A big fight has developed
and there will probably be an all-night session
Col Robert G. Ingersoll is to make speech at :
o'clock, in favor of the admission OF the anti
Grant delegates. The Committee is in session
now, and most of the speeches made thus far have
been very bitter.
The Committee on Credentials remained in ses
sion all night up to o'clock this morning. Col
Ingersolls speech in behalf of the Illinois con
testants was ingenious and strong presentation O.
that side of the case ..
Green B. Kaum, member OF the Committee
rose to question Of privilege, and replied to tn.
bitter personal attack made upon him by General
Hurburt He said that any statement to the effec
that he was implicated in any fraud was as base Q
slander as ever fell from the lips of men.
A vote was taken on the Alabama cases, and
the motion to admit General Warner and Cover
nor Smith carried by vote Of 81 to 49, No vote
was taken on the Illinois cases. At II clock thi,
morning the Committee reassembled.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on ResJlutlons met in the rooms
of the Iowa delegation at the Sherman House
last evening, with Edwards Pierrepont in the
chair and the door barred against non-members
The plan adopted was to devote the evening to
free discussion, and appoint sub committee To
draft platform in accord with the prevailing
sentiments.
The proposal of the delegates of the Pacific
Coast to have inserted plank opposing Chinese
immIgrat on and favoring the abrogation of the
treaty provoked warm discussion.
Susan B. Anthony was allowed ten minutes to
present arguments for the adoption Of the plank
proposed by the Women Suffragist Convention
declaring women's right to the ballot
The Sub Committee of five appointed to draft a
platform and report at 10 a. m. to-day to the full
Committee, are Edwards Plerrepont, of New York
Emery Stoirs, cf Illinois; D. d. Payne, OF Cali.
fornia; c. W. CLARK, of Mississippi, and William
Walter Phelps. of New Jersey. Civil Service Re.
form, the tissue ballots, and appointment oi
Southern men tn Office, were topics referred to
the SUBJ Committee.
The financial platform OF 1876 will be reaffirmed.
The proposal to make the Presidential term q
single one OF six years was not referred to-
The Committee on Resolutions met in the ante
room in Expos ton Hall this morning, the Secre.
tary, Mr.. Edwards, in the Chair. The sole action
uaken was to adjourn until O'Clock D. m. At the
Massachusetts headquarters at the Gardner House
the Subj Committee are working over the Chinese
platform.
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