New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-06-03

Cameron looked worn with fatigue, and seemed
nervous in the unaccustOmed position In which ne
found himself. After the applause which followed
his appearance had subsided the immense hall be-
| came as quiet as n church.
| The chairman of the National Committee.in n
voice slightly tremulous, then introduced the Rev.
Dr. Kitteredgc, of this city, who opened tho pro-
ceedings Of the Convention with a prayer. The
reverend gentleman returned thanks for the bless
ings which have been showered on this beloved
| land, for the names and memories sacred in tho
annals of the country, for Washington and Lincoln
and the other patriots who have served the people
in the past for the great work that has been accom-
pshed by tho Republican party, for the abolition
of slavery and the establishment of equality ana
| justice in the land.
| The call for the National Convention was read by
Secretary Keogh. There was some app lausc wien
| the phrase Two delegates from each Congress
sional District was reached. which was wholly
| spontaneous.
CAMERON SPEAKS
Senator Camcrons opening speech, which was
carefully written, but read in rather an awk-
ward manner, was peculiar production. 1t began
with reference to tho bitterness Of the canvass
Just cnded-a reference probably without parallel
in the whole history of convention speeches. lie
urged tho nomination Of the strongest possible
candidates, the selection of men strong in them
selves and strong in the affections OF the people
men whose familiarity with other nations was snch
| that under their leadership America might develop
her commerce and material interests. This refer
cncc to General Grants recent journey around the
world was received with applause by some of the
delegates and with lools Of SURPRISE and suppressed
disapprobaton by others.
Mr.. Camcrons references to the objection which
has been made to the election of President for u
third term were also greeted with approval. lie
declared that no personal ambition can ever pre-
vail against the love Of liberty of the American
people. He closed with an urgcat appeal for har-
mony after the nomination, and unity in the sup
port of tie candidates OF Tie Convention.
As the Senator laid aside the notes Of his speech
there was considerable clIppmg of hands in qll
parts Of the house; but the applause could not be
said TO have bcen III any degree enthusiastic.
\ GOOD SPEECH BY MG. HOAR.
Senator Cameron then announced that by dircc-
tion of the National Committee ho nominated the
Hon. George f. Iloar of Massachusetts 10 be tenn
porary chairman OF the Convention. The mention
of Mr.. Hoars name was the signal for the first mt
break of hearty applause that took place. After
order was restored Mr.. Cameron. in accordance with
the agreement reached in the National Committee
yesterday, gavtno opportunity for tho nomination
of any other candidate. lie did not even want TO
have the nomination seconded but pnt the question
stautly. Mr.. Ioar elected by unanimous
vote. Tine committee to conduct the temporary
chairman to his seat wero Mcssrs Davis, Of cnnrs-
see. Frye of Maine. and Ranm, of Illinois. Mr.
H,ar was fonud on Tho eastern end of the platform
and as ho walked to the ccutrc there was loud clap
ping of hands.
Mr.. Hoar made a speech, scholarly and dGniicd
and thoroughly characteristic Of its author. Aitrr
returning thanks for the confidence which tic Con-
vcnton had shown him. hc spoke Of tho plan for
Fccciug President and yicc-Pn-sidcmt devised by
the trainers Of the Constitution, and of the changes
Which custom had mldo IN It, While the fathers of
the Republic supposed that the electors would meet
IN their several Statcs, aud by conference with each
other select the men who, In their opinion. were
hest fitted for the high stations If Pos
idcnt aud Vlcc-Prcsldcut, the crct"r of to-
day l9s become llt;le moro than ecrhr,
and the most responsible duties consigned to
him under the Constitution have been by
custom conferred on the National Conventions II
would be the duty of this Convention. he said. to
name tho man whom the pro;r VIII mako Tie
President MIR. Hpar referred briefly 10 the Com
vcntion winch met in tlu4 city in lsGO. aud
nominated Abraham Lincoln. H., distinguished
colleague on that tlrkct, Senator Hoar said. ,ul
Tcmuns In ms vigorous age, AMI waS present % ad
with his experience and counsel. !
At the mention Of LincOn's name and the rcf |
ercnce to Senator llamn, tho audience appaulcl !
heartily.
The temporary chairman then male reference to
the change IN the leadership of the DrmurratG |
party. lle said that the men whl healed the op-
position tickets In 1860 Senator Douglas ami |
breckenridge had gone to thcir rest as Lincoln |
had, but the parties which confronted each other |
then confronted each Other now neither of them |
being changed in principle, purpose or spirit. IN |
the Democratic party now ~ then the Sou,h is the |
ruling power, while the North 10 given some of the
offices without tho influence. Tho Democratic |
party. he repeated, c0nfronts tho Republicans un- |
changed in purpose, temper or character. II still !
wages war on the purity Of elections. In Louisiana
and Mississippi IL * the aily OF the White League
aud tho Kuklux. In South Carolina il removes tho |
honest votes from the la.lot-box nnd substitutes |
false tissue ballots. In Nrw-York 1t issues frandn-
lent naturalization papers by tho scores of thou
sands. In Maine its ambitious larccny-- Land horo |
the Convention broke ont into loud applause which
prevented the rest Of tho Senator'S sentence from |
being caught.l
lie continued hy saying that the Democratic
party has done nothing but break thc safeguards |
that surround free balpis Senator lloar then con |
lrasted he glorious record o. the Republican party |
with that of the DcmoIatir party which he mad |
just reviewed. He referred to the restoration of
sound currency aud tIo revival OF Business tlI, |
respect which th9pary enforced for the dignity of
the individual man. n' closed hV saving that until
It's principles prevail here the mission OF tho
party IS not cudcd-nDt until every ctIzcn N al. |
lowed TO dwell In peace IN his home to east aid
have counted an equal vote and 10 send his rLlI, T."
free school supported at public cNpousc Mr
ioar then repeated his hallks for the confidence
promised I'm all his rulings 10 be governed hy II
sense OF justice and fairness and TO be unnlueuccd
by the preferences Of individuals
APPOINTING THE COMMITTEES.
The routine work Of organizing the Convention
then proceeded. Two secretaries and two reading
clerks were unanimously clrctrd Orc rf tlo lat !