Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-06
Political Conventions,
ANTI-THIRD-TERM REPUBLICANS.

ANTI-THIRD- TERM REPUBLICANS.
The ant1-third-term republican convention
met al noon to-day In ST. Louis Resolutions
have been drawn up by member OF the execu-
tive committee OF the anti-third-term move
ment, which Is to be presented to the conven-
ton. The chief points are unalterable opposi-
ZION to the third term; limit of presidential ten
ure by constitutional amendment to two terms
OF four years EACH or to one term OF six years:
strict adherence to the constitution and prece-
dents; that the convention will name no candi
date. but declare unheStatingly that in the
event OF the nomination at Chicago OF third
term candidate the national executive commit
tee to be appointed by this convention Shall cali
national convention In Philadelphia to nomi-
nate candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent OF the United States. A dispatch from
George William Curtis will be read by the con-
Vendon. In which he says Il am unable to
come to ST. Louis, but SympathiZe with all re-
publicans who, under present circumstances,
oppose third-term nomination" The follow
ing is an extract from a letter from Secretary
Schurz 10 John B. Henderson. which will also
be read to the convention: You need not fear
that shall remain silent and Inactive when the
real tug OF war comes II it does come AS to my
post Of duty, under such circumstances, my
mind is fully made up"
OHIO DEMOCRATS.
The Ohio democratic state convention met at
Columbus to-day. There is a general feeling
that while Thurman deserves well OF Ohio. and
must be treated well In the convention he has
little chance OF securing the nomination at Gin
cfnnati, and the fight Is really between Tilden
or Payne and Ii. j. Jewett. The Payne men
claim that he Is really the prime second choice
OF the ONO democracy and are jubilant. The
JeWett men also present their claims; that with
Thurman out OF the way their man stands an
excellent show, as 0hioS fayorite son. The in
dications are that the convention will adopt
resolutions inStructtng the delegates at large
and requesting the district delegates to use all
honorable means to secure the nomination OF
Allen q. Thurman for President; also a reSolu-
ton lnstructlng the delegates TO vote as unit
TIE WISCONSIN REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
met yesterday at Madison. r. ii. Baker, In call
ing the convention to order, said solid south
must be met by SOL north. He hoped the
delegation would go Chicago uninstructed
could be no question. VIM. F. McLaren was
chosen permanent president. The following
delegates at large were chosen:-C. b. Cassidy,
Van Steenwick; alternates, r. Baker, Dewitt c.
Davis. George B. Scott, Paul Lackmand George
End and Knud Langland. Stalwart resolutions
We're adopted The convention refused to in
struct the delegates. OF the delegates elected
are for WaShburne for Blaine, 3 for Sherman,
and for Grant.
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
at Concord, yesterday, elected Harry Bingham,
John II. George, Frank Jones and Martin V. b.
Edgerley delegates at large to the Cincinnati
convention, with Joseph Burroughs, John w.
as alternateS They were instructed to adhere
to the two-thirds rule platform was adopted
criticising the republican administration aud
policy. A state committee was selected. The
delegation to Cincinnati is supposed to be In
favor OF Ttlden.
OTHER CONVENTIONS.
The Tennessee republican convention met at
Nashville yesterday. w. 81. Young, colored,
was elected temporary chairman. Subsequently
Joseph r. Dillon, OF Nashville, was chosen per-
manent chairman over Thomas III. Reeves, OF
Washington county, a triumph for Grant. The
convention was addressed by Hon. Stanley
Matthews The delegations selected Chicago
delegates by districts. Fourteen are for Grant.
The convention adjourned until to-day, when
the delegates at large will be appointed two of
whom are claimed by the Grant men.
The Mississippi republican convention met at
Jackson and w. 81. Gibbs (Sherman) was chosen
temporary chairman. Nineteen contesing
delegations were present, most OF the Sherman
contestants being admitted A bolt OF the Grant
men Is not unlikely. Jas. Hill, internal revenue
collector, is the leading Sherman man, and has
the convention In his hands.
The North Carolina state convention Of the
national greenback party met at Greensboro
yesterday. Only four delegates were present,
including republican postmaster. state
executive committee and delegates to Chicago
were appointed.
The New jersey, New Hampshire and Della
ware republican conventions met to-day, and
the outlook was last night that all would choose
Blaine delegates.