New-York tribune., 1880-06-23
mental doctrines of Democracy called forth the first


applause.
After some reference to the duties Of the Conven-
ton in connection with the formation of the plat
FORM and warning to the Democrats that it was
their province not to make a creed or invent code
OF principles, but to prOmulgate those which have
long been recognized as fundamental III the Demo
cratic party. Judge Hoadley made his first refer
ence to the Convention of 1876, and spoke OF the
candidates nominated Mt St. Louis. This was the
signal for the New-York delegation to rise to It's
feet, applauding with great heartlness. Scattering
delegates III other parts of the hall joined but the
friends of Mr. TIlden seemed to be chiefly comprised
III the regular delegation from tho Empire state.
minute or two later. when the Temporary Chairman
first named Samuel J. Tilden, tho New-York regI-
lars again arose to their feet and joined IN
an enthusiastic yell which lasted for minute or
two The remainder of the Convention did not re-
spOnd with heartiness.
Tho most striking passages in Judge HOadevs
speech were those in which he presented the fraud
issuc' to the Convention. In dong this no went
further than most Democrats would have done
under the same circumstances; but he found the
Convention in responsive mood, for the delegates,
aliGrnates aud spectators yelled their applause as
each new point was advanced. Some things Judge
HoadleY said we'll HIS epigramme about the Elec-
tOTal Commission, that it was " deaf to tho voice OF
testimony but not blind to the beckOning finger OF
fayorD struck "A responsive chord as did also his
declaration that no trace remains Of the car
pet-bag governments of the South. except the debts
which they contracted and sadded upon the peO-
pie. Altogether this part of Judge Hoadleys speech
was we'll calculated to fire the Democratic heart,
and to emphasize the fraud issue as the one OH
which the coming campaign should be fought ont.
It's natural sequel would be the nomination of Til
l. l,ft tl,a nofnnprntiN
never consistent
After Judge Hoadley's speech the customary pre-
lminary business of the Convention proceeded.
The roll of States was called, and the nominations
for places the several committees and official po-
sti0ns in the Convention were made.
JOHN KELLY SUPPRESSED.
The only incident worthy of remark during the
progress of this routine work occurred when the
State of Ncw-York was called. From among the
aternaies who occupied seats behind the delegates
rose up the broad solid form of John Kelly. At
once there was confusion III the Convention Cries
OF Irregular order" from all parts of the hall.
and great hiss from the seats of the regular New
York delegates. Mr.. Kelly had some friends who
chcrrcd but they were comparatively few in the
Convention itself, though more numerous among
the spectators.
Judge Hoadlcy, the temporary chairman, ordered
the roll cal to proceed. the reading clerk having
suspended when Mr.. Kelly first demanded recOgni-
tIOu.
While the appointments of the Ncw-York
delegation wcrr being announced. Mr.. Kelly
still remained standing calm, perfectly self
possesqrd and still calling Out, Mr.. Clair
man." while amidst the confusion could
be heard demands for him 10 " sit down. and cries
of. " Put him ont Finally. after Ncw-YOrk had
been passed, Mr. Kelly sat down, amidst applause
As North Carolina was called, John B. laskln rose;
but the confusion was 90 great that not word
which he said could he heard The desire Of the
Tammany leaders was to make n protest against
the recognition Of the regular delegation by the
Convention.
THIS little episode which lasted only two or three
minutes, was q vivid reminder of n similar one
which occurred IN 81. Louis in 1876. Then John
Kelly and his followers were members of tho Tcgu-
lar delegation. and had goats on the floor OF the
Convention. When the nominations were made
Mr.. Kelly arose TO protest against Mr. Ilidrns
nomination. and the IIldcn men IL first refused 10
hear him. The confusion was indcsrribablc, and
for a time it appeared as though Iammauy was to
be- suppressed but the better sense Of the Convcn-
tion iin..lly prevailed and Mr. Kelly went to the
platform and WAS received with enthusiastic APP
plausc While Tammany has not the standing now
Kelly Will return to Now-York At the close OF this
Convention a happier man than when he left St.
Louis
JUpICIOUS PRESS ARRANGEMENTS.
inst before the adjournment Congressman Hill,
Of Ohio sent up a resolution which, after reciting
tbe great services which the Democratic press Of
the country has rendered to the party directed the
National Committee to furnish to ovcry editor OF
Democratic newspaper who should apply in person
a ticket of admission to the Convention. Attor
some discussion tins resolution was voted down,
and then the National Co 'mittce announced the
distribution of unclaimed press tickets at their
roous. This lttlc proceeding is to bo explained by
the fact that the National Committee has exercised
a wise discretion IN the dstrl button of tickets to
7, CONSERVATIVES Of the press. Recognizing the fact
that the proceedings of the Convention are of uni
yrrsal popular interest. the committee havo given
the 100 platform tickets to those correspondents
Who rrprcsent the most important journals Of the
country those Of both political parties being treated
with judicial impartality The smaller ne wspa-
pcrs ,,crc given the best seats IN the galleries on
either side of the platform. BrSdcs the representa-
tivcs of more than 800 Journals thus provided for,
there were hundreds OF men representing weekly
papers and these referred to the delegations
irm their States fer their seats. But the delegates
have other political friends for whom they have TO
provide, and Mr.. Illlls movement was designed 10
relieve the delegates.
The early adjournment of the Convention and
Inc omission of afternoon session was due to the
desire of delegates 10 have n little moro time
for consultation and combinations Nothing very
definite could be accomplished until New YORK had
taken some action and the New-lOrk meeting was
not held until this afternoon.
THE SUPPRESSION OF KELLY
HE EFFORT TO PRESENT THE TAMMANY CREDEN-
TIALs VIULATION OF AGREEMENT.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEI
CINCINNATI June 22.-1ho following is the eX-
planation given by one Of the regular delegates
from New York of the scene which occurred when
John Kelly attempted to speak IN the Convention
to-day:
Immediately before the meeting Of the COnven-
finn Mr. Priest the member of the National Com