The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-24

ards strength, comes out In a d0ublc-leaded
editorial demanding that the names OF Bay
ard and Mcdonald be withdrawn as candi-
dates. A good many delegates are inquir'
ing what is 10 become OF the party IL every
leader is thus sheIved and men taken up
whose names even were never heard OF be-
fore by half OF the delegates TO the Conyen'
ton.
THE Tennessee delegation at their meet
ing proposed as a compromise English, oil
Connecticut, and Mcdonald, OF Indiana
but the southern delegates are timid over
such new names a. English and Pratt and
other so.caIled dark horses.
NEW TILDEN BOOM ~ TIE SOUTH.
In the mean time Tiden's letter seems to
have awakened great enthusiasm through
out the South and n renewal of the demand
that the old ticket be nominated. A great
many teegrams have been received during
The night and to day from Georgia, Ala
bama, and Tennessee, urging the delegates
from those States 10 vote for TiIden. One
telegram, signed by ten leading Democrats
of Atlanta, addressed to the delegation,
saws: "Tilden's great letter and magnani-
nous action has produced great enthusiasm
and a strong desire for his nomination"
Another one telegrapbs: go for Tiden
greatest man since Henry Clay" Judge
Collier, OF Georgia, also teleSraphs: "Til-
den's letter set the city on fire; nominate
him." Congressman Harris has a telegram
from Virginia saying: "TiIden's letter has
united the Democracy here"
ANTI-TILDEN.
The Georgia delegation, however, this
morning divided between Bayard and Field.
The temporary organization OF the COnven-
ton Yesterday by the close personal friends
of TiIden is severely denounced in the East.
The IYOrLd editorial OF this morning. assal-
ing Judge Hoadley and his speech in Til
den's interest. is freely circulated here.
The New York delegation proposes to 90
for Payne. This means that Tilden's grip
holds. The Ohio delegation goes, when
Thurman is done, to Payne. This means
that Thurman's grip Is gone.
Mr.. MORRIsON's WIRE.
Mr.. Morrison, who is regulating his can
yass hy private wire TO ST. Louis, has Sc
cured the Illinois delegation in full.
The Convention permanently organized
bv | O'Clock, with ex-senator Stevenson, Of
kentucky, aS chairman.
TAMMANY EXCLUDED.
The Tammany delegation, which was the
only contest. were excluded by test vote
of 800 TO 3l6. One hour was given for de-
bate on the report Of the Committee on
Credentials excluding Tammany, which
was begun on behalf Of Tammlny by
George w. Miller, OF Albany, n. Y, who
addressed the Convention as "FellOw-
Democrats OF the Continental Republic OF
America" amid good deal OF cheering
and Iauguter. His illusions 10 Kelly were
received with mingled applause ana Misses,
the latter at times drowning the former.
There were loud cries for Kelly 10 speak,
but he was not in the ball. The debate on
behalf OF Tammany indicated that they
represented forty thousand votes outside OF
New York city. They claim that with har-
could be elected in New York State, which
was received with wild cheering.
THANKING THE DISTRICT DELEGATES.
The Territorial delegates held meeting
this morning and passed resolutions thank
ing the District Of Columbia delegates for
st curing their admission to rights upon the
floor, and naming Delegate Dickson to
further represent them before the National
Committee
IBy Associated Press.l
Proceedings of The Convention.
The Convention was called TO order at
1910, when all of the delegates appeared TO
be on hand. Prayer was offered by Rev.
DR.. Charles Taylor. Of the ScOtt-Street
Methodist Episcopal church OF COvington,
Ky. He prayed for harmony and the yield
ing OF all preferences 10 the general well
fare.
On motion, the reading Of the minutes Of
yesterday was dispensed with.
Mr.. Slaugtonberry. OF Indiana, moved
that the surviving soldiers OF the Mexican
war aud their widows and orphans should
be put by Congress on the same footing as
the soldiers of 1912. Referred 10 the Plat
form Committee.
The Chairman announced that the first
business in order was the report OF The
Committee on Credentials, and asked il it
was ready to report. There was an inter-
val of several minutes before there was any
response. In the mean time the Chair or
Tered to be read telegram from Regnales
Basin, of New York: {" A bonfire Is ready
% be lighted with three cheers for the
Democratic nominee" Laughter and APP
Dlause.
BLANKS FILLED.
The following fills the blanks left in the
organization as sent last night
Vice. Observation-Disclosures Cook, OF New
York; j. G. HagermaU, OF Nevada. Secre-
aries-Frank Rice, OF New York; +. Ii.
Hylp, OF Nevada; Edward Biglar, Of Penn
'ylvania. Substitute Z. +. Jackson for
Thomas, OF Maryland, secretary.
Mr.. Jeffries, OF Louisiana, moved TO post
Done further proceedings In the report on
permanent organization until the COnven-
ion had received and acted on credentials.
rhe committees report was adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE on CREDENTIALS.
Mr.. Young, Of Georgia. as chairman, pre-
ented the report Of the Committee OF Gre
ientials. They reported that there were two
delegations from Massachusetts. They adj
nit both delegations by agreement between
he two united delegations to cast the vote
" the State. They also reported in favor
If the sitting delegates from The Twenty
ixth district Of Pennsylvania.
In the case OF New York, the committee
lad carefully weighed the whole evidence,
md, with singular unauimlty, had voted TO
How the sitting members 10 retain their
eats. (Great applause.l There were no
ther contestants anywhere, and the CON-
nittee report full list OF delegates entitled
o seats.
MINORITY REPORT.
Mr.. Carroll, OF Kansas, presented the
minority report. 1t was proposed to have
he reading clerk read 1t, but the Chair said |
he gentleman from Kansas should have his
wn way about il. (Applause.]
Mr.. Carroll proceeded TO read his report, |
'ut was Interrupted with boisterous cries |
I LOUDER" "Louder 8" Let the |
Jerk read it,"
Judge Hoadley (chairman) called for or
Ter, ana said the gentleman from Kansas I
ould be heard by tue entire house II order
vas preserved, and 1t was his right to be
card, and he should be heard. ZAP