The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-04-21
THE PRESIDENCY.
New York State Democratic Convention
-Tilden Kissed and Applauded.

New York State Democratic Convention
-Tilden Kissed and Applauded.
SYRACUSE. April 20.--The regular Demo-
cratic convention was called to order by L. B.
Faulkner, who said that the Democratic party
would never bow to a faction and sacrifice
Democratic principles to tempt success He
commented on Hayes elevation to the Presi-
dency, and said that if Tilden had chosen to
lead a Mexican revolt and had said the word,
a million of armed men would have sprung
forward. He did not know whether Tilden
would again accept the nomination: Illden
had never been defeated before this people,
and he never will be.
Tilden'S name was received With great ap-
plause, mingled with Kisses.
John G. Jacobs of Brooklyn, was chosen
temporary cha irman. Mr.. Jacobs made Til
den speech.
long and exciting debate occurred on the
reference of contested delegations.
The harmony committee from the iammany
convention arrived and stated their object.
Committee on permanent organization and
resolutions were appointed.
The communication from the Iammany
convention was referred to the committee.
The convention reassembled at 400. Com
mittees on resolutions, organization, etc were
announced and then voted to take recess TILL
7.30 p. IN.
The majority report of committee on creden-
tials. in favor of sitting members, was adopted
without giving an opportunity for the minority
to present their report, which called forth an
indignant protest from Brown OF OtsegO.
John G. Jacobs of Brooklyn, was elected
president.
Members of the State central committee
were then chosen.
The committee on resolutions, to which was
referred the proposition received from the
Tammany convention, reported as follows:
Resolved, That the President of this convention
be requested to reply to the communication signed
by John B. Hoskins, and to assure him this conven-
ton reciprocates every expression of desire for
tine union OF the Democratic party and per-
suaded that the deliberatve wisdom of the National
convention will result in snch action will secure
the triumph of the Democratic party in the State of
New York and in the Union in the Presidential
election.
Adopted unanimously.
A resolution instructing the delegates to sup
port the two-thirds rule in the National con-
vention was adopted. 1t was agreed that the
State committee have power to fill vacancies
in the list of Presidential electors. Such list
was then adopted, including as one of the cleo.
tors at large Abram S. Hewitt. The list of
electors was adopted unanimously. Commit
tee on delegates reported list of delegates to
the National convention, including the follow
ing at large: Lucius Robinson, Calvin E.
Pratt, Rufus W. Peckham, Lester W. Faulk-
ner; alternates-William H. Henderson, E. B.
Hart, James f. Starbuck r. A. Parmenter.
resolution instructing the delegation to
vote as unit was adopted. The committee ON
resolutions submitted long report condemn
ing the counting out of Tilden and presenting
as the great issue of the coming contest the
right OF the people to exercise and enjoy
elective self government without impeachment
by force or fraud. The report concludes with
the following resolution:
The Democratic party Of New York add to
their condemnation of the electoral conspiracy
OF 1876 an emphatic decaralion of their con-
tinued confidence in the character, ability and
fitness OF that distinguished citizen of New
orb u1n fha,. al Al
office in the peoples gift, and who was in his
own person an object of joint attack on his
party, his fellow citizens and cause of free
government. The blow which deprived the
country OF its chosen ruler was aimed not so
much at him as at the Democratic millions
| who stood behind him. While making no in
| structions as to candidates, and committing to
our delegates as heretofore the duty of
| joining in the deliberations of the nation
al convention, we respectfully suggest to our
| brethren OF other States that the dignity and
| welfare OF the party and nation demand of
| them that they take such action as shall best
present this great issue to the people. Higher
than all other party duties is the solemn obi
CATION to give to the free voters of the land an
| opportunity to pass their Judgment upon this
| monstrous crime against popular rights On
any such issue the state of New York will
| speak with no doubtful voice.
The resolutions were not unanimously
adopted by the committee as one member
(Flanders) stated that he had not voted for
| them-in contradiction of Faulkner's state
ment that they unanimously adopted
Mr.; Brown of Otsego criticised what he
called the machine management of the con-
| yention, (applause,) and said the delegation
! from the 21st district would not obey instruc-
| lions to vote as unit
The resolutions were adopted with q few dis
| senting votes and the convention at 1890 ad-
| journed sine die.
Tammany in Convention-Seymour the
Favorite.
The Tammany delegation and their friends
| reached Syracuse this morning. The absence
OF excitement and ill-feeling last night is at
trlDuted to The non-arrival of the anti-Tilden-
ites There is talk of disturbance in the con-
| vention, but the Tildenites say they anticipate
| nothing of the kind.
The Tammany convention met in Shake
| speare Hall. John D. Haskins called the CON
| vention to order at 12 80 p. m.
William Dorsheimer was chosen Temporary
| chairman and made an address saying that the
| name of Seymour would unite the party
| The roll was called, and committees on or
| ganlzation and resolutions appointed.
Resolutions were adopted advocating hard
money which would ensure the electoral vote
| OF the State to the Democracy, fayoring the
unpledged delegation, appointing committee
to confer with like committee of the other
Democratic convention to consider and deter
mine upon such action on the part of both con-
ventions as will provide for united deiega-
ton to the National convention, and united
action ON the part of the Democracy of the
State.
The chair appointed a committee under
these resolutions, with John B. Hoskins as
chaiss,.en
A recess was then Jakorr till O'Clock.
The convention reassembled at 4.30 and the
committees on permanent organization and
resolutions were announced Mr.. Hoskins
from the conference committee, who was ap-
pointed to wait on the other convention with a
proposition for union, briefly stated their &C
ton and expressed the fear that the PROPOSE
ton would meet with the same fate which be-
fel their efforts for harmony last fall
Thomas f. Grady addressed the convention
on the necessity for union and harmony, but
insisting that no Democrat should part with
his manhood to secure it. John Kelly was
called for persistently, and when he rose to
approach the platform he was hailed; with APP
plause and three cheers. He made an anti
Tilden speech and appealed to the people to
keep closer watch upon legislation-both State
and National He concluded with hope that
the people would put man in the Presiden-
tlal chair who would administer the affairs of
the country for all the people and not for
few.
Amasa J. Parker was made president.
Resolutions were adopted that the National
Democracy are undivisible in their devotion to
popular rights and Institutions; that in view
OF the proposed dangerous innovations of the
Republican leaders it is the duty of Demo,
Gratis to unite to procure a change in the feder-
al administration; that delegates to the Ma
tional convention be unple dyed; that the nom.
nation of Tilden will be fatal to the Demo-
cratic party; that the Democracy of New
YORK pledge their support to any worthy rep
resentative Democrat nominated for President
and Vice President, in the firm belief that
union under such leaders will result in a vic
tory.
The convention then took recess till
o'clock.
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