, 1880-02-26

g1essive, Gen. N. Al Curtis moving that the
selection of delegates to represent Congress
sional districts be made by the representa-
tives of each district in the Convention, but
ex-Collector Arthur was prepared with
resolution on the same subject, which
he introduced as substitute The sub
stitute provided that the representatives
Of the districts should present their
choice to the Convention for its action. This
was in accordance with the scheme agreed
upon, but not diyulged last night, to secure
the unanimous delegation for Grant, the
plan being that whenever majority of dis
trict delegation should report names unsatis-
! factory to the majority OF the Convention
the minority should propose other names
which the Convention would substitute.
Over these two resolutions the debate opened
in earnest, Forster, Curtis, Pierson Of Al
bany, and State Senator Woodin partici-
pating. Forster skillfully turned one OF The
phrases of the Chairman's speech, making an
allusion to the name Blaine, when the House
| resounded with the widest cheer yet heard,
and it became apparent that -
THE GALLERIES WERE ON THE SIDE
of the minority. Forster's speech showed
that The minority had detected the purpose OF
the majority. When Pierson said the party
had not to 70 out Of New York for candl-
date, there were enthusiastic demon
strations by Conkling's friends, which evl-
IDENTIFY pleased him. When lie said
good candidate could be found in Ohio,
there was more applause; but it was not so
general. He began to work up his climax,
in which Grant was to be named, BY referring
to 81 one who was 4 peer among peers, = when
some one cried out ss sConkling,' and the cry
was taken up only to be overwhelmed by one
Of s' Blaine, Blaine!" coming from all parts
Of the house.
Finally the Arthur resolution was adopted.
Then the various. committees were an
nouuced and recess for dinner was taken.
After recess the Committees Oh Permanent
Organization, Credentials, and Resolutions
reported. Smith was continued as Chairman,
but q full list of Vice-PTesidentS and Secreta-
ries was appointed, who filled up the stage.
The Committee on Credentials in every case
seated the machine delegations, and their re-
port was adopted.
The Chairman Of the Committee on Reso-
lutions was Edwards PieTrepont, but he had
not appeared in the Convention, and E. ".
Stoughton acted as Chairman. When he
arose to read the resolutions he was invited
to the platform, and it appeared to be ex-
pected that they would take the Convention
off its feet with enthusiasm. The first one,
ending with 4 solemn pledge to the other
States that New York could be carried for
Grant,
PRODUCED TIE DESIRED EFFECT.
In reading the next Stoughton lost his place,
and was forced to make an awkward pause,
which some one took advantage of to pro-
pose cheers for Blaine, and the most noisy
demonstration Of the day followed, the
shouting Of Blaine's name and the ap-
plause continuing long time, very
much to Stoughton's embarrassment
and that of Conkling and other
leaders. Stoughton then began at the be-
ginning, and announced that he would read
it through without stopping, WHICH M Mlen he sue u:
fully guyed all the time This incident
wholly destroyed the intended effect Of the
resolutions, and made the performance ridic-
ulous.
made q hot speech against the. attempt to
commit the delegation to the National Con-
ventlon to Grant declared that the Republic
| ans of part of the State where they were
| Complimentary. allusions to the quality
Of the Republicans who were in col
1usion with Boss Kelly and Boss Nc
Laughlin. He moved to, amend by
| Str1ElnE 0IG GRANTS name ana substituting
| that Of Blaine, and again there was ringing
applause.
| Senator Woodin declared he was opposed
to ali Instructions and that the insertion of
| Blaine's name would be as unfortunate as the
| use of Grants.
Gen. curtis made strong speech against
| instrncting for Grant. This was
| rnr rrr.1 1ss,7r
| ~ 49,, 17so -,
OF lne gay Norh, alo tne speaking Was al
splr1tea ana 1ofc1ble.
rorster amen9eu ms motlon, IN tne sMg-
| Eesuon OF Noonln; So ula1 tnG lesolullon
snoula Pleuge Ine t ottte 70 ~ ane nlllGago l9n
lnee, whoever ne might oe- ne demanded
Tnr-i-i;~r IN 800 .-o+aI }or tho,, 49, '1
| Then ihe Chairman was abort to MT the
| onestion. when
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eoshH.Sr hoeh ~ erEAh:
| ne aad oeen Slttng y cna!1 near Tue stage
har a,u aC .nl a 19 auulGct @ f saice ~ ae tcess
lhele were caltS TOT nlnl 20 take tne PlatIorm'
but he declined, and spoke from lis place.
1neIe vas ci9se altcnt1on aurlns tne nallnonr
ig sRokt, aug tIequent applluSe- de p!alllLy
lelt inat an eilolt was neegeo 70 save tne
Tgsolutlohs rs reported. sa10 ne lapoIeo nara;
ae was easily me most accomplished ana
averv ne Mass @ e'op IF tbe arSnmnnt @ ~ fhe
nomination Of Grant, and put in the
strongest light the policy Of instructing the