New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-29


TIE NoMISArIoN-NEw RULES FOR THE GOV
ERYMENT OF THE PARTY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIIUSg.l
HARRISBURG. Penn. June 2S.-The Democrats OF
Pennsylvania have for once at a critical period
made a nomination for Governor which their
opponents here concedc to be q strong one and not
the line of their traditional blunderng. Con-
troer Pattison. of Philadelphia who Is the nominee
of the convention, apparently had only small fol-
lowing Yesterday. The Philadelphia delegation
not solid for him, and outside of that city he
had only six delegates instructed for him. William
N. Smgerly, the proprietor of The Record, the only
Democratic daily in Philadelphia William McMul-
lin, William V. McGrath, and others of the old-tme
Democratic leaders IN that city, were work
ing among the delegates, doing their best to
defeat PattsOn Ex-Speaker Randall was here on
sQvle crrand though openly he professed to be TAX
ing no part in the work of the convention. Lewis
c. Cassidy, a Wallace Democrat and an old Oppo-
nent of Randall, was the leader of the PattisOn
forces. James II. Hopkins, of Pittsburg, who had
twice as many votes pledged to him as did Mi.
Pattison. is a well-known TIldcn Democrat and at
the critical time in the voting to-day he received
the aid of all Tildcn's known friends. Mr.
Hopkins had been energeticaly at work
for months to secure tho nomination for
Governor and came hero Monday last
and opened his headquarters. The other candidates
were on the ground looking after their chances
early.
MI Pattison, however, remained at his post III
Philadelphia and is conceded that he has person.
ally done less to secure the nomination than any Of
the other candidates in the fold. and therefore his
success is a matter of wonder, especially consider
ing that he Is a young only thirty-one years
old aud is without barrel" Ho has been twice
elected Controller of Philadelphia by the aid of
Republican votes, aud has made a good
record there, though it is urged here
against him that he is too young
and experienced for such responsible Office as
that of Governor. The Randall men are already
claiming this as a satisfactory nomination for
them because it places Mr. Cassidy in line for the
United States Senatorship instead of Wallace. Ii
Mr.. Coke had not played fast and loose with Its
convention be would undoubtedly have been the
nominee. but his course yesterday disgusted many
Of his friends, ana at opportune time to-day his
name was withdrawn. The personnel of the con-
ventOn was far above the average of Democratic
conventions The delegates were an tellgent-Ook
ing body Of men, aud there a freedom of
action rarely met with in political conventions in
this State No Ill-feclmg wasexhibited, but great
deal Of disorder. due TO the ineicicncY and mex
pcrence of the permanent president. The Opera
House was crowded, the heat intense, and close II
yary between the two leading candidates made the
necessity for better presiding officer very appar-
ent.
Chairman Bogert. of the State Committee. called
the convention to order, and the proceedings were
opened with prnycr by the Rev W. H. Dill Nal
colin Hay, of Pittsburg, was elected tenn
porary president, aud he merely thanked
the convention without making any speech
conrnendable example that was after
ward followed by George NJ Dallas, of Phia-
dephIa. who was elected permanent president
Four or five contests for seats announced the
usual committees were appointed, and the conven-
ton adjourned until p. III. some amusement was
created by an attempt of delegate to get resou-
tion on the Indian question read, bat he dld not
succeed. When the convention rcconyened reso-
ln;on was adopted limiting nominating speeches to
five minutes, which also commendable, consld-
ering that no speech worthy OF the name
was made or attempted. w. n. Henscll of Lam
caster chairman of the Committee on RESOLUTIONS,
made his report and the platform was ad0pted with
ont discussion. \ resolution commendatOry OF
JUDGE ShaTsWOud was also ddOplcd.
MI HrnSell who Is a progressive young DehlO-
craft has been trying for years 10 get new SCI OF
rules Tor the government of the party adOptc Land
he finally succeeded to-day. The rules provide for
state Committee OF one member from each county,
and in counties where more than one senator Is
elected a member Oi the committee Tor each Sena-
tor The Stato COmmlttee Is to elect IT'S own cd%l-
man aud an executive committee ol seven mciubcr-.
Representation IN future conventions IL 10 be one
delegate on each 900 voters and an additional one
for county with a traction exceeding 300 lns
Will make "A convention Ol about 400 members ln-
stead of 2jl as at present. After the adoption OF
these rules the convention proceeded 10 make hnml-
nations for Governor
An old gentleman arose and nominated james
H. Hopkins Of PittsDurg. When inquiry waS
made a. TO whether he was delegate, he replied
in decided manner, 3" No, one OF the people,
which incident put the delegates IN good hulnor.
EX-Congressman Cohroth, Of somerset then
nominated NJ. lIopkus ahd Malcolm HIy, OF
littsburg seconded the nomination IN speech
warning the convention that tor moro Shan twenty
wears the candidates OF the western part Oi the
state for Governor had been jectcd at Democratic
STATE Conventions and defeat had alwaysiohowed.
He hoped the mistake would not be repeated this
wear Thomas May Pierce, of PEIlddcl pima, named
EcIey Il. Coke, stating hat hc hOPed ne could be
nominated, so that IT could DC sand for once that
the party did not commit lts usual pun
der. The galleries were cFluchtIy ior
Coke and after tho noise had suD5d.d
senator Gordon of Philadelphia, named Robert l..
pattisOn. lie SAID that the voters were tired Ot
words ior principles and old mems quarrcls for Is
sues and wanted Il candidate whose record could
speak Tor him. and WHO would not he put on the ue-
fenhIVe during the caInpalBl Senator ltrkeS
| named General ". Ii. H. DAVIS III speech IN whlcn
hc commented the reform record oil samuel j. llden,
the men ION OF whose name elected very hght APP
plausc Joseph llemphl OF Chester, SAID that DEM
ocats we're tlrcd Ot QulXOtc campaigns aud deiel-
slye warfare and wanted an aggressive leader lie
named Robert T.. Monaghan. he other candidates
nominated were STATE senator John u HAL, oi Elk
County state senator ) T. WOOlycrt0n, VI North
umDciland, and state Senator W. NJ Nelson, OF
Wayne.
The convention then proceeded to a ballot On
the nitn ballot Hail. Nelson ana Davis were with
drawn The gradual increase III PattsOn's vote
each time greatly encouraged Ms lrohds, ana at
the end OF the SIX IN ballot the Hopkins and Coke
men endeayOred 10 got an adjournment IOr one
hour. There was sharp discussion Oh
tins notion, and a great deal o1 disorder
and excitement. Finally the motion was With
dtawn To allow one more ballot. During the ballot
H. t. Packer Withdrew the name OF Nj. Co1e aud
Vnfrd for Mr Pattl,On. which led to unbOunded
tsia-In Oh the part of the friends OF the Phi!adel
puia canddate. MOnaghan's name was then with
drawn and hls vote cast Tor Hopkins Great con-
fusion followed, changes beng made on All Sides