The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-07-19

Judge Hancock came to the front, when
chairman Booth announced in as much as
Judge haneock's name would come up for
permanent chairman then he would I'D
dress convention,
Colonel Seth Shepherd came to the front in
answer TO enthusiastic applause, but owing
to extreme hoar 'eness asked to be excused
from speechlnaking, Judge Carroll of
Denton, also, IN answer to loud calls, came
forward and amused the audience with his
abrupt remarks, lie likened the republi-
can, greenback and independent move to
the happy family otparrots, monkeys, etc.
committe was appointed to wait upon
the oredential committee, TO learn when
they would he ready TO report, Upon
learning that they would not be in readi-
ness until tomorrow morning at . O'Clock,
the convention adjourned until that hour.
IhetIeuds Of Governor Roberts, tAvoring
his nomination, held another caucus TO
night which developed unexpected
strength, The proceeding were private. ltis
generally understood, and is beyond doubt a
TACT that his name will be placed before
the convention tomorrow, with prospects
quite fair for Judge Hancock as dark
horse. Judge Hancock will be permanent
chairman.
| An Ireland caucus was also held tonight,
at wnleh reports from various counties We're
received. The reports showed ninety.three
counties represented IN the caucus
a committee composed of one delegate
IRON each congressional dis trict, was
appointed to discover the exact strength OF
Ireland; also those who favor Roberts
ana lndepsnccnt delegates. The
caucus developed 3s5 votes for
Ireland which would be twelve over a two
thirds majority. That this number OF
votes can be cast for him on the first ballot
is doubted.
tits rumored that Governor Roberts is
EN- routeto the Island City, but no reliable
authority can be given for the report.
The committee on credentials are engaged
tonight upon the disputed delegation cas-,
from Dallas county. Mr.. Morgan hat
spoken in advocacy of the claims
OF the Weu"orn delegation, and at thi
hour (l2:30a. n.y. NJ. l.. Crawford is speakn,
in the interest of the delegation represent
ing his brothers. wing of the porty.
! Inc Wellborn claim is based on the state
ment thot greenhackers and republican
: were admitted to the county convention.
The committee on platform have prepare,
! a report IN subst lnce as 70 bws:
/ First-We reailirm our faith il
the time honored principles O
democracy. We heartily oppos
| class legislation and register our opposition
to Capitalization in all its forms, as having
) tendency toward despotism.
, Second-We oppose the national bankin
D system now III vogue, but favor gold an,
Third-We favor the maintenance OF pub
5 lie faith, both state and national.
Fourth-Taril for revenue only.
> ttfth--Subordination of military. to civi,
I authority.
sixth-Civil service reform,
T. fventh-Free ballot and fair count.
n Eghth-Free ships and fair chance fc
" American commerce on the sea
}. aud oppose the Determinations in favor
c the transportation lines, corporations ar
d monopolies.
l. MULTIPLICATION of the interests
n working men from the aggressions
If both corporations and communists.
Tenth-We favor the devotion of q
k proceeds of the sale of public Ian,
il to the endowment of the university, b
re oppose the appropriation OF the comm,
school lands for that purpose.
" tlevcnth-Favor the payment Of dout
Is isi des.s..to the university mnd and d
is payment Of interest thereon.
re Iwelith-Favor separate free pub
I. schools, the most complete in system
s, the education of the white and color
ar masses.
1mrteenth--Favor higher branches of @
ucation in schools and universities, also d
10 maintenance Of the normal school systei
Y, Fourteenth-Favor the adoption of
;e constitutional amendment levying SEP
A. rate tax for the maintenance of pub
schools.
W Fiiteenth-Favor the selling of the scho
n lands only at a fair and reasonable priC
n; and oppose any waste in this quarter.
/. acknowledgement any encroachmen
IN upon the jurisdiction of the Federal cour
ld Seventeenth-Assert the authority oft
ry state over railways and other corporation
but advocate such conservative lc
n islation as will protect alike {
m rights Of corporations and the poop
In As the i:S0 train on the Texas Mexic
no was pulling out, Geo. Pitzler, boy 10 yes
ms old, attempted to jump from the train, f
he and was dangerously injured.
of The race for acknowledgements will
v; between b. NJ. Baker, of Pamela count
OF and ], ii. Tucker, with prospects, it
S. thought, in favor of Baker. The ra
r. for comptroller will be threo-cornered |
il. tween W. NJ, Brown, Swain and Johnst
n: with prospective walk.over for Brown.