The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-13

Magee moved that the whole matter be re-
ferred to the next national convention.
Mr. Chandler claimed the proposition was
sustained by party sentiment III the strong
Republican communities from which the Re-
publican party got its votes to elect Pres-
dent that sentiment was in favor of not TAX
ing the representation from the Southern
States, but giving additional representation
to the Northern States. That was the sent-
ment, and the committee could not afford to
rule it down or out of order. 1t was a senti-
ment that could not be buried out OF sight
but should be met fairly and squareiy by vol
untary action of the Southern members of
the committee.
Mr. Bradley of Kentucky, complained
that the Republicans OF the South were
taunted with giving no electoral vote. If the
people of the South could go to
the polls and vote, as the peo-
pie of the North could, they would give
electoral votes. He was surprised that it
should be asked to increase the basis of rep
resentation at one section as against another,
for he always understood the Republican
party a national party, and knew no
North, South, East or West One thing the
Republicans could do and that they had
done, whether they could give electoral
votes or not-they could give their life in
cause of Republicansm.
Mr.. Pierce, of Rhode Island, spoke in sup
port of the old basis of representation, un-
der which the Republican party had con-
stantly succeeded. He was opposed to
discriminating againsi the South
ern States. Those States had given
the presidency to the Republicans in in 1876
If it had not been for Florida South Caro-
lima and Louisiana they must have been
beaten. What is the use of destroying the
bridge which carried the party over? Was it
safe to abandon the old basis which served
so very we'll, on the very eve of the contest?
Mr.. Filley, OF Missouri, reviewed the BEN
efits which had accrued to the Republican
party from Republicanism in the South.
Mr.. Golf, of West Virginia, entered pro-
test against the proposition to draw dead
line" through the country and say, North
of this line we will advocate Republicanism,
and south of it we will turn the coun-
try over to bourbonism." The basis of
representation which had given the Re
publican party victory in 1860 was hallowed
with associations of Lincoln and Chase and
Seward, the founders of the party. The basis
which had given the party victory in 1868,
1872, 1876 and $780, could not be wholly
vicious. The Southern States could and
would give electoral votes for the Republican
candidate in 1884
Mr. McGee's motion was finally agreed to
yeas 25, nays 18.
Following is the vote in detail:
Yeas-Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut,
Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, nlinnis, Louis
lana, Kansas, minnesota. Missouri, Mississippi,
Nebraska, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South
Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Texas. Virginia, West Virginia, Idaho, New Mex
leo, Utah. Total, %.
Naya-Alabama, California, Delaware. Ken
tucky. maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michi-
gan, New Jersey, OHIO, Tennessee, Vermont,
Wisconsin, AriZ1na, Dakota, Wyoming, New
Hampshire, Washington Territory. Total, 18.
Mr.. Morey. of Louisiana, modified his res
olution, offered this morning, so as to give
the Republicans of Louisiana and Oregon au-
thority to hold district and State conven-
tions not longer than ninety days prior to
the meeting of the national convention.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Brents, of Washington Territory, of
fered resolution giving six delegates each
to the Territories of Washington and Da-
kota on the ground that, according to popu-
lation, they are entitled 10 admission into
the Union as States. Rejected.
Mr.. Magee moved to amend the call by in
| serting authority for the election of two dele
gates to each congressman -at-large Adopted.
The following call was then adopted: "The
| Republican national convention will meeta at
| Chicago ILL.,, on Tuesday, June g. 1884 at u
o'clock, noon, for the nomination of candi-
| dates to be supported for President and Vice
president at the next election by the Repub-
| lican electors of the several States; and all
other voters, without regard to past political
differences, who are in favor of elevating and
dignifying American labor; extending and
protecting home industry, giving free popu-
lar education to the masses of the people, Sc
curing free suffrage and the honest counting
of ballots, effectually protecting all human
rights in every section of the common coun-
| try, and who desire to promote friendly
feeling and permanent harmony throughout
| the land by securing national government
pledged to these objects and principles, are
cordially invited to send for each State four
delegates at large for each congressional dis
trict two delegates and each representative at
large two delegates" The call was signed by
all the members of the committee
Mr.. Chandler offered the following, which
was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That this committee views with re-
gret and Indignation the recent attempts 20 sup
press human rights and destroy free suffrage and
the honest counting of ballots in various States by
methods at war with humanity and civilization.
Against the prevalence of suoh methods the Re-
publican party stands irrevOcably pledged. and
we extend our sympathy TO all sufferers from
such inhumanitieS, and pledge onr earnest, un-
conditional cooperation and right hand OF fell
lowship to all men of all organizations whatever
who have by past political action, nd wno now
unreservedly commit themselve 30 organized eff
forts to secure free eGucaton, free fir lgn ami
protection OF life and property of all ctizans
without regard To race, color, pollJicAl opinion
or votes"
The committee at II o'clock adjourned to
meet at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago,
May 81, 1884.
Engaging Rooms.
CHICAGO, Dec. 12-Several hundred rooms