The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-09-28
POLITICAL MATTERS.
THE NEW Yoax DEMOCRACY.
An oatward Show orIIarmOuy y-Aarylaad State he.
publican ConrsRtIon-IHdIeationS that = Fresh
Bari has bssn Tapped By the 0hio Demo-
erats-What Ioadiy Thinks OF Himself.

hall excepting q few wreaths ot smi!ax
The delegates took their seats in q very
orderly manner, each one being numbered
with ticket to correspond. AS Johr
Kelly entered the hall he was cheered by
Tammany and Irving Hall delegations In
the gallery. The delegates arrived in
body, no preference being shown to any
district or body on admittance.
It was noticeable fact that John Kelly
was the only delegate cheered on entering
the hall.
Daniel Manning, Chairman Of the State
Committee, called the Convention to order,
and presented the name Of Alfred Q. Cha
pin, Of Kings, as Temporary Chairman
In accepting, Chaplin, in a very nervous
manner, addressed the Convention, ex-
pressing thanks for the honor conferred
His remarks were mainly devoted to State
affairs. He spoke in the highest terms ol
the administration OF Governor Cleveland.
His speech was listened to with marked
attention, and only interrupted when the
name OF Grover Cleveland was mentioned,
then the delegates applauded; the Tamma-
ny and Irving Hall men, however, remain
ing silent In the roll call, when the name
OF Samuel ]. Tilden, Jr., was reached, the
Convention greeted itwith long continued
applause.
PROTESTS ENTERED.
Francis Lynde Stetson, a County Demo-
racy delegate, presented a protest on behalf
OF the thiry-iour County Democracy dele.
gates against the admission OF the Tam
many representatives. The protest was re.
ierred to the Committee on Contested Seats
when appointed.
Senator Grady arose when his name was
called and gave notice that the Tammsny
delegates, whose names were excluded
from the roll, would present protest
against the admission OF the County Democ-
racy delegates.
Ex-Justice Callahan, an Irving Hall del
egate, said he desired to present protest
against the. admission OF Francis E. Lynde
and thirty-seven others, and Thomas F.
Grady and twenty.three others, as dele.
gates These were also referred. When
the name OF John Kelly was called the
convention appIauded loudly and long In
response to the call of an enthusiastic del.
egate three cheers were given will, q will
for Kelly. The County Democracy repre-.
sentatives, hoYever, remained silent.
The business proceeded slowly owing to
the presentation Of resolutions and the
discussion OF rules, New York delegates
mainly speaking. At the conclusion OF the
roll call and the reception OF the protests Of
the contesting delegations, the following
resolution was offered:
That delegates from the several Con-
gressional districts select one delegate from
each Congressional district, TO constitute
Committee on Credentials, to which com.
mittee as thus constituted shall be referred
all questions OF contested seats.
A WAY OUT OF THE DIFFICULTY.
Mr. Grady, Of Tammany, offered the fol-
lowing amendment, which the mover Of
the original resolution accepted:
ReS0tred, That committee on contested
seats consist OF one member from each Con-
gressionai district not contested, and be
selected by delegates from such districts
whose seats are not contested. :
Ex-Mayer Cooper representing the
County Democracy offered an amendment
that New York City be excluded. The
amendment was finally voted down and
the resolutionsa sadopted.
Thomas L. Ecclesine was introduced
as representative OF the harmony
meeting Monday night in New York,
and presented the resolutions adopted
by that body. John F. Henry read aeom-
munication from the anti. Monopoly League
asking the Convention 10 reatfirm the prin-
ciples In last years platform in reference
to placing some restrictive power on grasp.
ing corporations.
The usual committees were then ap-
pointed and recess taken.
Upon reassembling the chairman OF the
Committee on Contested Seats offered q
resolution declaring that in the county OF
New York an organization know as
the County Democracy is the regular
Democratic organization OF the city and
county Of New YorE; that for the purpose
Of permitting these Democrats in the city oi
New York to meet with the County Democ-
racy to unite in the councils Of the party,
the seats in this convention to which the
county OF New York is entitled be distrib.
uted as follows: To the County Democra.
cy 9S; to Tammany Hall "a; Irwin Hall, 10.
lTAphh AMI SSNF ualONs
The Chairman OF the committee moved
the previous question. Grady (Tammany)
jumped to his feet and said, ~ ask that
upon the queation as whether the main
question snal be put without the
delegates on this floor having right 10 say
word, that the ayes and noes be called
and we will find out whether this Is a
Democratic convention or whether il is com.
pletely under the control OF some gag
law" The roll was called and the previ,
ous question was ordered, ayes $50; noes
o. The main question was then put and
carried by vivG v0ce vote. Upon motion
by Grady to reconsider there was a hot
discussion, Tammany Hall and Irving
Hall representatives, abusing the Coun-
ty Democracy. AT the conclusion
Of arady's speech there was q great uproar
and tumult, and from the galleries and
spectators on the floor came loud cries oil:
"Kellyw John Kelly"
The matter was disposed Of by Grady
withdrawing the motion.
Thomas q. Benedict, OF Ulster county,
was made permanent Chairman.
TIE PLATFORM.
The Uommlttee on resolutions made the
following report, and 1t was unanimously
adopted:
The Democracy OF New York reGflirms
the platform adopted at its last State CON-
vention, which has received the approval Of
the people as shown by the majority OF
nearly 100000 at the last election, and
they especially denounce the proposition
Il, "a ..hn t,ann1a ahnuI1 ha iaxeH ~
raise a surplus fund for the Federal
Government to distribute among the States.
we claim with pride and satisfaction that
every pledge therein made has been re.
deemed. Valuable reforms have been
wrought, useless Offices abolished, civil
service has been freed from tue debasing
and injurious influence Of partisan manip-
ulation, freedom and purity Of primaries
have been secured, political assessments
abolished, receiyership abuses have been
eorrected, and the principle Of local self
government has been adhered Ia.