The Mineral argus., 1884-07-24
DISQUALIFICATION CONVENTION

its sessions in the Exposition nan aI OhicaBo
on Tuesday July Sth. The convention wal
called to order by ex-senator Barnum, chair
80 % the national Democratic committee
provor was offered by Rev. d. G. Marquis Of
tho Northwestern Theological Seminary. He
80 for a blessing on this great assembly OF
anyossntative citizens; that they should be
endowed pIentifully with that wisdom which
10 erst pure. then peaceable and gentle, and
oosv 10 be entreated; that nothing should be
dome through strife or vain jealousy, but that
thew should be filed with that charity which
ia not pufed up and doth not behave itself un-
seemly. He prayed that their deliberations
would be guided to such conclusions as would
best promote.the glory of God and the welfare
of the nation.
The chairman then said: I have been direct
ed by the unanimous vote of the national con-
yention to nominate Hon. Richard b. Hubbard
of Texas temporary chairman. Applause As
many of you as favor Hon. II. b.. Hubbard of
Texas for temporary chairman of this conven-
tion will say aye. Upon the vote that followed
Hubbard was elected temporary chairman, the
chair announcing the vote to that effect, say
ing the chair will appoint Senator =. +. Jonas
of Louisiana. Hon. Geo. B. Barnes of Georgia.
and Abram S. Hewitt of New York,a committee
to wait on Nj. Hubbard and conduct him to
the chair. [Applause.1
Gov. Hubbard, in taking the chair. gave
thanks for the honor done him, and which he
accepted, not as a tribute to himself, but as q
compliment to the great state from which he
came in state which was absolutely cosmopoli-
tan every fibre. The Democratic party in all
its elements was the same as it was when found
ed by the trainers of the Constitution nearly
three-quarters of a century ago."
Men died as the leaves in autumn, but the
principles underlying liberty and self-govern-
mani rUnVa ptprnn aYa1 ill., ....- -
derlay the democratic party could not perish
from the earth, although their authors might
cease to be. [Applause.l The democratic
party was to-day as much a party organized
for aggressive war as when victory perched
upon its banners.
The Democratic party had now the House of
Representatives, and would have the Senate
but for treason in the Senate chamber itself.
[Cheers.l 1t would have had the Presidency.
too, but for the hands of robbers who struck
down the expressed will of the people bv
means of perjury, bribery and corruption.
The Presidency had been stolen from the
Democratic party by men uttering falsehoods
through pale lips and chattering teeth. Some
of the men who had participated in that crime
had passed beyond tho river, there to give an
account of their stewardship.
Thatstealing of the presidency was the great
est crime in the nations history. The great
leaders of the party, Tilden and Hendricks.
with tho dignity which became heroic statement
and patriots, had submitted with the courage
oi men WHO rove thelf country better than self
and power. Cheers. The Democratic party
now would reform and should put forth candf-
datss whose names would be in themselves a
platform. (Cheers). 1t wanted a platform.
too, that would speak in no doubtful tones, or
as a delphic oracle.
1t should declare against corruption in the
government, against the enormities of the civil
service, against the so-called department of
justice, against the abuses of the post service,
against robbery in high places that the burdens
of the government shall be based equally and
equitably on all classes of the people, and the
hundred millions of surplus revenues shall not
be allowed to accumulate. In conclusion, he
urged that whatever candidates were nominated
should be supported Loyalty, declaring that he
who would not so support would not be a good
democrat and hardly a patriot. [Applause.l
Mr.. Prince of Massachusetts-Th national
Democratic convention makes the following re-
port on temporary organization: For temper
airy chairman. Hon. Richard b. Hubbard of
Texas; for secretary, friedrich A. Prince of
Massachusetts,; assistant secretaries. E. L
Merrill of Illinois George q. Guthrie of Penn
%sylyania, G. l. Johnston of Iowa; Robert M.
Bashford Of Wisconsin; Charles M. Valanding-
ham of Missouri; H.. j. Lynn of Tennessee;
Michael ID. Barrett of New Jersey. Reading
clerks, I. Q. Walker, of Iowa; Thomas S. Pet
ut OF Washington, d. c.; n. II. Bell of Mis-
souri,; James @. Morrison of New York; H. L.
Bryant of Delaware. Official stenographer.
Edwin p. Dickerson of New York. Sergeant
alarms, K. b. Bright of Indiana. The report
"ao uhhulliOusly duOpleu.
Mr.. Smalley of Vermont, under instructions
OF the national committee, offered the follow
ing:
Resolved, That the rules of the last
cratic convention govern this body until other
wise ordered, subject to the following modif-
cation: That in voting for candidates for
and vice president no state shall be
allowed to change its vote until the roll of
its vote.
Mr.. Grady of New York-Mr. Chairman: I
oner the following amendment to the resolu-
non Of the gentleman from Vermont: When
the vote of a state is announced by the chair
man OF the delegation from each such state is
challenged by any member of the delegation.
then the secretary shall call the names of the
individual! delegates from the state, and their
Individual preferences as expressed, shall be
recorded as the vote of such state.
Upon this an animated debate occurred which
lasted nearly the entire session. Mr.. Fellows,
Senator Grady, John Kelly, John Cochran of
New York and plany others participating. The
arguments were the familiar ones for and
against the unit rule. The anti Clevelanders
OF New York protesting against the unit rule.
Inc previous question was ordered, and on
the passage of the amendment of Grady thai
gentleman demanded a call of the state. Then
came a roll call which in point of Importance
was correlative with that in which Lynch ]
peat Clayton last jun A roll call COM !
pels reeesses of quietude through its very !
interest," but the announcements of the ]
SNaI1ons states are received with cheers. !
New York, of course, asked to be passed to q
Ie ah Of the call, and interest awaited her !
uecison. Minnesota's fourteen against Grady I
mas warmly applauded by several thousand, }
!; anu Dy the time Texas's division was learned, !
y was known that the amendment was de- '
neased The result of the ballot was an 9
aa~ounnced, S32 yeas and 463 nays, amid !
applause. The original resolution was I
rnen adopted by reclamation. The
unit rule is maintained. The vote was regarded G
az q Jest of the strength of the field against
SnoYeland, but the result when announced was a