Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-06-05


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Fine Weather and an Immense
Attendance AT The Convention.
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CHICAGO, June 4.-The convention was
called to order at 11.17 o'clock. The attend
ance is immense and the weather clear.
Prayer WAS offered by the Rev. DR.. John FL.
Barnes of the First Presbyterian Church, in
the course of which he spoke of the vast
moral and political changes which the nation
had Undergone as indicated by the
presence Of him who now 80 worthily
presided over the convention; and
he asked blessing on the race, and the com
monwealth and the cause which that gentle
man represented. He prayed that when the
convention had dissolved, it would have pre-
sented to the suffrages of the nation for the
highest office in the peoples gift candi-
date who In personal character, in
devotion to duty, in loyalty to
American institutions in courage, experience
chair of Washington, and thus help the
nation to become not only more prosperous,
just and peacesfnl, but also to be an inspira-
tion and a blessing to the struggling peoples
of mankind.
A PROHIBITION MEMORIAL.
James A. Gary of Maryland presented a
memorial and asked that it be read. 1t was
from the president and secretary of the the
State Temperance Alliance Of the state EN-
bodying resolutions passed by that body on
May 9th last, appealing to the conven-
tons of the Republican and Democratic
parties to embody clause in their platform
distinctly recognizing prohibition, and to
70 pdi al in and
saying that if neither recognizes this plIncl-
pie the memoriallsts would vote for neither,
and that il neither Of them did 80, then the
ballots of the alliance would be cast for the
candidates of that party.
RESOLUTION FRoM.MAssEY.
George V. Massey OF Delaware offered
resolution referring to the committee on
resolutions proposition to enlarge the term
Of the Presidential office to six years, and 70
render an incumbent Of the office ineligible
to reelection Referred.
Mr. Plumb of Kansas, offered a resolution
against the ownership of land in this country
by foreigners as a system opposed to the
doctrine of the fathers. Referred.
Mr. Hawkins of Tennessee, offered reso-
luton pledging all delegates to support the
nominee OF the convention, whoever he may
be.
This created warm discussion.
MIR. Pierce of Mississippi opposed the reso-
luton, hoping that the convention would not
bind its conscience in the manner proposed
MIR. Winkler of Wisconsin also opposed the
resolution. 1t was declaration on the part
Of every delegate that he would support the
nominee of the convention, and he thought
that no such declaration was necessary.
MIR. Hawkins of Tennessee said he had
offered the resolution in good faith, and he
trusted no man would be found voting
against it. II any delegate WAS not willing
to support the nominee Of the convention he
should not participate in its deliberations.
[Cheers.l No harm could come Of its adoption
and he thought ita adoption desirable in view
Of certain whispers in the air.
Mr. Knight of California, advocated the
resolution and also alluded to certain whispers
in the air, and particularly to the editorial
declaration Of one Of the great metropolitan
journals as reason why the resolution should
be adopted.
George William Curtis Of New York warmly
opposed the resolution, and referred, in the
course of his remarks, to the action of the
convention where a similar resolution was
introduced and voted down. He also re.
minded the convention of what was said and
done four years ago when Mr.. Campbell of
W. Va. declared that he was Republican who
| carried his sovereignty under his own hat,
and when (under the lead of Garfeld) the
| gentleman who presented similar resolution
| was induced to withdraw it. [Cheers]. He
| therefore asked this convention to assume
| that every delegate was honest and honorable.
| He characterized the resolution as one which
was unworthy to be ratified by body of free
men. loud cheersl.
The chair decided that as far as possible
| the rules of the House of Representatives
would be followed allowing alternate speeches
| for and against. The decision WAS made in
| response to appeals for recognition from two
| delegates at once, the chair deciding in favor
| of the man who wanted to speak for the reso-
| luton.
Senator Dolph Of Oregon moved to lay the
| resolution on the table.
Mr.. Hawkins said that as the resolution had
| developed so much opposition he would with
| draw it.
| Mr.. Ewing OF Pennsylvania made partial
report from the committee on credentials to
the effect that they hoped to be able to com
plete the labors Of that committee this after
noon.
| BASIS OF REPRESENTATION.
| Mr.. Ewing Of Pennsylvania offered the fol-
| lowing:
| "Resolued That hereafter in the selection
| by district conventions the basis of repre-
sentation of the several counties, parts of the
counties or wards be the same as that which
at that time prevails in each district
respectively for the nomination OF
Republican candidates for members OF
Congress, and wherever majority of the
| counties In such divisions containing not less
than one-half the population Of the district
shall regularly unite in the care and conduct
| of the convention, the association thereof
shall be valid" Referred.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
General G. B. Williams of Indiana,
nent organization, reported that the
committee had selected Gen. John
Henderson of Missouri for permanent
chairman and would request the secretary tc
read the list of the vice presidents and secre
taries. Charles W. Clesber Of Michigan was
selected as the principal secretary. The re-
port was agreed to.
The chair appointed Galusha A. Grow oil
Pennsy lvania, George T. Hoar of Massachu
sets and George b Williams of Indiana, 6
committee TO conduct the permanent chair
man to the platform. General Henderson
WAS received with cheers.
THE oHAIRMAN's SPEECH.
Following is the speech OF General Hender
son of Missouri, permanent chairman.
Gentlemen of the Conuention We hay,
assembled to survey the past history of th'
cause of the good it has done
to correct its errors, if errors ther,
be; to discover. il possible, the wants of thu
present, and with patriotic frmness provide
for the future. Our past history is the Uniol
preserved, slavery abolished, and its forIne
| NlCllulb GluhilJ uUuDEdOly ny Jul
in this convention. the public faitl
maintained ; unbounded credit at home ant
abroad currency convertible into coin ant
and the pulse OF industry throbbing will
renewed health and vigor in every section o
prosperous and peaceful country.
These are the fruits OF triumphs over ad
verse policies gained in the military and civi
conflicts Of the last "a years. Out OF thes
conflicts has come race of heirs and states
men, challenging confidence and love at home
respect and admiration abroad.
And now when we come to select a standar
bearer for the approaching conflict, our chic
, embarrassment is not in the want but III tn
abundance of Presidential material.
New York has her true and tried statesma
upon whose administration the fiery and eve
unfriendly light of public scrutiny has bee
turned, and the universal verdict is "Wel
done, thou good and faithful servant" lar
. plause
Vermont has her great statesman, who's
mind is as clear as the crystal springs Of hi
: native state and whose virtue is az firm as ii
granite hills. Applause
Ohio can come with a name whose histor
is the history of the Republican party itsel
LApplause.l
Illinois can come with one who never faile
in the discharge of public duty whether
council chamber or on field of battlt
[Applause.l
, Maine has her honored favorite, who's
| splendid abilities and personal qualities hay