New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-05

hushed in the grave but George William Curtis
Theodore Roosevelt Henry Cabot Lodge, X. W.
Thompson, Galusha A. Grow, John Stewart, H. G'
Horr, William Walter Phelps, w. II. West A. u.
White and scores of other men are present ana
can always obtain hearing. There is no danger
therefore, that the proceedings of the con-
vention will be dull or uninteresting at
any time Some persons who hoid
tickets and did not attend this mornings session,
because they thought it would present no features
of special interest made a great mistake, for quite
unexpectedly it furnished two lively episodes.
The first one was caused by Delegate IIawkinsof
Tennessee. who is claimed to be an Arthur man
and who Yesterday voted for John r. Lynch. lie
was recognized aud offered the same resolution
presented by Mr.. COnkling four years ago, as
follows:
R,solred As the Of this convention, that every
member of it il hound in honor to support its nominee
hold seat here whoi not ready so to agree
Mr. Hawkins moved that the rules he suspended
aud the resolution adopted. Immediately there
was great excitement
UNNECESSARY AND or BAD PATERNITY.
Edward L. Pierce, an Edmunds delegate from
Massachusetts, sprang into his chair and entered
vigorous protest against the passage of the rcsou-
ton. He declared it unnecessary; that 1t had
"a bad paternity" and he referred to its original
author as "the late Mr.. COnkling" he mad
come here. as he believed every
other man had come. prepared to ABIDE
by the action of the Convention and support ITS
nominee He referred to the resolution offered by
Mr. Conkling four years ago and remarked that
those who acted against It's adoption earnestly ana
loyally supported the nominee. Mr. Pierce begged
the Convention not to bind its conscience" and
was loudly cheered as he sat down. MT. Wlnkler
of Wisconsin, spoke in the same strain, declaring
that the honor of the men composing the Conven-
ton is sufficient guarantee that they will stand
by its nominee.
THE RESOLUTION DEFENDED.
Mr. Hawkins defended his proposition, which he
said was offered III good faith, and to which he
could see no valid objection " If there be any man
In this Convention" said he, 'whO does not intend
to support its nominee he ought not to participate
in its proceedings. have heard whispers-whls-
pers which do not believe to be true-that certain
men have threatened to bolt in case particular
candidate Is nominated. If these rumors are true
the fact should be known"
These remarks were loudly cheercd and the
friends of the resolution were reinforced by Mr.
Knight of California. who supported 1t Ill vlgor-
GUS speech The California delegates, he said are as
earnest and determined in behalf of their
candidate as it is possible for men TO be, and yet,
fall to another he would nowhere receive more
earnest, loyal and devoted support than III the
Pacific States. There arc whispers in the ar ina!
certain men, men of high rank in the party, intend
I'm bolt if a certain is nominated.
If that be true, the , convention ought
to know it now. The -, sooner sucn
they are editors of newspapers or conductors OF
great periodical journals" This sentiment pro-
yoked uproarious applause, as well as cohSider"oo
kissing.
A REPUBLICAN AND A FREEMAN.
The applause increased rather than diminished
when George William Curtis was seen mount
ing his chair to reply. "To the platform!
to the platfonn!' shouted scores of his
friends. but he declined. and as soon as
order was resto ed he began TO speak In
tone which showed that he was thoroughly
aroused "As a Republican and freema
came into this convention; asa Republican ana
freeman ! shall go out OF IT" he began, ana asaih
cheers drowned his voice. In concluding his speech,
Mr. Curtis said that the resolution was an lmputa-
tion upon the honor and loyalty of true Republicans,
and never should have been presented. lie hoped
its author would withdraw It.. turning toward
Mr.. knight, Mr. Curtis declared that the remarks
Of that delegate were uncalled for and unjust, ard
he again repeated that the presentation OF the
STIGMA STIGMA" upon earnest and loyal Repub-
licans TO whom it was an insult.
Mr.. Curtis reminded the convention that James a;
Garfield made a strong speech against the secohh
Conkling resolution and that its author Withdrew
it before vote could be taken lie begged the co1-
yentlon to reject this resolution ana sat down
amidst hearty applause
THE RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN.
Mr. Hawkins then withdrew the resolution In
offering it he had not consulted with other dele
gates apparently. but he had served to bring out
the Edmunds men ready to throw OFF party fealty
If they could not have their own way. 1T dld not
help their candidate.