Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-08

SoHe Ol guests at W lllaruS hotei who had
read the morning papers had curiosity 10 see tue
convention, and. wandering into the hall before
ten O'Clock, looked through the windows at the
crowd on the sidewalk with interest one stranger
was advised TO stop and the circus, and he
CID So
OPENING SCENES
The doors OF the hall We're opened AT 1915 O'Clock
The hall was quickly Tiled the delegates and their
attendant statesmen pouring in like noisy flood.
When the door was opened Mr.. Clapp and Mrs.
Briggs olivia headed the line and the delegates
marched In and took their seats the platform.
Within flve minutes every seat Oh the floor and In
the gallery was occupied and many We're - landing.
Among those who came In with the first rush
were Assistant Attorney General Howe, Mr.. Lee
Ifdhuall, A. L. Barber and a number OF other
prominent men. MI. Crandan said. II never Il
republican convention in the District and want to
see now they do it," number OF The candidates
were present. several OF them being delegates.
This number Included MeSSrs A. NJ. Clamp, II. 4.
,.reener, Perry Carson, J. NJ. Gregory, Frank t..
Conger and ". c. Chase Several OF Mr. Ingelso,lS
lflehdS not delegates, were on the ground and
working actively.
THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER By Mr. CLAPP.
At half past ten O'Clock Mr.. ClApp, chairman Of
the central committee, called the meeting TO order
He said this convention to-day was on dress parade
more than any other that would be held In the
country. All eyes were turned TO Washington TO
see whether the people OF the city were capable OF
sef-government He made this remark In the
OF the District there was sufficient love OF free
dom 10 depOrt themselves so that the finger Of
SCpTu WOulu not De pointed at them.
NJ. Chase made motion that the districts be
called and the chairman OF each delegation hand
IN the credentials
Mr.. Robert Gilchrtst interrupted with n motion
that Mr.. Clapp be declared temporary Chairman
There was some confusion. but Mr.. Clapp put Mr.
G ts' motion; which was Carried. The districts
Greener, and the certificates OF election handed ia
CONTESTS WE'RE REPORTED
in the first, third fourth, sixth, seventh eighth.
thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, eighteenth, and
twentieth districts
After receiving the credentials considerable time
was spent in arranging the papers.
Capt. Grant rose TO point OF order. that before
the credentials could be received there should be a
temporary order.
I'VE haven't got to that point" called out Mr.
Holmes.
The chair ruled Capt. Grants point of order was
not well taken, as the business now pending was TO
complete the roll
There was considerable difference Of opinion on
TINS point and a hubbub In the hall Mr.. Clapp,
however, restored order.
i delegate in the back OF the hall moved that
delegates be required to take their seats, and that
Those on The platform be required to leave
Mr. tlapp SAID he had invited an ex-member OF
congress TO the platform referring to eN-Repre-
sentative IIazleton, OF Wisconsin, who had taken
seat On the PLATFORM.
PROTEST FOLLOWED BY CONFUSION
Mt. A. 81. A. Smith protested against minority
OF the districts forming temporary organization,
and passing upon the contests In the other dis
trictS.
Mr. A. J. Kane. of the twelfth district, called out
,lat MI smith caine from contested district, and
had no right 10 speak.
OF Mr.. Smith.
at is none OF your busness " answered Mr.
Smith.
After considerable confusion a motion that the
secretary proceed TO prepare the roll prevailed
Mr.. Gtlchrst. from the eighteenth district, with
Grew the papers OF the contesting delegation from
that district.
While the chairman and secretary were engaged
In worhing upon the figures a dozen motions were
made. but received no attention. The space about
the reporters table was filled with
A SURGING CROWD.
Mr.. Burleigh moved that the space be cleared so
the reporters could work
An inebriated delegate, with a bandage over one
eye, chung to the edge OF the PLATFORM and roared
Noclferously as ne sWayed TO and FRO % Mr. Chair
man. Finally he caught the charmans eye, and
here s ss Gh isIF ns G p the
you and have you sit down"
A CRUSHED DELEGATE
The delegate was crushed and was led off unre-
sisiingly to a seat.
Motions We're made to appoint sergeants-at-arn,s.
81 move" said delegate, THAT the policemen
be appointed sergeant-at-armS"
~ ne pollcemen," said Mr.. Clamp, shave their
eyes upon you, TO see that you behave yourselves"
MARsHALs APPOINTED.
Ihe chair appointed MeSsrs. Carson, Henderson,
Ruin and Bureigh as marshals
FREE AND EASY
While the rollwas being prepared the assemblage
assumed free and easy character Cigars were
lighted. and the delegates circulated about the
hall. talking over the situation. At IL O'clock as
the roll had not yet been completed. O motion was
made TO take recess
Capt. Grant insisted upon going into temporary
organization.
Tie chairman said the convention was not ready
yet Tor organization.
The motion for recess was carried, and a recess
Tor nall an nour was declared.
HUBBLE AFTER RECESS.
When the recess was over the persons present
were directed TO go to the rear OF the hail. and
each delegation to come forward when their names
were called. Both sets OF delegates In contested
districts were called 1t was after one o'clock when
the list OF delegates and contestants was am
nounced. A dozen voices began to make motions
A motion was made TO proceed TO temporary organ
in by about twenty delegates, all blessed with
good lungs, and not being at all diffdent about
using them.
GREAT TuMuLr OVER TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Mr.. A. st. A. Smith nominated w. c. Chase as ga
free and fair man"
VIM. H. Taliaferro was nominated
Mr.. Rock moved that the uncontested delegations
only take part in the temporary organization.
This motion was carried amid a great tumult
The sergeants-at-arns about the hall We're en-
ployed induStriouSly to preserve order but their
efforts appeared only TO increase the CONFUSION.
Dr. S. A. Sumby was nominated for temporary
chairman.
RENEWED SCENES OF DISORDER
After motion to close the nominations was
passed, the name Of E. s. Atkinson was presented
The chair ruled that it could not be received
4 delegate insisted that he had nominated Mr. At
kinson In season, and the name had not been put
down.
This gave rise to a great deal Of disorder and 1t
was some minutes before the roll was called
The roll was interrupted. however, by Capt
Grant. who protested against Atk1nSon's name
being omitted.
Secretary Greener cried out the names at the top
OF his voice, but at times could hardly be heard
every vote cast for him. Capt. Grant stood upon
his feet part OF the time protesting against the
vote
TALIAFERRO ELRCTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
DR.. Sumby received no votes, Taliaferro received
43 votes, and Chase Il. Mr.. Taliaferro was de-
cared elected, and, upon motion OF Mr.. Chase, the
election was made unanimous.
Gen. Whitaker and Nj. Logan Williams were an
Mr.. Taliaferro, upon assuming the chair, made q
brief speech Of thanks
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PLANK IN TIE CHICAGO PLAT
FORM.
He spoke OF the objects OF the convention, and
said the time had arrived for the people OF the Dis
trtct to demand, through the national convention
recognition for the rights OF the people here They
wanted men to so TO the convention who could do
District suffrage plank in the republican platform.
THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT.
E. A. Savoy and s A. Sumby were nominated for
temporary secretary. Mr.. Savoy was elected, 10
ceiving A votes; Dr.. sumby received 10. MECarson