Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-05
A FIRE BRAND.
The Same Old Bone of Conten ntion Causes
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themselves to support the nominee of the
Convention whoever he may be. At once
there was great disorder. Delegates were
on their feet from all quarters Of the hall
yelling and gesticulating.
Mr.. Pierce, of Massachusetts,, secured the
floor and opposed the resolution, hoping that
the convention would not bind its con-
science in the manner proposed. Mr.
Winkler, of Wisconsin, also opposed the re-
solution. 1t was n 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.
Mr. Hawkins, of Tennessee, said he had
offered the resolution in good faith and he
trusted that no man would be found voting
against it. If any delegate was not willing
TO support the nominee Of the convention
he should not participate in its delibera-
tions. [Cheers No harm could come of
its adoption, and he thought its adoption
advisable in view Of certain whispers in the
air.
The Blaine Side.
Mr.. Knight, of California said: Mr..
Chairman: hope that the resolution will
pass. Applause. ] :sNo honest Republican,
no man having the good of the great Re
publican party at heart should dare to stand
on the floor Of this convention and vote
down that resolution. [CheerS.l There
are already whisperings in the air from men
high in the Republican party, or that once
stood high in the Republican party
openly and avOwedly declaring that they
will not support one man if he be nominated
BY this convention. A convention Of
The Most Intelligent
men of this nation. That kind of men we
want to know; the sooner they are out
Of the Republican party the letter it will be
for the party. Cheers Gentlemen of
the convention, no more enthusiastic people
are uud5r the shadow of the American flag
than those in the section ! come from. No
more enthusiastic people for their candidate
can be found in this convention. But if he
should not be the choice | believe We would
be false TO every principle Of the Republican
party. We would be false 10 the constituency
we represent, we would be false to ourselves
five did not abide by the nominee of the
party. Tremendous applause.
Insisting on Its Adoption.
Tell me one reason can be urged that these
gentlemen of this convention, selected alone
for their intelligence, their patriotism, their
zeal in behalf of the Republican party,
shall not support its nominee?
Therefore, gentlemen Of the convcn-
ton, we hope, yes we insist from the section
of country.that we come from, that this res
olution be voted for, and that whoever he
may be will have the hearty support aud the
votes Of this convention, and let
those be they editors Of news
papers or conducting great political
journals, who refuse to support the nom-
ination, be branded Tremendous
applause and cheersl that they not only
came here and violated the plighted faith
that was put in him, but the direct and hon
est convictions Of this convention expressed
bv direct vote upon the subject
Curtis speech.
When Mr.. Knight took hs seat about
sevcntv-fve delegates arose in different
parrS Of the hall and insisted on being rec
ognize3 bv the chair The chair refused to
recognize any Of them, and repeatedly re-
oucsted them to be seated. Reluctantly
they took their seats, and after the confusion
had subsidized the chair said The chair rec
ognizes the gentleman from New York.
Geo. Wm. Curtis. Mr. Curtis climbed
upon his chair and began to speak. He
said. "Mr. Chairman" But at this point
loud calls came from all parts Of the house
Of Platform platform" Mr.. Curtis shook
his head, and retaining his position on his
chair. said: Gentlemen of the convention
4 Republican and freeman, came into
this convention, and
BY the Grace OF God
A Republican and freeman will 20 ont
Of this convention. LCheers.l Twentyfoor
wears ago was here in Chicago. lap
plause.l Twenty-four years ago took part
with the men Of this country who nomin-
ated the man who bears the most illustrious
name in the Republican party, and the high
est rav in whose halo of glory and immor-
talitv. is that he was the great emancipation.
TCheers and cries Of good. In that con-
yeution a resolution was offered in amend
ment of the platform II introduced into
the platform certain words from the Declar-
alton Of independence. That was voted
down in that convention, and josiah X.
Geddens, of Ohio, rose from his seat and
was passing ont of the convention As he
went to pass by nv chair
Reached out sIy Hand
well nigh a boy, and unknown to him. !
said. "Sir, where are ron going z He said
to me, Young man. am going out Of
this convention for find there is no place
in 3 Republican convention for an
original anti-slavery man ike me" Weu-
gentlemen after this he stopped and again
took his seat and before the convention
concluded the Republican party declared
that no word, no deed. no sign should ever
be made in 3 Republican convention thst
in the slightest degree reflected upon the
honor or the Loyalty Of the men who took
part IN that coprenion sad UPoa their adj