Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-07-12

committee would not De cOmpleteu un1h tomorrow moning.
 Mir. Cummings, of Massachusetts, or fered a resolution instructlng the com mittee on resolutions to give hearing to a committee of the Irish National League in favor of excluding aliens from acquiring real estate in America: Resolutions were offered and referred without debate in favor of plank ID the platform against the employment of convict labor; for enforcement of the eight-hour law against sumptuary laws and directing that the vote yesterday on Grady's amendment as to the unit rule it was intended to apply only to the state which had instructed their repre- sentatives to vote as unit. Taylor, of Arkansas, chairman of the committee on credentials, reported the list of delegates with an amendment giving territorial delegates vote Tn the convention.
 Randolph. of New Jersey, moved an amendment that the territorial delegates be not allowed to vote.
 McArthur, of Oregon, spoke against the amendment. The amendment was rejected and the report adopted. Herman, of Michigan, offered a reso- lution for the reduction of taxation to revenue basis. Referred
 A resolution against polygsmy was in- troduced by Smith, of Utah, and was re- ferred.
 Further resolutions were offered and referred to the committee on platform against the acquisition of large tracts of public lands by aliens.
 BULLETINS.
 No. 1.-The report of the Committee on Credentials was adopted, giving Ter ritorial delegates the right to vote m the convention.
 No. 5-W. H. Villas, of Wisconsin, IS elected permanent chairman of the con yention. The balance of permanent organization was effected.
 II35 a. m.-The committee on resOlu- tions reported they would not be ready to report before tomorrow. lI:4O a. m.-A number of memorials and resolutIors from various organiza- tions were presented and referred to the committee on resolutions.
 lI45 a. m.-The committee on creden- tials report in favor of allowing each Territory and the District of Columbia two votes.
 lIl9 n. m.-The amendment that Territories be net allowed to vote, off, fered by Randolph, of New Jersey, was | lost.
 IIJO a. m.-Hampton, of South Car olina, offered resolution that the na- tional committee be allowed to go out side of its own members for chairman. Referred to the committee on resOlu- tions.
 I2O5 D. m.-Memorials and resOlu- tions pertaining to platform are being presented. The report of the committee on credentials adopted. I2IO D. m.-Burns, of Pennsylvania. offered a resolution that in case of the death of a candidate for President or vice. President the convention to recon vene. Referred to committee on resolu- | tIons.
 I2:l1 p. m.-Miller, of Ohio, offered resolution changing the term of Presi- dent to six years. Referred. l2:15 p. m.-Decided that all resolu- tions pertaining to platform be referred without reading.
 1922 D. m.-The committee on per manent organization presented report for president of the convention, Villas, | of Wisconsin.
 1920 p. m.-Vilas was escorted to the platform by Hendricks, of Indiana, and others, and was received with cheers. CHICAGO, July 9.-A resolution that the roll be called and present candidates for President offered. On a motion to table the resolutions call of States was ordered and the motion lost.
 Hon. George Gray, of Delaware, mo- minated Bayard.
 Hendricks, of Indiana, nominated Mcdonald and spoke upon the subject of revenue reform John w. Breckenridge, of California, nominated Thurman, amid great cheer ing. hated Carlisle.
 Lockwood. of New York, presented | the name of Cleveland.
 The following current rumors are creating great excitement:
 It has been sscertained from a gen. tleman occupying confidential relations with members of the New York dele | gation, that communications are now | being exchanged between Cleveland's | followers m the New York delegation | and his friends in Albany and New York city, with the view ot all factions | uniting upon some New York man and | the withdrawal of Cleveland.
 At one o'clock this afternoon John | Kelly received telegram from a fol- | lower in New York, occupying a high | position Of political trust in New York | city politics, inquirlDg whether the name | of Abram 5. Hewett would be received | as satisfactory by Mr. Kelly. No reply | has been made.
 It Is said that Cleveland's organizers sought half hour interview with Gen. Butler this morning and rendered him the position of Secretary of the Treas ury under Cleveland If he came to Cleveland's support on the first ballot. General Butler promptly replied that he could not consent to hold a cabinet Of- flee under R man so unskilled in politics as Mir. Cleveland. In making his reply General Buffers language WAS more vigorous than elegant, but 1t conveyed the cOntemptuous idea above mentioned.
 CHICAGO, July 10.-Weather clear and pleasant. 1t Is thought a ballot will be reached this afternoon and the final adjournment today. It is said the committee on resolutions have agreed on platform which says that no tax, direct or indirect can be imposed upon the people except to meet the expenses of the government. It provides that the necessaries Of life, including tea and coffee, shall come in free.
 The Tribune says,the friends of Judge Field are hard at work and he stands we'll as dark horse. Hewitt's name IS also mentioned this morning. It is said no Indiana and western men favor bring ing out Hendricks after the first ballot. Some papers clam that Clevelands strength IS waning and Bayard's gain ing. The general impression though, is that the situation is unchanged and that Cleveland will probably get the nomina- tion. The Tribune puts him down for 397 on the first ballot and Bayard for IF. The Times says Bayard is looming up and that Butler has withdrawn from the contest and will support Bayard. Its estimate is, Cleveland, $50; Bayard, l92; Mcdonald, 63; Thurman, 94; 26; others scattering.
 BULLETINS. No. I-The convention Is assembling with an immense crowd. It is said that nf Tnra AaIaa,,k.a k.... |