Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
Meeting OF she Committee on Platform
speech OF Chairman Vilns-RepOrt OF the
AErdentinls (oTnniitthe.
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CHICAGO. July 9.-The Committee on
Platform remained IN session until after
midnight. hut no progress was made. q,
the time was entirely taken up in the re,
ception Of various memorials and addresses.
among them being one IRON A. NJ. Sulli-
val. president 81 the Irish National League
Of America on " Absentee Landlords in the
United S.a,c'."
Mcssrs Ahrm 5. Hewitt. Of New York,
Morrison, Of Illinois, Butler Of MsssIchu-
sets. and Gwynn. ~ Mary land, gave no
ticc that they would submit platforms to-
morrow for discussion IN committee.
There was no mention OF tariff during
last nights session. The two members
az the committee absent when the or
ganiIation was effected in the early part OF
the evening were General Butter and
Thomas =. Finlon, Of Kansas. General
Butler made his appearance later In the
evening The committee adjourned until
10 O'Clock this morning.
The Texas headquarters it the Grand
Pacific Hotel was largely visited last night.
Governor Hubbard, temporary chairman,
stood at the end OF the room while hun
dTeds Of delegates and visitors, incud-
ing many ladies, passed through and
were presented 10 him. Towards 10
O'Clock the rooms were so crowded
that admitianCe was refused. Daniel
Manning and Delegate Fellows, OF New
York, addressed the delegates In behalf Of
Cleveland, making strong appeals for their
candidate. Senator Lamar made short
speech in reply, dwelling upon the inter-
estS Of the South.
No formal poll OF the Texas delegation
has been made, but careful inquiry last
night indicated that Bayard had Is, Cleye-
land 4. and White 4. The delegates frank
~ admit that they are undecided, II is not
believed Texas will vote as a unit, for the
reason that the recent State Convention at
Fort Worth abolished the twO-thirds
rule in State and county matters;
hence the delegation does not feel
warranted in exercising the majority
rule TO invoke q solid vote in the Conven-
ton. Temporary Chairman IIubbard's
vote in his delegation was recorded in favor
Of sustaining the unit rule. After Baysrd,
Texas is almost unanimous for Thurman.
As the hour approaches for the meeting
Of the Convention il is more apparent that
the opponents - Cleveland will make an
other attempt 10 break the unit rule, and
that upon the result OF this they count the
chances Of Rsyard, Mcdonald, or Thurman
As good OF doubtful. In what form this
test will come up viii depend upon
the form Of proceedings to-day. The
Cleveland managers were industriously
at work all night. The circular issued by
the Young Mems Democratic Club Of
Brooklyn was again pressed upon the at
tention OF outside delegates. 1t urges the
nomination OF Cleveland on account OF his
availability with the Independent Repuh-
Iicans who will DC attracted 10 him. Their
support will be for the benefit OF the DEM
ocrqtic party. Delegates are further ad-
y{sed that, in order 10 insure the support
OF these Republicans. II Is necessary TO
have plank in the platform faVoring
revenue reform. II Is fact 10 be
carefully noted, say these friends Of Glove
land, that the Republican revolt against
Blaine Is composed for the most part OF
individuals and Journals that are In
favor Of tariff reforms. There are other
Republicans represented here not consid e
cred by these gentlemen. They are not
free-tTaders, but are those who do not Ike
sweeping tendency TO the Capitalization
OF republicanism. The legal-tender deci-
don is referred 20 as a cause for complaint
the opinion Of Justice Field in this ease
and opinions In other cases involving ques-
tiors Of local government. These men are
favorable 20 Justice Field, and have
made a strong impression In behalf OF
thst gentleman. Very iudicious work
has been done for Mr.. Field, and
Il the instructions Of the California delega-
ton aid not stand In the way the demon
slratlon in bis behalf would be more pro-
nOunced.
The enthusiasm shown for ex-senator
Thurman Yesterday encourages many In
the hore that he NAV finally be selected as a
compromise candidate. Nothing can be
urged against him, say they. The Callfor'
mans are very demonstratiye In pushing
his candidacy, and II Ohio were uatted for
him, and equally - Jealous, be wouid DC
yay formidable.
The Platform Committee met At iO:SV,