Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-09
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DNESDAY. JULY 9,
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Resolutions We're also offered and referred, with
out debate, in favor OF planks in the platform
against the employment OF convict labor for the
enforcement OF the eight hour law; against sump-
tuary laws, and declaring that the vote yesterday
on Gradys amendment (as to the unit rule) was In
tended TO apply only to states which had instructed
their representatives to vote as unit
RIGHT OF TERRITORIAL DELEGATES TO VOTE.
Mr.. Taylor, OF Arkansas, chairman OF the COM
mittee OF credentials, reported the list OF delegates
10 h
Mr.. Randolph, OF New Jersey, moved an amend
ment. that the territorial delegates be not allowed
Mr. Macarthur, OF oregon, spoke against the
amendment.
The amendment was rejected and the report
adopted.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.
MI. Heenan, of Michigan, offered q resolution
for the reduction OF taxation to revenue basis.
Mr.. Hampton. of South Carolina, offered a reso-
luton reciting the Importance Of letting the ma
tlonal democratic committee select its chairman
from the democracyOf the whole union and declaring
that 1t shall not be restricted in its choice OF chair
man to the members OF the committe. Referred.
resolution against pOlygamy was introduced
by Mr.. Smith, of Utah, and referred.
Further resolutions were offered and referred to
the committee on platform: Against the acquisition
the civil service by making postmasters elective;
against the systematic reduction OF tariff taxes;
providing that in case Of the death OF candidates
for President Vice President the chairman shall
call together the convention again to fill the
vacancy; for the repeal OF all legislation which
under the republican rule, has tended to pauperize
labor; for constitutional amendment making the
presidential term OF Office six years. and to limit
the disposal OF the public lands to actual settlers,
In quantities not more than 100 acres each.
Finally resolution was adopted to refer all such
propositions without being read.
Under that rule several anti-Chinese and tariff
reform resolutions were referred being only read
by their titles.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION
The report Of the committee on permanent Or
ganiZat1On was then made the name OF Villas, OF
Wisconsin, being presented as president, with
list OF vice presidents zone from each state) and
apa
tion be continued under the permanent Organiza-
tion.
The report was unanimously adopted, and Hen
bricks, OF Indiana, with five other gentlemen, were
appointed committee to escort Mr. Villas to the
The Temporary chairman in presenting Mr.. Villas
to the convention, returned thanks for the charity
and forbearance shown toward himself and which
the said) the permanent chairman would need
THE ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT Villas
Mr.: Villas, in taking the chair, returned thanks
for the honor done him-not as a recognition OF
west. 1t was their fair due 1t was tribute to their
lefty zeal and patriotism They hailed It as pre-
sage ana RTsope Ss OF tne coming triumph T. LAP
slider great cause, to pronounce momentious
Judgment. Its hand was on the helm OF a mighty
rejoice in the we'll considered work OF this conven-
tlon. Its import and value lay not in the hope of
mere party victory including the spos
with mighty possibilities OF good to men. The re-
publican party. which had recently held its con-
fervent aspirations OF the people. TO country
rejoicing in restored unity and concord it rendered
the renewal Of sectional strife. To nation that
felt the impulse OF a mighty growth it offered the
inspiration of national calamity and misfortune.
To proud and sensitive people demanding deliv-
erance from dishonoring corruption, demanding
decency In seeking and cearneSs in holding pub
lie station In the political parlance "soap' was
its inspiration and ammunition The air was
dressed to various interests and factions Some
were encouraged to expect advantage from the
chaotic possibilities Of foreign war; others were
national treasury. Great change has been
wrought in recent years in this country in the
q II Rafs
OF slavery has been purged. The work accom-
plished by those who labored to save the Union
pie is their reward tAt this point Gen. Butler
entered the hall and was heartily applauded) The
speaker resuming. said that the country had heard
repeated promises OF reform from the party In
power, but had been disappointed. Until there is
growing conviction that the only hope lies in the
zation. In the wisdom and patriotism Of the
democracy here assembled is the only hope
OF relief The party is adequate to the great
responsibility. 1t is the party of Jefferson
and Jackson to-day as formerly, and the principles
they promulgated are Its principles now 1t Is the
party OF the peoples of economy and honesty in the
administration OF government 1t has shaken on
the venial and time serving and has recruited from
the ranks OF It's opponents the best and purest The
democracy are ready to continue such exchange
In conclusion, he counseled moderation in their
action and bespoke generous fOrbearance for him
self In the discharge OF his duties.
A Resolution to Name the Candidates.
Mr.. Snowden, OF Pennsylvania, offered q resou-
ton for the call OF the roll OF states and for the
placing in nomination OF candidates for President
Mr.. Clunie OF California, moved its reference to
the committee on platform. The nominations
should not be made until after the adoption Of the
platform. The motion was rejected
PRESENTING THE NAMES OF CAM
DlDATES.
1:16k p m.-The roll OF states is now being called
on the question Of presenting the names OF candi-
dates.
1897 p. ma motion to lay on the table was lost,
and candidates may now be put in nomination.
2p. m.-Call of states for nominations will now
proceed.
Convention Gossip.
CHICAGO July Sit Is thought that the cOnven-
ton viii not get through before Friday.
Considerable discussion is expected on the plat
form, as two reports will be presented.
The Chicago Times says that Cleveland's strength
ing on Bayard
The Chicago Tribune gives the following esti-
mate OF first ballot, having made canvass of the
delegates: Butler, 20; Field, 9; Mcdonald, 72 Thur
man, Is; Bayard, 1885, Randall 8O Hoadly. %; Car
Isle, g Cleveland, 1885, Hendricks, /; uncertain, 49,
absentees, ii.
THE UNIT RULE Up AGAIN
Mr.. Powers (Mich) offered a resolution in the
convention that the vote On the unit rule was mis-
understood yesterday, and desired to bring 1t up
again to-day. The chair sent 1t to the committee
on resolutions
A delegate from Georgia offered a resolution ask
Ing that the unit rule be dispensed with.
OTHER MATTERS.
resolution was offered to admit veteran soldiers
| to the convention.
Mr.. Hampton Is. C.) offered resolution that the
national committee be allowed to go outside its
members for chairman referred TO committee on
resolutions.
The News From Wall Street.
REPORTS OF FAILURES DENIED
NEW YORK, July 9, Wall Street.-W. H. De
Rihera, OF the firm OF j. De Rbera Co., sugar and
hemp merchants, denies that the firm has failed
and states: "Our embarrassment is only temporary
and will be tided over in a few days
The Chinese lmbrOgliO.
RUMORS OF AN ALLIANCE BETWEEN FRANCE ANI
PORTUGAL AGAINST CHINA
LONDON, July 9.-The Pail Mall Gazette says: " II
| Is rumOred that France and Portugal have con-
cluded secret treaty against China, by the terms
OF which France will be allowed to make Macao, an
island at the mouth OF the Canton river, the base
or land attack upon the city OF Canton. Another