The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-04

presidential nomination are concerned, l do not
wish any gentleman to feel that my
election by your votes is indication of an ythng
relative TO the preference of candidate over
other. am prepared and hope that every member
of this convention is prepared to return to his home
with unmistakable determination to give to the
candidates of this convention loyal aud hearty sup
port whoever they may DE. Cheers am satisfied
IN my own mind that when 90 before the people OF
this country our action will be ratified, because the
great heart of the American people will
never consent to have a political party
to gain the ascendency in this government
whose chief reliance is on fraudulent ballot and
violence at the polls Applause l am satisfied that
the people of this country too loyal to allow
man to he inaugurated President of the United States
whose title to the position is brought forth in fraud
| am satisfied that the American people will ratfy
actions. because they will consent to have
enue system for the government other than that
Will not only raise the necessary revenue for its sup
port but will also be sufficient TO protect every Ameri
can citizen in his business. Cheers. Gentlemen.
not for myself but perhaps in obedience to custom,
thank you for the honor you have conferred upon
Mr.. Scwel of New Jersey-I move that the
roll of States be called, and that the chairman
of the different delegations report to the conven
ton the names of persons who are to serve on
the committees on credentials, rules of order
and resolutions.
The Chair-The motion of the gentleman
from New Jersey is that the roll of States be
called and that the chairman of each State dele
cation announce the names of the different
persons to serve on the several committees.
Mr.. Russell, of New York--Mr. Chairman!
would suggest to the Chairman that before that
motion be put it is advisable to inquire of the
national committee whom they have recommend
ed for secretaries of the convention, for at the
present time there are no secretaries. We have
to have two, and it should be the duty of the
national committee to have recommended two
Tor that purpose.
Mr.. Stearns, of Massachusetts national
committee has had before it, at different times,
the subject of revised apportionment of the
delegates to the national convention and has, by
fnafc tot
vention as the source Of Republican power
therefore move to add TO the committees com
mlttee of eight on revised apportionment of del
eSateS to the national convention, and revised
apportionment of the members of the national
committee. l move to add that to the list Of
committees proposed by the gentleman.
Mr. RUSSELL move we appoint as tempo
rary secretarieS,
The Chair-The custom heretofore has been
not to have any secretaries until the committees
were announced by the chairmen of the different
delegations.
Mr. Russell cali your attention to the pub
lished proceedings of the last conventions which
show that Immediately after the temporary
chairman was elected, temporary secretaries
were appointed before any further proceedings
were had. | move that Mr.. Sheard, of New
York, and Mr.. Lee, of Pennsylvania. act as tenn
| porary secretaries of this convention.
The motion was then put by the Chair and
carried. The motion of Mr. Sewell, of New
Jersey was then put and carried.
MI ftOff, OF MlcnlSan-l rise 10 question:
of order l move, sir, that we adopt the rules of
the last convention to guide us until the perma-
nent organization is perfected The motion was
seconded and carried VI H. atf
The Chairman-It would facilitate the business
OF the convention for the roll of the States to be
called, and have each committee separately
named if that be the wish of the convention.
Mr.. Horr-There IS no precedent for that
The Chair.-lt will simply save time The
charrmen of the different delegations will give
the name. The secretary will call the State of
Alabama. 1t was ordered that those named be
written out and sent up to the chair to be read
THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.
The Chair then called for the names of the
delegates to serve on the various committees
on credentials, resolutions, rules and order of
business, etc. When the State Of Virginia was
called, Mr.. Fisher, of Pennsylvania, arose and
stated that there was a contest from that State,
and that the reception of the list of delegates
presented should be refused until the committee
on credentials had passed on the matter.
The Chair stated that he could not do other
wise than recognize the list of delegates partic-
ating in the convention until the convention had
ordered otherwise
Mr.. Clarkson, of the District of Columbia--I
object to the list of committees presented by MIR.
Conger, because there is dispute between us.
The Char-That will have to be decided be-
tween Mr.. Conger and yourself. The secretary
says the names of both delegates are signeo in
the report.
The following are the committees on resolu-
tons and permanent organization:
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
Arkansas-IIafayette Gregg.
Coorado-S. Ii. Ebert.
Connectcut--John L. Houston.
Cafornia-Hon. Horace Davis
Florida-J. ID. Cole.
Georgian. r. Wright.
I1nois-Clark Carr.
Indiana-John H Baker.
Kentucky-W. c. Goodloe.
Kansas-ieorge r. Peck.
New York-Wilam Dowd.
0hio-William Mckinley, jr
Maine-A. p. Wswall.
MassaehusettS-H: G. Lodge.
Mary land-James Wallace.
Mississppi--John r. Lynch.
Missouri-R. D. Cramer.
New Jersey-W. w Phelps.
New Hampshre-F ID. Currier.
Nebraska-N. p. HARDWOOD.
Pennsylvauia-W. P Jessup.
North Carolna-E. A White
Rhode Island--Wlam A. Steadman
South Caroina-C. NJ. Wilder.