Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-23
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
Meeting 81 Their Convention nj sarateza-
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NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
Meeting Of Their Convention nj sarateza.
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SARATOGA. n. T., September IL
Immediately after breakfast the various
Republican delegations were called to-
rethsr and conferences. formal and In
formal. were held at headquarters.
The friends OF the candidates, AZ rule,
strongly endorsed their respective inyOr-
ties. At II O'Clock the delegates began
10 stroll toward the place OF meeting OF
the Republican State Convention, the
Casino Skating-Rink, Of imposing dimen-
sions. Telegraph facilities are meagre.
As the hour OF the opening Of the Con-
vention approached spectators began TO
arrive. The front seats were soon filled
with visitors from the hotels, including
large number OF ladies. The ticket
10 be nominated comprises the offices
OF Governor. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Sec
retary of State, Comptroller, Attorney
General, Treasurer, and State Engineer
and Surveyor.
At 1920 Mr.. James d. Warren,
chairman of the State COMMITTEES, cali
ed the Republican State Convention to
order. Rev. DR.. s. Y. Leach, oil
Albany, invoked the Divine blessing
upou the lahors of the Convention. lie
implored that the hands Of the Press
dent and other members of the Federal
Government be upheld by grace IRON
above. The reverend gentleman also
alluded TO the delegates present as rep
resen,atlveH of the party which Olotted
out the irreligiOn OF slavery from the
nation.
The roll having been called, CHAIR
man Warren announced that the state
Committee had agreed upon Senator
Warner Miller for Temporary chairman
of the Convention. APPLAUSE The
Chair appointed Hon. A. Il. Cornell
and United States Senator Elbridge NJ.
Lapham to escort him to the chair.
Mr. Miller was received with much ell
thuSiasm.
II ms address on taking the chair.
referring to the political complexion o.
the southern States Mr.. Miller main
tanned that throughout the length and
breadth Of that land there was not TO
be found 0 single government which
helds the reins 10y the viii Of the PEG
pie. - The Republicans, ne SAID.
to prove tins statement. only asked
for Il fair field and fair fight" Con-
tinuing. III reference 10 the alleged illegal
ballotnc IL the south. Mr.. Miller said
the men who have managed the polls II
that section would not continue 10 work
without pay. Upon the question OF
the civil service OF the Government.
Mr. Miller said the Republican party
had put the law into practical use and
were committed 20 IT, lie would sug-
gest. however. that the Civit-service
Commissioners be al once summoned
together ard directed 10 add q clause
providing that all IGii-birds and OK
convicts are forbidden 10 hold Office.
This. he thought, would greatly re-
lleve the President OF the United
States.
A recess was taken until 4.30 =. NJ.
The Convention was again called 10
order at 4:50 7. Nj. james W. Hustled
was made permanent chairman. At
the conclusion OF MI Husted's speech.
on taking the char. the Convention
proceeded 70 nominate candidates. The
following were named fOr Governor
Ira Davenport. Lew 2. Morton. Joseph
y. Carr. james D. Warren Dr. John
Swinburne, Joseph W Drcxel. Come
llus \. Bliss, General William Il. Sc
ward. Baliotins was theu proceeded
with.
The first ballot resulted as follows
davenport. lO5 Carr. 20J Morton.
~: Seward. g. Swinburne. 20 Low,
10: Warren, 137 Drexel. 81 Bliss,
g.: Cornell, ! EvartA. Stavin, ]
Charles Andrews, J.. Whole numbe.
Of votes cast, go necessary ior q
choice. "a.
At the conclusion Of the first ballot
the Convention. III $50 ]. NJ. nd
lourned until tomorrow.
The latest phase Of the Republicans
seems to he that the New York dele
gates nave been unable. IL spite Of re-
peated efforts. to agree upon { candi-
date from New York or Kings county.
II Is said that Evarts. with the Union
League influence az ms bach. mas been
working hard for Bliss. but tina, I; is Of
no avail.