New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-10

candidate All the action was united, although con-
tests of friendly kind wero frequent until the ma
1ority had decided, whom all acQuesced The follow
ing will represent NewJersey at the Chicago Convon
ton:
AtLarge-wam J. sewcll, Camden County. 4
George A Halsey, Essex County. = 90
]SRn Jobn Y H,St GEgg E.ir rassac M.c,CS COq9t
~ Isaac II: Moftt, Gloucester County.
HyMS5sRh MRd + GsssskoI ssas aan nUrling County
H-Joseph II; I. Martin, Mddlcscx County.
-, Henry S. White, Monmouth County.
IV-John l. Blair, Warren County.
Burdotte Herr, HunteFdon County.
III. o. Marsh, Morris County.
VI-IIenry A. Potter, Essex County. y
Henry N. Doremus Essex County.
VII-Genoral John Ramsay, Hudson County.
James r. Vredsnburgh, Hudson County
The Convention assembled at 12 o'clock, with full
attendance of remarkably representative men. Will
lam Walter Phelps was greeted with cheers ne
came upon the platform and bowed his thanks. In
the boxes ex-senator scwell, John l. Blair, ex
Senator Taylor, Congressman Hires and Buchanan; ex
Congressman Brewer Treasurer Tocy, John W. Grggs,
and other leading men, while the platform was
crowded with representative party men, including
Garrett A. Hobart, Thomas 7. Kinney, Controller
Anderson and william A. Stiles. While the band
was playing inspiring air. Messrs. A. McCrelish
and Harry T. Cook came upon the stage, bearing q
handsome portrait Of James G. Blaine. AS soon as
the delegates caught sight OF the face they arose and
rent the air with three hearty cheers.
The Convention was called to order by Garrett A.
Hobart, chairman of the state Committee Mr.
Hobart nominated John j. Gardner for chairman
Applause greeted the nomination and Senators Gran
mcr OF Ocean, and Martin, Of Essex, were appointed
to conduct Mr. Gardner to tho platform when the
question had been put Mr. Gardner spoke for twenty
five minutes, to the evident satisfaction of the Con-
vention Ho rdoulcd tho Administrations promises
of REFORM and declared that 1t had shown ts devotion
TO Civil, Service Reform only by proving 1t more
necessary than ever before Tho failure OF the Dom
ocrats to do anything for American shipping was
rdiculed.
a'ppt dnrercnt tlrne IS coming" he continued
This peopo arc going to restore the Government to
a party that has patriotism broad enough for tho
United States. We Will have an American Prcsdent
in the White House and American Legislature IN the
halls OF Congress-
Mr. Gardner discussed tho tariff at some length
and predicted the defeat Of the Prince OF SponS ahu
tho Confederate Parliament
senator Gardner was elected permanent chairman
At this moment venerable head crowning vigorous
FORM was seen entering upon the stage, ard inc de
egates instantly recognized the presence OF fredercA
| Douglass. Continued applause eliminated In three
cheers. Mr. Douglass bowng his thanks. The Coh-
yention proceeded Immediately to business
"No contests, was tho report of the Comhittee on
| CREDENTIALS The following resolutions were theh
presented heartily appauded and adopted:
The chief ends Of the Republican party are thGse T
| expressed In the preamble to the Constitution lo
form more perfect Union; to insure domesto no ,rat
mility TO promote the general welfare Inc strehssa
~ the marty has always been In its devotion 10 these
objects II had It's origin in the necessity OF he
! Ing tho Union 1t retained its power by saving the
country from the ruin of civil war and restoring uo
As It's glory has been its work of preservation SO
now its claim to public confidence is It's pohcy VI
We therefore declare that at this stage OF Its cx
/ istcnCe. Its purposes are.
Protection to- the industries Of the people by tariff
Protection to the civil rights of the people by sec9r
Ing FREQ ballot and an honest count 10 e'eiS a"iu
Pr.tecton to the basis OF the character of the pco
PIE by general education Of chlidren, -, oon,s bv ur
Protection TO the Government OF tne Peopi' W Pi
! noting the reform of the Civil Service ,. 49, -.
And protection Of the homes of the people sd vS Oy co
gr,uae tho Legislature Of this state on tnef th eS
and courageous 1S snorse eS5rs 9 her action
To these ends and for the maintenance ot truly ~
American policy at At hS@s Saona aIa convenon our
and earnest support.
Tho following resolution was then "iered oy Deiees'
F. j. swayze, OF Sussex County, and received Win
cheers:
Resolved, That tho Republicans OF SsMSersGy W. Ns
tona Convention the name Of one who !; a4n. em,.
ncnuy fitted to lead tho party in the neAt sos N
| paiyn. With honorable reeoro III. III ~ t5s
diplomacy; with long experience as one t oh n9 ,nS
leaders IN the National Congress wise IN W snsirs
wh whose oxien,ivs business relations acqnant him wea
the wants OF the people an cary ana an dphar: with
name in all the States as synonyne Of honesty oga a Of
capacity, we pledge to him . eIe''Gsi E Ora sy1ges vS,H
NewJersey and believing him to be inc sotUns nams Of
candidate in the doubtful States present the hs' u
William Walter Phelps. 49,.
Under tho rules the resolution was reierTcu " u''
| Committee on Resolutions, by whom u was euDso
! quently reported and unanimously aooP''a -
Convention, with general applause A..
| Delegate Nowlin offered a resolution aga'iS' '
Mills Tariff bill, and another In Iavor ,a,ed "a The
pensions to Veterans Of the late Vat war sargs
pacs the TGmnses arc G1 l. Josn ioc@ Of
SV' sex: John Ds Kean jr' oi Union Dr. Herman a. e
Herald Of Essex Dr. II X. carroll Of sUSeoss ~ OCEAN n
! Mayor Fra MCGOWAN. of Trenton. Messrs C9llhs
Herald, Cranmer and Patterson were dooiSi'u ''|'N
Loud calls for Frederick Douglass were
By the orator and he was received M,S" va said he
| 10 give color TO the Convention applause, 70
assure 1.-The the people that tadn the votes 0i '"'
The Convention adjourned with cheers and salts sails
faction with results that illumned the i"'' - ''
T precrescss way Of the delegates have been guessed
at with great persstcncy and eonsueG onrGerSsy never
sent deIcsatop Wbere the Individual preferences
were more raised, saving and e1cepuast S.WJarsey
would give Mr. Blaine enthusiastic sapport LIE 1e
should be tho choice OF the Cna these the de-
iesa.s have liking Tor several 81 the ssSsaor iesasIs
Judge Grsham is fay9rlto fave RI ovaTmy Ti admired by
Messrs Brewer and Halsey Mr. AiI'1n on ' tbe r.rsris
to occupy almost the same position Iipeoin is said
to have the sapSort of District Delegate Doem
while Delegates Potter and Johnso,n he deisgson.
and Bonjamin Harrison has been warmly advocated
by Jerseymen of influence. ,.,o, 30 tho mat
ave are for Phelpsp Is tho conclusio, VI ,ne na 70
ter with the delegates when they have discussed the
situation In all its aspects.
TO VOTE IN THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.