Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-17
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TEzEGRaPnIc DISPATCHES.
Republican Convention.

Republican Convention.
Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazctto
PETERSBURG, Va, May 17.-Gsn. Malone
called the republican State convention to
order to-day in carefully considered
speech, durirg the delivery OF which he was
interrupted by motion by Nj. Wiss to adj
nit Mir. Yost. This provoked tumulluous
scene, during whic!, there was vigorous and
meaacing shaking CT fingers at each other
by Mr.. RidGleberger and Mr.. Hubbard, bnt
no blood was shed. Tho motion was de-
cdet cut Of order snd Gen. Mahons cen
tinued his speech, III which he said that Tho
will Of the party was his law, aud that there
mad not been II moment Of bis official Ifs
that he would not gladly have escaped its
labors and responsibilities.
Col. Limb, of Norfolk, was made tempo
rary Chairman and recess taken, during
which time The district delegations will nom
mate electors and national delegates. Ma
houe seems to have the msjority euthuaias
ticaiiy with him.
by Associ ated Press.
PETERSBURG, Va, May F.-Dolegates to
Inc republican State convention began 10
gather in The Academy of Music just before
noon and promptly at that hour, the build
irg being about twC-llir ds full, Gen. Malone
came upon the stage f,om the rear entrance.
His appearance was the signal for an ou.
bust of applause, which the General, how
ever, failed to notice. A few minut after
Hon. John S. Wise, The leader of the opposi.
ton to Malone unit rule, appeared in that
part of the dress circle allotted to the Third
district and was also greeted with applause
The noticeable feature oftbe convention was
| the great increase ia the number Of white
delegates, some OF The Districts being almost
entirely represented by them. AT 1880
| O'Clock Gen. Malone stepped to the front Q
the stage and was greeted with tremendous
aad enthusiastic applause, which continued
several minutes and which was inLerspersed
with rounds upon rounds Of cheers for Blaine
aud Sherman, the unit rule, the republican
party, etc. When quiet had been restored
Gen. Mahoae, sficr ackno wladgng the com
pimen', proceeded TO address the CONVEX,
ton He had apOken but few minutes when
M. Wise Interrupted, stating that Hon.
Jacob y ost had bsen refused sdGittauc. 10
the bali and novel that he bs invited 20
privileged scat. This caused some coDfcs
ion, during which Gen. Malone explained
that no properly accredited delegate had
been refused admission.
SENATOR Riddeb2rger hors interrupted
with some statement about tina refusal To
admit Yost when he was in turn Interrupt
ted by Mr. Hubbard. Of Backingb am, who
charged that such intarruptionsas had taken
place were, to say the least, dscourleou3 in
the extreme and should b stopped. Mere
confusion cnsued, in the course Of which
Senator Riddleberger and Mr.. Hubbard
who were in close proximity, INDUCED in
vigorous shaking of iogcrs Mt each other
and liz vehement language, which could not
be hoard. Without noticing the motion for
Yos.'3 admission General Malone continued
and finished his address.
When he had concluded he INTRODUCED
Hon. VIM. Lamb, OF Norfolk, as temporary
chai:maa. Mr.. Wise ut ouco renewed Iii,
motion-the admission Of Mr. Yost Mr..
Lamb said that love Of pariy led him to de
sire harmony, and for its sake he would put
the question to the convention.
A viva voco vot, wal SO evenly divided in
sound that the chairman decided that the ques-
tion was in doubt, bat he would give tho benefit
of The doub. to Mr.. Yost :nd request the door.
keeper to admit him.
Mr.. Lamb then briefly addressed the convcn-
lion, oulog eng in high terms the republican par
ty and !avoring protective tariff.
Resolutions were adopted providing for the for
nation of committees credentials, Oh pcrma-
ncnt organization, on gen raj business, OF elcc-
ton of district congressional electors, delegates
an MISUNDERSTANDING to tho Chicago con vention,
and members OF the State committee
4 recess taken till pm