New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-06-20
wbcreupon tho cIcrl, read as follows !:

To the Officers and Members of the Republican Ma
Gentlemen: The undersigned committee. appointed
by their comrades, would respectfully represent that
city. but very few of whom have been able to procure
tickets OF admission to the Convention Ihey ieel Ne
they did In the other days; when they proved their
Loyalty by their actions In behalf Of thee s Sse
that two hundred tickets of admission be granted TO
tho Grand Army of the Republic for their TO bc
distributed among the representatives of thai organl-
cation by their committee. appointed for that purpose
! pen. ". Mandeng. II. II. Root. Orso Richardson,
II. II. Hyde, L f. Pond and Others.
Mr. Henderson, of Iowa-I would offer an amend
mcnt 10 the motion. adding the words: equally among
the states and Tcr5torles' Applause -.
rules which we have adoptea. this Petition viii 60 to
the Committee Resolutions, without debate, unless
Mr. Mcpherson. Of Iowa i move that the rules be
suspended and that the petition Of these veterans be
W. y. Taft. Of South CarolIna-Mr. Chairman: 1t
seems to me that, In view of the position taken by
the many questions now before the people, involving
the interests Of the poor soldiers. who marched up to
Republican Convention, representing the loyal people
of the country, ought to vote to suspend the rules
is loyal today to the land The country has one
grand issue today and that is the tariff but herg IS
Is protect the widows and orphans and the soldiers
who lost their limbs in the service OF this country
The Democratic party & upon record as against The
against the soldier in 1868 and If IS against the sol
der to-day think the debt OF the Republican
sherman and sheridan. is not small that it can be
paid by mere resolutions of sympathy. If had my
thousands here. The Democratic Convention at st.
Louis let in $50, and let be at least as generous as
| the Democratic party, which was the enemy ana
opponent of tho soldier l therefore move that the
rules be suspended and that we vote on the resolu-
| Mr.. Butterw"rth OF Ohio-I only want to suggest
the 2rGR or hf % tho OF dcon hat they
distribute the tickets accordingly WITH the resolution
! l ask unanimous consent that the order be made
! Mr. Henderson, OF Iowa. suggest to the gentleman
from Ohio that the amendment offered by me be con
| stood that II was accepted by the mover
The Chairman-It is asked that the unanimous con,
the resolution together with the amendment thereto,
to the National Committee. with the request that ITS
understands that unapimous consent IS given and the
resolution with the amendment Is so referred a..
MIR Davis, of Illinois-I move the adoption OF the
Resolved That the roll of States and Territories he
called and the chairman of each delegation announce
the names Of me persons selected to seye on the CON
! Order of Business: Credentials and Resolutions.
The Chamanls there any o6Gcon 10 t1o Ie Tso
that under the rules there is but one committee on
Mn DavisSThen modify the resolution.
The Chairman-If there is objection, and II IS
following tho precedent of former Conventions the
resolution will be considered amended The secretary
VIII ca the lol and each state called will announce
from the floor tho name of the member Of each one OF
MIR Fessenden, of Connecteut-Mr. Chairman, in
order TO time and great dea OF unnecessary con
fusion | move you. sir. that each chairman Of the
respective State delegations send list forward TO tho
Chair containing the names of those gentlemen.
The Charman-Gcntlemen. It IS moved that the
send in writing the names of the members selected on
the several committees Are you ready for the motions
| Cries of "questOn, question:
The Cha-All in favor OF lis adoption Will say aye
''' The ayes have It, 1t is so ordered.
ENTHUSIASM FOR GENERAL FREMONT
Charman-I wish make announcement.
There is present in this room, the guest OF tho
Nebraska delegation that eminent citizen, the first
nominee Of the Republican party for the Office OF
President. (Applause.) And i present to you the
request of that delegation that its chairman be given
an opportunity present General Fremont to the Con-
vention. loud applsuse) DO hear any objection
| Cries OF "No no.-) II not, the chairman Of the
delegation from Nebraska will come forward 10 the
platform and perform that pleasant duty. loud aP
Mr. Green, of Nebraska-Mr. Chairman and Gentle
the pioneers of Repubiicanism assembled at Philadc
pha, declared their political creed and named their
became the first battle cry in that tremendous struggle
which the powers Of darhness b were std2 81 HE
Republic. ont OF the chaos and conflict OF r INA,
nom the ashes Of the past, filling all the land with
light and hope. Thousands hundreds OF thousands
Of those who mustered at the first roll call sleep in
Wherever duty called Them, Trey bore TIE banner OF
| cmancipated land. There were leaders. great men,
gifted 10 be who from the humble walks Of liie by
great and glorious deeds. achieved immortal fame
The martyred Lincoln. from tie richness OF whose lie
we coin our hgncst b6ro Efab bJ Vgg NAM
applause; Logan glorious In war magnlhce1l ora
| were few, heroic few
At this point the speaker interrupted by
cries of Fremont from the audience. lie at
tempted to continue as follows;
There few heroic few who honn after sro the
! rbn against
/ hope and promise
The speaker was again interrupted by cries of
Fremont" upon which Mr. Green said:
He has been steadfast in the faith and I present
him to you, now, gentlemen Of the Convention, John
! The veteran who, in 1856 first carried the Re-
publican Gag toward the White House and her
/ aided the triumph which came to Abraham an
coin in s6O stood up beside the chairman with q
Grad Army of the Republic button IN the laIea
of his coat, and as his face appeared above the
! desk, the audience and the convention aili>e
| greeted him with enthusiastic cheers. When the
'A Mr. CHAIRMAN aud gentlemen of the Convention
| am unwilling TO delay the business of the Convention
and therofore win occupy but few minutes Of its
sho1d feel that carry an 1nsensoic cI0d ana h0'
bly, grateful for your welcome ! am happy and an,
proud 10 receive here in this great National assembly
many years by my party friends and by the men and
the sons of the men with whom had nc siicu9aS
In 1856 (Cheers.l 1t rejoices me now 10 see INC
party moving firmly forward on us haItlai eiuui" y"
Of advanced opinion and action. am gIad 10 see II
looking uIon American interest and American ndu
tries from an American standpoint tCheesl inc
| Motley of the party has been continuous one; Jour
Years ago / among the men who made the can
mon which The party stands TO-DAY swas then urged
upon tho warm hearted and patriotic people OF mat
Safe by him If had been successful In that cleo
fon we should have had dlstlnctvely American "a
minstration. trust that this policy directed as II IS
o the immediate interests OF the people IN their daly
affairs will soon bring the parry 10 charge Itself win
The solution OF the questions OF labor which are now
tod
viii nave easily the TO important measures ana
he a continuance of power. This present el'ctoh
% car-y 10 the successful party the political power
~ the great Territories which are now awaiting ad-
mission 1t not too much 10 say that inc cGnoiois
~ thc country Justify the belief that the result OF tho
election viii be favorable conclusivey to the Repub
lcan party. Cheers .,.o, -, ,to C,o,,o,,,or. 7