THE WORK OF THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION. that the party would not fulfill its whole A good beginning is a safe guarantee of successful results. The delegated representatives of the Republican party have done their work well. The country, from Maine to Oregon, gives a hearty indorsement to the nominees for President and Vice President. The great majority of the body-politic, whose highest aspirations are to see the cardinal principles of Republicanism sustained in their purity and strength, are inspired with new life and a nobler patriotism. This first important political work of the Centennial year is the harbinger of a new era in the life of the nation. Men have been selected whose social and political records are without a stain or a blemish. The impress of their lives will become a mark of distinction upon the national policy. Men in and out of office will be made to feel that honest purposes and acts are the safest avenues to public confidence and high respect. Character rather than wealth will be made the standard of worth, and its attainment will become more the ruling principle in the future than it has been during the period that has elapsed since the close of the demoralizing war, from the effects of which the country is still so sadly suffering. The people accept the nominations under an in-porary chairman to the platform. Mr. Pomspiring conviction that wiser ways and better days are coming. THE CONVENTION. First Day's Proceedings. At six minutes before noon, Wednesday, June 14th, Governor Morgan called the convention to order, and introduced Rev. Dr. Mullin, of Covington, Ky., who opened the proceedings with prayer. Exposition Hall was filled to its utmost capacity, there being about 7,000 persons present, and about as many more were refused tickets of admission. The arrangements for the delegates and the press were good. The platform was placed near the center of the hall, and elevated about six feet above the floor. THE OPENING ADDRESS, BY GOVERNOR MORGAN. Mr. Morgan followed the prayer with an address, saying: The day and hour had arrived when the representatives of the Republican party were invited to assemble to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. The duties of this convention are the most important of all during many years. In June, 1864, we were in the midst of a war for the preservation of the Union. He proceeded to recount the leading political events connected with and growing out of that struggle. It was then suggested by the present chairman of the national committee POMEROY TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN. At the conclusion Governor Morgan, in the name of the National Committee, nominated Hon. Theodore M. Pomeroy, of New York, The nomination for temporary chairman. win, of Michigan, and Van Zandt, of Rhode was unanimously adopted, and Messrs. BaldIsland, were appointed to conduct the tem eroy came forward amid great applause, and after saying "I thank you most heartily for the compliment conferred by calling me to preside over the temporary organization of this convention," he addressed the convention as follows: SPEECH OF MR. POMEROY. GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: I thank you most heartily for the compliment conferred by calling me to preside over the temporary organization of this Convention. I have been so long withdrawn from practical participation in political affairs that it is in obedience to custom rather than my own inclination that I occupy even a few moments of your time in the consideration of the political situation and of the principles so long and so successfully intrusted to the keeping of the Republican party. Events have chased each other so rapidly from the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln to the closing year of the administration of General Grant, fraught with such fundamental changes in the whole theory and practice of government, that the consideration of them in the briefest manner is precluded upon an occasion such as this. Brief as may be considered the existence of the Republican party none other in the history of the nation has for so long a consecutive period controlled its government without encountering popular defeat and still withstanding popu The Democratic party claims to accept the situation respecting the sacredness of the national debt and the inviolability of the national credit, and yet twenty million dollars of taxation will not make good the annual loss to the American people from the undefined and undefinable attitude and intentions of that party in regard to the payment of the principal of the public debt. In the prosecution of the war to overthrow the rebellion, for the purpose of procuring the lar jealousy of political ascendency long con- |lican party, our mission of to-day, is to estinued by any party, it is within the power tablish on sure foundations, and make secure of this convention to designate the coming for the coming ages, the fruits of the war President of the United States. Our folly debt and of taxation through which the may concede what the wisdom of the opposi-present has been achieved. The benefits to tion cannot achieve-our defeat at the polls be derived by the individual citizen from the in November. But such defeat can come fourteenth and fifteenth constitutional amendfrom no other source. We are not met here ments are to be secured through such apas contending factions within the party to propriate legislation as Congress may devise. test, under various leaderships, our relative I ask the freedmen of the South if they are strength, but as representatives accepting a ready to accept the Democratic party as the high responsibility, to extract from the source of power from which is to flow the crucible of conflicting opinions that type of appropriate legislation to give effect to those American statesmanship which shall be ac- amendments. I ask a candid public if the cepted as a worthy embodiment of the prin- only anarchy that exists in the South to-day ciples of the party. Men as well as measures is not the anarchy caused by the opposition are to be weighed in the balance during the of the Democratic party, as such, to the coming canvass, and neither must be found principles adopted in the work of reconstrucwanting to insure success. The Republican tion, and now a part of the fundamental law party cannot continue to live by reason of of the land? its splendid achievements of the past, nor the Democratic party expect to be returned to power upon its glittering promises of reform in the future. The former has but to present men-representatives of its principles; the latter must discover both men and principles. In former days, when party ties were firmer, when the immediate pressure of impending national calamities hedged us about and compelled party fidelity, the platform carried along the man, whoever he might be. Party ties are looser now, and no platform is buoy-ready money to pay the army and navy and ant enough to float an unworthy candidate. The necessity of the continuance of the administrative policy of the Republican party, while not so apparent in immediate results, is as commanding, respecting future consequences, as at any time in its history. We are told that it has accomplished its mission, and therefore has no longer a claim to live. Well, if it has, and the time for its dissolution has come, it can die triumphantly, exclaiming with the apostle of old, "I have fought a good fight, and have kept the faith." It has fulfilled many missions; it fulfilled the mission of its birth in neutralizing the disastrous effects of the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, in saving to freedom the great Territories of the Northwest and bringing California into the sisterhood of States, undefiled by slavery and adorned like a bride in the glitter of her golden promise. It fulfilled the mission of its youth in accepting the irrepressible conflict, and it was a mission worth living for, to have saved a nationality like ours, to have found 4,000,000 slaves and to have raised them to the dignity of American citizenship, and to have reconstructed the Federal Constitution so as to place the liberties of the citizen and the credit of the nation upon foundations strong enough to endure anything except the infelicity of a Democratic administration. The mission of the manhood of the Repub to provide the immense material of war, it became necessary to suspend specie payments, to make a forced loan from the people by declaring the greenback a legal tender in payment of public and private indebtedness, and yet, while claiming to be in favor of resumption of specie payments at some indefinite time and by means of some undefined process, although eleven years have passed since the close of the war, it bitterly opposes the payment of this forced loan or the taking of the first practical step toward resuming our position among the solvent nations of the civilized world. No, gentlemen, the late war was not a mere prize-fight for national supremacy; it was the outgrowth of the conflict of irreconcilable moral, social, and political forces. Democracy had its lot with the moral, social, and political forces of the cause which was lost; the Republican party with those which triumphed and survived. The preservation of the results of that victory devolves upon us here and now. Democracy has no tradition of the past, no impulses of the present, no aspirations for the future fitting it for this task. The reaction of 1874 has already spent itself in a vain effort to realize the situation. It has simply demonstrated that no change in the machinery of the Government can be had outside of the Republican party without drawing with it a practical nullification of the great work of reconstruction of the school, Sabbath, immigration, and other financial chaos and administrative revolu- questions. tion. The present House of Representatives has succeeded in nothing except the develop. ment of its own incapacity. NEW YORK REFORMERS. Mr. Curtis, of New York, presented the address of the Republican Reform Club of From the inception of the Republican New York, which he asked to have read. party in 1855 it has kept pace with the pro- Objection being made, the question was put gress of the times, accepting the early added to the convention, which was decided by an responsibility of war, emancipation, taxation, overwhelming vote to hear it. Mr. Curtis and reconstruction, until the brightest pages in response to calls to take the platform, of American history are but the lifestay of proceeded to the stage amidst loud applause the Republican party. Of the whole mass from both the floor and the galleries, and of its constitutional amendments and legis-read the address of June 6 as heretofore lative enactments it takes the responsibility, published. The reference of the address to without apology. It has often erred, but it return to specie payments and thorough has never feared to act; and through its civil service reform elicited cheers. action the nation has lived. There has been ence to oligarchy of Federal office-holders in connection with a New York Senator called forth applause from the galleries and partial applause from the floor. corruption, but when it was discovered the order went forth, "Let no guilty man escape," and the order has been executed. There has been want of harmony, but a platform unwavering in its declaration of principles, with candidates worthy of it, will weld together, as of old, into an unconquerable army the great liberty-loving, lawabiding majority of the voters of the United States, and stamp with enduring success the results of the deliberations of this convention. The speech was well received, as it deserved to be. It elicited earnest applause from every part of the building. The reference to the order, "Let no guilty man escape!" was received with especial fervor, which was renewed when he said that the order had been executed. In conclusion Mr. Pomeroy asked the further pleasure of the convention. OTHER TEMPORARY OFFICERS. On motion, Irving M. Bean, of Wisconsin, and H. H. Bingham, of Pennsylvania, were appointed temporary secretaries, and E. W. Hicks appointed sergeant-at-arms. NOMINATION OF COMMITTEES. The roll of States and Territories was then called for the nomination of committees on resolutions, credentials, organization, and rules of order of business. On motion, it was agreed to pass in the roll-call the States and Territories in which there are contesting delegations. RESOLUTION ON ADJOURNMENT. Mr. McPherson, of Pennsylvania, offered a resolution that when the convention adjourns it be to 11 o'clock to-morrow, at which time it will proceed to the nomination, with two speeches of ten minutes each, or one of twenty minutes, for each nominee. THE GERMAN REPUBLICAN SENTIMENT. Mr. Vance, of New York, offered a series of resolutions from the Republican Germans. indicating the German sentiment on the Refer The Reform Club's address was referred to the Committee on Resolutions without debate. RESOLUTIONS-WOMEN'S RIGHTS REFERENCE Mr. Mason, of New York, offered the following preamble and resolution: Whereas we remember with gratitude the services of the loyal women of the country Resolved, We favor bestowal of political rights on all loyal citizens regardless of sex. [Laughter and applause.] Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. On motion of Mr. Pierce, of Mass., it was resolved that all addresses, memorials, and resolutions be referred without reading or debate. OTHER ADDRESSES. Senator Logan, Governor Noyes, Rev. Mr. Garnett, (colored,) of New York, Fred. Douglas, (colored,) of Washington, and Wm. A. Howard, of Michigan, made short and appropriate addresses. Mr. Howard said the success of the Republican party depended on enlisting the sympathies of all classes in it. Two classes have been heard from, and now he came forward to represent the great party of cripples. He referred to his election in the early days of the party. Since then the party had been making a history with a It is the party of liberty. The Democratic rapidity never approached by any other. party claims the right of liberty, also the liberty to murder the negroes and assassinate white men's reputations. Mr. Howard, during part of his speech, occupied his seat rising frequently as he warmed up to his subject, and standing until his limbs were exhausted. Michigan, he said, had never trailed the Republican banner. She will triumphantly cast her vote for the candidate of this convention. But he earnestly urged that while they stand by the sentiment, "Let no guilty man escape," to see to it also that no honest man shall have his reputation assassinated. [Great applause.] THE GERMANS. A. J. Dittenhoffer, of N. Y. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the National German Republican convention, recently assembled in this city, over which I had the honor to preside, and in which twenty States were represented, I desire to present the following resolutions, to three of which I desire to call particular attention: First, advocating, in view of the recent decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States in declaring State legislation on the subject of the protection of immigrants unconstitutional, that the National Government legislate on the subject. Second, demanding a revision of treaties between the foreign governments affecting naturalization and expatriation. Third, demanding non-sectarian schools [cheers] and TAXATION OF CHURCH PROPERTY, [applause,] as recommended by the President of the United States in his message. [Applause.] I ask the permission of this convention that a committee of three, of which the Hon. Simon Wolf is chairman, be allowed to attend the session of the Committee on Resolutions and discuss them. The secretary then read the resolutions, they being referred to the committee. They are as follows: The German Republican delegates of the United States in convention assembled, in the city of Cincinnati, June 12 and 13, 1876, have adopted the following declaration of principles for the coming campaign, and present the same to the National Republican convention for its favorable consideration. First. We declare our unalterable adherence to the principles of the Republican party, recognizing in their perpetuation the only safeguard of the Republic. Second. Free, non-sectarian schools; compulsory education, and taxation of church property, as expressed in the late message of the President of the United States. Third. No recognition of any system of worship by the State or Federal Government, Sunday being recognized by the individual and not in the Constitution of the United States. All legislation seeking to abridge the personal rights of the citizen, with respect to its observance, is unconstitutional. Fourth. The protection of immigrants by the Federal power is an indispensable necessity; legislation fostering and protecting this important factor in the prosperity of the Republic must be at once devised, in view of the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring State legislation unconstitutional. Fifth. In a republic there can be but one class of citizens. The laws must give the same protection abroad as at home. Any discrimination between those adopted and those native-born are unjust, and such legislation and is unworthy of American statesmanship. Therefore we demand a revision of existing treaties with foreign Governments, especially that of Germany, affecting naturalization and expatriation. SAVORS OF KNOW-NOTHINGISM, Sixth. The honor and integrity of the Republic lies primarily in a regulated system of civil service, based on moral characacter and capacity, and not solely on politi cal service. Seventh. Opposition to all inflation and repudiation heresies, and no step backward on the road to resumption. Eighth. The maintenance of every ameudment to the Constitution by the Federal power, and especially the rigid enforcement of every law affecting citizens South. Ninth. The Nation is supreme, and not the State. The resolutions were referred to the Com mittee on Credentials. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. Mr. Loring, from the Committee on Permanent Organization, reported as follows: PRESIDENT, EDWARD M'PHERSON, OF PENNSYLVANIA; secretary, Irving M. Bean, of Wisconsin. Also a long list of vice presidents. (Mr. McPherson had been replaced on the Committee on Resolutions by Wm. B. Mann, of Philadelphia.) The name of Ben. Wade as one of the vice presidents elicited applause. After some discussion of the motion to postpone the consideration of the report on permanent organization until after the contesting delegations had been settled, the motion was tabled and the report was adopted. Mr. Pomeroy appointed Mr. Orton of New York, Mr. Donnan of Iowa, and Mr. McCor. mick of Arizona, a committee to conduct the permanent president to the chair. M'PHERSON'S ADDRESS. Mr. McPherson on taking the chair said: "Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention, no one of you knows better than myself how entirely unworthy I am of this high honor. It has come to me not only unsought, but with a feeling of absolute and uncontrollable surprise. But I have been reared in the school of duty, and in the politics of Pennsylvania it is a fundamental doctrine that every Republican shall do his whole duty. [Applause.] And therefore I am here to accept this honor tendered by | credentials shall be disposed of before the your committee and ratified by yourselves report of the committee on platform and resas an honor tendered to the great old Com-olutions is acted upon, and the report of the monwealth which has sent me as one of its committee on platform and resolutions shall delegates to this convention since 1856. In be disposed of before the convention prono one of the great contests has she ever ceeds to the nomination of candidates for faltered, [applause, ] and in this Centennial President and Vice President. convention she has turned an inflexible, de- Rule 4. In making the nomination for fiant face to the enemy. She says no truce President and Vice President in no case shall with treason, malignity, hate, or anything the calling of the roll be dispensed with when that is not national. [Applause.] She has it shall appear that any candidate has redetermined to roll up for the nominees of ceived the majority of votes cast. The presithis convention a majority such as will en-dent of the convention shall announce the title her to continue to be what she has long question to be, "Shall the nomination of the been-and I say it with all respect-foremost candidates be made unanimous?" but if no in the Republican caucus." [Cheers.] candidate shall have received a majority of the votes, the Chair shall direct the vote to be again taken, which shall be repeated until some candidate shall have received a majority of the votes cast, and when any State has announced its vote it shall so stand until the ballot is announced, unless in case of a numerical error. The Committee on Rules reporting that they were not ready to report, the convention adjourned until 10 o'clock Thursday, June 15. Second Day's Proceedings. At 11:08 President McPherson called the convention to order, and presented Rev. Geo. Beecher, who opened the proceedings with prayer. George F. Hoar, of Massachusetts, presented a memorial of the National Woman's Suffrage Association. As this paper must go to the Committee on Resolutions, Mr. Hoar moved that Mrs. Sara J. Spencer be heard by the convention for ten minutes. Agreed to. [Applause.] Mrs. Spencer came forward. She proceeded to present in a concise form the claims of the women citizens to practical recognition, and criticised the failure of the speakers yesterday to plead for them. The conclusion of her brief speech was received with applause. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Mr. Cessna, from the Committee on Rules and Order of Business, made the following report: To the Honorable the President and Members of the Republican National Convention: Your committee to whom was referred the matter of rules and order of business beg leave to submit the following rules, including the order of business for the government of this convention, as follows, to wit: Rule 1. Upon all subjects before the convention the States shall be called in alphabetical order, and next the Territories and the District of Columbia. Rule 2. Each State shall be entitled to double the number of its Senators and Representatives in Congress, according to the late apportionment, and each Territory and the District of Columbia shall be entitled to two votes. The votes of each delegation shall be reported by its chairman. Rule 3. The report of the committee on Rule 5. When a majority of the delegates of any two States shall demand that a vote be recorded, the same shall be taken by the States, Territories, and the District of Columbia, the secretary calling the roll of States and Territories in the order heretofore stated, and the District of Columbia. Rule 6. In the record of the votes by States the vote of each State, Territory, and the District of Columbia shall be announced by the chairman, and in case the votes of any State, Territory, or the District of Columbia shall be divided the chairman shall announce the number of votes cast for any candidate or for or against any proposition. Rule 7. When the previous question shall be demanded by the majority of the delegates from any State, and the demand seconded by two or more States, and the call sustained by a majority of the convention, the question shall then be proceeded with and disposed of according to the rules of the House of Representatives in similar cases. Rule 8. No member shall speak more than once on the same question, nor longer than five minutes, unless by leave of the convention, except that delegates presenting the name of a candidate shall be allowed ten minutes in presenting the name of such candidate. Rule 9. The rules of the House of Representatives shall be the rules of this convention, so far as they are applicable and not inconsistent with foregoing rules. Rule 10. A Republican national committee shall be appointed, to consist of one member from each State, Territory, and District represented in this convention. The roll shall be called, and the delegation from each State, Territory, and District shall |