The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-06-30

stricken out it would leave it to be in
ferred that the balance Of the act met will
the favor of the Democratic party. lie
proceeded to make a speech on this prop.
osition, being frequently interrupted
with loud applause. When he had
spoken ten minutes ''time' was called by
a large number of delegates under the
five minutes rule, while others yelled
ego on - A motion TO extend his time
fifteen minutes was made, and declared
out of order After much Kissing and
cheering, Governor Dorshcimer asked
that the speaker BE- permitted to proceed.
Mr., McLane OF Delaware said that no.
body would be able to reply except in a
five minute speech.
pne Chair said that he had asked if
there were any objections. and none were
offered.
Mr.. McLane said there were objections
all over the hall.
The Chair said he didn't hear them.
Mr.. McLane said that was the Chair s
fault.
The Chair said that it had recognized
the gentleman's right to proceed.
MIR. McLane took an appeal from the
| decision.
A Nebraska delegate moved that the
galleries be cleared.
The crowd in the lobby were very loud
aud uproarious, and the Chair lost its
temper and made few very vehement
remarks, declaring that it was not to be
intimidated by outsiders.
Governor Dorsheiner appeared on the
platform, and in very earnest speech
declared he intended to decide the issue
between hard and soft money there and
then. His speech was eloquent and was
tremendously applauded. He closed by
moving that the roll be called by States
on the resolution. The excitement ard
uprOar was beyond description now, and
more than score of delegates got upon
chairs and waved their hats.
A Kentucky delegate moved the pre-
vious question. but the chair failed to
put it.
A motion to clear the galleries took
the same course.
Hon. ID. w. Voorhees, now took the
platform and made a few minutes snnArh
in favor of the minority report, receiving
close attention aud gOodly share of APP
plause.
Mr.. Henry Watterson followed Mr..
Voorhees, in a five minutes speech, advo-
eating the majority OF the committee had
decided it. His remarks were enthusiast
tically received.
When the vote was taken on the reso-
luton. "Sunset" Cox, Col. Slayback and
Others tried to get the attention of the
chair but failed. Away back by the
door was very feeble delegate. who
shouted MIR. President tor fifteen min
utes, but no one ten feet away from him
could hear him.
Senator Doolittle moved an amendment
to the minority report, and desired to be
heard.
The secretary began to read the roll
call, whereupon Hon. 5. s. Cox arose and
demanded that the clerk cease reading.
lie charged the chair with q violation
OF the rules OF the convention.
"A dozen or more gentlemen addressed
the chair. but the confusion was so great
that no one could be heard.
Senator DOOlittle moved that the con-
vention adjourn. Lost by large ma
jority.
The same motion was repeated some
time afterwards by Mr.. Spaunhorst of
Missouri. Lost.
THE AMENDMENT DEFEATED.
The vote on the amendment to strike
out the clause relating to the resumption
act stood Ayes, 2l9; noes. 5l5.
There was great applause when the
'o'e was Announced. This means the
adoption OF the majority report
lhe majority report was adopted by
the following vote: ayes, G5I A.; noes. 81
pennsylvania voted in the affirmative
and her vote was received with louJ
cheers.
After the adoption of the majority re-
port, Senator Doolittle took the floor
and moved a reconsideration, stating his
object was to change the financial plank
SO as to declare silver legal tender, and
demand resumption so gradual as not to
hurt business. Debate then ensued.
motion was made to lay the motion
Of MIR. DOOlittle Oh the table, and pre-.
vailed.
5. S. Cox and Hutchins endeayored TO |
spSsk but were declared out of order.
ruE NOMINATIONS.
1t was then moved that the co,,ven,,on
proceed at once to the nomination OF can.
didates for vlce-president. The motion
was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Whitley, OF Delaware, nominated
Thomas Francis Bayard for president.
and made speech indorsing and recon-
him.
Mr.. John 5. Williams, OF Indiana.
put in nomination Gov. ThOs. A. Hen
bricks. lCheers loud and prolonged. |
He made speech recommending him,
and was followed by Mr.. Phillips, of n.