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ent from the other objections which have been
filed. Ircfcr 70 II because 1t makes a distinct
case and IL different objection in ts character
from either Of the other two that have been re-
ferrcd to.
The Presiding Jpstice-My impression. is
Though do not make that decision in behalf
of the commsslon) that the several objections
to the returns from State constitute one casc.
and two objectors will be heard upon one side
and two on the other: and after they shall have
been heard. two counsel will be heard upon one
side and two upon the other. Unless otherwise
advised by the commission. that will be the
ruling.
Representative Field-will you allow me to
say that perhaps there may be some misunder-
standing. in regard to that rule unless state to
you precisely the facts
The Presiding Jnsticem,Procced. sir.
the four votes of Florida on each side: that il to
say, we object to the four votes mentioned in
the first returns.
-, Representative Field-They are, II | may use
the names OF the candidates, the Hayes electors.
We object, on our part. to those votes, certifi-
Mr. Edmulpds.,And the other gentlemen OBJ
Jcct to the othersp
Representative .Ficld-Mr, Sargent, Mr. Kas-
SON and the gentleman on the other side spcci-
iically object 10 ours. Then there Is the addi-
tional objection. made by senator Jones Of
Florida. and others, to ono Of. the Hayes
electors. ns Ineligible under the Constitu;
tuition. t. That That is,, distinct matter. and
SistipctIyp. Il is 0T minor S AFFAIR, hyn AND %a
should not cucumber he principal one,
designate as obJectors Mr.. Thompson and Mr..
Jcnks. and as TO counsel we will advise tonight
and inform the commission tomorrow who will
represent us
The Presiding Justice-when you are advised
what you desire you will submit a motion 10 the
commission and | will have 1t determined. At
present l am not prepared to rule otherwise
than | have. II there be no further
suggestion to be presented will put the uues-
ton To the commission that when this commits
sion adjourn. II adjourn to meet at half past 10
o'clock TOMORROW morning.,
shall not keep waiting gentlemen who wish 10
prepare their matters for the commission, that
IN. public sittlnss ot the commission be- now
adjourned until 1880 O'Clock tomorrow morn
Senator Thurman-But the commission to
continue in session today
Senator Edmunds-Yes. for consultation.
The Presiding Justice put the motion and 1t
would be no more public business transacted
today.
senator Frelinghuyscn-I was about to sug-
the ohJrctors and counsel whether they will be
prepared To 70 on tomorrow morning.
heprcs,' 'htatlve iied-On our pnlrt. we are
pared 10 20 on now II you wish.
The Presiding JuSticc--Thc gentlemen pres
ent may understand that there VIII be no fur
thrr public business transacted 10y the comms-
sion to-day. The commission will remain for
private consultation.
The room having been cleared. the commits
sion remained for consultation. and after some
tim" spent IN dellbgrntion, the commission ad-
. 1t is arranged that David Dudley Field and
Randolph Tucker will speak for the Democratic
obI"fors on the Florida case tomorrow. and
that Chas. O'Conor and Judge Black. Of Demo-
cratic counsel, Will also ho heard 10y the COM
mission, McCrary and kasson. Of the Rcpub-
lcan ohIectors, Will also make oral arguments,
and WIN. NJ Evnrts and Stanley Matthews, Of
Republican counsel. will do likewise. Mr..
OCOnor. since he arrived hero last
night. has been absorbed in the study Of the
Florida case. and has thoroughly mastered it.
IL entirely confident that the commission must
sustain the Democratic objection The quo
Marrnnto proceedings in the Circuit Court Of
Florida has settled the status of tn" Republican
electors and makes the position ~ the Demo-
cratic electors absolutely imprcgnable.
The counsel for Mr.. Tildcn have prepared
their case with great care. and IL is evident
that their opponents not in good
condition. When the president of
the commission asked. this afternoon,
VIII ,ther the oblectors Were prepared To proceed
with the arguments. Mr.. Field announced that
his side was rcady TO begin the work forth
with. hut the Republicans asked until to-mor-
row morning, and the delay was granted.
The Democrats are very coniid mt tnnt the
commission will hold that the certificates
Of the Florida Returning Board and
that ~ Gov Sinarns are not conclusive
evidence" Of the result of tn" election. The NTH
rule adopted hy the commission Is "a clear
indication Of the intention Of that body
to 90 h"hnd IN" returns and inquire into
the merits Of the case. because il provides Tor
the i--uan 'e of process t. compel the rndanre
oi witnesses. th" production of papers and
other documentary evidence. and the taking Of
testimony before United States Commissioner rs
and Clerks of United States Court