Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-06
The RaSLeS.


The report of the committee on rules being
now before the convention, the chairman recog-
nized klr. Garfield, who inquired of the minor
ity how much time thev desired for discussion.
Mr. Sharpe OF New York said he would be sat-
lshed with any suggestions of the gentlemen
from Ohio. Mr.. Garfield then moved that the
report of the committee on rules De adopted.
The chairman directed the clerk to read the ma
Jorlty and minority reports for the information
of the convention. This being concluded, Mr..
sharpe stated that he wished to shorten the
work of the convention, but he must
speak against the adoption of the unit rule
The battle is over; all has been obtained that
can be obtained. He therefore offered the fol-
lowing resolutions:
heSOtUed That the convention proceedI at
once to ballot for candidates for President of
the United States and that fifteen minutes be
allowed to present the name of each candidate.
and ten minutes for each speech seconding the
nomination.
Mr. Garfield rose to point of order, that
hrst, under the order of the convention the
committee on rules was ord cred to report, and
that Mr, Sharp did not offer d substitution for
that order of the convention.
Mr. Share modified his substitute by adding
the words land that after such nominations
are made, such ballots shall be taken by call of
the roll of the States
ton as substitute.
The chair said he thought the substitute was
in order.
motion was made by MIR. Settle to Law the
substitute on the table, but he withdrew it for
time TO allow Mr.. Garfield to speak. Ha
MIR. Garfield said he understood the substi-
tute did not settle any single point covered by
the rules except the single one of when the
motion should be taken. We had Teen here
four days patiently waiting to find out who
were delegates, and until that was settled we
had allowed the question of rules to rest But
now 1t was proper to give the chairman some
instructions as to his duty in deciding what
form OF vote was proper, whether there should
be an individual expression of opinion of dele
gates. There was no reflection upon the chair
man IN taking such action. We should all have
rules to govern us. There were controversies
between delegates and their chairman, and
there would be more. The chairman knew his
duty, and it would be no reflection on him to
prescribe rule for his conduct in this sort of
case. He would himself be bound by anv
rule that was adopted. The individual rule he
considered eVerlastlngly right, but this was the
ouly point between the minority and majority
The minority wished the old rules to stand.
The majority wished to make certain the status
of this point.
Mr.. Frye interrogated Garfield as to whether
there was any rule to stop the endless debate
IN case no rules were adopted. He asked if
the gentleman saw the point.
Mr. Conkling said he did very clearly see the
point.
Mr.. Garfield said be could not believe Mr..
Sharpe wished to exclude the territories,from a
vote as it would be done by the form of this
| resolution.
MIR. Sharpe said he allowed the secretary of
| the convention to finish the roll as he desired
and IN the usual form. He would however,
remodel his resolution to meet the case.
NoTE.-The telegraph again failed yesterday.
During the afternoon one line was in operation
for short time, but that failed little after
P. NJ, from which time until 2 this
A. M, all connection with Chicago
was interrupted At one line was secured
but that soon failed again, and the GLOBE is
therefore, issued this morning with only 9
portion of the afternoon proceedings and
mere statements of events as they occu rred in
the evening up to the adjournment to Monday
which was had at IL 81 P. IL.