The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-06-04

Cebate on all questions IS 10 De limited 10 nVe
While the important questions of adj
mission of contesting delegates is under consider
alton. am not on the side OF the gentleman
from Illinois Logan) and may not agree with
him on any other question, to say, 90 empnatl-
cally agree with him in lhis. iAppiause, bo, rlxe
also object to intermenible argument. Let us
fix some appropriate time in which representa-
tive men can be heard. We ought to be falr ,rnd
therefore am opposed to the rule; ! In, nave % nad
many pleasant visits TO Chicago but TINS time
am anxious to get away.
Mr.. Henderson-The proposition OF General
Harrison Is proper to be considered wnen we ue.
bate the report but 1t Is not before tne
amend it so as to give justice and
fair play to every one. 1 desire to take no
unfair advantage of any man. l VIII, myself
move to allow extended time on the report OF the
Credential Committee, and every lowan Will
vote for IT. Applause v.,. T, 10 o,,,v hv
General Sharpe, of New York-ll Is only py
accident that represent the Commlttee minority.
have the report in my pocket ready 10 present,
when 1t comes up as agreed on by the Commiltee.
1t is signed by the representalives OF nine STATES,
without which the nominee OF this Convenuon
can not be elected l resent the hint OF the
morning sess on that my wore can not De taKen
without the endorsement OF the distinguished
soldier from Ohio tGarield). move TO amend
that the Committee on Credentials report imme-
diatelv. Applause.
General Garfeld-A sug esIion was made in
Committee and concurred i'll without discussion
that the report should not be submitted until
after that ON Credentials. There was no under
stand ng that it could not be demanded by the
Convention at any time under the hve.mlnutes
lue. 1t is specially specified that the time may
be extended BY the Convention. II these rules are
now adopted ii should be agreed to give longer
time in the debate on the credentials report, Dut
that is question to be decided when the report
comes ND.
Mr. Conkling-I would like the knowledg on
mi tit,iy AalD 10 m
mounted tile bench for the first time during the
| day and was cheered. Some hours ago we took
| recess unanimously. What was the purpose OF
this interval? 1t was to carry out the reasonapie
such rules as these should obtain we should know
of whom this Convention is composed. Such was
| the unanimous conclusion OF the COMMITTEE ana
such the reason of the adjou nment from
said that the Credentials Committee report
that the Committee is now ready TO report OF
nearly every case in which contest has peeL
made. Let 1t report fully, if ready, and we VII
get TO make partial report so far as Its work ha ma
been completed. While we are discussing tnt
first installment, the residue will be ready. Il
not that fair? Is that not carrying out your pur
pose? | shall vote for the amendment unles
somebody gives me reason for not carrying GU
the intent of the morning. The Committee Is SIT
ting at theSherman House, and can come here II
twinklng Ii there is any reason why TN
Chairman should not come to us, shall Ike U
hear 1T and if there be no reason, 1t Will cultlVau
good feeling on our part to have 1t done.
Mr.. endels0n-There seems to me 10 be goo'
reasons; the majority and minority OF the Com
mttee on Rules are both ready to report. In
Committee ON Credentials has three States to con
slider; they can not compete their report untl
morning and sholld not be interrupted. IN
gentlemen of the Committee should also b
present on this floor to sustain the report. IN
sooner We get some time to speech-maklng III
better off we sha be.
Gen. Sharpc-I demand call of the roll.
The Cha r said the request was proper and
dered the roll Gail.
THE CALL OF THE ROLL.
The Clerk proceeded to call the roll, the vot'
being appluded. When Kentucky was reache
the Chairman stated that under instruct ons frol
; hisState Convention he voted "a votes aye.
WHITE OF KENTUCKY.
John d. White, from Kentucky, arose to poil
of order, saying: "The Chairman Of the deleg
ton from Kentucky sees proper to cast "a vot'
aye, but say to you that there are those in tn
delegation that desire to vote no. (Cheers) "
want every man to have fire.. Speech" (Cheers,)
The Chair-Ihe gentleman from Kentucky
out of order Dies the gentleman from Ke
lucky desire to have his vote changed?
e Mr. White-Yes, Sit; there are four negatives
Kentucky.
The Chair-Four votes will be recorded in tt
negative.
The Chairman of the Kentucky delegate
arose and desired to speak, whcreupon the Cha
1 so d.:
No gentleman has the right to the floor excel
tochange his vote if it has been improperly r
ported.
3 The Chairman of the Kentucky delegation agai
: begin to speak, but was declared out OF order.
ii Mich 'gan's vote was announced as aye ana
NAYS. The Chairman OF the de. egation said OIL
+, delegate was Il member of the Committee on Cr
dentials and asked if he had the right to cast
} vote
Z No ruling by the Chair
When New York was reac ed Mr.. Com
ling announced the vote as AZ ayes al
% noes Judge Robertson SAID this was mi
take, that one of the delegates was absent and Il
, vote was 46 to %. Conkling said every memb
E was present in person or by alternate. The Cha
ruled that the disputed questions would be settle
at the close of roll call.
The following was the vote;