The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-06-12

personal feeling. He said that none of them
Wished to cheer for any man.
General Fitzpatrick also spoke for the resolu-
ton, which being put to vote, was declared car
ried.
Committees on credentials, rules, business,
permanent organization and resolutions were
assigned rooms, and at once proceeded to trans
act business In the quarters adjoining the stage.
ConkInS obtained the floor and said one or
TWO OF those committees might report this after
noon or evening. but at least one, that on ere
dentlals, would not be ready TO report until
tomorrow morning. He suggested that the
convenience of all members would be subserved
and business be forwarded by adjourning. He
therefore moved that the convention adjourn to
ii O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Hale, of Maine, remarked that this seemed to
be proper action as nothing could be accom-
pllshed by an evening session which would not
be done as well or better III the early hours of
the morning. Thereupon the chair put the
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Second Day.
CHICAGO, June 3.-Invocation was offered by
Rev. +. A. Noble d. D., of Union Park Con-
Gregatonal church, who In eloquent words
asked Divine blessing on the days work of this
great and mighty gathering lie concluded
with an Impressive enunclatlon of the Lords
prayer.
The chairman announced that he awaited the
pleasure of the convention. Conklng. of New
York, asked whether the committee on Gre
denuals was ready to report. The clair an
nounced that he understood the committee was
not likely 20 report for several hours. probably
not before o'clock. The information came
from the secretary Of the committee.
Mr. COnklng said it was essential that it
should be known who were and who We're not
members before proceeding to business. He
therefore moved that the convention adjourn
until O'clock this evening, he thought it wise,
ferries of "no.'M
Hale, OF Maine, then asked for a hearing, but
ConllinS refused to yield. Hale made point
that a motion to take Il recess was clearly de
batable motion. The chair so ruled. Hale
then opposed the motion. He referred to the
presence III this city of delegates from distant
points who We're anxious to proceed to business
and adjourn. The understanding last evening
was that this convention would proceed to bust
ness this morning. He cOmbatted the position
that the convention must be III suspended mo-
ton because the committee on credentials was
not ready to report. PrecedentS all ran IN
favor of not waiting for that committee. He
called attention to the action of the Cincinnati
convention on this point The convention was
ready for business, could organize the cOnvcn-
ton permanently, could dispose of the report Of
the committee on rules and could be ready for
the report of the committee on credentials when
that committee was ready.
Much delay was OccaslOned by the crOwdlng
Of persons not delegates into the aisle and by
the efforts of ushers and sergeants-at-arms to
remove them Finally Conklng obtained the
floor ana was applauded from the galleries and
on the floor In a sarcastic speech he declared
there was little business that could be done. 1t
was an open secret that the present organiZa-
ton was to be continual and that the permanent
organization would not occupy five minutes. He
understood the committee on rules had instruct
ed its chairman not to report to the committee
any rule whatever until the committee on ere
dentials had reported. He compimented them
for their conscientious action; so there was no
business for the convention to do. SO unless
Mr.. Hale would promise him the pleasure of a
speech, he would ask that his motion be voted
or.
Applause long and continued greeted Mr..
Hale when he rose to reply. He had only to
suggest that parliamentary point of law should
guide the convention. That was his only an
swcr to the argumentatlye points Of COnklng.
He answered in like manner. saving if he was
more amiable than COnking this morning this
vast audience knew why it was so. Tremendous
applause. The chair then called for the vote.
The vote was largely against taking recess.
There was no division called for
The chairman recognized Mr.. Joy, Of Nichi-
gan. who moved that the contestants from lii
nois have the right to be heard before the CON
vention through such counsel as thay may
select. Campbell CIV. Va moved to table the
motion. On a era UOCe vote the chair was I'M
able to decide and suggested vote by states.
Logan made point that those contests were
now before a committee, that no rules were es-
tabshed for the government of the convention
and could not be established until it was or
gained. The chair OyerIuled this point.
delegate from Nebraska moved to table the
resolution. At this point Mr.. Joy withdrew his
motion for the present
Sewall, of New Jersey, moved that the con-
vention proceed to consider the report of the
committee on permanent organization. Adopt
ed. Pierson IN ", chairman of that com
mittee. reported harmonious and unanimous
agreement but the committee were not pre-
pared to say whether the names of the vice
president and secretary for Illinois were mem
bers of the convention or not, for the reason
that there was a contest in that state. The
present organization was continued by the re-
port, and the list Of vice-presidents were read 10y
the secretary Of the convention.
Mr.. PiersOn took the chair and put the ques
ton of the adoption of the report and upon its
adoption introduced the permanent chairman,
Mr.. Hoar who was received with hearty APP
plause. Mr.. Hoar said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: You have
manifested in the choice you have made disposition
to wise economy in the matter Of opening speeches.
daughter and applause.l One reason occurs to me
for the selection you have made and that is having
heard speech from me, for reasons entirely
satisfactory, you have no inclination to hear another
opening speech Laughter and applause.l The
convention is now permanently organized.
Mr. Frye moved that the committee on rules
stated that the committee had prepared a ma
ioritv report, but that he lad been directed TO
prepare minority report from nine states. He
trusted he would be allowed to pTt pare that
port and he had not yet had time. 1t was fur
thermore agreed 10y the committee that no action
should be taken until the views Of the minority
We're ready. Mr.. Frye asked Chairman Garfield
if this was correctly stated. Gen. Garfield, up
on rising, was warmly applauded, but refused
to take the platform in answer to calls. He
said vote taken upon Gen. Sharp'S sug-
gestion to delay action on the majority report
until the minority was ready The committee
pleasure of the conyentin and obey its instruc-
tons.
Mr. Frye then withdrew his motion and moved
to adjourn until o'clock.
Mr. CouEug-Mr President. as one member
of the convention | intend to vote for thus resO-
luton but my conscience would not permit my
doing so until after [ congratulate our friends
from Maine upon their safety. Loud applause
and cheers. am not willing to part with the
society of my amiahle friends from now until 5
O'Clock until after | have congratulated them
upon the happy issue of all our affection.
Laughter. cheers and applause.l 1t is a matter
which must stir the patriotism of every delegate
Of this convention. In its unOrganized state,
rising in It's might, it has been able to accom-
plish the momentOus the critical, the pOrten-
tous business which has been accomplished since
nv motion was made to take a recess. Con-
tinued applause and laughter. Cries of 'Ques-
ton
Mr.. Frye-NIr. President, the delegation from
Maine desires me to return thanks to the distln-
guished gentleman from New York for his kindly
Congratulations. and they desire me to say fur
ther that they viii be delighted at the close of