Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-05

OF applause had worn itself out. it was again re
Moved, and once again the enthusiasm was as
marked and intense as that which character
lied the convention ot 1850 ut the time OF Gar
fields nomination. lt was fully five minutes
before the Chairman was able to resume aud
finish his speech.
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND EEFEREFp
Stehbins of Arizona presented resolution
TO the effect that the appointment OF Territorial
officers by the President Of the United States
should be from actual residents of such Terri
tories. Referred To Committee on Resolutions
\ delegate from California presented a reS0lu-
ton To the effect that the Commissioner Of Agri-
culture be made a cabinet officer. Referred to
Committee on Resolutions.
Hoar of NassachuSett; offered this reSolu-
ton which was referred. ailcr being read, rs
follows:
WHEREAS, The women OF this country are
citizens producers taxpayers and are amen
able to all the laws Of the land. civil and crimi
nal, which they thus far have had no part in
making; therefore.
Resoired, That We favor the right OF women to
vote.
Adjourned AT 1920 tin Pm.
ErrNING SESSION.
CHICAGO. June ilh. - Chairman Henderson
called the Convention to order at 80 r. NJ. aud
made the following announcement; Gentle
men: There is u communication in the hands of
the Secretary from the Committee on Credcu-
tialS, which viii be read 70 the Convention"
AZ N'NN''A- 'N'ths N'AN 'Ni'tAiLhtii4' tNhi''tl
follows:
To tie CHairmoit Of f5e RyyutAcGi National Caa-
rcgtioa-SIR: The Committee ON Credentials
have the honor 10 notify the Convention that as
important business is occupying the time of the
committee, the committee will not be able To
report to the Convention this evening.
The Seeretary-The communication is signed
by the Chairman of the committee.
Curtis Of New York. hold i'm my hand
q petition of the American Peace Union. which
! ask 70 have referred 10 the Committee on Res
olutions.
The Chair-It will be so referred
Matthews of Illinois, desire TO intro
duce a resolution, which ask to be read 10 the
Convention.
The Secretary read the resolution, as follows
ReSOiUcd, That the Committee on Distribution
of Tickets be hereby instructed 10 furnish 500
tickets of admission during the sessions of this
Convention. 10 be given to the veteran soldiers
who desire to witness the proceedings.
Matthews of illinois, ask the unani-
nous consent of the Convention to adopt and
pass that resolution.
The Chair-ls the motion Seconded2
\ delegate seconded the motion.
Mr.. Matthews-It may be observed that there
are soldiers here who have come from over 100
miles to witness the proceedings of this Convcn-
ton, and to permit them to do so this resolution
is introduced, and hope this Convention viii
adopt it unanimously.
Thurston of Ncbraskjl-I rise to ask a ques-
tion. l wish 10 ask in what manner and to
what persons. these tickets will be issued.
Delegate IrOn felliSN NiN9ll0-l VIII move 10
amend by adding, and that they be distribu
ted, according to representation upon the floor
of this Convention to the Chairman of various
delegations
Delegate second that motion.
General Clayton, of Arkansas-Mr. Chairman
having been one of the members of the sub-cOm-
mittee who had charge OF the apportionment of
seats in this Convention, and having some
knowledge of its seating capacity. | desire to
say that in the apportionment of these seats
every seat was provided for by ticket and that
the tickets are issued sufficient to fill every seat
in this hail. Now if these tickets are to be
issued. / would like TO know where the gentle
men are 10 be seated. Otherwise | would be
very glad indeed, to see them here. But un-
less you have seats for these gentlemen. and if
they come and stand i'll the asleS il will make
the seating of these gentlemen | will be very
glad to adopt the resolution.
Matthews OF IllinOis-In reply 10 the remarks
of the gentleman from Arkansas | want to SaV
for every seat in the hail. il is equally true that
these seats are not occupied half of the time:
but if one of those veterans should occupy Il
seat and the holder of Il ticket therefor should
come along and demand it. | viii say to this
Convention that they will yield to the authority
of that ticket. | want to say further, that while
these seats are occupied these men would be
glad to stand around the aiseS here and pas
sagcS to the end that they might witness these
proceedings All these men ask is to be permit
ted to come into the hall and occupy such seats
us are not occupied DN OF ihIltS UOlN-
ing accredited tickets to those seats
Lee of Florida-The State of Florida was en-
titled to 50 many tickets, and yet that state has
been unable 10 obtain those tickets. There are,
/ understand, twenty-five seats that belong To
that State. Ifthat State cannot in any other
manner obtain the benefit of those tickets She
is willing yield those twenty-five seats, that the
veterans may obtain those seats, and witness
the proceedings. Applause.
The Chair-GOu have heard the reSOlut,a
The first question before the Convention j. the
amendment offered by the gentleman on the
left.
Mr. Matthews most cheerfully accept the
amendment from the gentleman ON my right
The Chair-Thc resolution. as amended, viii
now be read.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows
RcsOirei, That the committee on distribution
of tickets
Cries of Louder, louder"
RCSOlUCd, That the committee on distribution
of tickets be hereby instructed To furnish $40
tickets of admission to this hail, during sessions
of this Convention. to the veteran soldiers who
desire to witness the proceedings to be distrib-
uted according to the basis of representation on
this floor. and delivered to the Chairmcn of the
respective state delegations.
delegate from Arkansas would suggest
Mr.. Chairman, that there are States represented
on this floor who have quite large delegations
here and under the amendments that are
offered they would be entitled to tickets TO dis
tribute. We have. unfortunately few veteran
soldiers among Us. / think these tickets ought
to apply to the States which have veteran
soldiers. We should place them in the hands
of the States that have vetera soldiers here
and not i'll the hands of those who have none.
Applause.
The Chair-Before the vote shall be taken
desire to state that have just been informed by
a member Of the National Committee that
tickets have been issued for every seat in this
hail. Is the house ready for the question? All
in favor of the adoption of the resolution VIII
say aye; others no The noes seem to have it.
The noes have it, and the resolution is defeated.
ISiight applause
Long OF Massachusetts, move that the house
now adjourn until 10 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. [Cries, e At HI will except the amend
ment 10 II O OClOcE.
The Chair-it is moved and seconded that the
Convention now adjourn until tomorrow morn
ing at II O'Clock.
Husey of Maine-I wish to amend that by
making it at 10 o'clock. l understand that at
that time the Committee on Credentials will be
ready to report. 1t must necessarily be Il
lengthy session, and there will be also report
from the Committee on Rules. and it is necessary
to transact this business more eXpeditiously in
order to get to the close of this Convention
LCries of " ialfpast ten and Eleven
O'clock"
At this point number of the delegates arose.
and cries of mgersOil' were heard.
After some minutes, it was discovered that
Mr.. Ingerson was not present, the gentleman
who had been mistaken for him being q Mr.
Allen who had been called for by some dele
gates the call having been mistaken for one for
Mr.. Ingersoll.
4 Deiegate-I ask for the question upon the
motion to adjourn until tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock. lCrieS of Eleven o'clock."]
Another Delegate-The motion to adjourn lm-
til IL o clock has been accepted by the mover of
the original motion.
The Chair-The question now is to adjourn
until II o'clock tomorrow morning. To that
motion there is also an amendment to adjourn
until 10 o'clock instead OIL. Is it amended?
Cries all over the house, " second the mo
ton
The Chair-Those in favor of the motion say
aye; opposed, no.
The noes being the louder, and in more force.
the Chairman said; The noes have it. and the
Convention is now adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 10 o clock" Loud cries Of - No."
" No. through the house and general confusion. ]
The Chair-l wish to state, for the information
OF the gentlemen of the Convention, that tele-
gram has just been received by Senator Dolph
from the State of Oregon, that in the election in
that State on Monday of this week, the Repub-
licans have carried Il majority of the Lcgls-
lature, which secures Loud cries of " Read
il p Read it r. LOUDER Also Kisses were
heard throughout the house.
The Secretary repeating the meSsagei-Io
Hon Dolph, of the City of Chicago; nave 10
report that there is no longer any doubt that the
Republicans have carried majority of the
Legislature of this State, which will secure
gnin of n Senator to the United States Senate.
tremendous applause They have also elected
n Republiean representation i'll Congress, and
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