The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-07

of Nevada had been called, delegates rush
ing through the aisles in various directions. When
North Carolina was reached there was great deal OF
uproar. and the Chair said: The gentlemen in the
aisles viii please take their seats and the sergeantat
will please that they do So" An assistant
sergeant at arms rushed around at terrific pace in
| sistng with vehemence that the order applied with
peculiar force, and was especially directed to the re-
| porters.
| When the vote of PENNSYLVANIA was announced Mr.
Magee and Mr.. Finn of Pennsylvania, both changed
their votes and insisted a count.
ana and said: 'Mr. Chairman, | demand that
the lobbyists who have taken possession of these ases
shall go to their places instantly"
The Chair-The gentlemen will resume their seats.
| Mr.. Aidy of Kausas-The New York delegation be-
longs on the other side of the hall
Mr.. butcher of New York-Yes the New York del
| egation belongs here.
Mr.. Burleigh, of New York; rise to point of
order and that is that ex-senator Spencer is among
the delegates, and he has no right to be there
| Mr.. McCook of New York; suggest that there are
gentlemen not delegates sitting among the New York
delegates, and rise to inquire IN reference to it.
Mr.. ]. Collins, of New York-Name the men and
| put them out
| The Chair-The gentlemen will take their seats.
| After season of great confusion, in which the
audience materially assisted with their feet and voices
in the tumut the floor of the house quiet was re-
stored and the secretary proceeded with the call OF the
| roll.
| When the State of Pennsylvania was reached the
chairman OF the delegation reported its vote. The
vote Immediately challenged and call of the
roll of the State delegation ordered by the chair
When the result of the third ballot announced
/
| cheering.
was recognized by the Chair.
AN ATTEMPT TO ADJOURN.
| Judge Foraker, of Ohfo-T move that we take a re-
cess until half past z O'Clock this evening
| Mr.. butcher, of New York; second the motion
for a recess.
! Mr.. Stewart of Pennsylvana-Mr Chairman:
| make amendment The opposing forces of this
convention have already passed beyond the skrmish
| line, and there is halanx-.
/ the S11eakersS drowned IN the
| Mr.. Roosevelt of New Yorle-ATr Chairman; I rise
to point of order. The motion is not debatable or
/ amendable.
Mr.. Phelps, az -~sw Jersey-we don't wish to de-
bate It. We only wish to wait till we have done the
/ work for which we, are here.
| Mr.. Stewart Of Pennsylvarris--Afr Chairman,
i have the floor You recognize the gentlemen from
/ New York and have the floor.
II Mr.. Roosevelt of New York-The motion is not
amendable debatable
Mn. Stewart-We are ready for the front OF the
Il battle, Mr. chsirmah Let il Cheers from
the surrounding delegation. The speakers voice
II again lost in tho confusion
II The Char-The motion before the convention is that
/ the convention take recess until hafpast
/ o'clock this evening AL those in favor say aye,
/ posed say no. to which deafening response was
given, seemingly from every part of the building in
Guiding the audience and galleries, well as dele
/ The Cfaair-The NAYS have IT,
/ Judge Foraker-I demand the call of the States
i Mr. Roosevelt ask for call of the roll.
/ Mr. Russell of New York-What is the call of the
roll on? [Cries from the Alabama delegation, Let
Mn. Roosevelr-ltr Chairman: demanded the roll
cali on the question of adjournment. We have right
Il to have it, Mr.. Chairman
+ Cries Of Sit down. sit down. YOU are too Iste."
II Mr.. Packard of New York-It is never too late
/ Mr. Roosevelt-Mr. Chairman l demanded the roll
\ call on the question of adjournment.
/ delegate from North Ca-ona--I rise for ques-
ton of information IN behalf of the delegates from AL
ALBANIA We don't understand precisely what you are
The CRair-The rob Will be called on the ballot for
\ president [Applausel.
/ Mr. butcher, of New York-New York demanded a
call of the roll OF the States the question of adj
| journment before the Chair decided the question.
Il The Chair-Was it seconded by two Srates!
/ MIR. Duteher--Yes- SIR 1t was seconded by more
The Chsir-The roll Will be called for baIIotfg for
Il President.
Mr.. butcher of New Yorl-Fair play. fair play, sir
Il Great confusion.
The Chair-Giye the of the States seconding
the motion and they will be recorded.
| Mr.. Dutcher-They were New York, Alabama and
H Ohio.
/ A delegate from New York Mr. Sheard-I rise TO
point of order: that the roeau having taken place.
there is other business but continuation of the
\ same.
/ The Chair requires of the gentleman from New
Il York Ir Dutehert to know whether New York called
\ for the vote to be recorded
| Mr. Duteher-New York did call for the vote to be
recorded
| The Chair-what States seconded
/ Mr.. Dutcher-They were New York Ohio North
Carolina, cries Of No. NO. ] Alabama and Ms SIS
! siPpi
Y M
men of the conventions hope frend on James G.
Il Blaine will object to having the roll cali of
States made. Let us raise no technical
objection. care not when the question was raised.
The gentlemen representing different interests here
have right to the voice of this convention upon that
subject and asa friend to Jas G. Blaine insist that
all his friends shall unite in having the roll of States
| called and voting against adjournment
/ The Chair--very we'll
| Mr. McK;nley-And then vote the PROPOSE
/ ton down.
Mr. Gonger of che, District Of Colunbiaa--We &C.
cept that Mr.. Chairman, the question of Adjourn
/ ment-
There were more DELAYS oecasioried by the de-
maad from certain of the States for the nohg of the
| vote The result the vote was ayes 364, noes
/ $50. This announced, produced another season of
wild cheering. Mr. Foraker, of Ohio again rose i'm
/ his seat.
convention be suspended and JAS G.. Blaine be
| mated by reclamation.
| Mr. Roosevelt of New York-Tt cannot be done.
Mr. Winston of North Carolinas-L that we
proceed with the order of business Proceed call
I the roll for another ballot
Mr. Houk of Tennessee--E desire to- inquire how
< Mr.. Gassell. of Tennessee, is recorded.
/ Mr. Foraker of Ohio-My motion is that the rules
Of this convention be suspended and that james g.
Blaine be nominated by acclamation.
Mr. Roosevelt of New York; ask for the rorlcall
| Mr. Burrows of Miehigau-I demand the REGULAR
order and call of the poll
Mr. Roosevelt, of New York-On behalf of New
/ York ask for a call of the roll
| Mr. Bulrowa, of AEchgan-I demand o call of the
I roll, and move that proceed to ballot.
Mr. Foraker of Ohio-h order that the time of this
convention rna Re saved at the request of gentlemen
/ members withdraw the motion I made.
The chairman directed the clerk to call the roll Of
\ the States for the fourth ballot
THE FOURTH BALLOT.
The secretary called the roll Of the States for the
fourth and last ballot, with the following result.
| y EIggIggtE