Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1884-06-07

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While the roll was being called for the
third ballot the count in Kentucky and
Massachusetts was challenged, but upon
dissatisfaction being expressed, each OF the
gentlemen challenging withdrew the chal
lenge. When eighteen votes were an
nounced for James G. Blaine from the
State of Michigan, there was tremendous
cheering. When the State of Nebraska
was reached, Mr.. Thurston said: "Mr.
Chairman, Nebraska, with her $4,000 Re
publicans-"
Here a profound contempt from the
audience for further oratory was shown in
the most vociferous manner.
The chairman finally succeeded in get
ting order, and Mr.. Thurston continued,
''Cast ten votes for Jas. G. Blaine" and
sat down amid tremendous noise.
While the roll was proceeding, and
after the State OF Nevada had been called,
delegates were seen rushing 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 will please take
their seats, and the sergeant-at arms will
sergeant-at-arms rushed around at ter
rife pace, insisting with vehemence that
that the order applied with peculiar
force and was especially directed to re-
porters.
When the vote of Pennsylvania was
announced Mr.. Magee and Mr.. Flynn, of
Pennsylvania, both challenged the vote,
and insisted on a count. While the roll
was being called Mr. Baker, of Indiana,
! 4 T "A
that the lobbyists who have taken posses
sion of these aisles shall go to their places
instantly"
The Chair-The gentlemen will resume
| their seats.
= Mr.. Aidy, of Kansas-The New York
delegation belongs on the other side of
the hall.
Nh. butcher, of New York-Yes, the
New York delegation belongs over here.
point of order, and that is that Ex-senator
| Spencer is among the delegates, and he
has no right to be there.
Mr. McCoo k of New York; suggest
that there are gentleman not delegates,
sitting among the New York delegates. l
rise to inquire in reference to it.
Mr.. Collins of New York-Name the
men and put them out.
The Chair-The gentlemen viii take
their seats.
After season of great confusion, in
which the audience materially assisted
with their feet and their voices in the
tumult on the floor OF theshouse, quiet
| was restored and the secretary proceeded
with the call of the roll. When the State
of Pennsylvania was reached and the chair
man of the delegation reported its vote,
che vote was imu edia'ely challenged and
a call OF the roll of the State delegation
was ordered by the Chair.
When the result of the third ballot was
announced there was another scene of
wild confusion and fierce cheering, and
when the opportunity offered Judge For
aker, of Ohio, was recognized by the
chair.
Judge Foraker, of Ohio-I move that we
take a recess until 7:30 O'Clock this even
| ing.
Mr.. butcher, of New York; second the
motion for a recess.
| Mr.. Stewart, of Pennsylvania = M.
| Chairman, urake an amendment. The
| opposing forces of the convention have
already passed beyond the skirmish line
| and there is one phalanX-
| Here the speakers voice was drow ned
in an uproar of voices.
| Mr.. Roosevelt, of New York-Mr.C Chair
man, rise to point OF order. The mo-
ton is rot debatahle or amendable.
| Mr.. Phelps, OF New Jersey-We do not
wish to debate. We only wish to wait until
we have done the work for which we are
here.
Mr.. Stewart, of Pennsylvania-Mr. Chair.
man, Mr.. Chairman, have the floor. Mr.
Chairman, you recognize the gentlemen
from Pennsylvania, and l have the floor.
Mr.. Roosevelt, of New York-The mo-
ton is not amendable nor debatable.
Mr.. Stewart-We are ready for the front
| OF battle, Mr.. Chairman, let it come.
ICheers from surrounding delegation].
The speakers voice was again lost in the
| confusion.
| vention is that the convention now take a
recess until 7:30 o'clock this evening. All
those in favor, say aye. To which few
| responses were givenl. And all those op-
posed, say no. To which deafening re-
sponse was given, seemingly from every
part of the building, including audience
and galleries, as well as delegates.
The Chair-The nays have it.
Judge Foraker-I demand the call of the
States.
Mr.. Roosevelt ask for call of the
roll.
Mr.. Russell, of New York-What is the
call of the roll on? Cries from the Ala
bama delegation of "Let us have the roll
csll."l
Mr.. Rooseyelt-Mr. Chairman, / de-
manded the roll call on the question OF
adjournment. We have a right to have
il, Mr.. Chairman. Cries of "Sit down sit
down. you are too late.''l
Mr.. Hackard, of New York-It is never
too late.
Mr.. Roosevelt-Mr. Chairman, / de-
manded roll call on the question of adj
journment.
A Delegate from North Carolina-I rise
for question OF information in behalf OF
the delegates from Alabama. We don't
understand precisely what you are voting
upon now.
The Chair-The roll will be called on
the ballot for President. [Applause.l
MIR. Dutc' er, of New York-New York
demanded q call OF the roll of the States
chair decided the question.
The Chair-Was it seconded by two
States2
Mr.. Dutcher-Yes, sir. 1t was second.
ed by more than six.
The Chair-The roll will be called for
balloting for President.
The discussion continued for some time
amid great confusion, the delegates rising
in their places and clamoring for fecogni-
ton by the Chair, or running about the
aisles. Finally, during the uprnar, the
Chair recognized Mr.. Mckinley. of Ohio.
Mr.. Mckinley, of Ohio-Mr. President
and gentlemen of the convention, l hope
no friend of James q. Blaine will object
to having the roll call of States made.
| IlCries OF "Good, good" and cheers
Let us raise no technical objections.
llCries OF "rhat's right, ".and cheers care
not when the question was raised, the
gentlemen representing different interests
here have a right to the voice OF this con.
vention upon that subject. Cries OF
well said" and cheers. And as friend
Of James G. Blaine 1 insist that all his
friends shall unite in having the roll Of
States called and voting against adjourn
ment. Loud cheers,
The Chair-Nery well, Mr.. Mckinley,
and then We can vote the proposition
down. Loud applause
Mr. Conger, of the District of Columbia
We accept that Mr.. Chairman.
On the question of adjournment there