St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-04

the larger states cannot match it. Ap-
plause. He wanted to say in answer to
those gentlemen who had so
kindly spoken in behalf of the
| states with small populations
that he wanted all questions to be settled
by an individual vote. This and other con-
ventions did not have the weight with con-
gress that they should, and its voice would
not be absolute in securing appropriations,
but whatever was obtained would have to
be secured by the individual and united ac-
| ton of the representatives and senators in
congress, backed by united action from the
Northwest. Again, OH behalf of Montana,
ne said that he wanted each man on the
| floor to be given q full vote, and he had
faith in the men of Minnesota to secure a
| lust consideration.
Mr.. Maginnis' speech was one of Ike best
received Of any on the subject.
| A NEBRASKA DELEGATE
| suggested that the convention must be har-
monious or it could not secure the united
and harmonious action of the senators and
| representatives iii congress. He did not
think it fair that one state should cast 36G
votes, and others only seven. ST. Paul and
Minneapolis had seventy delegates here,
and Nebraska only seven, which was
not fair. Minnesota, which protested
| that she was actuated by such
a feeling of brotherly love, ought
to show some OF that fraternal spirit
right here and now. He moved that the
rule be referred back to the committee.
This was opposed by Delegate King of
Dakota, who said that Dakota, not having
any votes in congress, was willing TO abide
by the result Of the convention.
| The motion to recommit was lost and Mr..
GordOn's motion, that the rule be thrown
out and the balance of the report adopted,
prevailed.
Mr.. Thurston of Nebraska moved that
where state delegations did not number ten
that each be given the full quota on all
questions. The motion was lost.
| Gov. Stannard offered the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That the manner of taking the
votes be as follows; Each state represented
in this convention shall have ten votes; each
territory, ten votes; and, in addition, each
board of trade, exchange or other CONNER
clal body and each municipal corporation,
one vote for every delegate properly accred-
tied therefrom and present upon the floor.
Gov. Stannard said in making his motion
that this would be fair basis, as it would
put states and territories on a par, so far as
states and territories were concerned, his
object being to give vote to each delegate
present. 1t was fair that each commercial
organization be represented, as they had
been recognized i'll the call, and it was from
the commercial men that the conyen-
tiOn wanted to hear. I want each man on
the floor to have vote.
Mr.. Beadle, Dakota-That is not what
the majority of this convention want.
Gov. Stannard-Then let the convention
say so by its vote.
| Mr.. Beadle-They will.
| THE QUESTION SETTLED.
There was good-sized squabble at this
point and half dozen delegates were on
their feet at once each with a motion or a
question, but finally order was restored.
Mr.. Geunther Of Wisconsin moved as an
amendment that three votes be allowed to
each congressional district.
Gen. Beadle of Dakota said that Dakota's
desire was that every delegate shall vote.
He moved as an amendment to the amend
ment that each properly accredited delegate
have one vote. He contended that this
convention was one of individual member
ship and not one of states. The governors
call was the constitution of this body and
could not be violated, and if any effort was
made to disfranchise him he would go to
court and vote by mandamus.
Gen. Beadle'S amendment to the amend
ment was carried, Gov. Stannard alone
voting no.
II. l.. Gordon moved an adjournment
until $3.50 o'clock this morning, which was
carried. at five minutes of o'clock.