St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-04
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William Br0SS OF Chicago.
Gov. BroSS' name was received with ap
plaus. In few words he thanked the con-
vention for the honor and asked the
pleasure of the body. Two or three men,
| berS were at once on their feet, but Judge
AtWater of Minneapolis headed them all off
and without eulogistic remarks nominated
as temporary chairman Mr.. G. G. Sturte-
want, secretary of the chamber of commerce
of Minneapolis, and Sturtevant was elected
without opposition. Delegate Chase, mayor
of Omaha arose at this point and made a
plea for display of national colorS. He
said there is no North no South, no East
no West, no Southwest, and there should
be "a display Of the old flag made ON the
occasion of proceedings of interest to the
entire country. Gov. Hubbard assured the
| convention that flag would at once be ON
hand.
THE MINNESOTA MUSS.
On the further pleasure of the convention
being asked for, Messrs.- Donnelly and
Blakeley of Minnesota both asked fof the
floor. Capt. Blakeley being on the platform
was recognized, and moved that COM
mittees be appointed on rules and order of
business, credentials, permanent Organiza-
ton and resolutions, the first three named
to consist of two and the latter Of three
from each state.
Mr.. Donnelly then promised that he had
presided over meeting Of the Minnesota
! delegation at room two of the Merchants
hotel which had passed resolution insist
ing that the committee on resolutions con-
siSt of seven members from each state and
territory, and naming the seven members to
serve from Minnesota as. follows: III. NJ.
Rice, st. Paul; Il. l.. Gordon, Minneapolis;
l. Donnelly, Nininger; o. P. Stearne, Du-
luth; S. G. Comstock, Clay county; j. A.
Willard of Blue Earth county and W. +.
Phelps of Winona.
Hon. Gordon E. Cole of Faribault an
nounced that he also was the chairman of
a meeting Of the Minnesota delegates ap-
pointed by Gov. Hubbard, which had
passed a resolution in favor of calling a
meeting of the Minnesota delegates at Mar
ket hall Immediately after the noon ad-
journment. Until this meeting had come
together and acted, no one had authority to
speak for Minnesota in the convention.
Mr.. DOnnelly said there seemed to be two
dromios present from Minnesota, although
| they did not look alike. Gen. Cole repre-
| sented the ten appointees of Gov. Hubbard.
The speaker represented them and all the
rest of the Minnesota delegation. Gov.
Hubbard was man for whom he had great
respect, but he might have made mistake
in naming some of his appointees. 1t had
been spread abroad that this was to be a
packed convention, and, therefore, while a
committee ON resolutions consisting OF
seven from each delegation would be some
what bulky, it would be safer and assume q
better representation of interests, and make
the voice of the convention the voice Of the
people of the Northwest instead of full
| mination of a conspiracy. He moved to
amend by making the committee on resolu-
ti0ns consist of seven members from each
delegation.
Gov. Stannard of Missouri said there
seemed to be more pegs than holes in the
Minnesota delegation. A committee on
resolutions of siXty-three members was an
absurdity, and would not leave enough for
| the other committees. He favored two
from each state. and believed siXty-three
men would simply get in wrange and de-
| lay business.
Mr.. Thompson of Iowa said the delegates
from that state had favored three from each
state ON each committee, and the delega-
ton would stand by that idea
Col. Chase of Missouri favored not more
than three on each committee.
An amendment to the. amendment was
made changing the number to three from
each state, on resolutions, but this was lost
\ NY uedNy VOle.
MOTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
Senator Ray moved that the roll be
called and that the chairmen Of delegations
be named, but this action met with general
| disfavOr.
Hon. NJ. II. Dunnel moved substitute
to the effect that the appointments Of COM
mittees, other than on credentials, be de-
layed until alter that committee had re-
ported.
Gen. Henderson of Illinois urged at least
the permanent organization before any de-
lay. There was wrangle over the manner
OF organization and appointments of COM
| mitteeS that made it impossible for the chair
to recognize any one.
Capt. Blakeley said it was impossible for
! Minnesota to select its members on commit
tees in fifteen minutes. The feeling that
had appeared was not the sentiment of the
delegation. They had arrived so late,
many of them, that they had not had time
to consult at all, and Delegate John King
said that inasmuch as Minnesota had two
Romeos and only one Juliet, this state
might be left Off from the committees alto
gether, while the people of the Northwest
consider the improvement of the water
ways.
Mr.. Donnelly of Minnesota moved that
all the committees except that on resolu-
tions be appointed now, which was adopted
after futile effort by Missouri delegate
to have an adjournment of fifteen minutes.
The chair ruled that fifteen minutes re-
cess be taken to arrange the committees,
which was done.
Gov. Ramsey announced that there were
present MeSsrS. Wood, Burke, BRYANT.
Michael and EuStis of Louisiana, who were
deeply interested in the improvement of the
river, and moved that they be asked to sit
as honorary members of the convention.
The motion prevailed.
| THE COMMITTEES.
The fifteen minutes soon expired
the convention came to order again.
and the committees were finally made UP as
| follows:
ON CREDENTIALS.
Illinois-W. J. Onahan, G. F. McNulty
Mlssour1-Frank Gareinnie, H.W. Grantley.
Nebraska-E. NJ. Carroll, c. A Potter
| kansas-Vinton Stillings, S. A Scott.
! Iowa.. w. Miller, J. r. Burgess
Montana-R. Poutet, John S. Tooker
Dakota-Johnson Nickeus, S. E. Young.
Minnesota-W. G. LIE Due, c. B. Sleeper
Wisconsin-S. W. Hunt, d. ]. Hill.
ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
Illuois-W. P. Halliday, J. H. Ward.
| Missouri. G. Jameson, William Warner
Nebraska-E. NJ. Carroll, c. A. Potter
Kansas. d. Barker, F. A. Fitzpatrick
Iowa.. T. Caldwell, G.. P Ballingell
Montana-John S. Toolzer, r. Poutet.
Wisconsin-C. l.. Coleman, o. B. Thomas.
Dakota-O. S. Clifford, E. o. Faulkner.
| Minnesota-S. G.. Comstock, G. II. Berry
ON RULES OF ORDER.
Illinois-C. E. Carr, ]. W. Sprigg.
Missouri-T. B. Bullene, John II. Douel as.
Nebraska-J. P. Hartman, L. W. Gilchrist.
Kansas-C. F. Scounten, W. II. Glenn.
Iowa.. NJ Shopper, J. R. Burgess.