The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-10-12

do. There still remained the question Of
seatinx the elgh! or ten delegates whose case
thescommittee on credentialshad referred tC
the convention. Throughout the city to-
day the principal topic of discussion was
the admission last night of the colored del
egate, Farrell, TO a seat in the Orchestra
, circle In the academy of music section OF
the auditorium, in Richmond h therto
sacredly guarded from intrusion of
all persons OF hi race. The general feel
ing among Virgians here is one of bitter
resentment
The afternoon session beginning at two
o'clock lasted nearly an hour beyond the
regular time for adjournment. At six
o'clock matters then stood about where
they were this morning. Mr.. POwderly,
through whom all official news of the pro-
ceedings is given to the press, told the re-
pOrters he had nothing in the way of news
to give them. The convent on, he said, was
still considering report of the committee
on credentials and had not vet acted
on IL This means the fight over the adj
mission Of eight or ten delegates whom the
committee referred TO the convention is still
in progress. Who these delegates are, Mr..
Powderly and other leading Knights re-
fuse 10 say. The burden of rumors, how
ever, seems 70 favor the statement that
they are three Brooklyn delegates Brown,
roff and Miller-of the Brooklyn Montauk
association; Morrison, OF district assem-
bly, l26 of New York, and
six st. Louis delegates claiming to be
elected, instead Of six said to be Turner
men. The delegates from district assembly
49, according to the same unofficial reports,
are fighting Morrison and the Brooklyn
men tooth and nail, but the long continu-
ance OF the battle shows that the opposi-
ton Is fully as determined as they. There
can be no doubt of the fact that the
battle is bitter one. This afternoon the
voices OF opposing delegates could
the armory hall, as they argue1
sion is ended the convention is al a stand
still and no work can be done. Meanwhile
many delegates here are growing impatient
at the prolongation Of the contest, andGare
anxious TO get TO the work they come here
to accomplish. The contest will be re-
sumed, however, and no one seems even
able to guess how long it will be before
the convention will organize and begin |
business.
1t was rumored to-day that the delegates
Of district assembly 49, with their eolored |
brother, Farrell, intended going to the |
Richmond theatre this evening, and If the |
latter was refused admission, force their
way in with him. Mr.. Powell,
proprietor and manager Of the |
.heater heard of the rumor and gave in
tructiOns that Farrell should not be ad-
nitted except to the gallery reserved for
negroes. He called upon the chief of police
Poe to afford protection in case
# trouble. The chief calle:l |
IpOn Mr.. Powderly to request
hat he use his influence to prevent an
Ittempt TO force admission of the colofed
delegate, as it would cause trouble.
hr. POwderly sent word that he was to
'usy to see him: but would send Mr.. Hays,
4 the executive board instead. The latter
aid he thought Farrell would not try to
inter- the theatre nut he conld give no
ssurance on the subject. Before the thea
re opened, Chief Roe AMI thirty-6ve
'olicemen were on guard there.
At the hour for opening
ne theatre, thousands of people assembled
N Broadway. The cOlored delegate and
rs fellow members of district 40 did not
ppear, and there was no disturbance.
he crowd remained about the
leatre until nearly 10 o. m.