The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-06

West Virginia. Wesley Malahan w. NJ. Clements.
The spectators and delegates became FESTIVE
during the long interval occupied in calling the
roll, and the chairman was obliged several times
to enforce order with his silver gaveL
When Kentucky was called, Hrd the member
for the committee on resolutions was announced
to be Henry Wstterson. storm of applause
swept through the hall, which did not cease for
some minutes There was also much applause
when Texas reported its member Of the plat
form committee-George Clark.
Dakotas name being reached. Mr.. O'Brien, Of
Minnesota, spoke up. saying: "In Dakota there
Is a contest There are two delegations from Da-
kota attending this convention. No COMMITTEES,
the proceedings of this convention until that
contest is decided"
The Charman-Do you make morioni
Mr.. OBrien-I move that all parties claiming
to be delegates from Dakota DO excluded until
the report Of the committee on credentials is
made.
The Chairmsn--You make that a. an absolute
motion. not amendment
Mr.. O'Brien-Yes sir, and 40 a motion.
The Chairman-Then your motion is
Mr. OBrien-That we exclude all delegates
from Dakota until the contest il determined.
The Chaipman-1he motion OF Mr.. OBrien,
Of Minnesota, there being contest in Dakota,
is that all parties claiming to be delegates from
that Territory be excluded from participancy
until after the report of the committee on Gre
dentials is made and acted upon. Is there see
ond to that motion2 Tho motion was seconded
by several delegates Are You ready for the
question: All in favor of the motion will say
aye; contrary minded no. The ayes have it
It 10 SO ordered.
Tho roll-call was now at an end, and the chair
man announced that the tnree committed
platform. permanent organization and creden-
tials-would meet at 5 p. NJ the two latter in
rooms adjoining the convention hall. and the
committee on platform at the grand parlor Of
tho Southern Hotel, the headquarters of the
Democratic national committee.
The Chsirman-Is there any other business to
come before this convention?
Mr. Pussy. of Iowa-Mr. Chairman. am in
structed by my delegation to offer the following
resolution and ask for Its adoption.
The Chairman-Send up the resolution. if you
please. At this point delegate arose and
made frantic efforts to read. The Chair several
refused-whether owing to the fact that he did
not hear the chairman's request for his name,
or was disposed to not give it. was not apparent
Finally the chairman made himself heard by
When the delegate said McGinnis. of Montana,
everybody laughed. When the laughter had sub
sided, Mr.. McGinnis said "Mr. Speaker, on be-
half of the association OF Territorial delegates
am requested to offer the following resolution:
The Chair-Will you please wait moment
till the resolution already passed up from Iowa
is read and disposed of That is the only thing
in ordera
The secretary then read the resolution offered
by Mr.. Pussy, Is follows
Resolved That during the Of this convention
this hall be opened for the inspection of visiting
clubs.
The Chair-We have put the motion OF Mr.
Pusey. Of Iowa Is there any second. gentle
men?
Mr.. Baker, of Ohio-I move to amend the
action by instructng the sergeant-at arms Of
this convention to invite and find seats in this
convention for every uniformed Democrats
club that comes from other States. lApplause. |
The Chair requested that the amendment be
passed No.
Mr.. Pusey-My resolution embodies that
very thing. 1t says all visiting clubs.
The Chair Il desire. gentlemen. to have the
amendment here before we proceed further. Ii
that amendments in writing, DIR. Bakers
MIR. Baker-ln moment it will be-
The amendment was passed up shortly after
wards.
The Chair-Gentlemen of the convention, I
will have to ask you to take your seats. There
must be order while the proceedings Of this con-
vention are going on. at least, amoag the dele
gates.
The amendment Of Mr.. Baker was then read
by the secretary. as follows:
That the seageantatarms be directed to invite and
seat in this convention, during its session. all uni.
formed clubs visiting st. Louis from other States.
Mr.. Terry. of Arksnsas-Mr. Chairman. !
understand, sir. that this hall is already filed
to its full seating capacity. and move you sir.
that tho matter be referred to the committee an
arrangements
The Chairman-There ID no such committee
40 that belonging TO this convention; it shoald
be sent to the national committee.
Mr.. Terry move that it be referred to the
national committee in charge of this matter.
The Chairman-Will you reduce that motion
70 writingl This 10 the motion:
Mr. BAksr-Mr. Chairman
The Chairman-Wait o moment, Mr.. Baker,
and will recognize YOU The motion il simply
motion to require this matter to be sent TO the
national committee 1t il o motion of reference.
The motion OF Mr.. Pussy is to send this resolu-
ton, or amendment. to the national COMMITTEES.
Mr. Baksr-There are, l understand, uni.
formed Democratic clubs here from ten
or twelve States. Those OF us
who are delegates are Obliged to the
people OF St Louis for their princely hospitsli.
ty, and think those clubs ought to be permit
ted TO have seats in this convention during the
deliberations of this body. Loud chesrs].
understand that yesterday, 4, 900 tickets were
distributed to the members of the Chamber ol
Commerce Of this city; they ought to have been
distributed to the Democratic cluos who are
here from Chicago, from Cincinnati and from
New York. Loud cheers and cries Of Good "
therefore insist, Mr.. Chairman. that We owe
is TO these Democratic clubs to extend to them
the courtesy Of this convention.
The Chairmsn-The question 10 upon the sub
stitute.
Mr.. Pickett. Of Conuscsicus-I arise to second
the motion made by the gentleman from Wis
cousin, because, IL his motion 10 uos adopted