The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-21
VOL. II.-NUMBER 54l.


will now call Cor the next order OF busi-
ness" Applause.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
Chairman Bavne Of the Committee on
Rules was recognized and presented the
committee report The report adop,s
the rules of the House Of Representa-
tives.
The rules recommended are substantial
" similar 10 those adopted by the last
national convention. The only essential
changes are two. One is that instead OF
adopting Cushing's manual as guide for
the parliamentary proceedings of the
convention, the rules N the House OF
Representatives are recommended as far
ms applicable. The most essential change
is that II is recommended that an execu-
tive commitee consisting of nine men,
bers may lie chosen by the national COM
mit;ee 10 conduct the affairs Of the party.
Senator IIoar of Massachusetts moved
that the report of the Committee ,on
Rules be adopted, except the rule refer
ring TO the election of alternates, and that
that portion be recommitted.
THE REPORT ADOPTED.
After considerable discussion the rules
were adopted as reported by the commit
tee. The report of the Committee on
Rules provides that no roll'call shall be
dispensed with during its progress, and
that no State shall change its vote until
the roll call is concluded.
The most significant change in the rules
is the provision for the appointment by
Of IN
committee of nine.
AT 2:l0 o'clock recess was taken until
s o'clock tonight.
LONG AND STORMY SESSION.
The Committee on Credentials held a
long and stormy session this afternoon,
both sides of the Virginia case being ex
haustiyely heard. While the contest was
at its height General Malone left the
room, some reports say he was excluded,
Others. and more probable ones, that he
left of his own accord before ballot
was had.
WISE VICTORIOUS IN COMMITTEE.
In the committee Wise was given the
%, Sd, 5lh, 9th. eth, sth and 10th dis
tricis The Ninth went TO Malone al
first, hat afterwards was thrown out.
Four delegates-at-large were given Ma
hone. This gives Wise IA and Malone
3. II Is given out that minority report
seating the Malone delegation will be
presented 10 the convention. If so
BITTER FIGHT
is assured, as the Shermanites champion
The little NiTginian. II is said the cause
IF the trouble between Wise and Malone
grew out of the formers ambtioo TO go
on the ticket for Vice President.
THE TEMPERANCE PLANK
is causing the Platform Committee much
trouble. 1t may not be ready 10 report
before morning. To-night's session will
clear up all routine business. and leave
tomorrow solely for nominations.
THE MONT SESSION.
The dazzling rays from thousand
electric lights, mingling their beams with
the brilliant colors of the stars and
stripes. made the scene al the auditorium
TO night one blaze of brilliancy. Fully
nine thousand people were in the build
ing when Chairman Estee's gavel fell at
s:25p.m. "The convention will come to
order" he said. Gentlemen will be
seated" Much confusion exists. The
secretary reads telegram from San
Francisco, saying California Republi
cans return thanks to the convention for
the choice of Mr.. Estee as chairman"
FIVE MINUTE SPEECHES,
The chair states it will be Obliged to
enforce the rule limiting speeches to tve
minutes each, and that hereafter the con-
yention will be called to order ON business
calls for report of the Committee on re-
dentials.
AFTER THE GERMAN VOTE.
Mr.B. S. Wellington of Maryland, Of
fered the following resolution
Resolved, That we tender the German
nation our sympathy on the death OF
their raler, Emperor Frederick. Mr.
Wellington spoke on his resolution, pay
ing a high compliment 10 the German
nation. Mr.. Harrison of North Carolina,
asked the withdrawal of the resolution
as one had been arranged by the Com
mi,tee on Resolutions Mr.. yelling
ton offered another resolution which Mr.
Harrison approved. Carried unanimous
" by rising vote.
RAKISG OVER DEAD MEMS BONES.
MIR. Dixon Of Maryland offered reso-
luton eulogistc of the memory of Grant,
Logan, and Arthur, who, he said, had so
often led our armies to victory. Carried
by an unanimous rising vote. Henderson
of Iowa stated that the Committee on
Credentials were not ready to report.
Received with murmurs of disapproval.
TRYING TO KILL TIME-A REGULAR
BEDLAM
An immense audience is waiting pa
,ien,ly, while the chair, to kill time, read
the addresses of letters and kilograms for
delegates, one TO Ingalls, called forth ap-
plause. The band was then ordered TO
play. The heat is intense, and men In
the upper galleries have all removed their
coats. Colonel Fred Grants entrance
with ladies called forth loud applause.
The dicnce Is now in expcctant mood
prepared to amuse itself with the small
est Incidents.
The chair called for the report OF the
Committee on Resolutions II was
stated they would not be ready to report
until to-morrow's session.
Hallan Of Kansas moved an adjourn.
ment iii noon tomorrow. Cries OF NO.
" n Dr.Jlay IF Kapfuckv