Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-21

raw chairman. / shall not attempt to de.
tain YOU by any heightened speech. l
oply want to say to you thstwe live 30 far
from the center of the Republic, over on
the Pacific shore, that / cannot even guess
who your nominee is going to be. Laugh
ter. OF course, you all know. l say
further to you, gentlemen Of the conven-
J tiop. that / am not able TO say exactly
what your platform will be, but the peo-
nile of the country have echoed its senti-
ment, and the rattle of the skirmish line
was heard only two weeks ago from Ore
gon.
Here the speaker was interrupted by a
round of applause, and at the suggestion
of some enthusiastic individual in the gal
lery, three hearty cheers were given for
rOregon.
God willing, resumed Mr.. Estee, next
November you will hear from Clevsland's
Appomattox all over this great Republic
[Applause] Friends and gentlemen OF
the convention, again thanking you for the
high honor you have conferred upon me,
and \ impressing Eyou with the belief
that our duties are of the greatest and
most solemn character, and trusting from
the depths of my soul that eyeIy act may
be done to promote the best interests OF
our common country and to advance the
great Republican party, will call for the
next order of business. Applause.
WHY DIDN'T HE DELIVER IT?
ONLY two minutes were occupied with
the speech, to the obvious surprise Of the
convention, which had expected speech
upon the Issues of the hour. 1t was known,
moreover, that q careful speech had been
prepared, and it is understood, too, that
many newspapers have it in type, The
reason for Mr.. Estee's change Of programme
cannot be learned.
The Chair then recognized Mayor Roche.
Of Chicago, who advanced 70 ths platform
holding in his hand q beautiful silver
gavel which he said no had been instruct
ed 10 present to the convention on behalf
of the citizens Of Chicago. 1t was not Of
silver alone, as that one presented at st.
Louis, but of gold and silver, the bi.metal-
lie standard of our sound financial policy.
1t represents both crude aad skilled labor,
aud teaches the lesson that free homes,
free shoOls and a free ballot shsll be main.
tanned in this country. Mr.. Charles A.
Works, of Illinois also presented to the
convention gavel which he said was
plain tool and made neither of silver nor
gold, but it is connected with great name
in American history. Ii is made from
piece OF wood from o desk in
taunery in Galens, Ills, which
was left by that silent soldier, u s. Grant,
when he took the field to fight for his
country. The mention of Gen. Grants
name was greeted with an outburst Of
cheering, which lasted several moments,
and was the warmest demonstration of
the day. The Chair accepted the token in
neat speech, in which he expressed the
thanks of the convention TO the donors.
Chirman Bsyne, of the Committee on
Rules, was recognized and presented the
committee report. The report adopts the
rules of the House of Representatives with
some slight modification; and makes the
following
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
First, Report of the Committee on Gre
dentiais. Second, The report of the Com
mittee on Resolutions. Third, The
naming of the National Committee
L
Fifth, Ball0ting, Sixth, Presentation Of
candidates 70, the Vice Presidential nomi-
nation. Seventh, BsllotiDg.
The report also gives Dakota ten votes
and Washington Territory six votes and
the other Territories and the District of
Columbia two each. The rules recommend
ed are substantially similar to those adopt
ed 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 proceed
ings of the convention, the rules of the
House Of Representatives are recommended
30 far as applicable. The most essential
change is that il is recommended that an
Executive Committee consisting of nine
members may be chosen by the National
party.
Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts,, moved
that the report of the Committee on rules
be adopted, except the rule referring to the
election of alteInstes, and that that por-
tisn be recommitted.
Mr.. Butterworth, of Ohio, moved to
amend the report of the committee by
placing limitation of time on the nomi.
mating speeches.
Mr.. Bayne hoped that the gentleman
would withdraw his motion. He fully
sympathizsd with him in Congress in view
Of the order Of business therein limiting
the time Of the speakers.
Mr.. Butter worth:
ST OFTEN sYMPATHIZe WITH THE AUDI
ENCE."
Mr.. Bsyne proceeded to press his objec-
ton. He said that il would not do to shut
Off the nominating orators in the midst of
their most effective periods. He moved
that presentation speeches be limited to Is
minutes and seconding speeches be limited
to 10 minutes. Mr.. Bayne also objected to
the proposition made by Mr.. Hoar, and ar
gued in favor Of the Committee on Rules
report with regard to the matter of election
of alternates TO the National Convention. |
Mr.. Butterworth's motion was defeated by
q heavy vote A discussion then epsued, |
and was participated In by Messrs. Hoar,
Bayne, Boutelle, and Fillay, as to the |
manner, in which alternates should be en-
titled to vote in the absence Of principals.
Senator Hoar finally presented q substi-
tute for the rules reported by the Commit
tee relating to the election Of
ALTERNATEs,
Which he moved to adopt, and Chairman |
Bsyne, of the Committee on Rules, said |
that be hoped the substitute would be &C.
cepted and seconded Senator Hoar'slmo /
tion. The substitute was as follows:
alternate delegates for each delegation
at large, and alternate delegates for each |
district delegation to act in case Of the
absence of the delegate. shall be elected"
Mr.. Raymond, Of California, objected
to this proposition and desired to have the
question referred to the chairman Of the
Committee on Rules, but the Chair ruled
that this was out Of order.
Mr.. Johnston, of New York, moved that
rule 10, the rule under discussion, should
be referred back TO the committee.
Mr.. Bsyne said this was all fuss and |
feathers about nothing. Senator Hoar's
proposition should he accepted.
Mr.. Hustled, of New York. arose in his |
seat and was cheered. He supported
Senator Hoar's substitute and said il was
what rybody wanted. He thought
that il would be difficult for the Commit
tee on Rules to be gotten together, and
this would avoid all the difficulty in the
case. The discussion then dragged along
for some time and the members Of the Con-
vention were getting
MORE AND MORE CONFUSED