The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-07

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slouch hat, vociferating wildly and never
permitting the opposition to silence his de-
mand, so vote had to be taken and the
reading Of the report was ordered by big
majority, amid cheers and shouts.
HALL GIVES HIS REASONS.
As Mr.. Hall arose from his seat again the
troubled waters subsidized, and, In a most
dlgnlhed manner, and amid foreboding
silence. he proceeded to say that he had
refused TO sign the report of the investi-
gatng committee for the following reasons:
!: Because it censured President Polk for
writing the Norwood letter, a censure which
was unjust to President Polk for various
reasons.
2. Fecause it exonerated Dr. M1cune. al
though Dr. Macune had actually and openly ad-
mlGted before the committee that he had gone
toGeorgla and formed combination among the
alllance Legislators and others in the interest of
Iatrck calhoun for United States senator.
because Dr.. Mecune had also admitted that Mr.
Calhoun had loaned him" NIacune) So 000 and
because DR.. Macune had further admitted that
ne remained sixteen days in Georgia lobbying
for Mr.. Calhoun's election
.. Because DIR. Macuue had admitted before
the committee that he had for the past year
travelled on transportation furnished him by
the West Point Terminal Company.
THE SECURITY FOR THE LOAN.
With reference to the loan of 81, 600 from
Mr.. Calhoun, it was alleged that D.. Macuue
admitted before the COMMITTEES that he gave
as security therefor an order for So, 900 on
the national alliance treasury. Proof had
also been edduced as to the policy Of the
National Economist and the Georgia Alit-
dnce Farmer being in the interest of cor
porations and monopolists This change from
the former policy Ia favor of farming inter
ests had beea gradual. but ultimately so
marked as to have practically confirmed
the suspicion of outside financial influence
at that time. Other proofs as to lobbying
and several minor charges had also been
presented.
A FRACTIONAL FIGHT.
The reading of this document produced a
profound sensation in the convention hall,
and in few seconds another scene of wild
excitement was being enacted. 1t was a
fight bocween President Polk and North
Carolina, backed by their friends on
one side, and Dr. Macune and
Col. Livingston and Georgia and their
friends on the other. Mr.. Page,
of Virginia made a desperate effort, even
after the reading of this document, to get
the whole matter squelched, and the Polk
faction fought Justify for an exposure of
everything that the delegates had right to
know.
Finally, as a sort Of compromise, Col
Livingston secured the adoption of a motion
making the continuance of the special order
for s o'clock tonight AT noontime it was
hoped that the matter could be patched up
in some way.
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
AS soon as quiet was restored, the con-
ventlon listened to the report of the COM
mittee to which had been referred that
portion Of President Folks annual message
suggesting a national legislat We council, TO
consist of the presidents of all the alliances,
with the national president as chairman
ex-otficio. The report was in favor Of this,
and was adopted by the convention.
The committee on the Presidents mes
sage with reference to salaries, reported in
favor of making the presidents salary
50, 800, with travelling expenses. out of which
he must pay his private secretary; and in
favor of fixing his official residence in
Washington. This report was also adopted.
The action in both instances was in direct
opposition to the recommendations of Dr.
Macune in his official report.
The afternoon session adjourned at $50
o'clock.
BUZZ OF THE LOBBIES.
The conver rsation about the lobbies of the
hotel, during supper, was entirely absorbed
by the discussion of the Macune matter
which had been a bombshell in the deli ber-
dent Polk and other prominent
members were appealed to to
recommend at the evening session that
the press representatives be admitted to the
convention, but they were obdurate and
rigid. Instructions were is ued as to
secrecy to the press committee Of the ALI
ance.
DR.. Macune was asked at supper time by
an Associated Press representative with
reference to the outcome of President Halls
manifesto. 'It will amonnt to nothing:
the council will not recede from its action
action of yesterday If anything, its exon
Grafton of me would be complete This
whole matter is the work Of one man, and
why should he be permitted to stir up strife
and retard the important business of the
convention, simply to crafty his own spite
and hatred! The whole thing amounts to
nothing, and the convention will so de-
cide.n
KANSAS AND THE THIRD PARTY.
AS indicating the state of feeling in Kan
sas over the third party conference, numer-
GUS kilograms of congratulation have been
received to-day by Gen. John II. Rice from
prominen5 citizens there identified with
the peoples party. Those having this
call In charge are circulating it indus
triously, and to-day succeeded in securing
the signatures to it of fifteen out Of the six
teen colored alliance state delegates now
here. E. S. Richardson Of Georgia refused
TO lnGOrSo Uno fnOV6Hl0uU. MS prdcULChlly
commits the colored alliancemen in fifteen
states to thethird party project.
President Polz, in a short interview to-
night, expressed it as his opinion that the
national alliance could hardly close its
deliberations before midnight next Monday.
This is generally predicted by the members.
Very little important business has SO far
been transacted.
PEACE PATCHED UP.
AS was partially expected, compromise
between the Polk and Macune factions was
effected during the supper hour. As soon
as the convention was called to order Col.
Livingston arose and said that at the re-
quest of members Of the alliance, President
Hall Of Missouri had agreed to withdraw
his explanation of his reasons for
refusing to sign the committee report yes
teTday. This. he said, was done in the in
terest Of harmony. Then DR.. Macune arose
to a question of personal privilege, and ad-
dressed himself briefly to the convention.
He denied the truth of some of the state
ments in the papers read by President Hall,
but his language was moderate and tenn
perate He sat down amid great applause.
HALL HOLDS HIS GROUND.
Then President Hall of Missouri said:
"W hile withdraw the written explanation
for the sake Of harmony and peace, do
not change my original opinion" This
speech was gree cd with Kisses and by some
applause as well.
The remainder of the evening session was