The herald., 1893-11-24

to get cheaper transportation" inter-
rupted Mr.. Fow Ter OF Fresno.
Yes" reioined Mr.. Maslin, land so
it is ts the interests OF the growers to
encourage Mormonism, because more
children more fruit"
THE FIRST POINT OF ORDER.
81 arise to a point of order" inter
rupted Mr.. sprsgue; "the gentleman
has been talking for some time here
about making motion, and he has not
done so."
'I'll do 80 in moment"
"Well, make your notion"
"I'll make it right now, then, to sat-
isfy you, sir. Mr.. President, l move
that the resolution be laid on the table"
This was seconded, and instantly Mr..
Berwick was on his feet to reply to Mr..
Maslin. He was interrupted by Mr..
Sprague, who arose to another point OF
order.
"Mr. Chairman, these gentlemen are
talking before the motion has been put
to the house. l call for the notion"
"Well," replied Mr.. Griffith, "the
chair has hardly had enough time"
AFTER MR.. MAsLIN.
Amid calls for the question Mr..
Sprague's point of order was carried out,
and Mr.. Fowler took the floor.
He denied most emphaticslly the
statement of Mr.. Msslin that the ques-
ton was not one of concern and import
snce to all in the convention. He aleo
decried his statement that the fruit
growers present were not sufficiently
well informed upon the question to take
action.
II arise to a point OF ORDER" inter-
rupted Mr.. Maslin. "The gentleman is
speaking against the motion to lay on
the table, and he is not in order"
Mr.. MAsLIN GETS IT AGAIN.
Mr.. Sprague then took q hand In the
discussion. ''The gentleman (Mr. Mas
linz" he said, "has spoken all that he
desired against the adoption of Mr.. Ber-
wick's resolution, and now he wants the
rest of US to keep quiet. 1t is very kind
Of him indeed, but | for one propose to
speak out about it. | propose to speak
out whether it is against the Southern
Pacific Railroad company or any other
corporation, or against any individual
who tries to muzzle the expression of
convention. This question is one we
have the right to discuss"
at looks as though Mr.. Maslin's de.
sire in making that motion to table was
to prevent the rest of us from discussing
| the resolution said Mr.. Fowler"
You do me injustice, sir" replied
Mr.. Maslin most emphatically. ut ia
not true"
well, sir; if 1 have done you
wrong / regret it. But I know of no
He may be able to bring in the rules OF
q of 10 of
Cushing, and by technicality prevent
the discussion. But 1 think that we
have the right to adopt our own rules.
am opposed to gag law"
MAsLIN wITHDRAws HIS MOTION.
Mr.. Rowley offered some figures in
regard to the railroads, but was inter-
rupted by Mr.. Maslin, who withdrew
his motion to table.
II made the motion in good faith"
he said, land feel panied that my mo-
tives have been misunderstood by those
present."
THE MATTER FINALLY TABLED.
"Mr. President" said Mr.. Sprague,
''as this is most important question
and we will scarcely sufficient time re-
manning this evening to discuss it, 1
move that its discussion be made a
special order OF business at the next
session of the convention"
This was put to verbal vote but Mr..
Berwick called for division. .s. -
The ayes arose and were counted by
Mr.. Lelong. who announced % affirma-
| tives.
The noes were then counted and cred
tied with % votes.
"Did you count those four gentlemen
standing in the rear of the room,"
asked one of the %.
"No!' replied Mr.. Lelong, II counted
them with the affirmative, but not with
the negatives" "Well they were
standing with us too," was the reply.
Another count was made and resulted
in Mr.. Spragus's motion being carried
by vote of SO to 35.
Mr.. Berwick arose to move for re-
consideration this evening. He was
asked by Mr.. Maslin if he had voted
with the affirmative.
"No," replied the Monterey gentle.
man, II did not, most emphatically.
"Well, then, you cannot move for
reconsideration" rejoined the impertur-
able Mr.. Maslin.
A paper upon Forestry by Abbott
Kinney was then read by the secretary,
A short discussion on this subject was
held, after which the rest of the session
was devoted to a talk upon pecans,
Judge Heath and Prof. Hilgard taking
prominent part.
After several announcements. the con-
vention adjourned at 10 O'Clock until
9:30 this morning.