The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-24

annex territory which the United States
had wrongfully put into its possession.
The good name of the United States is of
more Importance than possession of the
Sandwich Islands and the course of the
President has been the only possible one
consistent with the honor and dignity of
the American people"
HAYES of San Francisco called for the
previous question amid laughter from the
rear benches. Then Reed made another
little speech.
81 want to set myself right on that Ques-
ton with the convention. l claim to be
my own boss and make my own motions.
l would have moved for the whole previ-
GUS question had not McEnerney whis-
pered to make it refer to the amendment
only. l claim to be my own boss"
The chairman was about to call for a
vote on the resolution when Shanahan
crying that Reed should get some of his
own medicine, said that the resolution
had not been read to the convention by
the secretary.
1t was read by the secretary, and then
Shanahan. amid laughter, moved the
previous question as to that particular
amendment.
'There is no second" cried Reed, who
had regalned his seat in the San Francisco
delegation.
A dozen seconds, among them La Rue Of
Sacramento. evidenced the contrary. Then
the motion was put, and the vote, COM
ing up on the amendment Of Reed it was
voted down by an overwhelming vote.
Brooks of Los Angeles bo5bed up again
with resolution in his hand. waving it at
the chairman. Ruddel of Lake cried for
the report of the committee.
II have recognized Mr.. Brooks" cried
Chairman Del Vale amid Kisses and yells
Il have already recognized Mr.. Brooks Of
Los Angeles"
Then the resolution was offered ana
read 1t was as follows:
WHEREAS, 1t is currently rumored and be-
lieved that certain persons now In the service
of the Government OF the United States have
been extensively and unlawfuly interfering in
the nomination of members of Congress and
other elective officers of this State; and where
as, all such interference with the sovereign
rights of the people on the part OF national Off
cials is contrary to the usages Of the Demo-
cratic party and viOlatve of the exalted prn-
ciples of the civil service so ably enforced by
the President OF the United States; therefore,
be II
Resolved. That the chairman Of this conven-
tiOn appoint committee consisting of one
delegate from each of The Congressional dis
tricts OF this State, who's duty it will be to
make immediate and diligent inquiry into the
matters and things aforesaid and report the
result of such inquiry and investigation to the
President OF the United States for his informa-
ton and action.
Ruddock of Mendocino moved to refer
it to the committee to report at P. NJ. to-
day. Mitchell of Los Angeles rose to the
point of order that the only question be-
fore The house was the committees report.
This resolution of Brooks is ill-timed and
must be referred without debate under the
rules adopted here"
Point of order we'll taken" ruled Chair
man del Vale. "I'd like to ask the gen.
tleman of Los Angeles if he has any more
resolutions to Offer" cried Garrity of Ala
media. A laugh followed, and cries of
Question:" question !" resounded through
the house. Brooks rose again to a dues-
tiOn of privilege "The question now be-
fore the house." cried the chairman, "is
Shall the main question be put?' No
member can rise to a question of priy-
lege." Brooks was quenched. the previous
question was put and carried aud then the
report Of the platform committee came up
for action. 1t was adopted by an enthusi-
astic vote; in fact unanimously. and with
cheers.
The document was submitted with the
following communication:
To Hon. r. F. Del Yale, Chairman of tho
Dem OcrGttc State Convention: Your COMMITTEES
on platform and resolutions beg leave to reporr
the accompanying platform and resolutions, as
a result of its Iabors.
DENIS SPENCER, Chairman.
The platform Is as follows:
The Democratic party OF the State OF Call.
fornia, in convention assembled, hereby makes
the following declaration Of its principles upon
national and State issues:
Resolved. That the Democratic party OF Cali