The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-07

question vas not justified. He was only
the organ OF the committee and should
endeavor 70 discharge the duties that
were incumbe upon him with an abso-
Lutte impartiality and a strict regard for
the rights of the members
Ar. Thomas disclaimed any intention
to reflect in the slightest degree upon the
committee.
Ex-Gov. sheehan followed Mr. Thomas
in an impassioned speech. which evoked
applause al intervals from the gold men
on the committee He said. Il recall
that four years ago, sitting in this very
room, then as now, members Of the ma
tiOnal committee. Mr.. Thomas and / la
bored and voted side by side to secure
the nomination as temporary chairman
of the convention about 10 assemble, of
the Hon. William c. Owens of Kentucky.
Mr.. Owens, 1t was we'll known, was op-
posed to the nomination of the man,
who, as developments afterwards proved
was thee hoice Of an overwhelming ma
1ority OF that convention. We were sue
oessful then, as / remember by about
the same vote as THAI by which the COM
mittee has determined to recommend the
selection of the senator from New York.
But as also remember there was on that
occasion no democrat so disloyal 70 the
only existing national democratic organi-
cation as to even suggest to the conven-
ton that It repudiate the judgment and
overturn the decision of the national COM
mittee. on the eve OF the gathering of
the next national convention such action
as that outlined in the declaration of
Mr. Thomas will establish a most danger
Gus precedent, and those who support him
in the attitude that he has assumed must
be responsible for whatever may occur
for which their acts may be taken as an
example"
Mr.. Sheer.n, secretary Of the commit
tee, was named as temporary secretary
of the convention, and John /. Martin as
sergeant-at-arms
At 5:45 O'Clock the committee adjourned
subject to the call of the chairman.
The moment the vote on the temporary
Craftsmanship was announced Don NJ
Dickinson, who was in the committee
room, rushed out, and tearing down the
corridor TO Senator HIS room, which
was at the extreme end Of the hall, an
nounced the result. Mr.. H.ll received the
news in his usual impressive way.
Gathered in the room at he time were
ex-Sceretary Whitney. eX-Gov. Flower,
Smith NJ. Weed and others. All congratu-
lated the senator on his selection.
Mr.. Whitney and the other gentlemen
had been waiting to hear from the ma
tional committee on the temporary chair
manship question and on the announce
ment OF the result left the senator's room.
A Southern Associated Press representa-
tive asked Mr.. Hill If he was satisfied
with the result Of the vote.
oh" said the senator, with shrug
of the shoulders, II don't care anything
about 1t; Il makes no difference to me,
one way or the other"
"Win you prepare a speech as tempoH-
airy chairman" was asked.
well, now" said Senator Hill, 81
don't think I will for divers reasons.
What's the use of preparing a speech l
may not have a chance to deliver?"
do you think the convention will re-
use to accept. the national committees
recommendation"
II don't know. It's hard to tell what the
enemy will do under the circumstances;
am prepared for anything that is pos
sible to happen.H