The San Francisco call., 1896-03-15

properly called into existence. He then
charged Christopher Buckley with con-
spring with certain members OF the
old com mittee to reconvene that commit
tee, which was done.
"And the committee" he continued,
twas then turned over to Buckley as an
organization to set against that of Mr..
Deuprey, organized on the authority OF
the last county convention" He then
submitted the certified copy Of the mill
utes of the meeting referred to-
George R. B. Hayes then suggested that
in the interest of harmony the call be
issued to both factions.
This met with the approval of Joseph
Rothschild and motion to that effect was
made by Hayes. But it did not suit
McNab.
Rothschild arose to reply and said that
he did not come with any certified copy OF
the minutes of meeting to prove the
claim of his organization for recognition.
He said he had affidavits from 228 mem
bers "a majority of the old committee to
show that the Metropolitan Hall meeting
was not adjourned sine die and that these
228 took part in the proceedings that
interests he was present to protect and
which was the legitimate successor of the
old committee.
Rothschild hesitated moment in his
speech to look for document, and Cush-
ing rose and moved the previous question.
Rothschild was plainly yet holding the
floor. but Chairman Gould, ready to force
a vote and shut off discussion, instantly
recognized the motion.
Here came the critical moment of the
whole meeting. The Buckleyites were
ready for almost blood at the unfairness.
There was quickly sursing and a roar
and threatening like the quick gathering
of thunder. cloud.
All was instant disorder and excitement.
The crowd all rose and surged to the front.
There was shouting and shaking of fists.
mo gas rule" shouted Joseph Roths-
child.
II will break this party in two," M. J.
Donovan managed to shout above the din.
Don't turn out the lights" shouted
some strong-lunged Buckleyite.
"If they want fight let them have it,"
shouted Jim Neal, the Buckleyite.s
IF you want fight you can have it p
shouted George Browning. starting to pull
off his coat.
Rothschild insisted on his right to speak
and to present evidence.
Another motion for the previous ques-
ton was made and seconded by Gavin Nc
Nab and others.
''Mr. Chairman, was still speaking and
l have the floor" protested Rothschi1d.
The chair rules that you had finished, !"
said Gould.
There was an Intellectual attempt to ap-
peal from the decision of the chair and
Rothschild, white with rage, shouted: 81
call on all good Democrats of San Fran
cisco to leave the hail."
M. j. Donovan and others checked the
bolt amid the excitement and the battle
went on.
After Ave or ten minutes deafening up
roar and excitement Gould got a rollcall
on the motion In favor OF the previous
question, ruling on inquiry, that ma.
joritv could order it. During rollcall
Cushing's manual was produced and ne
changed his ruling to two-thirds. There
were 45 ayes and 43 noes.
There were all sorts OF motions to ad-
journ, and w. w. Foote got in point OF
order in favor of his committee. He
asked unanimous consent for the report
of the committee, but Gavin McNab OBJ
jected that his resolution was first In
order.
Pretty soon another hot period arose
with conflict and stubborn fighting in it,
and Chairman Gould did Napoleonic
and unexpected thing by arbitrarily de-
claring recess of ten minutes.
The recess lasted, over an hour and both
sides figured and consulted. Everybody
went for drinks. three policemen tried
four times to clear the hall and could not
do it. During this recess M. j. Donovan
was overcome for spell by an attack OF