The herald., 1896-07-07


gold men.
The Michigan case was then taken up.
Mr.. Stevenson made a vigorous speech
in defense of the gold delegation. He de-
clared that the men who were contest
ing had no grounds of contest. 1t was a
plain attempt to steal the state of Mich
igan, to which the silver men had no
more right than they had to the sover-
egn state of New York. After a short
discussion the Stevenson (gold) delega-
tion was seated by a vote of AZ to l, Cam
pau of Michigan voting in the negative.
Both the gold and silver delegations
from South Dakota were ordered placed
on the rolls by a viva voce vote, each be-
ing given half vote.
THE GREAT QUESTION
Henry D. Clayton, on behalf of the sill
yer men, placed Senator Daniel in nom
ination. He made an eloquent plea for
his candidate and said he was one of the
greatest orators of the south and man
who would make an admirable presid
Ing officer. His speech was greeted with
applause by the silver men.
W. f. Sheehan of New York placed
Senator David B. Hill in nomination.
He spoke of the service of Senator Hill
in the Democratic party and said his
popularity throughout the country made
him a fit man for the place. He paid
tribute to Senator Hill as a parliament
tartan, and said he was second to none
as a presiding officer. The gold men ap-
plauded Mr.. Sheehan's remarks. Both
speeches were short. Then the vote was
taken. There was quiet in the commit
tee room as the roll was called by states.
Louisville did not vote. The result was
announced: Hill 27, Daniel 23, and the
gold men chcered.
FIGHT PROMISED.
A very interesting scene followed the
announcement of the vote and the dec
laration of Chairman Harrity that SEN
ator Hill had been selected by the ma
tlonal committee for temporary chair
man. Mr.. Thomas of Colorado announc-
ed that the silver men would present
a minority report, and would ask the
convention to select another mana
man in accord with the silver majority of
the convention, for temporary chair
man. He said the course of the silver
men had been announced for some time
and the members of the committee who
had just made the selection were well
aware of the fact that their choice was
not satisfactory to the majority of the
convention. He then said he wanted to
know from the chairman of the national
committee who would preside until the
temporary chairman was elected, If he
would recognize a silver man to place
in nomination before the convention a
man of the silver factions choice. This
query, addressed directly to Chairman
Harrity, brought that gentleman to his
feet with great promptness. He said he
resented the inquiry from the member
from Colorado. 1t contained reflec-
ton upon him and his fairness as pre-
siding officer, and as chairman of the
national committee, which was unwar-
ranted and uncalled for. He declined to
answer such a question or give it further
consideration. Mr.. Sheehan again took
the floor and said the silver men were
making a mistake in refusing to abide
by the precedent in national conventions
heretofore. He recalled the fact that
four years ago the Cleveland men We're
defeated by the national committee, and
Owens of Kentucky was made tempo
rary chairman. Although he was an
anti Cleveland man the Cleveland ma
jority of the convention did not under
take to violate the established prece-
dent of the party and reject the man Sc
lected by the committee for temporary
chairman. He warned Mr.. Thomas and
the silver men that they would be the
losers in the end If they refused to ac-
cept Senator Hill for temporary chair
man.
MINOR OFFICERS.
For temporary secretary S. P. Sheerin
of Indiana was selected. John R. Martin
was selected as sergeant-at-arms, and
James Oliver of New York as his as
sistant.
The secretary was authorized to des-
ignate such assistant secretaries as he
pleased, and he named Leopold Straus
of Alabama as the first assistant sec
retary at the request of Committeeman
Clayton of that state.
After the adjournment of the national
committee, Mr.. Clayton stated that i'm
mediately Chairman Harrity calls the
convention to order, he will present the
name of David b. Hill of New York for
temporary chairman, and will then rec
ognze either Mr.. Clayton or Mr. Thomas,
the committeeman from Colorado. who
will present, on behalf of the minority
of the national committee the name of
Senator John w. Daniel of Virginia.
Mr.. Clayton and the other silver men
say they have entire confidence in the
fairness of Mr.. Harrity, and expect to
see the matter of the temporary chair
manship settled in the same spirit of
good humor that prevailed in the COM
mittee. The report of the minority will
be brief, and tonight is being signed by
the minority members of the COMMITTEES
MEMBERS PRESENT.
The following are the members of the
national committee present, nine being
represented by proxies:
Alabama-Henry D. Clayton.
Arkansas-U. M. Rose (T McRae.
proxy.
California-M F. Tarpy.
Colorado-Charles S. Thomas.
Connecticut-Caros French
Delaware-Lewis c. Vandergviff.
Florida-Samuel Pasco
Georgia-Clark Howell, Jr.
ldaho-Frank W. Beane BARRY NJ
Hilliard proxy.
Illinois-Ben T. Gable.
Indiana-Simon p. Sheerin.
Iowa.. J. Richardson.
Kansas-Charles w. Blair.
Kentucly-Thomas H. Sherley.
Louisiana-JameS Jeffries