New-York tribune., 1896-07-09
PANDEMONIUM REIGNED
A TREMENDOUS TUMULT OVER THE
MICHIGAN CONTESTS
GOLD MEN MAKE A DETERMINED FIGHT AGAINST
THE UNsEATING OF THEIR ALLIES FROM
THAT STATE. But ARE BEATEN By

GOLD MEN MAKE A DETERMINED FIGHT AGAINST
THE uNsEATrNG OF THEIR ALLIES FROM
THAT STATE But ARE BEATEN By
VOTE OF 55s TO ss'.
Chicago, July s-The Convention reassembed at
6:15 p. with a full attendance OF delegates and
with crowded galleries. Senator Daniel. Of vir-
ginia, was in the chair as temporary chairman
The section assigned to the New-Yors delegation
was however an exception to the general rule.
few OF the members OF the delegation being pres
ent Senator Hill. Ex-Governor Flower and Mr.
Whitney conspicuousy absent. Perry Bel
mont lowered around as II he had particular
liking for his surroundings There appeared to be
no business ready for presentation. and the band
had fill up the time. which II did to the general
enjoyment and satisfaction. Senators Harris OF
Tennessee: Cockrel,. OF Missouri; Jones OF Arkan-
sas and Tlllman Of South Carolina. with ex-Sen-
ator Reagan. Of Texas. moved around uneasiiy
from section to section
At $50 an order went forth through the sergeant
alarms that the Committee Permanent Organ-
zation would meet in its room Immediately
The audience amused itself for some time with
calls for Bryan. but these calls met with no re-
sponse
At $40 Senator H.ll, followed by many Of the
New-York delegation came into the hail. and was
Immediately recognized and greeted with cheers
and cries 81 "Hill. HILL" No notice Of this dem
onstratIon taken by him. but he and his COM
panions quietly took their seats. Soon afterward
Colonel John x. Fellows came In from another
quarter Of the hall and brought his associates He
was not recognized by the crowd and consequently
was allowed to take his seat quietly. In an aisle
In close proximity to the NewYork section there
was at this time group OF we,l-known politicians
in an apparently earnest and anxious colloquy.
The group consisted of Senators Harrs. Jones and
Tillman and Governor Stone. OF Missouri.
FIGHT OVER MICHIGAN DELEGATES on
At $50 p. m. the Committee on Credentials pre-
sented its completed report. admitting to seats the
contestng delegates from the lVth Congress DIS
tr!ct Of Michigan-Messrs. Chamberlln and Hart;
also admitting the contesting delegates from the
IXth Congress District Of Michigan-Messrs Hoyt
and White and recognizing the right to their seats
Of all the other delegates from Michigan.
Mr. Crosby. Of Massachusetts,. explained that dis
cussion Of this matter had lasted nearly all night
and most OF the day before it was accepted by the
COMMITTEES. The minority felt 1t should be known
that, in their opinion the report was great in)us-
tce MI Crosby's voice weak, and he spoke
with a running accompaniment OF cries OF Louder!
and derisve applause most Of his remarks being de-
livered in dumb show He closed by Offering an
amendment TO retain the four unseated members in
their seats
Mr.. Brennan, of Wisconsin, also advocated the
adoption OF the minority report and said they feared
the effect OF the adoption OF the majority report
upon the country. He entered into details OF the
facts involved In the contest and said the report In
this II adopted would establish the fact that