The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-11

moment.
"The chair desires to make an expla-
nation" said Chairman Patterson. Il
have honestly endeavored to let the
convention hear from both sides in sue
cesslon."
Called Him Liar.
81 deny that as falsehood," broke
in Mr.. Kelly, and again the convention
became a perfect pandemonium. Sew
eral excited delegates stripped of their
coast ready for business. while one
gray-haIred but brawny delegate ran
toward Mr.. Kelly. He was stopped,
however, before ne reached him.
1T was the purpose of the chairman,
as soon as the gentleman recognized
concluded, to recognize the gentleman
from South Dakota" continued Chair
man Patterson, pale with anger. be
cause the gentleman who has just fin-
lshed spoke on the opposite side of the
question, Mr.. Greco was recognized.
The uproar at this moment became 81
great that the chairman could not DC
heard, renewed cries Of put him out,
coming from the delegates. AS soon as
he could be heard, Chairman Patterson
continued:
after Mr.. Greco concludes will reg
ognize him, not because he is Mr.. Kelly,
but because he represents our host, the
state OF South Dakota. The gentleman
is trying to intimldate the chair, let me
assure him the chair will not beIntlmt-
dated"
Mr.. Greece spoke urgently in favor Of
sending committee Of conference to
Kansas City, as proposed by Mr.. Wash
burn.
Would not Apologize.
The chair then recognized Mr.. Kelly,
OF South Dakota, who said;
II very much regret the little alter
cation 1 had 4 short time ago, and l
also regret that the chairman should
think intended to intimidate him.
give you my word OF honor as a man
Intended nothing of the kind. White l
deeply regret what has happened can
not find 1t in my heart to apologize, es.
pecially as l have several times during
the day risen to point Of order AMI
have been persistently' ignored. l have
been all day denied my simple plain
rights as delegate"
Mr.. Kelly then turned his attention to
the pending question and urged thns
nomination be made at once, telling the
convention 1t was inconsistent with the
dignity of the party to refrain from
making it.
Mr.. Kelly was given an ovation By
his fellow delegates as he took his SCAT.
Jerry Closes the Argument.
Mr.. Simpson was gIver the floor TOR
the closing argument in behalf OF his
amendment. He began by deplorIng
the statements of some of the speakers
who predicted the death of the Peoples
party
I'VE have had some little fun here 10
night" he said. land a little scrap. That
sort of thing doesn't presags the death
OF the party. 1t betokens mental activ-
lty."
He then went on in a happy humor-
Gus way amid laughter and applause,
urging the convention to refrain from
making nomination at this time.
sockless Statesman Defeated.
During his address Mr.. Simpson
made an eloquent eulogy upon Mr.
Towne. declaring that he was too good
a friend OF his to wish to see him put
into political cold storage,
Several delegates attempted to secure
recognition, but were shut Off by calls
Of call the roll"
Mr.. Simpsons resolution provided Tor
the appointment of committee to 80 to
Kansas City and confer with the Demo
cratic committee in regard to u vice
presidential candidate.
Amid perfect quiet the roll call began.
When North Carolina cast u votes
against. the resolution appeared to b.
beaten, and when Texas voted her 13l
votes solldly against the resolution the
delegation was cheered wildly, Amid
much confusion the vote resulted 262 for
and 4O2 against.
Proceeded to the Nominations.
Senator Allen then took the cholr,
Chairman Pntterson's voice having
given out.
THE convention will now proceed u
the nomination of candidates for vice
president" he said,
The call of states for the announce
ment of names was then demanded.