The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-02

PARTY received the second lowest ana ne
does not contest. The Goodwin people
are pretty nervy TO appeal from the peo-
pies con7lete throw-down OF them
After Mr.. Devery had made this state
ment several OF the leading politicians
took sup his case and argued that the
committee seat him and avoid trouble. as
well as the establishment OF what might
prove an unfortunate precedent
After remaining az the rear OF the hall
for = short time. Devery started down the
aisle. In minute the convention hall
was in an uproar. Even the band was
drowned out as delegates and friends
stood on chairs and cheered and waved
their hats and handkerchiefs Hes seat
ed!' Hes seatedr' yelled the crowd.
but Devery raised his hand and called
out: not yet, not yet" Then arose the
CRY from one side of the gallery: What's
the matter with Devery?' and back in
roar came the answer: Ties all right
The ex-chief of police took seat in the
right OF the hall and shortly thereafter
the announcement reached the convention
hail that the committee on credentials
would not seat either Devery or Goodwin
In dciding the Devery contest a num-
her of heated speeches were mad. and
WIN it was explained that it was Senator
Hins desire that neither Devery nor
Goodwin b recognized. a motion TO that
effect was carried with but few dissenting
votes
When Senator Hill entered the conven-
ton hall there was a great outburst of
anplouse.
When the temporary chairman had
raped for order the report of the COM
nittee on credentials was called for.
Chairman McNahon said: In present.
ing the report 1 move the previous ques-
ten"
This was to prevent debate.
When the secretary read: In the Ninth
district of New York. neither delegation
is entitled to seats in the convention be-
cause of the wholesale corruption" a
rear of cheers went up. ana as IL contin-
Ted. Devery was seen making his way to
the platform. Vainly the chairman rap
ped for order. Vainly a band played.
Down the aisle Devery forced his way,
the crowd clearing for him. When he
reached the platform steps he raised his
hands in an effort to step the pahdemo-
rium that reigned. A sergeant-at-arms
with his hand on the big exchiefs shoul-
der tried to force him back to seat. but
he shook him off and started TO speak.
He said. amid cheers:
Democrats of this convention. Samuel
J. Tilden was deprived or his right of
franchise. az were the people of the Uni
ted States. We do not want that to occur
here today. 1t was through the work Of
a clique of this convention that the peo-
pie of the Ninth district are about to be
deprived of a similar right. Mr. Hnl,
as state leader of New York we ask jus
tice from you as the leader of the Demo
cratic party. We do not come here as
honest Democrats TO be deprived Of our
rights"
As Devery left the platform not 2 dele
safe was in his seat, and the gallery was
III a state of excitement.
The majority report of the committee
on credentials throwing out the Ninth
district declared that neither the Devery
nor the Goodwin delegates were entitled
to seats. by reason OF wholesale corrup-
ton pertaining TO the primary election, !
ir said district. whereby it cannot be
determined what delegates were legally
elected"
The majority report was sutained. the |
counties voting IN whole or in part in
favor Of seating the Devery delegations /
being Queens. : for and against: SUI !
felix. for and against; Wyoming, for; |
Yates. 3 for.
All of the other counties voted for the |
ma5ority report
4 Devery delegate got to the platform 1
and attempted TO speak. The chair told /,
icm that he could not address the con /
yention. Amidst tremendous uproar he .
started 20 speak. but a sereeant-at-arms I
hustled him down the steps. Fer fully ten 4
minutes the convention aRd spectators I
roared. apDlauded and hissed, and then
as the noise subsided Temporary Chair /
Il an Stanehaeld said.
FOR the sake Of the delegates to this 4
Democratic convention and those pres
rnt. I desire TO say that the party does
not propose to have its voice put down /
Or allow its convention 10 he run by THUGS
ard ruTians-" Here the Davery adher-
rrts broke out again and drowned Mr..
SiaIchfe.ds voice hy cheers for Devery.
For several minutes it went On end then 4
the chair said:
II want 10 say 70 the gallery. everybody
win get fair play. II the gallery does not f
cease. they VIII be cleared
Cries OF try L. let you Finally some 4
-embiance Of order was obtained and then 4
pcvery presented a minority report