The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-07

urge you TO be quiet that the motion may
have full consideration"
Senator Jerry South. OF Arkansas.
moved TO amend the report as soon es
the Philippines
L. Irving Handy made the point OF or
der that the Philippines were no part OF
the United States, and therefore the
amendment was not germane.
Mr. South defended the rights OF tho
Philippine delegation, but finally with
drew his amendment.
Arguing for the adoption OF the report.
Mr.. Grady said that the national commit
tee had decided to include Porto Rico
in the call OF the convention.
The committee had 20 consider the q,ies-
ton as to whether these delegates had the
right 10 vote.
SENATOR SOUTH INTERRUPTS.
1.-The question:" said the chairman, "is
upon the adoption OF the"
Senator South interrupted at this point
with an expressed desire TO speak to the
question, and accordingly took the plat
form. He declared that II had never
been part OF Democratic doctrine TO
consider the insular possessions as part
OF the United States. and he was opposed
to such action. He asked the convention
to vote down that part OF the committees
report.
There were loud cries OF question"
but the chairman again recognized L.
Irving Handy OF Delaware. who spoke in
favor OF the report and urged its
adoption. His expressed hope that the
day would come when the Philippines
could select their own president and hold
their own national convention called
forth cheers.
There were renewed cries OF Question"
IF the gentlemen will remain quiet"
said the chairman, "the chair can put II
quicker"
On viva voce vote the ayes were IN
a strong majority.
Senator South asked for a roll call but
this was also voted down by viva voce
vote.
ROLL CALL REFUSED.
"The roll call is declined" said the
chairman. with a thump Of the gavel.
The chair recognizes the gentleman from
Porto Rico TO express his thanks TO the
convention" called the chairman, as Mr.
Molina OF that delegation rose In his
seat
There were numerous Interruptions and
calls for recognition, but the chairman
silenced them and Mr.. Molina took the
platform.
Mr.. Molina spoke briefly and received
a round OF applause as he concluded
Chairman Williams endeavored 70 state
that the clerk would make an announce
ment but was interrupted by cries OF
I'm the day when Angel Gabriel shall
stand on the highest mount In the world"
said the chairman, "and with a mega
phone shall announce the crash OF crea-
tion. there will be some to interrupt him
by crying Louder
This witticism from the chairman hit
the humor of the convention and a pro-
longed laugh followed.
NOT READY TO REPORT.
The secretary then announced that the
permanent organization committee was
mot ready to make a report and desired a
conference OF the committee at once Be-
cause OF the wretched acoustics of the
han Chairman Williams requested the
chairman OF the New York and Illinois
delegations to repeat any announcements.
Mr.. Williams created great laughter
when he said. $50 dreadful are the
acoustic properties OF this remarkable
meeting place that my friend Ollie James
or Kentucky, who has a voice like the
bun OF Bashan and In whose Difference
that bull retired from business, confded
to me that even he could not be heard
In this place.
The next thing in the order of business,
said the chairman. is the report OF the
committee on credentials. win the chair
man OF the delegation pass along
RECESS UNTIL O'CLOCK.
The clerk made second announcement
Of the call for the credentials report.
That committee at once announced that
II would not be prepared TO report until
O'Clock. The chair then recognized Will
liam +. Sheehan, who moved that a re-
cese be taken until 2 o'clock. The conven-
ton was instantly In an uproar OF con-
fusion as the delegates and visitors rose
10 leave.
The motion TO take a recess was agreed
10 by viva voice vote and the morning
session came 10 a close at 11:04
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