The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-13
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and all he and his excited colleagues could
do was TO howl themselves hoarse.
When the roll call had been concluded
Chairman OBrien announced that the mi
nority report had failed by vote of 46S 1-3
to 1904 2-3. At this the uproar was re-
newed. the Parkerites cheering exultantly
their protests. AS final shot Senator Ul-
reg shouted:
You can beat us on machine. but you
can't beat us on brains.
MORE VOTES THAN DELEGATES.
No one seemed to notice that according
to the figures announced seventeen more
votes had been cast than there were dele
gates in the convention. The error was
doubtless due to the confusion attending the
roll call, however. and was not vital, as it
was apparent that the Parkerites had an
overwhelming majority.
Chairman O'Brien then put the motion on
the adoption of the majority report and
declared it carried on viva voce vote that
was a travesty on parliamentary pro-
cedure. he presented AlonZo O.. Smith as
the permanent chairman. Mr.. Smith re-
ceived an enthusiastic ovation from the Par
kerites and storm of disaPproval from
the minority. Before he could begin to read
his address Henry Colerick. of Allen coun-
ty. demanded recognition on point of or
der and denounced the proceedings, by
which, he declared. 800 Hearst delegates
cation of the convention before the question
of the contests for their seats had been dis
posed of. Colerick was cheered and APP
piauded by the Hearstites and Kissed by the
majority. but no ruling was made on his
point OF order.
Chairman Smith delivered his speech
under trying conditions. He could scarcely
make himself heard, and time and again
was forced to lay aside his manuscript and
POUND for order. In the course of his adj
dress, he made several illusions to harmony
rcnfn tfnrt fhn ft,.<x . -,
delegates, ETC., that were greeted with de-
r.sive jeers. boots and Kisses from the mi
nority. The latter part of his address, in
which he attacked the Republican admin
istration of state and national affairs
served mainly to quiet the crowd. 1t did
| not inspire enthusiasm from the delegates
and there was nothing in ii TO arouse the
HearstiteS to demonstrations.
KOPELKE'S SENSATION
When the chairman had concluded Jo-
hannes Kopelke, of Crown Point, claimed
recognition. and sprung a sensation similar
to the enc he created in the Tenth district
caucus, when he declared that he had left
the majority because of its machine tactics
and would cast his lot with the minority
Still wearing his Parker button, Kopelke
said that he arose to question of the high
est personal privilege. He declared that
because of the inexcusable and outrageous
course of the majority he refused to be ar
| accessory after the fact and serve as one
of the vice presidents of the convention.
| kopelke's announcement furnished a sen.
| sation and inspired prolonged demonstra-
could make himself heard, Chairman Smith
| announced dryly that Mr.. Kopelke's resig
| nation would be accepted.
NJ. A. Ryan. of this city, presented the
| report OF the committee on credentials
which stated that the only contests hearc
| had been those from Tippecanoe, Benton
| and Laporte counties. in the Tenth district
| and that after fair and impartial hear.
/ ing the committee recommended the seat
ing of the delegates who were Parker
men.
| The minority Immediately clamored fol
| a minority report and a debate, seekins
| to take the contest to the floor of the con
| vention. Major Menzies moved that as Z
matter of fair play thirty minutes should
| drew his motion, however, when Mr.. Ryar
| explained that there was no minority re-
| port, one member of the committee hav
| ing refused to sign the majority report
| but declining to submit minority report
Chairman Smith then put the question o.
the adoption of the majority report to :
viva voce vote and declared il carried
| amid the usual hubbub.
| QUESTION OF CONSCIENCE.
Mr.. Colerick. of Allen, at this point Great
liamentary inquiry.
L
| conscience to which he referred in hi
mastery address," he asked ironically
Smith-The chair will appoint the gen
| tleman from Allen a committee of one t
| determine mat point.
Colerick-The committee of one is read,
| to report. 1t finds
Smith-The report must be submitted il
| writing.
Colerick snatched a piece of paper from
| his pocket and declared he had his repor
in writing. He started to read. ostensi
| bly,. but cut short by the chair an,
| subsidized.
The further report of the majority o
| the committee on permanent organization
| was read by Joseph L. Tanning, of thi
| city. 1t recommended the Parker slate o
| delegates at large, alternateS. electors a
| large, contingent electors at large, distric
delegates, alternates, electors and contin
| gents.
Mr. Aiken read the further report of tn
| minority which recommended Senator III
| rev. Judge McCabe. John II. O'Neal an
| Major Menzies for delegates at large, an
| a mixed slate for the several districts. tn
| placing of Major Menzes's name on tn
| minority slate was shrewd move to con
fuse the Parker delegates, but ii failed o
| effect II was remarked that the name o
| Mayor John w. Hoffman, of this city, di
not appear among the Hearst selections TO
generally understood that he had been work
ing with the Hearst people TO secure tina
| recognition.
Before the vote was taken Robert G
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