Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-06

DIhe committee on resolutions went linto session at 9 o'clock, and contest developed as soon as the resolutions Harawn up by Messrs Waller, Cummings land Burr had been read. The resolu- tons simply recommended instruction of the delegates and the adoption of the unit rule. Lawrence J. Gill of Bridgeport objected to the word fin sruct' and moved that it be struck out. Several delegates took the floor and spoke for and against the motion, which was defeated 19 to ii.
 Notice was given that a minority resolution would be presented to the convention. The committee then ad- jorrned.
 The seventh senatorial district also met to select a member of state cen- tral committee, a matter postponed from last night M. F. Myers of Can ton was chairman and w. A. Seymour of Granby clerk Seven candidates were in the field, but after two ballots the number was cut to three, and on. the third ballot M. E Broderick of Thompsonville was chosen. The third ballot was: M. D. Broderick of Thomp- 'sonville, 19:sJ. E. Oates of Windsor Llocks, 10; +. E. ConlOn of Canton. 3.
 In the meeting of the minority mem bers of the committee on resolutions, q contest developed because several dele gates wanted Mir Hearst'S name men, tioned and reference to organized labor Incorporated Outsiders, however, but tonholed these members and convinceu them that such reference would pre- ln1A %n tn Irw 4N.. Delegate Leigh of New Haven then withdrew a motion to make reference to organized labor, some one else crossed out MT Hearst's name in the draft, and the resolution as 1t stood was then signed.
 While committees were in session ~the unoccupied delegates began to fill the Auditorium.
 The attendance of spectators was as large as the balcony quarters could well accommodates
 1t became known on the floor prior to the opening of the convention that the committee on permanent organiza- ton had selected William Kennedy of Naugatuck for permanent chairman, instead of Judge DeForest Investiga- ton showed that the Hearst men had caught the Parker men mapping and that the committee meeting had been attended by only twenty-one lIfembers.
 The vote for Mir Kennedy for chair man had been passed II to 10
 Mir Kennedy announced that he was unwilling to act as permanent chair man, but his friends brought pressure to bear to influence him to an accept ance.
 Mir Kennedy insisted on declining, however, and asked that ex-Congress> man DeForest be named.
 At 10:30 spirit of impatience be- came evident in the convention. F. O. Benedict of Greenwich and Alexan- der Troup of New Haven had confer ence at the stage and three cheers were given them, which they gracefully ac- knowledged by bows.
 The tedious delay was due to con- troversy in the meeting of the commit tee on credentials over the seating of delegates and it was Il o'clock when Temporary Chairman DeForest called the meeting to order and called for a report of the committee on credentials. The committed report was supplements ed by minority report submitted by James K. Miller Of New Haven.
 The minority report stated that the committee had agreed in the seating of all delegates except those from Salem, Groton, Canterbury and North Branford.
 A motion was made to adopt the minority report.
 Mir Swartwout of Stamford took the floor and explained that the state cen tral committee yesterday gave the dele gations Jointly representing Groton and Canterbury half q vote to edch member and seated them. but admitted two contestants from Salem in preference to the regular delegation
 Much verbal dispute between the delegates followed. the chairman re- peatedly banging the desk with his gavel to maintain order. Mir Troup,. recognized, made the point that the motion was not germane to question, minority. He, held the report is before the house.
 The chairman then stated the motion was before the house to accept the re- port of the minority as it differs from the majority. More delegates took the floor to speak on the question: c. l.. Avery of Groton finally being allowed to make a statement regarding the iGrot0n delegation. He pleaded for fair }play equally to the Parker men and to the Hearst men.
 The name of MT Hearst was re- ceived with hearty applause Mir Mahan of New London stated that all the facts in regard to the contest were thoroughly threshed out yester- day He said that Mir Troup visited the office of State Committeeman Colnstock in regard to the delegation.
 Mr Troup interrupted with the re- mark, That's wrong
 Mir AIahan further stated that Mir Comstock was the protege of Mir Troup.
 Tt ain't so.' said MT Troup jump ing from his seat.
 Both men began 10 talk at once and then any number Of delegates tried to speak and be heard and the c0nven-