Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-07-13

bined to Kill off interest for those who
were in possession of any information of
the minor workings of the convention.
The visitors, however, were out III
greater force than yesterday.
Williams Is Hoarse
Chairman Williams was given a round
of applause when he appeared at 1913
O'Clock. The strain Of his long speech of
yesterday was evident in his voice, which
was weak and hoarse. AS soon as he had
produced quiet in the hall by the use of
his gavel, he introduced Archbishop John
j. Glennon Of st. Louis, who delivered
the invocation.
Immediately after the invocation Chair
man Williams called for the report on
rules and order Of business.
Delegate Thomas Grady reported,
which was adopted without opposition or
discussion.
Wisconsin Gets Excited.
Mr. Grady next read the report con-
corning Porto Rico and the Philippine is
lands, according the delegation from
Porto Rico seats and votes in the con-
vention. Demands 10 have the report
read were shouted from the Minnesota
and Wisconsin delegations. Chairman
Williams sharply reprima nded the per-
sistence of demand saying the report
would be read if the delegates would
allow it by keeping quiet.
Philippine Question Important.
The chairman said:
"This is a most important matter. We
are about to determine whether the Phil
ippine delegates shall be entitled to votes
in our national convention when at the
same time we declare that the Philip
pines should not be q part Of the United
States | therefore urge you to be quiet
that the motion may have full considera-
ton"
Senator Jerry South of Arkansas
moved to amend the report, as soon as 1t
was read, so as to make it include the
Philippines.
No Part of United States.
L. Irving Handy made the point of
order that the Philippines were no part
of the United States and therefore the
amendment was not germane. Mr.. South
defended the rights Of the Philippine del
egation, but finally withdrew his amend
ment
Arguing for the adoption of the report
Mr.. Grady said the national committee
had decided to include Porto Rico in the
call Of the convention.
The committee had to consider the
question as TO whether these delegates
had the right to vote.
Guided by Supreme Court.
The euEreme court Of the United States
had decided that Porto Rico was a part
of the territory of the United States. The
same court had decided that the Philip
pines was not q part of the United
States The committee had followed this
court and had given Porto Rico votes and
withheld votes from the Philippines.
THE question" said the chairman, sis
upon the adoption of the
Must Be Voted Down.
Senator South interrupted at this point
with an expressed desire to speak on the
question and accordingly took the plat
form. He declared that it had never
been 4 part of Democratic doctrine to
consider the insular possessions as part
Of the United States, and he was opposed
to such action. He deprecated the idea
of holding the question in allegiance until
the report of credentials committee was
received, and asked the convention to
vote down that part of the committee
report.
There were loud calls of Question
but the chairman again recognized l..
Irving Handy of Delaware. who spoke
in favor of the report and urged its adop-
ton. His expressed hope that the day
would come when the Philippines could
select their own President and bold their
own national convention called forth
cheers.
There were renewed cries of "Ques-
ton
IF the gentlemen will remain quiet, -
said the chairman, "the chair can put it
quicker"
"Ayes" Win Out.
On q viva yoce vote the "ayes" were
in a strong ma jority.
Senator South asked for roll CALL but
this also heavily voted down by a
viva voce vote.
The roll call is declined,'' said the
-l'0 nan. with thump of the gavel.'
1.-THE chair recognizes the gentleman
to the convention" called the chairman
in his seat There were numerous in
terruptions and calls for recognition, bu
the chairman siienced them and Mr.
Molina took the platform.
Mr. Molina spoke briefly and received
a ripple Of applause as he concluded.
The secretary then announced that the
permanent organization committee was
not ready to make a report and desired
conference Of the committee at once.
Credentials Committee Not Ready.
The committee at once announced thai
it would not be prepared to report unit
O'clock.
The chair then recognized William +
Sheenan of New York, who moved thai
a recess be taken until o'clock.
The convention was instantly in an up
roar Of confusion as the delegates an(
visitors rose to leave.
The motion o take a recess was agreed
to by viva voce vote, and the morning
session came to a clase at II :O4.