The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-12
BRYAN LOSES IN HIS
FIRST GREAT FIGHT

question Of representation of the in
sular possessions on the floor of the
convention precipitated the first on
test in the Republican convention at
Chicago and that instance was dupli-
Gated this morning.
Applause Greets Williams.
Chairman Williams was given a round
OF applause when he appeared. He
had made allowance for the weather
by discarding his waistcoat. but offset
this a trifie by pinning two extra
sized badges on the outside Of his
coat. In his mouth was a cigar, which
he rolled and chewed nervously. As
soon as he reached his desk he search
ed his rockets for a match, but finding
none. masticated the tip of his cigar
more theoretically than before. The
strain of his long speech OF yesterday
was evident in his voice. which was
weak and hoarse.
Delegates Applaud the Prayer.
AS soon as ne had produced quiet in
the hall by the use of his gavel he in
troduced Archbishop John J. Glennon.
of ST. Louis, who delivered the follow
ing invocation:
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hal
lowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom
come, Thy will be done, in earth as 1t
is in Heaven Give us this day our daily
bread, n forgive us our trespasses as
We forgive those who trespass against
us. Lead us not into temptation. but
deliver US from evil. Amen. Come
Holy Spirit, enlighten the hearts of the
people and pour forth the fire of Thy
divine love. Send forth Thy spirit, Oh,
Lord and they shall be created, and
Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
In the name of the Father and Of the
Son n of the Holy Ghost, Amen.
The prayer was brief and, as the pre-
late resumed his seat, a murmur of ap-
prevail ran through the convention,
which in a few seconds deepened into a
roar OF applause
Chairman Williams called for the re-
port on rules and order of business.
THE gentleman from New York is rec
ognized' he concluded.
Delegate Thomas Grady reported for
the committee as heretofore published.
The report was adopted without opposi-
ton or discussion.
Consideration OF the Philippines
Matter.
Mr.. Grady next read h report con-
corning Porto Rico and the Philippine
islands. according the delegates from
Porto Rico seats and votes in the con-
.vention. Demands to have the report
read were shouted from the Minnesota
n Wisconsin DELEGATIONS.
Chairman Williams sharply reprf-
manded the persistence of the demand,
saying the report would be read il the
delegates would allow it by keeping
quiet.
The chairman said:
''This is a most important matter.
We are about to determine whether
the Philippine delegates hall be enti-
tied to votes in our national convention,
when at the same time we declare 49,.
the Philippines should not be a part
OF the United States. I therefore urge
you to be quiet that the motion may
have. full consideration
Senator Jerry South, of Arkansas,
moved to amend the report as o
as it was read, 20 a. to make it in
clude the Philippines.
l.. Irving Handy made the point of
order that the Philippines were no
part of the United States. and there
fore the amendment was not germane.
delegation, but finally with
drew his. amendment.
Arguing for the adoption Of the re-
port, Mr.. Grady said the national COM
mittee had decided to include Porto
Rico in the call of the convention. The
a to consider the ques-
ton as to whether these delegates had
right to vote. The Supreme court
of the United states had decided that
Rico was a part OF the territory
of the United States. The same court
had decided that the Philippines was
not a part of the United States. The
had followed this court and
had given Porto Rico votes and with
held votes from the Philippines.
THE question:" said the chairman,
lis upon the adoption Of the --."
South Speaks ON the Question
Senator South interrupted al this
point with an expressed desire to speak
to the question and accordingly took
platform. He declared that it had
never been a part of Democratic doc
to consider the insular possessions
as part Of the United states and he
was opposed to such action, He de-
precated the idea Of holding the ques-
ton in allegiance until the report Of
committee was received and
asked the convention to vote down that
part of the committees report.
Mr.. Handy Urges Adoption Of the
Report.
There were QUO calls of question"
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 call
ed forth cheers
There were renewed cries of ''ques-
IF the gentlemen will remain quiet"
the chairman, the chair can put
It quicker"
On a viva voce vote the "ayes" were
in a strong majority.
Senator South asked for a roll call.
but this was also heavily voted down
by a viva voce vote.
THE roll call is declined said the
with a thump Of the gavel.
Porto Rican Delegate Thanks the Con-
vcnti0n.
The chair recognizes the gentleman
from Porto Rico to express his thanks
to the convention" called the chair
man, as A. NJ. Molina, Of that delega-
ton rose in his seat. There were num-
Interruptions and calls for rec