Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-07

and order OF business.
1.-THE gentleman from New York IL recog-
Delegate Thomas Grady reported ior the
committee. The report was adopted WITH
out opposition or discussion.
Porto Rico Recognized.
Mr. Grady next read the report concern
ing Porto Rico and the Philippine Isiands'
according the delegates from Porto RICO
seats and votes in the convention. De-
mands to have the report read were shout
ed from the Minnesota and Wisconsin dele
cations.
Chairman Williams sharply rePrimanded
the persistence of the demand. saying tne
report would be read il the delegates would
allow 1t by keeping quiet. The chairman
said: This Is a most important matter.
We are about to determine whether the
Philippine delegates shall be entitled 10
votes in our national convention, when at
the same time we declare that the Philip
pines should not be part of the United
States. l 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 1t include the Philippines
l.. Irving Handy made the point OF order
that the Philippines were no part of the
United States, and therefore the amend
ment was not germane Mr.. South defended
the rights OF the Philippine delegation, but
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 to whether these
delegates had the right to vote. The Su-
preme Court of the United States had de-
cided that Porto Rico was part Of the
territory of the United States. The same
court had decided that the Philippines was
not part of the United States The COM
mittee had followed this court and had
given Porto Rico votes and withheld votes
from the Philippines.
THE question:" said the chairman, els
upon the adoption Of the
Senator South Heard.
Senator South interrupted at this point
with an expressed desire to speak to the
question. and accordingly took the plat
form. He declared that 1t 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 deprecated the idea Of holding
the question in allegiance until the report
of the credentials committee was received,
and asked the convention to vote down that
part of the committees report. He crfti-
cised the United States Supreme Court and
was Kissed.
There were loud calls of Question" but
the chairman again recognized l.. Irving
Handy Of Delaware. who spoke In favor OF
pressed hope that the day would come
when the Philippines could select their own
president and hold their own national con-
vention called forth cheers.
There were renewed cries Of Question"
IF the gentlemen will remain quiet" said
the chairman, che chair can put 1t
quicker
The, Report Adopted.
On a viva voce vote the ayes were in a
strong majority, %
Senator South asked for roll call. but
this was also heavily voted down by a
viva voce vote e"
THE roll CALI is declined" said the chair
man with a thump OF the gavel.
The chair recognizes the gentleman from
Porto Rico to express his thanks to the
called the chairman, as A NJ.
Molina of that delegation rose in his seat.
There were numerous Interruptions and
calls for recognition. but the chairman
silenced themE and Mr.. Molina took the
Mr.. Molina spoke briefly and received a
ripple Of applause as, he concluded.
Chairman Williams endeavored to state
that the clerk would make an announce
ment. butVwas Interrupted by cries Of
Louder" ,.,,,,s---.
I'm the day when the angel Gabriel shall
stand on the highest mount Of the world"
said the chairman. land with a megaphone
shall announce the crash of creation there
Will he some to interrupt him by crying
Louder
This witticism of the chairman hit the
humor of the convention and a prolonged
laugh followed
The secretary then announced that the
permanent organization committee was not
ready to make a report. and desired con-
ference of the committee at once.
Because Of the wretched acoustics Of the
hall. Chairman Williams requested the
chairmen Of the New York and Illinois del
egatfons to repeat all announcements. Mr.
Williams created great laughter when he
said:
so dreadful are the acoustic properties
of this remarkable meeting place that my
friend Ollie James Of Kentucky. who has a
Difference that bull retired from business.
cOnfded to me that even he could not be
heard in this place"
Credentials Committee Not Ready.
The next thing in the order of business"
said the chairman. is the report of the
committee on credentials. Will the chair
men of the delegations pass 1t alongr'
II suggest said John Cadwallader of
Pennsylvania, that the megaphone be
adopted"
Well. will you get the megaphone?" re-
torted the chairman.
The clerk made second announcement
of the call of the credentials report
That committee at once announced that
1t would not be ready to report until
o clock.
The chair then recognized VIM. F. Shee-
han OF New York, who moved that q recess
be taken until o'clock.
The convention was instantly in an I'M
roar OF confusion as the delegates and Wis
itOrs rose to leave.
The motion to take a recess was aereed
to by viva voce vote, and the morning
session came to close at IL :O4
Reassembling Of the Convention.
With the promise of contest of giant
orators over the adoption of the report of
the committee on credentials, the conyen-
tioE hall filled early for the Afternoon ses-
sion. Long before the delegates began to
arrive the galleries filled. The band gave
concert which was appreciatively ap-
plauded. and every number was encored.
Women again predominated among the
spectators.
The convention officials have managed to
and are maintaining excellent or
der. Crowding of the platform and visiting
between the state delegates has been pro-
hibited.
Delegates came in slowly and to their
places without causing demonstrations of
any character. The band held the undiyid-
ed attention OF the gathering The attend
ance was larger than at either of the pre-
vious sessions