Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-27
PARRY IS KEPT OUT
Attempt Of Railways to Pack Commerce
Convention 10 Thwartsd.
ANTI DELEGATES EXCLUDED FROM HALL
Men Who Refuse to Sign Roosevelt Pledge
Not Allowed to Enter
MAYOR DUNNE WELCOMES CONVENTION
Chicago Executives Says Rate Question New
Greatest Before Country.
RUMP MEETING IN STJ0EBAKER HALL
"HaiIroad" Faction Organizes by
EiectIns v. w. McoIoud Chairman
and Announces that IL is
the Real Thing.
Chicago Executive Says Rate Question New
Greatest Before Country.
RUaP MEETING IN sTUOEsAKtR HAL

ton Of railroad rates. large number OF
delega tes 20 the Interstate Commerce Law
convention were barred from the convention
OF the organization today. and thereupon
held a separate meeting TO give expression
to their ideas on the subject
The original convention was held in Stein
way hail, while the anti convention met
in Music or studebaker hall. Aware Of al
legged attempts to thwsrt the purpose Of the
convention the delegates at steinway hall 1
refused TO admit delegates, although prop |
erly accredited unless they would agree to 1
support the presidents rate plan. These |
delegates objected to the procedure. de- !
manding they be given the right OF free |
speech. while the opposition charged that |
they were sent by the railroads and other |
alleged unfair interests 20 pack the con- !
vention A number OF exciting scenes fol- |
lowed before the meetings were called to |
order in the conventions of both sides.
The number OF delegates at each conven- !
tion was about equal, ranging between 400
and 500 The convention will continue In |
session tomorrow, when resolutions will be
adopted by the Steinway hall convention In
favor of the presidents policy
CuardinE Against Trouble.
Following the plan decided upon by an
executive corlmittee to avoid a clash with
the dissenting or Parry faction, no dele
gates had been admitted to the convention
except those who subscribed to what the
officers Of the organization called the
creed and articles of faith" which en-
dorsed President Roosevelts message, ask
ing enabling legislation by congress en-
larglug the powers Of the Interstate Com
merce commission. so that it may regulate
freight rates. subject to judicial review.
In addition 10 police half a dozen 'regu-
lar" delegates guarded every door leading
tn the hall, and all who had not signed
the endorsement Of President Roosevelts
message were denied admission. Among
tho FIRST delegates to subscribe TO the prin-
ciples Of the convention and gain admit
tance was l.. w. Noyes representing the
Illinois Manufacturers, association. Mayor
Dunno was also an early arrival and he
FASTENED to congratulate the officers on
their decision TO bar delegates charged
with being in sympathy with the railroads
'I will see that you have all the police
men necessary 90 hold your convention
without interference from the railroad lob
byists" said Mayor Dunno as he was
greeted by s. r. Cowan of Texas one Of
the leaders In the convention.
Among later arrivals were Governor Cum
Minis of Iowa and Former Governor Lar
rabee Of Iowa.
Utah Man starts Noise.
The FIRST disturbance was created by F.
]. Kiesel, ogden, Utah. said to be repre-
sentative Of the railroad faction. He en-
tered the ante-rooni of the hall and de.
manded that the statement which delegates
we're asked to sign be read aloud. The clerk
in charge OF the registration declined and
Delegate Kiesei shouted:
"Ail In favor of my suggestion say aye"
Three voices responded. Then somebody
asked for those opposed and there was a
iusty shout Of mo" from score or more
of delegates.
81 will never surrender my rights as an
American citizen by putting my name in
that book" shouted Delegate Kiesel. II
will not sign away my blrthrights."
Followed by several friends the delegate
then left the room.
In the absence OF +. c. Bacon. chairman
OF the executive committee. who is ILL.,.
Judge S. II. Cowan of Texas called the con-
vention to order. Il know that the dele
gates who are here this morning will abide
by the action of the executive committee
and indorse the railroad rate legislation
advocated by our great president, Theodore
Roosevelt" said Judge Cowan., I'VE might
have had more delegates had we the means
to bring them here. We paid our own ex-
penses and we have a thoroughly repre-
sentative body present. hope the conven-
ton will be peaceful and that it's delIbera-
tions win result In much good"
The mention of President Roosevelts q
name was greeted with Ions continued APP
plause.
r., W. Higble OF New York was chosen
chairman OF the convention
Parry's Followers Leave
Meanwhile the Parry procession of dele
yates bad approached from the Auditorium
Annex, two squares distant and had
cation OF the Parry element headed by r.
H. Mason. secretary OF the Chamber OF
Commerce. was the FIRST to ask for admit
tance. As they peared the portals OF Stein,
way hall the doorkeeper offered the dele
gates the pledge already prepared. After
looking at the pledge Delegate Mason said
Il am a regularly accredited delegate anc
l ask TO be admitted" offering his creden
tials at the same time,
You must sign this TO be admitted"
Il viii not do so. returned Mason.
II. c. Eiwood. chairman OF the Buffalo
delegation. was the next TO be refused ad
mittance The same ceremony of the ofrer
ing OF the pledge and It's refusal was gon,
through, Then one by one the other Parr!
delegates went to the door and were re
fused. When the last man had been re
fused admittanee by the dOorkeeper tn,
Parry party went in body to studebake
hall.
Nearly 200 delegates assembled in Stude
baker hall for so-ealled "rump" eonven
ion after they had been refused admission
to the steinway hall convention.
crtticism of Regulars.
+. J. Bradley OF Haverhill. Mass. Wa
'leCted az temporary chairman OF the Stude
laker hall convention. In accepting MI
Bradley made a brief speech advoeatinl
sam and dispassionate discussion OF tn
natter under consideration.
r. 3. Aldrich Of Colorado was electe,
secretary.
Delegate W. A. Meese, in a short speech
characterized the Bacon meeting a
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