Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-08

bers OF the senate ana the house Of repre-
sentativCs 10 take steps TO insure the cree.
possible, OF an sde1uptc national monu.
ment to commcmcrate the services OF
II IL Still Further Resolved. That In re-
spect for the memory Of this great demo
cratic statesman and patriot, this convcn-
lion, shall Immediately stand adjourned
1908.
The former standard-besrer OF the demo-
cratic party read his resolution In a ring
ing voice. and he was accorded the most
careful attention through the reading Of
his resolution, frequent applause compelling
him to halt the delivery.
Parker Seconds Dunn's Motion.
It the ending OF his reading, Judge Par
ker Joined In the Dunn resolution by say
ing.
And therefore, I beg leave to second
the motion Of the gentleman from Me-
braska."
speaker as he returned to his seat in the
New York delegation.
The question of adopting the Nebraska
resolution was put and concurred in by a
rising vote.
The chairman stated that two sets OF en-
mittee appointments had been sent to the
chair from Pennsylvania, evidencing a dis
pute or Misunderstanding in that state.
Ollie james was recognized In the move
that all matters in dispute as to contests,
etc, be referred to the committee on ere
d~entials.
Governor Haskell seconded the motion,
but John M. Garman of Pennsylvania was
on his feet clamoring for recognition, which
he finally received. He desired TO have the
question Of the regularity Of the contestinR
Pennsylvania delegation threshed out en- the
floor at once.
Guney Takes Part.
Mr.. Garman was interrupted by cries OF
order and question" but was allowed
to conclude when Colonel ]. NJ. Guffey
went down the aisle asking for recognition
A dozen other delegates were on their fee
when Mr., Bell declared the convention
must proceed in regular order. the onl,
question being as to whether or not the
matter should be sent to the committee or
credentials.
Don't you want a ruling?" said Chairma,
Bell, and then he gave It without waitlnr
for a reply, saying: THE point Of ordei
is not well TAKEN
Mr.. Garman moved as a substitute to tn,
motion Of Mr.. James that the list sent t.
the desk by the majority Of the delegate,
from Pennsylvania be accepted as the only
proper list of committeeman.
The chairman, however, refused to enter
tain the amendment and declared the mo
ton Of Mr.. James the only matter befor,
the convention.
GHney white with Rage,
Colonel Guffey secured recognition FINAL!
and spoke briefly. and as he concluded hi
address he turned back down the aisle ant
when the chair called for the ayes ant
noes he turned and with a face white witt
wrath shouted:
w demand a roll CALL" and the or!
was taken up by other members of tn,
Pennsylvania delegation and seconded from
a dozen parts of the hall.
The chairman, however, called for tn,
vote amid great confusion n cries o
roll CALI from the Guffey people an,
shouts of sit down." which were hurlet
at them from all sides of the hall.
The viva voce vote seemed overwhelm
ingly In favor Of tho motion of Mr.. Jame
and the chairman so declared, while Colone
Guffey, Mr.. Garman and others of hi
friends shouted derisively. After the an
nouncement by the chairman OF the meet
ing places of the various committees, al
Of which were ordered to assemble at
p. m, the convention adjourned until !
o'clock tomorrow in respect to the memoir.
Of Mr.. Cleveland.