The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-07-11

est and ablest characters known 20 the
worlds craftsmanship, who possessed 10
an extraordinary degree the elements OF
leadership, and, by his able, conscien-
tious and forceful administration OF pup
lie affairs, rested honor upon his country
and his party; and
Resolved, That we hereby express
our deep sorrow at his death, and ex-
tend out warmest sympathy and CONGO
lence to his family, and that this reso-
luton be spread upon the records OF the
convention and a copy be forwarded to
Mrs. Cleveland; and,
Resolved, as a further mark of re-
spect to his memory, the convention do
now adjourn until IL o'clock %(noon) to-
morrow"
Mr.. Dunn, mounted upon a chair,
| moved the adoption of his resolution,
and for the purpose of %secondlng the
| resolution, the chair recognized ex-Gov.
| David r. Francis, of Missouri, who spoke
| briefly in eulogy of Mr.. Cleveland.
Francis and Haldeman.
The address of Gov. Francis was pune
tuated with frequent applause, and a ter
rife shout greeted his words "let us now
bury all d~issension of the past" many
| of the delegates rising to their feet, all
| cheering Justify.
At the conclusion of Gov. Francis adj
| dress, the chairman recognized Col. w.
B. Haldeman, of Kentucky.
speaking for Kentucky and Kentuck'
ians," said Col. Haldeman, land as the
personal and political friend of MIR.
| Cleveland, / wish to second the motion
of the gentleman from Nebraska, and
indorse every word that Gov. Francis
has said"
1T is moved and seconded" began
Chairman Bell, but he was at once IN
~terrupted by cries of Parker, Parker,
which came from all parts of the hall.
Judge Parker Called.
Finally Judge Parker arose and made
his way to the platform.
Il beg leave to second the motion OF
the gentleman from Nebraska" he SAID
Repeated cheers followed the distln
guished 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 o.
committee appointments had been SEN
20 the chair from Pennsylvania, evldenc
ing a dispute or misunderstanding II
| that state. Old Ike Jones, OF kentucky
was recognized to move that all matter
i'm dispute as to contests, etc, be re
ferred to the committee on credentials
Gov. Haskell seconded the motion, bu
John f. Garman, of Pennsylvania, wa
on his feet %clamOring for recognition
which he finally received. He desire
to have the question of the regularlt..
of the contesting Pennsylvania delega
lions thrashed out on the floor at once
Bell Shuts Off Debate.
Mr.. Garman was interrupted by erie
of order and question" but was a
lowed to conclude when Col. G. Nj. Gu
few went down the aisle asking for rec
IGNITION. A dozen other delegates wer
on their feet when Mr.. Bell declared tn
convention must proceed IN regular OF
der, the only question being as Z
whether or not the matter should b
sent to the committee on credentials.
Don't YOU want a ruling?" sal
Chairman Bell, and then he gave !
without waiting for a reply, saying:
.The point of order is not we'll taken.
MT. GdIIIluu HioNCu "a
to the motion of Mr.. James that the lis
| sent to the desk be accepted as the onl
2 proper list of committeeman.
=, The chairman, however, refused TO eI
terrain the amendment and declared tn
> motion of Mr.. James the only matte
before the convention.
: Excitement Begins.
: As Col. Guffey concluded his addres
he turned back down the aisle and whe
the chairman called for the ayes an
navs he turned, and with a face whit
with wrath, shouted:
1--WE demand a roll call" and the or
was taken up by other members of tn
p. Pennsylvania delegation and seconde
from a dozen parts of the hall.
The chairman, however, called for til
vote amid great confusion and cries {
roll call" from the Guffey people an
= shouts of "sit down" which were hurle
at them from all sides of the hall.
. The viva vOce vote was o%verwheln
incly in favor of the motion of NJ
C James. the chairman declared, while Co
y Gufev. Mr.. Garman and Others of h
friends shouted derisively.
After the announcement by the chat
man of the meeting places of the V;
+ rious committees, all of which were o
dered to assemble at 5 o'clock p. M, tt
, convention adjourned until ~ o'cloo
I tomorrow, in respect to the memory
MIR. Cleveland.