New-York tribune., 1908-07-08

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the dissensions that hitherto divided US Cap
Peace to the ashes Of this great defender Of the the
happy warrior thank you (Great applause.)-
The address of Ex-Governor Francis was punctu-
ated with frequent applause and terTihc shout
greeted the words Let us now bury all dssensions
of the past" many of the delegates rising to their
feet, all cheering Justify.
At the close of Governor Francis's address the
chairman recognized Colonel W. B. Haldeman. Of
Kentucky. ------.-.--
Speaking for Kentucky and Kentuckians." said
Colonel Haldeman "and the personal and Po-
litical friend of Mr.. Cleveland. I wish to second
the motion of the gentleman from Nebraska and to
indorse every word that Governor Francis has
said
1T is moved and seconded" began Chairman
Bell but he once interrupted by cries OF
''Parkerr' Parker which from all parts
of the hall. .-. .-.-
EX-JUDGE PARKER HAS HIS SAY.
Ex-Judge Parker paid no attention at first. but
the cheering and cries continued to grow The gall
leries joined the delegates in the cheering and ap
plause. and finally Mr. Parker arose and made his
way to the platform Iowa seemed to start the
cries for Parker. but when the former Judge
yielded to the shouts for his recognition the New
York delegation led the cheers. Mr.. Parker said:
OF the Convention; 1t was my purpose. had been
the chairman. to have offered the following:
Before undertaking the important work con-
cratic party. in national convention assembled.
record our profound grief at the great loss sus
Of ofSD Grorer 1s ttE ceveand anu III 'He
We honor him as true statesman. who kept
this time-honored organization of the people
we recall IL Tn 1dsd ggaf3 G fne m
just distribution of power guaranteed by the Con-
departments of our government in insisting that
greater burden be imposed upon the people by
ernment economically; in striking at the root of
the growing evils Of special privilege and trust
in making practical application of the principle Of
Civil Service reform under the motto. Public office
we revere him a patriot who never failed
to denounce WRONG and uphold right wherever es
integrity unquestioned. whose adherence to
his high ideals could not be shaken
I'VE deplore his death as that of the first citi-
zen of the United States. the eeminent en1bodi-
ment of the political and social truths that from
that the power Of influence is vastly greater than
FINALLY. we commend to American youths the
study of this most striking example OF Tnixer.s ,s
through sturdy adherence to undying PRINCIPLES.
ton to transmit by telegraph to Mrs Cleveland. in
Princeton. n j.. this expression OF our sofro"
Therefore l beg leave to second the resolution
offered by the gentleman from Nebraska (Great
applause)
The former standard bearer of the Democratic
party read his resolution in a ringing voice. and
he received the most careful attention throughout
the reading of the resolution, applause compelling
him TO halt in his delivery Repeated cheers fol-
lowed the speaker as he returned to his se-t in
the New York delegation
The question of adopting the Nebraska: resolf
ton was put and concurred in by a rising vote
The chairman stated that two sets of commit
-. ,nnointments had been sent TO the chair from
Pennsylvania showing dispute or msunderstand-
ing in that state Ollie James was recognized TO
move that all matters in dispute as to contests.
etc he referred the committee on. credentials.
C.oyarnor Haskell seconded the motion. but John
NJ carman of Pennsylvania. his feet.
cIauoring for recognition. which he finally re-
ceiyed He desired to have the question of the reg
,,aritv of the contesting PENNSYLVANIA delegations
tbrashed out on the floor at once Mr.. Garman
was interrupted by cries of Order and ''Ques-
tio,,, but he was allowed to close. when Colonel
NJ Guffey went down the aisle. asking for rec
ogniton.
a dozen other delegates were on their feet when
Mr. Bell declared the convention must proceed In
regular order, the only question being to
whether not the matter should De sent 10 the
committee on credentials.
Don't you want a ruling?' said Chairman Bell.
and then he gave it without waiting for a reply,
saving: THE point of order is not well taken
Mr. Garrnan moved as substitute to. the motion
the majority OF the delegates from Pennsylvania be
accepted as the only proper list of committeeman.
The chairman. however, refused TO entertain the
amendment and declared the molten OF Mr.. James
the only matter before the convention
Colonel Guffey secured recognition finally. and
spoke briefly and ne ended his address he
turned back down the aisle. and when the chairman
called for the ayes and noes. he turned. and. with
Il face white with wrath. shouted: -.
I'VE demand a roll call!'' and the cry was taken
up by other members of the Pennsylvania delega-
ton and was seconded from dozen parts OF the
hall.
The chairman however. called for the vote amid
great confusion. and cries Of Roll calli from the
Gurfey people and shouts OF Sit DOWN which
were hurled at them from all sides OF the hall
The viva voce vote seemed Overwhelmingly in
favor. of the motion of Mr.. James. and the chair
man so declared 1t. while Colonel Gufrey Mr.. Gar
man and others Of his friends shouted derisively.
After the announcement by the chairman Of the
meeting places of the various committees, all OF
which were ordered TO assemble at O'Clock p m.
the convention adjourned until 12 O'Clock -tomo,
row 10 respect TO the memory 0s Mr.. Cleveland.