Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-07-09

to undying principles, and We hereby
direct the officers of this convention
to transmit By telegraph to Mrs. Cleve-
land, in Princeton, N. j., this express
sion of our sorrow and our pride.
I'VE further request Democrats in
the senate and the house of repre-
sentatives to take steps to insure the
erection in Washington at the earliest
day possible of an adequate national
monument to commemorate the servic-
es Of Grover Cleveland.
1T is still further resolved that, in
respect for the memory of this great
Democratic statesman and patriot, this
convention shall Immediately adjourn
until 10 o'clock on Wednesday, July s,
1908"
The former standard bearer of the
Democratic party read his resolution
in ringing voice, and he was accorded
the most careful attention throughout
the reading of the resolution. applause
compelling him to halt in his delivery
At the conclusion of his reading,
Judge Parker joined in the Dunn res
olution by saying: "And therefore,
l beg leave to second the motion of
the gentleman from Nebraska"
Repeated cheers followed the dis
tinguished speaker as he returned to
his seat in the New York delegation
The question of adopting the Ne
barka resolution was put and concur
red in by a rising vote.
The chairman stated that two sets
of committee appointments had been
sent to the chair from Pennsylvania,
evidencing a dispute or misunder-
standing in that state.
Ollie James of Kentucky was recog-
nized to move that all matters in dis
pute as to contests, etc, by referred to
the committee on credentials.
Governor Haskell seconded the mo-
ton, but John E. Garman of Pennsyl-
vania was on his feet clamoring for rec
! ignition, which he finally received
He desired to have the question of the
regularity of the contesting Pennsyl-
vania delegations threshed out on the
floor at once.
Mr.. Garman was interrupted by cries
of "order" and question" but was
allowed to conclude, when Colonel
@. M. Guffey went down the aisle ask
ing for recognition. A dozen other
delegates were on their feet, when Mr..
Bell declared the convention must pro-
coed in regular order, the only ques-
ton being as to whether or not the
matter should be sent to the commit
tee on credentials.
Don't you want ruling?" asked
Chairman Bell, and then he gave 1t
without waiting for reply, saying:
The point of order Is not well taken"
Mr.. Garman moved as a substitute
to the motion of Mr. James with a
of the delegates from Pennsylvania be
accepted as the only proper list OF
committeeman.
The chairman, however, refused to
entertain the amendment, and declar-
ed the motion of Mr.. James the only
matter before the convention.
AS Colonel Guffey concluded his ad-
dress he turned back down the aisle
and when the chairman called for the
ayes and nays he turned, and with a
face white with wrath, he shouted:
I'VE demand a roll call" And the
cry was taken up by other members
Vi llc ItuuSg wanna utltSdllOH anu
econded from dozen parts of the
hall
The chairman, however, called for
the vote amid great confusion and
cries of roll CALI from the Guffey
people, and shouts of sit down,
which were hurled at them from all
parts of the hall.
The viva voce vote was overwhelm-
ingly in favor of the motion of Mr..
James, and the chairman declared,
while Colonel Guffey, Mr.. Garman and
others of his friends shouted derisive,
ly.
After the announcement by the
meeting places of the various commit
tees, all of which were ordered to as
semble at 5 o'clock p. m. The con
vention adjourned until IL O'Clock
Wednesday in respect to the memory
of Mr. Cleveland ~, ' IT'D e-'. 10 =
The Committee on resolutions Sc
lected Governor Haskell Of Oklahoma
as Chairman g - -,''''' -'8TS
On motion of Governor Folk of Mis-
souri, H. D. Clayton Of Alabama was
chosen permanent chairman of the con
vention. For the other positions the
temporary officers were retained witt
the exception of f. Y Mitchell of Mis-
souri,, who was selected assistant sec
rotary.