Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-18

galleries at the mention OF Roots name.
only other duty in addition to presenting
the name of Elihu Root was to ask for
any other nominations that might be
made. Then the convention could select
/ its own chairman, according to custom
IF Gov. Hadley's motion should pre-
vail. where are we?' added Watson
Right" shouted a delegate.
You are ncked,'' said another.
This convention" resumed Watson,
would be passing upon contests before
1t had been organized
Gov Hadley here tried to interrupt
| Watson.
WIN the gentleman yield'" he
watson either did not bear or did not
wish to yield.
The delegates called loudly for Had
ley and there was such confusion.
IF Gov. Hadleys motion prevails 1t
would not be- necessary to have COM
mittee on credentials" said Watson:
I'VE don't need one" shouted dele
gate
| In the name of orderly procedure and
In the name OF presidents for forty
years Mr. Watson appealed to the con-
| vention to uphold Chairman Rosewater
| when he should decide the motion out
Of order.
Rules Against Hadley.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Watson's
speech. Nnr. Rosewater, ruling on the
point Of order against ar. Hadley's mo-
tion said:
1.-The chairman has had this question
under advisement for several days and
has consulted many men of better par
liamentary knowledge than himself. 1
wish to have a statement read discussing
this question and then l will give my
ruling
The statement was discussion Of the
precedents cited by Cows. Hadley and
Fort. The conventions of 1864 and 1880
were reviewed in detail. The statement
organized and that the proper time for
the motion was after the temporary or
ganization had been effected.
1T Is within the province of this unor-
and, in fact, no credentials are before 1t.
The motion is. therefore. out of order,
the statement concluded.
Mr.. Rosewater then announced he was
ready to rule.
The chair sustains the point of order. >
he said, and declares the motion of
Gov. Hadley out of order"
Mr.. Hadley was standing not ten feet
away. flanked by Mr.. Fort and George l..
Record Of New Jersey.
Il appeal from the decision of the
chair" shouted Hadley.
Il second the notion added Fort and
Record In unison.
And I move that the motion be laid on
the table," interjected Watson.
Convention in an Uproar.
The convention was in an uproar. but
Chairman Rosewater was not perturbed.
Under the ruling I have already made
both OF these motions are out OF ORDER
said Rosewater in voice that carried
only few feet. Again the delegates
yelled. Hadley appealed for recognition.
Rosewater pounded his gavel and paid no
attention.
THE only duty now have to per-
FORM" he said. is to present the name
of Elihu Root delegate from the state
Of New York. for temporary chairman.
Are there any other nominations"
Mr.. Chairman shouted Hadley-
Bang went the gavel Hadley, Fort and
the others sat down in places provided
for them on the stage.
| McGovern Nominated.
Mr. Rosewater turned his gaze to the
floor where Henry F. Cochems Of Wiscon-
sin was on his feet. He was boosted to the
stage and placed in nomination Gov
Francis E. McGovern Of Wisconsin.
II desire on behalf Of the progressive
republican sentiment Of this republic to
nominate a man whose republicanism is
unquestioned and whose face is to the
light" he said.
w S. Lander of North Dakota jumped
upon a chair and shouted:
| Il second the nomination OF Gov. Nc
Govern for temporary chairman
| Job E. Hedges of New York then
mounted the stage to second the nonina-
ton Of Root He was roundly cheered
and throughout the hall Root supporters
rose to wave hats and sticks.
Il second the nomination Of Eaihu Root.
the man whom Theodore Roosevelt tells
me is the ablest man in public life"
At the mention Of Roosevelt's name the
crowd gave a cheer. but it was quickly
suppressed.
dore Roosevelt in my presence. cheered
him for seven years and now I am just
taking a day of. that's all" said Hedges.
Il leave Elihu Root with you. He was
good enough for Roosevelt: he is good
enough for me-"
Hadley Speaks Again.
The convention was on its feet and yell
ing as Gov. Hadley again took the plat
form.
II also wish to cite to you some par
ticular authority" he began. -Four years
ago the man the last speaker nominated
said Of the man I represent that he was
the greatest American OF this or any 9TH
| er age"
| A cheer interrupted him.
| Believing that this question now to be
decided here is Of greater Importance
than any question between individuals,
am here representing q free republican
ism, republicanism that Is behind
Theodore Roosevelt"
tumult Of cheering drowned out the
| conclusion OF his speech and the delegates
were unable to understand whose nonina-
ton he seconded. When the disturbance
subsidized Hadley again advanced to the
| front OF the stage and announced that he
| seconded the nomination Of Gov. McGov-
ern. Roosevelt and La Toilette delegates
broke forth IN q wild cheer, and 1t became
| apparent that the Roosevelt leaders hoped
by supporting McGovern to secure the
| support Of the La Toilette delegates in
trying to gain control OF tho temporary
| organization.
Seconded BY Gov. johnson.
| Gov. Hiram johnson Of California. Sec
onding the nomination Of Gov. McGovern,
was greeted with a storm Of cheers.
which was followed by q wave OF Misses
as he declared: "California will cast
twenty-six votes for Theodore Roosevelt"
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