The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-19
I. R. MEN LOST FIGHT
ON TEMPORARY ROLL
ROSEWATER SUSTAINS
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Gov. Hadley Led Unsuccessful
Battle to Gust Taft Men Who
Were Contested.
Hot Passage of Words Marxec
Scrap on Floor of Convention
Move Out of Order.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. June 1s.-The fight
for control OF the Chicago convention
began today just as soon as Secre-
tary Hayward had read the call. Hard
ly had the last words died away when
Governor Hadley, ~ Missouri, the
Roosevelt floor leader, was on his
feet
Mr.. Chairman" he called out
The chair recognizes Gov. Had
ley. Of Missouri" said Chairman Rose
water.
Mr.. Chairman. / rise to a question
OF information" said Hadley.
The governor was beckoned to the
stage, and made his way there amid
applause.
James Z. Watson. or Indiana. Taft
floor leader. followed him.
In the meantime William Barnes,
Jr.. OF New York. was on his feet.
Il make a point OF order" he shout
ed. but was not recognized.
Governor Hadley then stated his
question. which involved the substitu.
tion Of a roll OF delegates prepared
by the Roosevelt forces for the tenn
porary roll prepared by the national
committee.
Il rIse TO inquire whether the ma
tional committee has framed for this
convention a proper temporary roll"
said Hadley.
Taft Man Takes Issue.
James X. Watson. Taft floor leader.
interrupted. saying:
Mr.. Chairman. make the point Of
order that nothing is in order before
this convention until it has been OF.
ganized"
Both Hadley and Watson were
| cheered. as they stood on each side OF
the chairman's table. facing each
other.
I rose 10 a question OF informa.
tion," answered Governor Hadley,
preliminary to making a motion
Until ! had made that motion. there
was nothing TO make a point OF order
against. still have the recognition
OF the chair"
Again the cheers broke out
Governor Hadley then presented his
formal motion, 10 take from the TEN.
porary roll the Caft delegates and sub.
stitute the Roosevelt, delegates in Ger.
tain contested states.
Mr.. Watson renewed his point NJ
order before the list was read.
The point Of order seems to be
we'll taken. said Rosewater. but II
the governor will address himself TO
the point OF order. We will hear him
Tor twenty minutes"
There was a brief consultation on
the Stage by the opposing forces.
Then Governor Hadley stepped 10 the
front Of the stage and began his arcu.
ment.
Roosevelt Plan Followed.
The plan Of Roosevelt leaders an.
nounced two days ago was being car
ried out apparently without regard
10 the action Of the Roosevelt dele
gates last night who voted 20 put in
a resolution requiring $40 uncontested
affirmative votes 10 carry any prop
ositiOn.
Governor Hadley briefly announced
again his motion and the fact that
Rosewater had ruled that a point Of
order against the motion needed 10 be
well taken.
Instead Of following the iIlustrious
example ~ our distinguished leader
William Mckinley. when he prczided
IN convention and invited eu 40
bate and consideration Of a point OF
order. the present chairman has ask
ed only for n brief statement from
each side said Governor fTadIey
Il assert he went on. that the
question is whether tho National
committee of the Republican party
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