New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-19

we dont need one now" shouted man
IN the galleries. c.o,-or
we must proceed orderly said "a'soI
.1, - Republican convention you cannon
escspe orderly procedure.
Gentlemen. please do not applaud listen
,o me" said Watson. II am trying TO az
dress YOUR reason. not YOUR passion N'''
Judgment. not your sentiment
Mr. Watson referred 70 Governor 'ian
Iev'g statement that Senator lloar' III th'
convention of 1881, had LET the conFen'io'
raqs on tho questions Of organization.
.rhat convention had already been or
rarlzsd" he said Senator Hoar was
chairman Of the convention. not or me
national committee and the Tart d''e
gates cheered vigorously.
What Is the relation of the nauons,
committee 70 the national conventions
SAID Watson.
Robbers" came shout from the gal
Ilcrv.
"rhe national committee since 1865 con-
Hpuod Watson. has always furnished
! tomrorarv roll. Chairman Rosewater Is
not here IS your chairman. He IS mere
simply az your presiding officer lot tnP
/ time being. He may only recognize INV
motion.
II nominate Ellhu Root for temporary
chairman"
4 storm Of applause swept floor and gal
leries at tho mention of Senator R'otS
name.
Mr. Watson said Chairman RoseWaters
only other duty. I'm addition to presenting
the name Of Elhu Root. was to ask Tor
any other nominations that might he made.
Then the convention could select its own
chairman, according to custom.
"If Governor Hadley's motion should
prevail. where are WEI" added Watson,
Right" shouted delegate.
You arc lickedr' said another
This convention" resumed Mr. Watson,
would be passing on contests before II
had been organized
! Governor Hsdley here tried ~ interrupt
! Watson
| VIII the gentleman yield?' he shouted.
Watson either did not hear or did not
/ wish TO yield. The delegates called loudly
| for Hadcy, and there was much confu-
, sion.
IF Governor Hadleys motion prevails
. y. .NOulQ llDl nc NECESSARY W il"'' 81 '1''
mittoe on credentials" said Watson
I'VE don't need one" shouted dele
gate
Appeals for Support.
In the name OF orderly procedure and
! in the name of precedent for $orty years
| Watson appealed to the convention 10 up
hold Chairman Rosewater when he should
/ dncfIo bo motion, out of ordpr
! Mi Watson moved to lay the appeal Of
Governor Hadlcy on the table. There was
a hurried conference between Watson, Had
| ley and Governor Fort. Mr.. Watson had
evidently acted prematurcly and before his
motion was In order, for Chairman Rose
water called for order and announced he
would rule. Mr.. Rosewater could be heard
only a short distance from tho platform.
| His voice did not carry and cries OF
/ Louder" greeted him from part OF the
house.
! Ruling on the point Of order against
| Hadley's motion Mr.. Rosewater said:
The chairman has had this question under
advisement for several days. and has con-
suited many men Of better parliamentary
! knowledge than himself ] wish to have a
statement read discussing this question,
and then ! will give my ruling"
The statement was a discussion Of the
precedonts cited by Governor Hadlev and
Mr. Fort. The conventions OF 1864 and 1850
were reviewed in detail The statement
held that the convention had not been or
ganized and that the proper time for tho
motion was after the temporary organiza-
ton had been effected.
1t is not within the province Of this nm
/ organized gathering 10 consider credentials,
| and, in fact. no credentials are before ~
! Tho motion IL therefore out OF order" the
statement concluded