Mr. STONE, of Kansas:—I understand that I was appointed by the Secretary of Kansas, who was at the time the Acting Governor. I understand that the appointment was made in accordance with the Enabling Act of Kansas. I am not inclined to argue my right to a seat in the Conference.
Mr. FIELD:—I wish to ask the gentleman only one question. Was not Governor Robinson actually in possession of his office before the delegate received his appointment, and is he not in such possession now?
Mr. STONE:—He was, and is.
Mr. ALEXANDER:—I call for the reading of the fourth Rule.
The fourth Rule was read by the Secretary, as follows:
4th Rule.—A member shall not speak oftener than twice, without special leave, upon the same question; and not a second time, before every other who has been silent shall have been heard, if he chooses to speak upon the subject.
Mr. FIELD:—In order to bring the subject fairly before the Conference, I will put my motion in the form of a resolution, as follows:
Resolved, That the credentials of Mr. Stone, who desires to act as a Commissioner from Kansas, be referred back to the Committee on Credentials, with instructions to that committee to report the facts concerning his appointment, and whether it proceeded from the Territorial Secretary.
Mr. SUMMERS:—I wish the Committee on Credentials to stand right with the Conference. We accepted the commission of the Acting Governor as prima facia correct.
Mr. VANDEVER:—I wish to offer a resolution.