Germany—Hon. T. St. John Gaffney, Dresden.
Japan—Hon. Thomas J. O’Brien, Tokyo.
Mr. Henry L. Joyce: I ask that the report of the nominating committee be amended by inserting under Vice-Presidents, “Australia, Mr. Frank Coffey.” Mr. Coffey is a native of New York, who emigrated to Australia thirty-five years ago and makes a pilgrimage here every two years. He is one of the leading merchants of Australia, and I proposed him at his own request. Since his election, he has sent in the names of two others, accompanied by his check for their dues. I think a man who takes an interest of that kind is entitled to some recognition of it.
Dr. Quinlan: Vice-Presidents are provided for in the different States of the Union. May I ask if the constitution provides for or permits a Vice-President in the country suggested? I think, if the constitution does not so provide, it ought to. Mr. O’Brien, will you kindly inform us?
Mr. O’Brien: I believe it is only so provided in the cases of Canada and Ireland.
Dr. Quinlan: The motion of Mr. Joyce is in order and has been duly seconded. All in favor of the same signify by saying “aye,” those opposed “no.” It is carried.
Mr. T. Vincent Butler: Before we proceed, Mr. President, to the intellectual treat, may I be permitted to relieve myself of a very perplexing pecuniary situation. As the treasurer of the New York State Chapter of the American-Irish Historical Society, in connection with the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, I would like to make my final report to somebody.
Question as to whether or not the speaker was in order was raised and discussed, whereupon Dr. Quinlan remarked:
The chair will listen to Mr. Butler, but we will ask him to come to the point quickly because our time is short.