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Apparently every delegate in the chamber has

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answered quorum call. The Clerk will record the quorum

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call.

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There are 128 delegates present. The Chair is

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advised that one of the delegates informed of the fact of

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a quorum is not here and is on his way.

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Delegate Smith.

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DELEGATE J. H. SMITH: Mr. Chairman, a point of

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personal privilege.

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THE PRESIDENT: State the privilege.

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DELEGATE J. H. SMITH: We have in the gallery

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with us the parents of Janet Shebd and I would like the

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Convention to give them the usual warm welcome, please.

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(Applause)

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THE PRESIDENT: The Chair is advised that the

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delegate in question is not here.

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The first question will arise on the preamble.

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The question arises on the preamble, on the adoption of

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the preamble, on third and final reading.

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Is there any discussion?

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Are you ready for the question?