Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-25
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
They Hold Their State Convention O,
Saratoga.

Saratoga.
GET n. DEPEw CHOSEN TEMPORARY PRESIDENT
AND MAKES A BRILLIANT SPEECH aEyrEwrya
TIE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PARTY.
CONVENTION HALL, SARATOGA, NY, Sept.
25.-Contrary to the predictions Of Warner
Miller's friends, the ex-senator reached Sara
toga between 1 and o'clock this morning.
His presence on the battle ground has silen
persons who were bent upon censuring him for
sulking. The ex-senator appears to be in good
spirits and shows a disposition to lend his ad-
vice should it be desired any point The
O'Brienites are the center of attraction this
for the recognition to which he claims he is
entitled.
THE CONVENTION MEETS.
The republican state convention met in the
Casino today. The hall was deliberately 6raped
and the platform was occupied by a large num-
Der of state politicians and their ladies. The
gathering was without incident until the Hon.
Warner Miller entered the hall. Upon reach
ing the platform the ex-senator was received
with round of applause.
AT 1920 the convention was called to order
by Chairman Knapp of the state committee,
who called upon Rev. DR.. Mexican of Lansing
burg to invoke divine blessing upon the as
semblage. After prayer the roll of delegates
was ordered called. On motion of ex-Gov
Cornell the reading of the roll was dispensed
with and the chairman announced that the roll
as prepared by the secretary of the state con-
vention would stand as official unless changed
by order Of the convention.
C. NJ. DEPEw TEMPORARY PRESIDENT.
c. NJ. Depew was chosen temporary president
of the convention, and upon being escorted to
the chair addressed the convention returning
thanks for the honor conferred in selecting
him to preside over its deliberations ''The ex-
perience Of a quarter of a century," he said
has demonstrated the prosperity, develop
nent and progress Of the republic, and the
highest interests of our state are best
promoted and advanced under repub-
lican administration. 1t is, therefore, for US to
labor with enthusiasm and harmony for repub-
lican success. The disputes and controversies
among republicans, the accounts of which fill
the air, exist only in the imagination, and come
only from the pen and tongues of the enemy
When we last met the democratic party was in
possession OF the government. and for four
years had enjoyed its long g-coveted opportunity
to prove its capacity for affairs. After long
and exhaustive debate in the press and upon the
platform, power has been taken from its hands.
That its twenty-five years of tutelage in the
minority under the very best instructions Of
republican statesman have failed to teach it
the art OF government is due to inherent and
raucdi oeIects IN tne organization and Its
principles, which are beyond the cure of the
most honest purpose and the greatest brain"
REFERRING TO THE SURPLUS IN THE TREASURY
Mr.. Depew said "Al parties admit Its evils,
and its dangers are transparent But the sur
plus is not money to be trified with or squan-
dered. 1t belongs to the people and repre-
sents unnecessary taxation. The effort to dis
pose OF 1t led to the extraordinary attempt to
put In force the experiment of reducing the
surplus by destroying the prosperity which
made it possible.
For the first time in fifteen years the repub-
llcan party Is In possession of the executive and
legislative branches Of the government. The
whole responsibility now develops upon them
They are contidens in their ability to wisely ad-
minister their trust. The surplus will be
reached by removing unnecessary burdens and
adjusting taxation upon proven lines.
The consistent policy of republican admins
tration for quarter of a century has not only
advanced and maintained wages, but promoted
producnveness, invention, Skill ingenuity
and good Workmanship, SO that our output is
beyond our home needs and must compete in
foreign markets with the manufactures of the
old world.
Mr.. Depew was frequently applauded
throughout the delivery of his speech. At its
conclusion Messrs. Frank Smith and John w.
vrooman were elected secretaries of the conven-
ton.
IRISH INDEPENDENCE FAVORED.
Mr.. Cronin of New York offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, that the republicans of the state Of
New York, in convention assembled, send greet
ings to the advocates of Irish independence
and hope that in the immediate future the
people of Ireland may be In the enjoyment of
political peace, national prosperity and home
rule.
II was ordered that the committee on reso-
lutions should consist of one member from
each assembly and congressional district and
that the committee shall be appointed by the
chair. On motion of Mr.. Hustled the rules of
assembly for 1888 were adopted for govern
ment of this convention.
The committees were then announced.
The convention recessed until $50 pm.