The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-17
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.


democrats, wore heard and adopted without y
protest.
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
Except Little FURRY Over Chaplin, the
Conventions Work was Harmonious.
SARATOGA. Sept. 1G.-It seemed as though
every woman. young and otherwise. who en-
tered the Convention hall this morning wore Q {
Tammany badge. The fair partisans disro-
gardcd all ethical notions rs to the effect OF
tho bright rcd of Tammany, and although the
beautiful purple of the Counties, or the heav-
emily blue OF the Vooshis Democracy would
have been much moro suitable to
certain compilations. gentle and uni
versal allegiance was given to the Indian
rod Of the THmmany tribe. 1t was tho most
delicate and forciblo compliment to
Tammnny that was ever paid that great organ-
izaion. The warriors were Just as pleased as
younGs ers ut the happy indication that the
ladies' were with them. and ono brave witha
fine Irish broguo whispered into the ear OF
THE Sun reporter: THE leddies. heaven bless
em. are wild US, anu who can thro' us down."
Never did n man beam pleasantly as did
Richard Croker as he dropped into tho
seat ut the head OF his men. Usually
the big chleftan 10 grim and stolid
This morning he smiled continually. and was
In temper to appreciate.tho smalles evidence OF
him and his chic lieutcnants that the counties
should DO tumbled out of the convention.
That was enough to set him buhbng. Even
Hugh Mclaughlin. tho Kings county leader.
was moro sereno. and n more placid light
shone in his blue eyes. His men had met at9
o'clock. and decided that the game was up.
They determined to mako last show OF fight.
and then turn in with tho majority They
carried out the programme like veteran actors.
ton had been up most OF tho night settling the
smoothing The wrinklel Lrows o; contrasting
delegates. Chairman Raines was able TO
promtly start the Convention on its way Il little
after 10 o'clock. Again smoking was STONED
again were tho leaders greeted with cheers as
they dropred into their seats. The band was
paysa e as and ihs the s' f" and
Murphy's Home and then the national hymn
and the Inspiring Columbia
REPORT ON CONTESTED SEATS.
John D. Mcmahon OF Oneida Chairman Of
OF the Committee on Contested Seats. handed
up the report. 1t efIectuniv disposed of Mayor
Counties ana Officially declared what every
body already knew. that Iammanv had been
Albany district two Of, tho Garsldo men and
in CattarauGus county. in favor OF the sitting
delegation; CayuGa. first district. in favor Of
delegations: in Chautnunua county the CON.
testing and sitting delegations allowed one
OF the Shoehnn delegates: IL, Monroe county,
the sitting ana cont estng delegations allowed
dis,rIcti; in New York. Tammany allowed the
uswerG donty o and third dslc sin
ting Delegations admitted: in Queens county.
tho first and second contestng delegations adj
Then Mr.. Mcmahon handed In n resolution
emphasizing tho recognition OF Tammany as
tho DemHeratic organization OF New York
Mnrs r"aet N, law. Of this STATE the election
half 10 the Republican party and onehalt 10 the Dom
MM.,ta The courts have decided that the right Of
Rsta S. .sa BY s s mGpd 2.
tie party WIN IN Which 1t, claims be ann,sd and
&c si,y VA snsS lad aa,,ssa sss.::
f,s,ea a"d united WIN ,hs nepabl,ean
shs right to nam. Of The seon
officers on account Of such recognition by the State
,Wisys"s ha. resulted from this tho cour.
:sy q Ssw{%rE .aS .y.wsd pss%;a". and
kS,,sa!. s.sshs,aI Harity sls.ion. and
t the o OF a.. sna Ss iE ai
ns.%sss'S Kew fo1t
Es"ir Thai. so far as tie s"son Of this Convention
BE n. SIN s% s I
nominate sll the inspectors Of election pol oerks aud
SaS hs city WIS" Of or party may
The previous question was moved. although
this was not strictly necessary. as tho Counties
~ that time were packing up their bag and
baggage preparatory 20 going out OF the town.
The resolution was adopted amid great
Mayor James Manning submitted tho report
on permanent organization. BY its provisions
Mr. Kaines retained the reins Of the Conyen-
efficient Secretaries, Mr.. De Frecst. Mr. Luliy,
and Mr.. l.llis. were also permitted to continue
their arduous labors.
on Platform. then read the document which has
caused 30 much discussion, Tho reference to
tho money plank was hcarti ly cheered. The
received with hand clappings. The platform
was UNANIMOUSLY adopted.
Tho Democratic Platform.
Frst-The Democratic party of tho state Of New
York In Convention assembled the piedges OF
its sdelty to democratic faith and regards national
issues rearns the doctrine OF tho OF
lssi and 1888 endorsed by tho popular ia those
years and 30 overwhe miugY rai'aed BY tho popular
verdict in the Congress elections Of 1880.
We now rs then. steadfastly adhere TO principles OF
sound finance We arc against the coinage OF any dol.
lar which Is not OF the Intrinsic value Of aay other
dollar OF tho United states. Wo therefore de nounc.
tho new sherman silver law, under which one.
tenth OF our soli stocs has been exported md
all our silver output damned up at hom.
asa iaso pretence hut arIful hinirance of rs
turn to Tree bmetair coinage and as tending only to
produce charge from ono klud OF mptuIiisln to an
other We therefore unite with tho friends OF honest
money everywhere IN stigmatlfinx the sherman pro.
gressive silver ba'is law solution the gold and
SILVER question: and AZ ~ appendix to the subsidy and
bounty sw!nilo tho Mckinney worse tAai.war tar,H
the Maine reciprocity huinnus, tho slIandered sur
plus the advancing deficit the defective census tn.
faishe1 feHostn alton and tAe revolutionary proceed.
ures OF the billion dollar Congress all Justly condeinnsd
a Thar