The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-02-24

ALBANY, n. ", Feb. 22.-Sunshine and
booming cannon opened convention day,
and such crowds as filed the streets have
never before been seen at the state capi-
tai
The weather was spring-like in tempera-
ture. a great mob surged about the state
committee headquarters. where, at 10
o'clock. the Grace-Anderson committee
was to make its formal "kick,' butt must
be said that the mob was more interested
in getting tickets for the convention than
in the fate of the anti-Hill men.
Mr.. Grace showed his face promptly on
time with bodyguard OF Z. EIery Ander-
son. James Byrne and Col. Monroe. Mr..
Anderson, entering the room with his col
leagues, was recognized by Chairman
Murphy, and said: Gentlemen, desire
TO say that we appear before you as a CON-
mittee appointed by the committee of fifty
democrats appointed in pursuance of
meeting at Cooper Union, held Feb. II,
under the instructions of that meeting
and the resolutions there passed. Copies
of the action then taken have been sent
TO the members of the state committee.
and We attend here this morning simply
to ask the question whether any answer
has been made to the committee of fifty
10 the communication which has been
sent to the state committee. That is all
we desire to say"
Chairman Murphy said he had received
the communication, but had not placed it
before the committee. Considerable dis
cussion followed regarding the meeting
at Cooper Union. after which, on the mo-
tion of ". Burke Cochran, the protest
and resolution were tabled and the COM
mittee, headed by Mr.. Anderson, with
drew.
The police arrangements at Bleecker
hail where the convention was held were
very imperfect. The crush for admission
was so great that delegates were detained
outside and there was not quorum pres
ent for the transaction of business when
the hour for the gavel to fall arrived.
Red. white and blue bunting formed the
only decorations of the hall, incidently
added to by the bright colored attire of
throng of ladies in the boxes. 4 portrait
of Washington hung from the proscenium
arch in honor Of the anniversary of his
birthday. 1t caused some comment among
the delegates, who thought it queer that
Senator Hills picture did not occupy a
place of honor.
Chairman Murphy called the conven-
ton to order and named the temporary
organization decided on by the state COM
mittee at Its morning meeting. Mayor J.
W. Hinckley escorted Judge Beebe of the
court of claims to the chair. His speech
was warmly received throughout, but the
greatest applause was accorded his refer
snce to Senator Hill, under whose leader
ship the democracy of the state has never
Lost battle" Governor Flowers name,
too, was received with great applause.
Secretary De Freest called the roll OF
the convention, and as the names of prom
inent democrats were read they were
greeted with wild applause. The reading
OF the roll revealed the presence of three
contesting delegations, one from the
Fourth Albany district, the second from
the Second district Of Chautauqua and
the third from the First district of Os-
wego.
Resolutions were adopted making pro-
vision for the appointment of committees
on credentials, permanent organization,
platform, delegates and electors That
providing for the platform committee pro-
vided for reference OF all resolutions petit
tions and protests without debate. This
insured that no open protest would be
made on the floor of the convention. On
motion Of Frank Harden OF Rensselaer,,
the present state committee was continued
IN existence until next year.
George I. Weed OF Clinton, son OF Smith
NJ. Weed. created the first little flutter OF
excitement by objecting to the list of
members of the various committees
handed up for the Twenty-frst congress-
ional district He said that the delegates
from Clinton county had not been notified
of meeting for q selection, and declared
that as only the delegates from Frank
lin and Warren counties were present
there was not quorum and they could
not make a report. Essex county's dele
gates, who were declared TO be Hill men
yesterday. it seems, Topped back to the
support of Weed.
Chairman Beebe said that Mr.. Weed
and his six delegates might meet and
present a list OF delegates and .he conven-
tion would decide between them. This
made Young Weed smile. for he real
lied that he would have nc show with the
convention and he insisted on his right to
participate IN a meeting OF all the dele
gates of the district. Lieutenant Governor
Sheehan came to the rescue OF the chair