The morning call., 1893-06-16

terests represented in the committee and
explained that he advocated the interests
of Treacy, not because he was antagonist c
to the other candidates. but because in
him he believed there was to be found all
things requisite in a presiding officer.
Touching upon the assertions made that
he as n Congressman had endeavored to
trade Federal places for votes in the CON-
mttee, Mcguire stated that the assertions
were utterly false, and branded any letters
bearing his signature as Iorgerles.
In conclusion he denied that at any time
during his canvass in behalf OF Treacy he
resorted to ANYTHING but honorable prac.
tees. and concluded by pledging that no
matter what the result might be he and
Mr. Treacy'5 other friends would be found
fighting in the ranks of the Democratic
party.
blyman Thomas Healy fol-
lowed Mcguire in behalf of Pepper and
several times stirred up lively disturbances
by endcavoring to drag the questions of
nationality and religion into the fight.
A sufficient number of Kisses and cat
calls were shOWered upon the young ex-
legislator TO cause him to bring his effort
to sudden termination. however.
The nominations were then closed. and,
after Thomas J. Cleary on behalf of
Treacy and James ]. Flynn for Pepper had
been appointed tellers, the election by
secret ballot was proceeded with, the sec
retary calling the roll by districts.
A recess was taken while the votes were
being counted, and at Ii AS P. NJ. the dele
gates reassembled and Chairman Watkins
announced the result.
The total number of votes cast was $50.
OF these Pepper received 243 and Treacy
137.
After the announcement was made, on
motion of Treacy, Peppers nomination
was made unanimous, and the new chair
man, amid roar Of cheers, stepped upon
the platform.
In feeling address he thanked the del
egates for the kindness they had shown
him, and then proceeded TO outline his
policy.
my friends" said Mr. Pepper. upon
entering upon these new duties | first de-
sire to explain 10 you why L have de-
scended, as it appears in the ranks of the
Democratic party. In giving up the
acted at the solicitation of a number oil
prominent citizens. and because l am a
Democrat and labor for the success of the
party.
81 have no friends to reward. no enemies
to punish and seek no Office.
For the men who led the party to vic
tory last November / have only the kind
est words. J. j. Dwyer and ex-Judge
Sullivan, honest and intelligent men. did
their work well, and are deserving of al
the praise that can be bestowed upon
them.
'As TO the future. have but this to say
The Democratic party recognizes nc
creed, no nationality. Its members are
Democrats. Neither should it know fac.
i'ns in a parry. In the past it has
been the case that adjectives we're too fire.
quently used in connection with the WORD
Democracy. In the future we must have
but one organization and forget all past
grievances. Our primaries must also be
o en- ones, at which every man can exer.
else his individual rights.
'In conventions, too, men must have the
right of individual opinion.
mo one man or set "f men should nor
will be allowed to select candidates fol
Office"
}. j. Dwyer and Congressman Mcguire
followed Mr.. Pepper. Dwyer dwelt upon
the life of the reorganiZed party and dared
any one to question its acts.
Mcguire pledged tile loyalty of hmsel1
and those who with him supported Treacy
to the party.
When be concluded an adjournment wa!
taken until the call Of the chairman.