Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-11
MURPHY NOMINATED.
Only Five Votes Cast Againss Him In the
Albany Caucus.

Albany Caucus.
The New York democratic in joint caucus
rushed through the nomination of Edward
Murphy for United States Senator last night al
Albany. The plan to make the caucus q big
ratification meeting was followed almost to the
letter. On the floor Richard Croker, the Tam
many leader. with his assistants, Commissioner
Ridgevay, Police Commissioner Martin and
John C. Sheehan, all New York city officials,
kept close watch Of the proceedings, while
Lieut.. Gov. Sheehan circulated among the
members Of both houses in the capacity OF
agent Of the Tammanv managers. Senator
Hill was not present, nor was Mr.. Murphy.
Bourke Cochran. the hope of the anti-Murphy
men, wrecked their chances Of making q sue
cessful fight, even If they had had the votes, by
sending a telegram refusing to stand as a
candidate In spite OF this telegram, however,
frye men stood out in opposition to the caucus
and cast their votes as q protest against the
caucus candidate.
They were Senators McClelland OF West
chester and Grown Of New York, and As
semblymen Soaring OF Queens, Kempner OF
New York and Frazier Of Westchester.
ner made strong speeches in opposition to
Murphy in the teeth Of a storm OF Kisses from
the galleries.
OF the entire 81 votes Murphy received IS
and Cochran 5, one member being absent.
Senator Jacob A. Canter of New York, Hill 8
lieutenant on the floor of the senate and leader
Of the minority for years, rose to nominate Mr..
Murphy. To party principles the candidate
whom no should name would be true. He
would be in hearty accord with the chief magis-
trate of the nation-Grover Cleveland Mr..
Canter then reviewed the career of Mr.. Murphy,
eulogizing his services, and placed him formally
in nomination.
The spectators broke Out with cheering, which
lasted for several minutes.
Assemblyman William NJ. Keenan, Of Renssa-
laer let loose floods Of praise in seconding the
nomination, winding up with these words: 1--WE
may be sure that with Grover Cleveland at the
helm and David d. Hill. that democrat of dem
ocrats, and Edward Murphy, IT., rs willing and
hearty coworkers our state will again take its
place in the federal constellation rs its brightest
star"
Senator McClelland then made his protest,
saying: II think appreciate the importance Of
the occasion that calls us together. l also ap-
preciate the impor lance Of what am about to
do.
II would be glad il could be in accord
with the majority Of my legislative associates
tonight. and l am inclined to think that If
they had been left to give free expression to
their own choice and the choice Of their con-
stituents large majority Of them would have
been in accord with me. l have in mind a
gentleman in public life. who I believe, would
make ideal United States Senator. The
people of the United States declared in favor of
Grover Cleveland and Grover Cleveland's
policy
Il believe the man to be selected Ms Senator
from this state should be competent to aid and
maintain him in carrying out the policies Of which
he is the especial champion. When have an
opportunity shall cast nv vote for W. Bourke
Cochran, who believe is the choice Of seven
tenths of the democracy of the state of New
York say now, and 1 say it with emphasis.
that il the representatives Of the people had
been allowed to come here without pressure
their choice would have been the gentleman
whom have named"
Senator Brown then arose and said that he
yielded to no man in his qualification at the
success Of the democracy.
Il am with the President-elect, Grover
Cleveland, the most renowned man of his day.
not only stand here to plead for the state,
but for the democracy, for Tammany Hall
ave. for Richard Croker il you will. appeal
to YOU not to sacrifice the state. to carry out the
obligation owed to a friend. Grover Cleveland
has spoken on this subject and adhere to him.
l will stand by him to the end of his term"
THE NOMINEE.
Edward Murphy, jr., was born in Troy on
December Is, 1888. His parents were both ma
tives of Queens county, Ireland, and emigrated
to America in 1882, first settling in Cansda but
within year after their arrival making Troy
their home. The elder Murphy established a
brewery in 1876 and was very successful in bust
ness. amassing large fortune in few years.
1t was not until 1874 that Edward Murphy,
jr., resumed. or rather began, the political ca
reer which has been SO rich in achievements for
the democratic party in this state. In that year
he was appointed fire commissioner and in the
following year he was elected mayor of his ma
tive city. Mr.. Murphvs leadership In the
city where he was elected four successive times,
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