Evening journal., 1894-09-19

unanimous Then during the tumult q /
banner was brought in bearing the in
scription:
Il win call the roll Tho peoples can
didate for lieutonans governor, Charles |
H. Saxton. -
Every delegation leader who cast q vote !
against Saxton changed his vote, and he
was nominated by acclamation amid the
greatest enthusiasm
Senator Coggeshall and Colonel Shaw
paid glowing tributes 70 senator Saxton.
Mr. Platt left tho hall just before tho
nomination was made by acclamatiOn.
The vote befoye tho change in Saxton's
favor began stood: Saxton, 347; Aldridgo,
30; Wadsworth, .; Greene, 4li Wade, 53;
Coggeshal 27i shaw, 2Si Bfundage, 20.
Judge Taight Nominated.
AtaQuarter to ] o'clock the convention
proceeded to nominate a candidate for
judge Of the court of appeals.
Senator Knhurne Of franklin placed
in nomination Hon. Samuel Kellogg.
William J.. Moroy Of Buffalo nominal
ed Judge Haight Of Eries judicial district
Frank ii. Hisceck nominated Judge Nann
of Syracuse. He pleaded with the con.
ventlon for recognition Of their county.
\. II. Wilson of Kings nominated Jesse
johnson Of Kings county.
Hannibal Smith of Watcrtown named
Pardon @. Williams, the judge who tried
tho Shea case in Troy
At 1923 a. m. the nominating speeches
were closed, snd the roll was started.
Kings county was divided on its own
candidate, casting so for johnson and 10
for Haight Monroe supported Johnson
with 23 votes. New York was sadly split
johnson, 80; Vans, 13; Williams, 1;
Kellogg 2i; Halght, 50. Rensselaer,, where
Judge Williams tried the Shea case gave
him ~ votes, tho announcement being
made by John Ross, brother Of Robert
Ross, who was shot by shea.
The ballot closed at l;44 with this re-
suit Haight PCS Kellogg, 1l3; johnson,
17s Vann, lO2; Williams, 5O Mills, 10.
Necessary fer a choice 357.
Judge Haight was nominated for judge
OF the court Of appeals on the second bal
lot
The second roll call began atao minutes
Of 2. On this New York gave Haight SD
votes. and Kings gave Johnson s3 votes
The total Of the roll call showed Haight
800; johnson, 203; Kellogg, 90; Vann,
116. Judge Haight was declared nomi-
mated, and the nomination was made by
acclamation.
Bhe convention adjourned sine dio a.
| 2:10 a. IN.
Warner AInIcr's Speech.
When the convention assembled shortly
after noon yesterday, the big convention
/ hall was flied Lomucl Ely Quigg, after
being escorted to the chair as temporary
chairman, made a speech which aroused
/ much enthusiasm. The refusal Of the
committee on credentials to seat the Mil
| holland faction from New York city caus-
/ ed a ripple
Warner Miller was chosen as permanent
chairman. Mr.. Miller was escorted to the
/ platform amid plaudits and said:
| "GENTLEAfEN OF THE CONvENTION-Yo You
have met here today to organize cam
paign which shall end in November next
in a great victory for tho Republican par
| ty. Applause You will also put in
nomination here today movomentwhich
Will largely contribute in 1896 to tho con-
troll OF the federal government Applause. ]
It requires no prophetic mind to read tho
signs in the political heavens today. Every
indication points to an overwhelming Ro-
| publican victory throughout the length
and breadth of the land in the coming
elections.
''Pho result Of the selection in this state
year ago was to most Of both parties a
surprise, but nevertheless it was the in
ovitable result OF just peoTee in pro-
nouncing their condemnation upon tho
stealing Of a senate and upon a reorgani-
zation of its Legislative districts upon q
basis which did not commend itself 20 the
electors Of this state From that time to
this in the districts and in the majority
Of cities is shown q genuine Republic
an revival. Even now from Vermont and
Milne comes IN no uncentain terms that
the tide has sot in our fayoR The Repub-
lican party comes into this campaign with
as much assurance OF being approved by
the people as in any campaign which we
have ever entered upon, because we have
not only tho record of she past Of our par
" 20 appeal 60, but We also have tho rec
ord Of the Democratic party 70 appeal to
during the past rs months. Applause
Mr. Miller then discussed the tariff
question.
Congressman Serene r. Payne, chair
man of the platform committee reported
the platform arranged by tho committee.
The platform condemns the tariff bill,
the income tax and corrupt congress.
At the conclusion Of tho report he NOV
ed the previous question, and it was unan-
imously adopted
Senator Mullen offered a resolution con
doling with Comptroller Roberts in his i'll
/ ntnn. ANuINtu.
Senator O'COnner moved to take NJ
this order Of business: Nomination fol
governor, nomination for lieutenant gov
ernor, nomination for judge Of court OF
appeals. Adopted
Chairman Miller announced nomlna-
tons in order, and General Benjamin Il.
Piracy arose TO name Mr. Morton. Their,
were efles of "platformi" and Genora
Tracy came to the front ana spoke az fol
lows:
General Tracy Nominates MIR. Morton.
"MR. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OI
TIE CONvENTION-The time having arriv
cd for the presentation of candidates, my
associates have commanded me, a com
mand 1 most cheerfully obey, 10 present
for the consideration Of this convention
the namo Of one of Now York most en-
inent citizens as q candidate for the ofiicl
OF governor.
The gentleman whose name I shal
submit is not a stranger to the people o
the state. His name is familiar to a larg
majority Of our voters and ho posscsse
in a marked degree the respect ana tn
esteem Of them all Nor is be an untrio,
public servant. He has filed many i'm
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