The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-11

IL Makes Granville w. Harmsa Its Csndi-
date for Register.

The Kings County Republicans Convention
was held last night in the Clermont Avenue
Rink which has been the favorite scene for big
Republican rallies since James q. Blaine's ap-
pearance there in the Garfield campaign. The
665 delegates occupied the space directly in
front OF the wide platform with their alter
mates behind them. and the balconies and gal
lery We're crowded spectators.
On the platform were ranged all the old war
horses OF the q. %. r.. with ex-Rcvenue COL
leCtor Ernest Nathan, whose relations with the
party manager have been strained for some
years. conspicuous in the front rank. A few
women smiled ON the Republican host from rear
seats on the plat form. but there were no decora-
tons or music.
II was the first County Convention held since
the district election plan Of representation went
into effect. and the formidable proportions Of
the body caused the proceedinds to move with
unaccustomed slowness.
The manner OF making the nominations was
also entirely novel, each delegate being entitled
10 the exact number OF votes, or proportion
ately as near II as was possible TO OBJ
tain. as cast in his particular district
for BENJAMIN r. Harrison two years ago.
As the total Republican vote in the county at
the last Presidential election was 1920. each
successful candidate, all the delegates being on
hand, required AT least 81, 037 for nomination.
NnulfhhE btnlhHln bihit VI INV
Committee. who failed even with the aid Of
Mayor Schieren TO bring about coalition with
the Shepardite Featherheads, called the Con-
vention TO order
At the outset OF the regular business in hand
fillmore ElwelI caused slight breeze by futile
EFFORT to have the nominations made by secret
ballot, contendinR that the peril OF boss rule
Mr. Elwell was quickly and very emphatically
sqnelched by the Conyention. -,,
mating speech. II was for ex-Nsyal ofiiceT
TheOdoTs Mills r Of the f ns cE %sTd
OF volume indicative OF his ability 10 capture
the PIS ThS of was tSe sen are Gsi sss
named. Even the name Of W. II. Williams.
which came next, aroused only feeble enthu-
When the Twenty third ward was reached.
and Charles NJ Newins was put in nomination.
the cheering cqualled that given TO the First
ward representative. The nomination of Gran
willie W. harman was received with like favor.
The SRsr R Sfss ~ and
Charles II. Williams. W. II, Williams retired
iron, the field in favor of Willis. This is the
Nevins. a5,O65: Willis, aa.Oss: Hartman.
1900; Tete, 5.?0i; Fuller, @.sO"; Gleason,
There was a scene OF wild excitement and con-
fusion during the taxing OF the second Rar ballot
constant changes from all the other candidates
10 Hartman. 1900
form, aud Tor several minutes vainly tried TO he
heard.
The delegates were in a wild scramble on the
floor ana a score OF policemen were valnly try
ing 10 bring them 20 order. IL looked for a few
minutes as IL the Convention was going to break
up in a big row.
MIR. Willis finally succeeded in getting the
floor and in withdrawing In favor OF HATman
whose nomination lac moved by exclamation.
The Convention took him AT his word and Mr.
Hartman was nominated by exclamation. He 10
the present Deputy Police Commissioner.
Henry &. Saffen was nominated for County
Clerk. -, ,
Al half past the Convention was still in
session.