Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-18
Opposes Morton's Nomination at
Saratoga.
SCENES BEFORE THE CONVENTION
Congres man /. E. Quigg Chosen
Temporary Chairman.
A r E CESS is KEN

SARATOGA. N. Y. September 1s-what
Is known as typical republican weather
was In evidence I'm Saratoga this morning.
There were blue skies. a bright sun and a
clear. bracing atmosphere. and consequent
iy everybody felt in excellent spirits.
Despite the late hour at which most of the
politicians retired last night, everybody
was up bright and early. and prepared for
hard work. The exciting canvass of last
night fer lieutenant governor was increased
rather than abated, and as soon as break
fast was over at the various hotels the
crowds began surging from one headquar-
ters to another.
The Mecca of the great maj ority was
room in the United States Hotel, where
Mr.. Thomas c. Platt and the leaders of the
delegations talked pleasantly, IL not always
to their satisfaction. Many years have
passed since there has been as large a
gathering at a state convention, and the
crowds that thronSed the streets and hotel
corridors exceeded any ever seen at a state
gathering of republicans. This is no doubt
due to the possibilities of republican sue
cess and to the strife for office now going
on.
If the majority of delegates found their
way TO the room of Mr.. Piatt and the state
committee there was quite a large aggrega-
tion mat did not bother itself with going
10 the looked-upon leader, but contented
themselves with alleging that with fifteen
or twenty hours before them they could
succeed in breaking the slate.
"All the votes that Mr. Platt can con-
troll for Mr.. Morton the first ballot"
said Mr.. Fassett this morning, lis about
200. and that is not enough to nominate
him. We believe that we have enough to
keep him from receiving the recognition OF
the people in the first roll call. and If we do
IL Is anybody's nomination, for there are
large number of delegates that win beat
hnN NrtVnE extxy n h0s- Sat-
vote"
Mr.. Platt and his lieutenants replied to
this statement:
''Mr. Morton has a walkover on the very
first ballot and no combination that can be
made will be able &c beat him."
In addition to this the Morton managers
claimed that they had the assurance that
the friends of Judge Russell would come
over to them during the day and before
the nomin alton Is made.
For lieutenant governor the fight seems
to lay between Mr.. Saxton, Mr.. Hendricks
and Wadsworth, with no very great ad-
vantage for either man.
The platform will stand by bimetallism.
II will condemn the attack on American
industries in the tartr bill. and f:s pur-
pose OF fostering the south and spelling the
commercial interests of the north.
1t will condemn the ''broken democratic
promises and point out "the retrenchment
the republicans have brought about"
Referring to the income tax, 1t will say
that Ii Is g. rabid and un-American measure
violating personal rights and putting
blernish on our claim to lead the world in
our liberal, free government.
1t will say that the democrats opposed
what they called force BILL" vilified 1t
In every possible manner. and have now
enacted a force bin OF their own, authoriz-
ing federal officers to pry into peoples pri-
vate affairs.
In relation to the American Protective As
sociation they point to the constitutional
provision which permits the free exercise
and enjoyment of religious profession and
worship. without discrimination or prefer
ence. and recommend its being strictly fol-
lowed
As to the work Of the constitutional con-
vention they indorse the movement to d.
vorce national and state politics from mu-
nicipal. so that a man may express his will
In regard to city government without sacri-
flee Of his faith upon the political issues of
the day.
Calies. to Order.
The state republican convention, called to
nominate a full state ticket, was raped to
order here at 12:Ii pm. Mr.. Lemuel E.
Quigg. Congressman from New York city,
was n ade temporary chairman.
Dr. Carey of Saratoga offered prayer at
the conclusion of which Temporary Chair
mHn ouigg began his address, which was
frequently: interrupted by applause. He ar
raigned the democratic party for the pas
sage OF the new tariff law and the income
tax. AMI denounced the machine democracy
of New York city. He said the outlook for
the republican party in the coming election
was most encouraging.
Recess of the Convention.
Durirg Mr.. Quigs's speech his saIIies at
Temmany Hall and the democratic party
were heartily applauded. He said that
Senator Hill was the only man in the dem
ccratic party faithful to his trust, at which
there was a burst of applause.
During the address Mr.. Quigg read a
disratch announcing that Governor Flower
mad declined to be candidate for gov
ernor.
There were cries of Good" good" and
applause and cheers. Members of the con-
vention expressed the greatest surprise at
Governor Flowers action.
The usual committees were appointad
their chairmtn being as follows: Creden-
tials. VIM. A. Sutherland; permanent or
ganiza1on, Cornelius Van Cott: resolu-
tions, ). F.. Payne. Messrs Kenyon Ball
Fox and Gleason We're appointed secre-
taIies. and, at 30. the convention took
q recess until 4:30.