The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-05-08
Mr.. CHOATE FOR PRESIDENT.
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ALBASY. May There have been many slick
es1cuses held In the Assembly chant er In the
Capitol on the hill but tho one held this ever.
ing lasting = trife over an hour. did M the
business for officers OF the Constitutional Con-
vention with q celebrity and precision un.ur-
passed by any caucus In modern times. The
chamber was not by any means crowded. Only
two or three women were In the gallery. Out
side OF the eloauence with which Elihu Root
Put IN nomination Joseph II. Choate for Presi-
dent Of the Convention there was little or Moth
ing 10 attract even the most eager or curious
outsider.
II was shortly after 3 when Thomas q. Al
word. the Old Salt Of onondaEa arose and In
strident tones named Milo NJ. Aeker NJ Hor-
nellsviile as temporary Chairman OF the cnu-
the afternoon In Mr.. Choate's rooms in the
Kenmore. II sfectualiy disposed OF MIR. Acker
as a candidate for one OF the two Nics-rresi-
dents. and IL saved the bacon of the Old Salt.
who. starting out with tomtoms as a eandi-
date for the, Presidency. merely IN cant by all
the ban cling TO cover his tracks for First Vice.
President. But then the Old Salt Is ~ years
old. and Is entitled to some consideration at
the hands OF his parry. Moreover. he called
spoke Of this gathering - q caucus. whereas
Mr.. Choate and Mr.. Root referred to 1t later on
asa conference" aud a " meeting"
Mr.. Aoker grssped the gavel and Henry II.
Durfee OF PalmyrA and Lewis Mckinstry OF
Fredonia were made secretaries OF the caucus.
Then came the time for Mr.. Root to turn
his eloquence in nominating Mr.. Choate for
Presidsnt Mr.. Root in his speech referred to
the Importance OF the work OF the Convention.
and reminded those around him that tho work
OF the Convention would outlive this and many
generations to come. The policies to be
ormed ut this meeting here tonight were for
he future welfare ofthe people. and the people
Of tho State relied on the Republican party to
organize this Convention. Mr.. Root spoke OF Mr..
Choate a. faithful and answering and devoted
in all his professional duties. as distinguished
In his profession md faithful to his friends.
He is the acknowledged leader OF the bar.
not only Of New YORK city. but OF the State and
the United States. CONTINUED Mr.. Root. And
his genius and talent are recognized In every
part Of the land. His genius will illuminate
the oar , 10, ns to come he
State OF New York"
Frederick Storm OF Baysids and Tracy C.
Becker o.: Buffalo. President OF tho state Bar
Association. echoed tho sentn ents expressed
By Mr.. Root, and the nomin alton was made by
Mr.. choate thanked the gentlemen OF the
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