The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-02

today. Notice Of This fact was pub
lished in at least two newspapers of
the city. and there Is no question about
this beingIthe regular convention of the
party" hat explanation seemed to
satisfy everybody, and the work of
compilingkth the roll of the convention
continuedI
At $50 roll of the convention was
completed SO far as the receiving of
credentia was concerned, and it was
found tn! there were seven contests
from the following districts: First
ward, ri I district. Scranton: Third
ward, Ser hton; Sixth ward, Third dis
tr.at, s. hatca; Fourteer.h ward.
Second d trict, Scranton; Nineteenth
ward, tt ID district, Scranton; West
district, pckawanna township: Fifth
ward, Seo nd district, Scranton.
Coz u Not Vote for Chairman.
Charm Roche announced that IN
less the bnventlon decided otherwise
he would lle that districts from which
contests ere brought before the con-
ventioa Uld not be entitled to a vote
for the Ice of temporary chairman.
as there rs nothing on the face of the
credentia to determine who were the
regulars nd who the contestants. T..
T.. Timlin hade a motion that the roll of
delegates be called and it was put to
the conv ion and declared lost, al
though til decision on the part of the
chairman Ereated dissatisfaction that
was aud'bly expressed. BY request of
Miles McAndrew. of Archibald. the dis
tricts in which contests We're brought
to the attention of the convention We're
read an, then Chairman Roche an
nounced that he was ready to receive
nominati>n for temporary chairman.
7. p. Duny was the first person to gain
recognition of the chair. He placed the
name of Mr. .Fahey before the conven-
ton, and in doing so spoke as follows:
In the history of men ana nations sue
cess has largely depended upon the skill
and ability of a leader and invariably this
leader has arisen from the ranks of the
people. In order to wrest victory from an
active and well organized opposition he
must be OF fearless and ,ndom.table DIS
position. He must be familiar with the
methods likely to he adopted by The
enemy IN order to successfully combat
them.
HIS magnetic qualities should be such as
would attract men to his standard and
command, tn. ndmiration and respect rf
those WI though they differ from him
in the ta Rss adopted, are st.ll striving to
attain thf desired end
The ne KSS!ty of such a man at this t,mc
to lead ~ Democratic hosts of this coun-
ty to V.ctry IS apparent TO every one and
take ph tsure IN presenting such a per-
son TO pa in the person of John j.
Fahey, vhom | nominate for the position
of CHAIRMAN of this convention. Mr..
| Fahey nrk Is no Introduction to the Dem
ocrats OF his county. He has been a lfe-
! long Den fcrat and has been tried and not
| found whiting. He Is familiar to you all
and you re familiar w.th the fact that
| he has for years labored earnestly in the
cause OF Democracy and aided very ma
| te,tally in a truly generous manner by be-
slowing his time, talents and money in
the struggles of the past for the success
/ complished largely through his efforts
! its reverses can be attributed to CON-
| binaton Of circumstances which It Is tc
be hoped VIII not arse again.
| The oulook for the future Of the Demo
cratic party of this county with John j
| Fahey 1t the helm IS favorable. His
| knowledge of men and the voting districts
/ of this county Is unsurpassed. 1t was ac-
! qu,red By years of experience and VIII be
| invaluable i'm conducting this campaign
| for the slccess of the whole ticket.
! He Is 70 tyro or novice In politics. He
possessc> the distinguished traits of a
born leader of men. He could rally to his
side all the discordant and turbulent ele-
perfect harmony and I feel confden,
| that IL h. IS elected by you as chairman
today the result will be a decided victory
for the whole ticket IN Nocember.
Editor +. J. Lynctt Nominated.
Colonel F. j. Fitzsimmons was the
next speaker, and he placed Editor Il
J. Lynett in nominatio In doing sc
he said:
desire to nominate for Temporary chair
man of this convention, II. j. Iynett, q
| man wl)m Il is unnecessary for me tC
praise. Eou all know him: For fifteer
years ot his young and brilliant life ht
| has dev, ted himself to the Interests of ths
Democl tic party and has the confidence
and esteem of its members. 1t IS time
we stop ed fighting among ourselves ant
! turned ur attention to fighting the com
mon en- ny. When we are being swampet
/ in this c,unty by from 5000 to 1900 votes i
| Is no me for quarrels between our
selves. If Mr.. Fahey was candidate fol
any pc tion N the gift OF the people h'
would ave no warmer supporter thar
your h mble servant, but at this time
think 4 is our duty to select another mar
for the position he seeks. For that posi-
| ton lggest a man who Is neutral, wht
has tn good wishes and friendship of al
elemen of the party For that reason
name !. J. Lyne't for temporary chair
man Of this convention.
w. ! Burke seconded the nomination
of Mr. Fahey. and in doing so deploret
what lie described as the "cheek" of tn,
editor If a Democratic paper in comins
before the convention and asking then
to eleD. a chairman who would be neu
trail. Elect John ]. Fahey and 70,
won't rave a neutral but a man whit
VIII gre his best efforts to fight the com
mon 'nemy," said Mr.. Burke. with {
dram tic wave Of his hand. That end
ed tn oratory, and the roll was called
Jane j. Coleman, John ]. Durkin ant
NJ. +. iilroy acting as tellers.
Scene of Great Disorder.
When the Second district of the Thir
teenth ward of this city was reached
the name of w. ]. Burke was called a.
the substitute for NJ. f. Cadden
Chairman Roche objected to allowing
him to vote and said he would frs
have to get the consent of the cOnven
tion. He held that it was irregular fo
Mr.. furke, resident of the Nntl
ward. to be a substitute from the Thir
teenth.
"Th-n let the convention decide.
said Nh Burke. "T claim the privileg,
of voting in this convention, but if tn,
delegat tes say no. I am content"
They're dying hard yelled one dele
gate. and at the same time a numbc
of others were on the floor insistin;
that they be recognized. All spoke a
once and the greatest disorder pre-
vailed. Finally T. p. Duffy made him
self heard above the din, and move,
that Mr.. Burke be allowed a vote
Chairman Roche vetoed that proposi
ton, and emphatically declared that h
would not entertain such a motion unit
after the roll call was completed Thi
decision was greeted with Misses an,
shouts of derision. and Mr.. Burk
again forged to the front. and declare
that no delegate had objected to alloy
him to vote and that it came with bai
| grace for the chairman to raise obisc