The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-25
A Great Fight at New York
Democratic Convention.
MuewUMPs ASK FOR SEATS.
HiIl and Flower Would Admit Them,
but the Tannmany Bosses Say
No, Very Indignantly.

ing Il vas supposed that the plan OF rep
resentaricn adopted by The Kings county
men was the plan favored by the leaders
and would De adopted IN the case OF the
NsS York contest But the men WIN
Tammany badges were disseminated, ana
the result was that when The convention
adjourned there was no certainty that
there would De an acceptance OF the plan
AT the head and front OF the revolt
against the plan favored by Senator I'M
and ex-Gov. Flovsr were Senator Aur-
ply, ex-Poiice Commissioner Martin, ex-
Senator Grady. Thomas GIlroy and ex-
Lieut. Gov. Sheehau.
Sheehan was inclined 20 be colse-Ta-
tive, and was strenuous IN his osnlals
of q story 70 the effect that at the meet
ing of the state committee this morning
he had declared III the presence OF SEN
ater HII that any man who voted tor the
admission OF the State Democracy peo-
pie vas a traitor 20 the Democracy. 1
never was before the committee, ne sald.
.aad never expressed my views. except 70
Senator Hill personally"
But Senator Murphy spoke differently
He said: Senator Hsl and those who
favor the admission Of these people are
greatly in the wrong. The proper place
for them 20 show their strength and ngat
their battle was IN the primaries. They
were invited 70 take part they deemed.
They therefore have no standing here.
an opposed to admitting them II they
ara good, conscientious Democrats they
viii not vote against the Democratic
ticket"
Police Commissioner Martin had talk
with ex-Gov Flower this afternoon, and
some very hot words passed Flower was
in favor OF harmony at any cost, ana Mar
tin was Just as sure that the State Dem
ocracy. people should not be treated with.
as thew did not regularly come as con-
testantS The two leaders disagreed 50
badly that they lost their tempers ana
left each other without coming 70 a set
element. Martin went at once 10 the VAN
derbut hotel and called a meeting or the
Tammany committee. He presided MN
self and upon motion appointed COM
rlittee TO appear before the committee on
contested seats and argue against any
representation for the State Democracy.
The significant feature OF this movement
was the fact that Thomas +. Grady, who
is well known 10 be q deadly enemy Of
the State Democracy, was made chair
man u the delegation.
Grady Denounces the Mugwumps.
General interest conferred about the meet
ing Of the committee on resolutions, where
the excise plank was being discussed in
executive session. and about the commit
tee on credentials. where the New York
and other contests were 10 be decided. It
was voted 70 reserve the matter OF the New
York and KiGgs county contests till the
settlement Of the Others. The chairman
announced that the contests in the First.
Second and Third districts of the county
of Queens was before the committee. Ser
stor Hin moved that the sitting delegates
Of the district be declared entitled 10 their
SEATS. The motion was adopted
When the committee on contests took up
the New York State Democracy contest.
Chairman FairchlId spoke for the contest
l. h.A 49, Z. - -
State Democracy. he said, to night for ad-
mission AZ the convention, but rather 10
abide BY the decision of last years conven-
ton. The underlying principles OF the
party were now In need OF support, and he
would propose plan for proper distribu-
ton OF party sentiment. The question
was whether the sentiment OF their party
Mas entitled TO representation at party
councils. The State Democracy did not
care TO enter into any discussion Of the
merits and dement's Of the Tammany hall
organization. II must be decided whether
the principles represented by him were
worthy OF consideration. as against those
Of a political machine.
Thomas Grady. for the Tammanyites.
said the independence insisted upon by
Mr.. Fairchild existed only when they were
IN the minority. This is not contest as
the term is commonly understood" said
Mr.. Grady. 1t simply presents 10 the los
delegates Of New York city the proposition
that they may have the State Democracy
strength in return for representation This
Independent spirit worked very we'll some
times. Amos j. Cummings had baen nom
mated for congress. He was A defender
OF the flag and had helped in the election
OF Cleveland The vote had been of the
independent sort, and man out of a lob
had been elected. They say We Tammaay
men came here 10 have our own way and
10 insist upon discriminating representa-
ton" said the speaker. but look al those
Indians who came here clamoring for rec
ignition with the scslps of such men as
Cummings al their heels"
Go back 20 your constituents" shouted
Mr. Grady. pointing his finger at Mr.. Fair
child and Wheeler II. Peckhan. for you
have no right here. We must have one
marty that Will stand by marty DEGREES
that VIII support party tickets. and not
set up the clamor OF individual Judgment
in defiance and Vet demand recognition
in party conventions. If you persist in
this course YOU are now pursuing you viii
bring perpetual disaster upon the Demo
cratic party. stand by the eXpedient rule
and principles If true Democracy. Stand
together. stand for the right your con-
sciences speak for and We shall find leo
0aa Democratic voters in New York city
waiting patiently and untroubled for the
decision Of this committee" \ perfectly
deagening roar Of applause followed Mr..
Grady's speech. The hearing was declared
closed and the committee went into ex-
cctlttVe session.
The ~orr nittrc on credentials adopted A
resolution making the representation four
ff'hs % vote for Tammany bah and one
Hf1h FOR the State Democracy. Judge Pat
ierson. Brooklyn. offered a resolution Civ
ing the STATE Democracy a oue-thlrd rep
reseutatiCn The vote vas taken and re-
suited. AYES I3. uces Is. The resolution
a4ootea declares she Tammany haii organ
.z2tjoD regularly entitled 20 .'s seats iU tha
convention and entitled n recognition ~
an futuro conventions as regular. It's deli
cEstes are - be placed upon the prelim.-
nary roll. They are 20 be- the sole users OF
the party column ara embelm. In ri con-
t-S,s that ruay arse Tammary is 20 be
treated 81 tae party organization. Rut IN
tire interests Of harmony the committee
comedies onc-Grth vote TO the contestants
AMI four-ffths 20 Tauma8v L IS under
stood ~ this late hour that there VIII ~ a
further conference prior to the convention
tomorrow.
The SUNDAY Hecr Question.
While the COMMITTEES on contested seats
was hearing fhe contest. There was q cur
iuus crowd about the door OF the room
where fre platform committee was in Scs-
s,on. When that committee was called 20
order az o'clock they found confront
inE them shout twenty excise propositions
from as many sources Very nearly all
contained the local option clause. how
ever. ard 80 the real question 20 decide
was lust what plank could be drafted in
Herman I4@der. of the Stats Zeitung.
chairman Cf the German Reform, AsSo-