New-York tribune., 1895-09-26


NORTON CHASE.
representative of the Democratic party, ana
that no one could the symbol of the Demo
cratic party on its ticket local or state, without
the permission of Tammary Hail.
sHEEHAN's GRAB IN ERIE.
As for the Cleveland Democrats of Erie. they
we're assured that they would receive representa-
ton in the convention and seats in the State Com
mittee Believing In this pledge. Wilson > Bis
sell and John c. Milburn. two of the most promi'
nent leaders of the Cleveland Democrats. con-
sented TO act as delegates to the convention. MT.
Bssell and Mr. Milburn good-naturedly consent
ed to obey instructions which they received "
support Augustus F. Scheu. Sheehan Demo
crat for Controller When they arrived mere MT
Bissell and Mr.. Milburn found themselves y,
..ured. The Hill bosses OF the convention woulu
give them no position Of influence Bad treat
mcnt followed. Mr.. Sheehan got together the
Erie County delegates last night and had them
elect three Sheehan Democrats as members OF
the Democratic State Committee 10 represent
Erie County The Cleveland Democrats clearly
were entitled 70 one member. Mr.. Blssel was
profoundly indignant. and refused TO ll1t nIger
further 10 nominate Scheu for Controller Thls
morning the Erie County delegation held a meet
ing and Mr.. Bissel was asked II ne would MAKE
a speech nominating Scheu for Controiier. ne ne
peremptorily declined to do so. lie spoke IIanNI!
of the seizure of the State Committee seats Dy
Sheehan, and said that this was no way 10 pTihs
about harmony within the ranks OF the Demo,
cratic party in Erie County. In lac' theie couiu
be no reformation of the party there untl IL was
released from the grasp of a political Dictator
Mr. Sheehan was made extremely angry by MI
Bissells speech. for Senator Hill had told nm
that it would be dangerous to nominate ocheu
unless Bisseu consented. Sheehan bowed to BIS
sells decision by telling Scheu that he could not
press him for the omination. since. II ne shouiu
be named for Controller by Sheehan Democrat
and should secure the nomination. he would run
behind the Democratic State ticket at least zoVoo
votes. This was a sad confession for MI, oh.e
o.llx u'if
name as a candidate. Mr.. Hill then picked up
John Is. Judson. OF GloVersville, who was a can
ddate for State Treasurer. and thrust him INTO
the position of candidate for Controller. mus
Mr. Bssell gave a return blow to Mr.. Sheehan.
PLEA FOR HARMONY
1t cannot be said that the convention voted
ondly to drive out Of its doors the state Dem
ocracy delegates When the convention met
,his morning Charles J. Patterson. Of the Shep-
ard Democrats. Of Brooklyn, moved that the
State Democracy receive one-third representa-
ton from New-York. Then Mr.. Patterson, who
is a tall athletic and fne-looking man, with
good voice took the platform and made strong
argument in favor Of his motion. He alluded
to the report Of the Committee on Credentials,
which gave to the State Democracy a repre@en-
tation OF only one-ffth, ana said that II mar
mony were to be restored TO the distracted
Democrats of New-York County it must be by
some other means than b. a resolution whose
passage would further irritate an important
branch Of the Democratic party in that county
Mr.. Patterson further said that If he understood
the temper Of the resolution offered by the ma
ioritv il meant that the contestants could not
be Democrats unless they were Tammany men.
This statement was greeted by applause from
the State Democracy men and Kisses ana cat
calls from the Tammany sympathiZers. The
noise became great that Senator Hill arose
and said: Il call on the sergeant-at-arms 10 pre-
serve order The gentleman is entitled TO be
heard" Then there was great applause.
Mr. Patterson continued TO plead for the
State Democracy This is d matter OF political
conscience. my friends he cried. land II has
come to stay" Great applause greeted this
sentiment. Mr. Patterson, continuing SAID That
he did not intend to say anything against the
powerful Tammany Hall organization, but 1t
was for him to call the attention OF the conven-
ton TO the actual condition Of things In New
York which made it right for the state Democ-
racy TO go out and organize Tor peter anu Puitr
government Mr.. Patterson then referred 10
the corruption that had been unearthed in New
York City by the Lexow Committee The re-
suit was that large proportion OF the people
In New-York deemed 1t matter or conscience
not TO be allied with an organization that was
responsible for these things Those men VINO
went out" cried Mr. Patterson, went out Tor
conscience sake for right and justice as they
saw it," Great applause followed TINS state
ment coming from the state Democracy men
Further. Mr. Patterson said: the feehng was
NOT confined to the city Of New-lork III was
believed throughout the State not only that
these corrupt conditions existed. but that Tam
many Hall was guilty, At least TO the eXtent
that It's members did not prevent Ii while In
power The best that could be said or ram
many Hall was that 1t did not find 1t out "Then
carne the spectacle Of The state Democracy
coming up with the Shepard Democracy ana
| Knocking at the conventions DOORS said MT.
patterson 1T IS a time for utterinS truth that
will burn into mems souls. The principles Tor
which we stand not TO be cast down nkc
this The Democracy is broad enough to take
in both organizations in New-York. II you re-
| tect us what is the difference from turning us
! ont info the cold? We must unite the Democ-
| racy OF the State Let nothing stand I'm the
| way we cannot honorably accept these seats.
| You know that accepting this report means
/ turning the State Democracy away with KICK
| and a thrust.
THE CONVENTION WARNED.
Mr. Patterson then in conclusion frankly
said The State Democracy delegates have
held a meeting and have decided that they cam
not honoraby accept one-fifth representation
! from New-York City. If you refuse to grant
| them a larger representation they will depart
| from this convention" The Democrats In the
| convention were thus fairly warned that II
they should vote down the Patterson resolution
| the State Democracy would leave the cOnveTv
| ton But the Machine was determined 10
drive the State Democracy out. James D. Bell.
The leader of Boss McLaughns delega tes
from Brooklyn, opposed the granting OF any
/ larger representation to the State Democracy.
and so also did Senator Charles l.. Guy and
! Hall The alliance OF Hugh Mclaughlin with
| Richard Croker, Edward Murphy, jr.. and
William +. Sheehan against the Cleveland
] Democrats % New-York City was clearly APP
parent. Perry Belmont then put the motion
I Of Mr.. Patterson that the State Democracy