The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-26
WARNER MILLER OUT.
He Is Ousted as Delegate by
New York Convention.
PLAT rs THE MASTER SPIRIT.
He Commands . Hearing Tor Miller,
and Prevents His own Nem-
nation.

sarasoxa. ~. T., Aug zs-Tne Hspunis.
can state convention 10 nomsnats candle
dates for governor and Lieutenant govern
or met here today. When Thomas c.
Plat entered the convention hall the en-
tire axsemblage rose. The applause Was
SeafeninK. Platt's usual nervousness Was
apparent. ard when the band played Hail
10 the CHEZ he did not look particularly
pleased AS the applause subsidized an en-
thusiastic spectator shouted Three cheers
for Thomas c. Piatt-" The cali was an
swered with q viii
At u:a0 BENJAMIN Odeil. IN ths abssncs
of State Chairman Hackett. called ne
convention TO order. Bishop Newman Of
sered prayer Congressman Frank Black.
temporary chairman. delivered a lengthy
address in which he discussed the finan-
cfal issue, and criticised the Democratic
platform. At rhe conclusion Of Chairman
Blacks speech the usual committees were
named. Then recess was taken III
s p m
The most interesting contes. before the
credentials committee was that from Her
ktrner. between Titus Sheard. the sitting
delegate. and Warner Miller, the latter
accusing the former Of fraud. The COM
rnistee's report made the temporary ron
permanent, excluding Mr.. Aiiler from q
state convention for the first time IN thirty
years. When the convention rs-assembleo
the report was presented.
Down in the center OF the hall, from the
Herkirner county seats, came Warner NIL
Ter His face was flushed and his lips
trernbled From parts of the hall came
cheers, and from other parts Kisses and
yells OF derision-
aGet out OF here" you don't belong
here" 'sYou are a traitor" etc. came
from the galleries. The chairman's gavel
was almost useless 10 queli the uproar.
af
made himself heard above the din. saying:
II object to Mr.. Miller speaking. lie -
not on the roll of the convention" Then
again the row arose. The crows In the
galleries yelled and again called names.
Mr. Miller stood silent In the storm or
derision and applause.
Down In front was Mr.. Plat. His brows
knitted He started TO his feet. In an IN
slant there was a calm. and In his low
voice he was heard to say: Mr.. thaF-
man. I hope and / move that the gentle
man shall be heard" Organization and
differentiation men Joined In the ap-
piause that followed this clever coup. and
the gayel Of the chair finally succeeded N
restoring order.
Mr.. Miller then began to speak His de-
claration OF Republicanism. despite sucn
treatment as might be accorded him.
brought forth a storm OF applause. ana ms
declaration OF loyalty to the party was
similarly received. He began his address
with q mild sarcastic reference 10 MI.
Platt by saving: II do not believe that
this convention would refuse me near
ing, but Ii seems to me. sir, that IL took
the mower OF one man TO grant me that
hearing, and / return 10 him my thanks
for the courtesy Of commanding TINS con-
vention 10 give me a hearing lie tnen
reviewed the Herklmer county convention
and the primaries TO elect delegates to H.
declaring that gross irregularities were
numerous and that In the convention ne
was declared defeated. yet four more
votes were cast for him than for his oppon-
ant He accepted the decision of the conn
mittee. however and said IN closing; III
YOU do more n this cause from now until
November than / shall do. IL Will De oniv
because you are stronger and more apie
than am" When Mr.. Miller hnished ne
was heartily appiauded.
A motion that had been made 70 divide
the delegation was defeated by viva
yoce vote. and then Mr.. Miller arose and
In a composed manner walked down the
aisle to the spectators seats. When quiet
was restored the committee on permanent
organization reported Gen. 5. l. Wood
ford as the permanent chairman. At the
conclusion of Mr. Woodford's speech he
called for the report on resolutions.
Chairman Quigg, OF New York read the
report. ard the platform as adopted by
the committee was Endorsed by the con-
yentiou without DEBATE. The -iatform
congratu.ases rhe people that the issues OF
the campaign have been 50 clearly de-
fnea, aud that there has been no eQuivo-
cation In any Of the party plaaforhs-
The resolutions then continue: =,
''The attempt to mako an ounce OF gosa
equal in value to only sixteen ounces OF
silver. when IL is now worth thirty ounces,
Is hopeless and absurd. The United states
could not either take nor use the SILVER
that a free coinage law would bring 10
their minis. This fact is so plain 10 the
world that the mere announcement or the
success OF the Democratic ticket would
send gold at once TO a premium, drive
debtors into cruel liquidation and cause q
further withdrawal OF capital from inves !
ment and the further suspension or indus
try. No injury could be inflicted upon
trade and commerce, no fraud perpetrated
on labor no shame visited upon the ma
tfonal reputation more hurfful than
would be the enactment OF a law compel
ling the people TO accept in payment OF
debts a coin for 81 which they could spend
for not much more than half the sum.
To aIIege that our stock or money IS no'
now sufficient for the transaction OK posl-
ness Is a mere assertion, but. tx II were
,rus the evil II implies would not be cured
BY A law the first and instantaneous eject
Of which would be to drive out OF circuia-
ton our entire supply OF gold money, more
than ons-tl1ird OF the whole. The employ
rneut OF all the mthting resources OF tne
government in the coinage Of silver dollars
only could not ia period OF fifteen years
mako I'D for the deficiency OF the circu-
lation that would result from the retire
uent OF gold
t-ontlntisng. the resolutions recite that
the Republican party stands resoiuteIF
pledzed 10 "the maintenance or pure
circulation OF dollars OF a fun ana eaaal
value" and "for the firm establishment Of
that policy Il asks the support OF every
citizen who wishes neither 20 cheat mol
be cheated"
1T must be constantly borne IN mind
the resolutions assert, THAT The co1c&-
tons out OF which this agitation for free
silver has risen we're created BY he Dem
oeraflc assault on the country's nanufac-
turing industries II there had been
no interruption a the phoiectiVe
rosiev there would have been 10
sr4srruptioTa OF the couutry's bus
nesz. no failure OF revenue and 10 lack
~ profitable employment for the people.
| IRE increase OF So Sc. 40 10 the face OF
me bonded debt. watch four years Of
Democrats rule has compelled, while n
some measure due 20 me attacks cf con-
/ Eress uuon the public credit by the pres
Eara 81 free silver bills, had SIS origin II
sayfY act which converted q norf.lly sur
piss OF revenue into monthly deficit ene
exrasaf domestic production to unjns'
| kesans.ftgnu. The Republican party Il
Welded % no set % rates or schedules
bat SIS cardinal principles = the protee'
tgnn cf American industry. tariff mus
So enacted which VIA provide revenue
susscfent 20 meet she ordinary and neees-
ssrv expenses ~ The government and s.
| adjusted IS 20 place American labor. with
49,. .1fA ss,s~Esr. ~ our high wage system