The Indianapolis journal., 1896-06-16
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ST. LOUIS, June 15.-The New York del
egation had stormy session to-day. An
effort was made to down Platt, but
Thomas came up smiling at the end. He
was elected chairman of the delegation by
a vote of 50 to II for Warner Miller.
When the delegation was called to order
ii was understood that Chauncey NJ. Depew
was 10 be named as chairman of the eau
Gus. and that Mr.. Platt was to be selected
as the chairman of the delegation. There
was not the shade of suspicion that there
would be any opposition But Warner Mil
Ter had been in conference all morning
with the Mckinley managers and with Mr..
Matthews. of Buffalo. and when the prop
osition was made he was upon his feet in
an instant.
Il move, Mr.. Chairman that the name
of Mr.. Depew be substituted for that of
Mr.. Platt," ne said Surprise was written
on all faces and even Mr.. Depew seemed
taken aback. II do this because the most
distinguished man on this delegation has
been entirely neglected" said Mr.. Miller.
There were cries of "Nor and a motion
was at once made to divide the question.
Mr.. Depew was then selected as chairman
of the caucus by unanimous vote. The
question was put as TO the selection of Mr..
Platt as chairman of the delegation, and
then Mr.. Miller renewed his motion TO SUBJ
stitute Mr.. Depew's name. Mr.. Depew sat
silent but Congressman Quigg. in opposing
the substitution, attacked Mr.. Miller in
vigorous and almost vicious manner. He
said. in part: "Mr. Miller sees that Mr..
Piatt and Mr.. Depew are at this time
working in harmony. and he takes this
peanut politicians chance to try and make
discord. This body will not sustain one
whose attitude towards the instructions Of
the last Republican convention in New
York is open to doubt and suspicion
Before Mr.. Miller could answer Mr.. Quigg
Patrick s. Gibbs had obtained recognition,
and moved that the delegation take re-
cess until o'clock this afternoon. In
making this motion Mr.. Gibbs character
lied Miller as a chronic kicker and
washer of dirty linen." political out
cast" and such characterizations. Mr..
Miller was not allowed to respond to these
attacks, but a recess was taken until
o'clock.
MILLER'S STATEMENT.
During the recess Warner Miller gave out
this statement: This is not a question OF
men. The nomination of Mckinley is con-
ceded. The question is shall the delega-
ton from New York lose all their self-re-
spect and select as their spokesman a man
who has declared that Mckinley is an un-
fit person to sit in the presidential chair?
1t Is question of whether the delegates
shall have for their mouthpiece Mr.. Depew,
who, while loyal to Governor Morton, has
not befouled the name of the next Presi-
dent and has conducted his campaign de-
Gently. or Thomas c. Platt. who has re-
peatedly blackguarded and outraged the
personality Of the nominee of the conven-
ton. The vote of the delegates this after
noon will demonstrate how they want the
attitude Of New York State understood
Shortly after o'clock the delegation met
motion for the admission Of the press. This
was carried, and Mr. Depew asked the fur
ther pleasure of the meeting Mr.. Lauter-
bach obtained the floor and criticised the
action of Mr.. Miller in the morning, and
then proceeded to say that while it was
conceded that there would not be any use
tials and convention the seating of the an
u-Morton delegates, still he thought the
delega ton should protest against the seat
ing of those delegates by the national COM
mittee. He thought that the unseated del
egatSs should be allowed to vote on these
questions.
men, objected and made a heated argument
in favor of his right in the matter.
The matter was noted on the minutes
Mr.. Depew then arose and made, a brief
statement. He said: Il have no desire TO
occupy any other place in this body or TO
have any Of the honor except that of pre-
senting the name of Governor Morton. My
friend, Mr. Miller has made mistake in
miscOnstruing my answer to his remarks
to me about being chairman Of the meeting.
L will not stand for chairman unless my
election Is unanimous"
Mr.. Miller arose and stated II did ask
Mr.. DeDew whether he would accept this
nomination and he answered yes and
since the meeting this morning he again
assured me that he would accept. 1 stand
here to repudiate the leadership of the man
who has declared that Mckinley is unfit
for the Office of President. / cannot stand
under such banner cannot go forward
with the world pointing its finger at me
and saying: How can you vote for a man
gret Mr.. Chairman. that you will not ac-
cept the Office. / for one will not follow
the leadership Of Platt."
MILLER ExCORIATED.
Mr.. Thurlow Weed Barnes. who was
standing directly in front of Mr.. Miller
talked at him in some of the most violent
language that had been heard, while the
majority of the delegates applauded. This
man." he said. ''who was elected to repre-
sent the State of New York preferring
the candidacy of Levi P. Morton. has
turned over to William Mckinley. Who is
the traitor?' (Cries Of Miller. Miller.')
What is the issue? Why is Miller agains,
Platt and Platt alone? The people do not
want to follow a traitors lead"
Mr.. Miller sat with trembling lip and
General McCook broke into the affair by
moving to proceed with the vote Mr. Mil
Ter tried to get him to not withdraw Mr..
Depew's name, but he insisted, and named
Warner Miller.
That's the issue; that's itAa traitor
against Republican," shouted delegate
Aldridge.
Then Senator John Rains arose. and in
scathing terms denounced Miller. He said:
Now the gentleman has placed himself in
the position he has coveted. Shall we
choose Republican or kicker? A chron-
ic kicker from Herkimer-a man whose
place is never known, who was never faith
ful to anybody or any party? That is the
issue. i hurl back in the Herkimer states
mans teeth the statement that Mr. Platt
has maligned Mr.. Mckinley. When election
time comes and New York Republicans cast
their votes for President whether he be
Morton or Mckinley, he will get MIR. Platt's
publicans. but he can never rely on the
vacfllating and treacherous statesman from
Observation-Disclosures Miller. His name will
go down to ignominy."
The roll call began, and some of the dele
gates explained their votes. Mr.. Sutherland
said: Il vote for Levi p Morton's friend.
Thomas c. Platt, instead of one of his
enemies.
When the vote was announced as Platt
ffty-three and Miller seventeen there was
burst Of applause. motion was made
to make the nomination unanimous. bu:
Mr.. Matthews. Of Buffalo. objected. Those
who voted for Warner Miller We're: George
b. Neuvis. T. 3. Willis. G.. II. Roberts w
b. Attlebury John Milliken, E. j. Kloten.
bach. C.. N. Bliss (half vote). S. " r. Cru