The record-union., 1896-06-16

tives for the several convention COM
mlttees- Before adjourning a resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted favoring
the maintenance of the present gold
standard, and opposing free silver ex-
oept by an international agreement
c. NJ. Depew raped the meeting to
order with heavy walking-stick, in
lieu of the customary gavel.
William A Sutherland, the New York
member of the National Committee, won
the thanks of the little coterie Of con-
testants present by offering a resolu-
ton that they be permitted to remain
during the session. 1t was unanimously
adopted
The striking incidents which followed
were precipitated by Lauterbach. who
in brief speech declared that while
the contestants who were seated by the
National Committee on Saturday last
should be permitted to remain in the
hall and vote, it had not been con-
strued as an Endorsement of the Ma
tional Committees action, but should
he regarded merely as temporary dele
gates
This brought Arson McCook to his
feet. McCOok was ma anifestly opposed
to the patronizing tone in which Lau-
terbach referred to the late contesting
delegates. He said he. had fought this
battle at home and finally before the
National Committee. Sutherland him
self made the motion that he and
Brookfield were entitled to their seats.
IT the delegates wished to shut him out
OF the convention he would bow to their
VIII. He did not come here as O sup
g.. Ii
IicaE who had voted for every President
from Lincoln down to the present time.
He did not come in a fGctional spite.
When McCook had finished Depew
restored good temper by a humorous al
fusion to the proceedings Of the morn
ing, and in this connection he made a
personal explanation. He stated that
ne was in his room preparing speech
which he purposed delivering to the
merchants of st. Louis when Lauter-
bach burst in with the announcement
that he Depew) had been selected as
the Chairman. He supposed that there
had been a conference of the delegates,
and that the matter had been settled by
them When he arrived at the hall he
explained to Miller that his time was
limited, and requested that the busi-
ness be expedited as much as possible.
He reviewed the incidents of the Morn
ing meeting, and asserted that he was
interested in advancing Governor Nor
tons claims for the Presidency. This
assertion was greeted with a loud
cheer from the Plat lncn. Owing to the
differences in the delegates, however,
he said he would not be candidate for
the post of Chairman.
Then came the personalities. The
presiding officer recognized Warner
Miller. who explained the circumstances
under which he had asked Depew to
permit the use of his name as a candi-
date for the Chairma nship. He went
on to say that the question of PERSONAL
ity was not involved in this matter. 1t
made no difference whether Depew
Platt or any one else were selected.
There were other considerations Platt
whose name had been proposed for the
Chairrnanship, had described one of the
candidates for the Presidency (McKin-
ley) as unfit for the office. He inquired
dramatically if the New York delegates
indorsed that statement If they did
they could make that man their Chair
man. He would not consent that the
New York delegation should put any
such stigma on Mckinley, and If it
were done let them go home and ex
plain how they approved this Infamous
characterization. He appealed to the
delegates to say whether they indorsed
it. How are these charges to be an
swered in the campaign" he queried,
turning on his heel, and with a wave of
his hand, including all those present.
No man, he asserted, could put him in
such a position. why is it, he again
asked. that Depew is to be put down
and the man who has uttered these base
charges substituted?"
Thurlow Weed Barnes replied for
Platt. He inquired sarcastically who
was entitled to the greatest honor, the
man who came out squarely and made
his fight, or Miller, who sneaked into
The delegation with his knife in his
sleeve.
At this point the Platt men arose. and
for a minute or more applauded this
sneaker. Miller meanwhile sitting
calmly in his seat and surveying the