The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-02
NEW YORK DELEGATION
Arrived Yesterday and Ma to
the B~ateN-Nhat the SAY.

the BateS-N hat the Say.
The arrival of the New York delegation
was one of the most interesting events
yesterday afternoon. The entire deIega-
ton. aside from those who came here in
advance arrived on a special Big Four
train from Syracuse at 2:30 O'Clock, a few
minutes late. AS John Dewitt Warner put
it. the delegation scarcely had time to
make connections at Syracuse after the
adjournment of the sound-monev conven-
ton and the ink on their credentials was
scarcely dry. There was a delay of a few
minutes at the Union Station while the
delegation waited for marching orders
from Ex-Governor Flower and General
Tracey, who were at the head of the dele
cation. Through some misunderstanding
the brass band that was to head the pa
rade to the Bates House took the wrong
cue and the band master started off at the
head of the Massachusetts, delegation.
which got into town a few moments ahead
of the men from the Empire State.
There was some amusement among the
New York delegates over the dilemma. but
they finally began the march to the Bates.
A more representative body of professional
and business men seldom gets together
than the New York delegation n remarks.
made by the bystanders were highly COM
plirnentary. For the most part they declined
the opportunities &C the big crowd of bag
cage smashers and carried their own lug
gage. Every man wore a badge of red
satin ribbon with a white shield bearing
the words. New York State. Democratic
Party. Reform Organization, Syracuse-In-
dianapolis, 1885, There was a good deal
of confusion at the hotel while the dele
gates were registering. The delegates sep
arated. some going to other hotels. but the
majority to the committee headquarters at
the Grand, with the understanding that
they would assemble for the State meeting
at ) O'Clock.
John Warner, member of Con-
gress from New York city. and a prom
inent attorney of the metropolis. is one of
the leaders in the New York delegation.
He is a keen politician and thoroughly in
formed on the situation in his State. He
speaks in a precise, frank manner and
seems to be very enthusiastic in the move
ment to reorganize the Democratic party
on the old lines. He asserts that the old
line Democrats of the Empire State, as a
class. are in the front ranks of the move
ment. and referred with apparent pride to
the fact that such men as Ex-Governor
Flower, General Tracey and Horatio C.
King. of Brooklyn, the last Democratic
candidate for Secretary of State, are
identified with the war against un-Demo-
cratic principles and dishonest money and
Reputation.
What kind of a convention did you
have at Syracuse?' he was asked.
"One of the best l have ever attended.
The State was well represented. Out of a
possible full delegation of $50. we had an
attendance Of over 400. The convention
was held at a bad time for us. as many
men who would have attended were away
taking their vacations. From a number of
counties we received word that delegates
who had been appointed could not attend,
as they. were away from home and could
not get back in time"
Mr.. Warner says that the growth of the
sound-money sentiment in New York is
surprising, as it springs up at unexpected
quarters. The woods are fun of it," he
declared.
Until after the State convention is held
at Buffalo, he says, it will be impossible TO
approximate the per cent of Democrats
who are for honest money. An effort will
New York to secure 4 Endorsement of
BRYAN. Mr.. Warner does not believe they
will accomplish tksir purpose. If they do
he saws that Democrats who now state
privately that they are opposed 10 Bryan
VIII come out boldly and declare for sound
money and the Indianapolis candidates.
Was there any talk of candidates by
your delegation while you were coming to
Indianapolis
Yes. there was a rood deal of general
discussion OF that question:"
VIII will you favor?'
We have no particular candidate, / be-
iieVe. New York is coming here to d.
what she can TO aid her friends of the
candidate that viii be acceptable to them.
New York can accept"
On the matter of a platform, Mr.. Warner
said that New York's position would be