New-York tribune., 1896-09-29

Thacher declin ID On SaturdaY that he was
willing 10 make the ra,e for Governo~ II 1t
should be offered - him with practical unan-
inity. had received new light IN the subject ard
told his associates In conference that he would
not accent She place lie said he preferred to
remain at the head of the State Committee. and
that as Wilbur F. Porter appeared 20 be salts
factory to MI Bryan Nj st. John and all the
silver element he would Withdraw and leave
the field 70 Mr. Porter. for whose election he
should labor with unceasing activity and zeal.
The conference soon settled on Mr.. Porter. hav-
ing received assurances that he would accept,
and filed up the vacancy on the ticket caused
by Mr. Porter's promotion by the selection Of
Frederick c. Schraub of Lewis County for
Lieutenant-Governor
MEETING OF TIE COMMITTEE.
Chairman Danforth called the State Commit
Zee 10 order at $50 p. 1t was an open ses-
sion. and the reporters were invited to sit at
Chief Clerk Huson's long table After rolcan.
Chairman Danforth called for the report Of the
committee sent to Albany to inform Mr.. Thacher
md the other candidates Of their nomination
Bernard J. York. as chairman of that commit
tee reported that it's members had waited on the
candidates for Governor and Judge of the
Court of Appeals: that Mr.. Thacher had de-
olined to be a candidate promising. however to
support the Chicago and Buffalo platforms, and
the candidates placed thereon. Judge Titus had
accepted the nomination for Judge. Wilbur F.
Porter the nominee for Lieutenant-Governor.
was not present at the notification, Mr. York
said but had sent word that he in the hands
Of the Democratic party to do with him as its
best interests might require. (Cheers)
Chairman Danforth said the next thing in order
was the nomination Of candidates and. calling
Thomas f. Grady to the chair, he briefly eulo-
tegrity" and placed his name before the commit
tee. John y. Carlisle seconded Mr.. Porter's nomi-
nation saying tina, he was ready to do anything
In his power or make any sacrifice for the party.
Mr. Grady asked for any other nominations.
There being none he ordered a rollcal Of the
committee. Clerk Huson had called three or four
names. when Henry ID. Purroy popped up
HOW ABOUT THE PLATFORM?
'I haven't heard a word about the platform,
Mr. Chairman" he said Mr. Porter. for some
reason didn't see the Notification Committee
when It was in Albany Maybe it's of no conse-
quence here how the candidate regards the Chi
cago platform but I'd like TO know
Mr. Purroy did not finish his sentence. Mr.
Danforth jumped to his feet again. saying he was
prepared to give assurances that Porter was all
right. While he was speaking tall. ank man, with
a struggling gray beard excltedy stepped tp TO
Mr. DanfOrth and whispered In his ear Mr.. Dan
forth smiled in a satisfied way.
Il am just Informed by Mr.. St. John" he said.
"that he is in receipt Of a telegram from Judge
Porter, in which he that he stands un-
Quvocally the Chicago platform, and the
Aunalo platform as we'll
round Of handclapping greeted this an
nuncement and Mr.. ST. John beamed with
pasure. An inquiry by the reporters for the
teeram which Mr. St John said he had re-
ceisd from Porter, revealed the fact that IL had
bee sent by AIr. Porter TO morning
papt and had been published the day after
Thacer declined 20 he a candidate Mr.. 81. John
did Ii even know whether the telegram was
genui. but IL answered the purpose OF assur-
Ing tn committee where Porter stood. and that
was alDanforth cared for. and the rollcall went
on. tt clerk announced that fifty votes had
been ca for Mr.. Porter, and Acting CHAIRMAN
Grady Cleared that he the nCminee for
Governor Not a word about silver had been
spoken.
Chairma Danforth resumed his place as pre-
siding offir and asked for nominations for
Lieutenant; ;overnor
Charles Bulger of Oswego. nominated
Frederick CSchraub OF Lewis County. He SAID
that his caiidate had served as Commissioner
OF Agricultu, and had now the Friendship and
admiration the farmers of the State by MS