Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-25
THIRD TICKET IN NEW YORK

A THIRD TICKET IN NEW YORK.
Daniel G. Griffin Nominated for Gov
ernOr by the National Democrats.
The national democratic party of New
York held convention in the Brooklyn
Academy of Music last night. Daniel G.
Griffin of Watertcwn was nominated for
governor, Frederick W. Hnrchs of Brook
lyn for lieutenant governor and Spencer
Clinton Of Buffalo for associate justice of
the court of appeals. A full set of electors
was named.
Palmer and Buckner, together with the
indianapolis platform. were Endorsed and
an address to the people issued, tell
ing why the Chicago platform and ticket
could not be supported
1t was in The main a Teiteration of the
cardinal declarations of the Indianapolis
platform and closed with an appeal to
all voters to support the national demo-
cratic ticket. state and national. 1t read
in part follows
Appeal to Voters.
"To the democracy of the state of New
York: The democratic party from its for
nation, as exemplified by the teachings
of its illustrious founders and leaders, In
its formal actions and in the sentiments of
the great mass of its adherents, has al
ways contended for faithful perform
ance of public and private contracts. an
honest currency, respect for and obedi-
ence to judicial authority, and that the
creation of class distinctions foreign to the
genius of our institutions. would inevitably
menace the safety of the republic.
while these principles do not embrace
all the claims the party has on public re-
gard they are its chief glory, and have
enabled i for hundred years to win re-
nown in the administration of public af
fairs, and overcome its too-frequent adj
verses and mismanagement.
'NiLdicated by two recent national vic
tories and disciplined by the stern les
sons of former defeats, The party as a
national organization could never more
truthfully claim the virtues alluded to than
at the time Of the assembling of the late
Chicago convention.
But, for months prior to that event,
while the trusted guardians of democracy
were unsuspecting and relying on the con-
sentative habits of the party, a cons piracy
was progressing in distant states. sup
ported by avarice on one hand and reck-
less fanaticism on the other, to commit
the party to the support of the undemo-
cratic doctrines later enunciated in the
Chicago platform.
THE party in New York was thoroughly
aroused by the danger it saw impending.
The fullest discussion took place in the
primaries called to choose delegates to
the Saratoga convention and in other party
assemblies.
Because we maintain that the princi-
pies declared at Saratoga and reiterated
at Indianapolis are too important and sa
cred to yield to the clamor of party irregu-
larity, we are now charged with attempt
ing to disrupt the party.
Acknowledging the humiliation which
has been inflicted unon the democratic
party by the Chicago and Buffalo conven-
lions, we take up the task suspended at
Syracuse, and call to all who would not
have the American people Stunned as lep-
ers in the world of trade and commerce,
and who believe it is the duty Of the peo-
pie to support the government and not the
duty Of the government TO support the peo-
ple,' to unite in supporting the principles
and nominees of the national democratic
party.
"Such are the chief reasons and motives
which actuate ua. and we nf1dently ap-
of our party"
Not Large, but Select.
The convention was not a large one, but
many of the men formerly prominent in
democratic conventions were present as
delegates or onlookers.
CT aries S. Fairchild. as chairman, called
the meeting together and presided. He
read a telegram from Atlanta, Ga, from
jefferson Randolph Anderson, chairman of
the Georgia gold convention, extending
sympathy and regards.
After the roll call, resolution making
the rame of the organization the national
democratic party. and authorizing the state
committee to fill vacancies was passed
without dissent.
Following this resolutions urging the
ncmil alton Of congressional and Judicial
tickets In each district and providing for
the same, were passed by reclamation as
sembly nominations. The platform and ad-
dress were adopted unanimously and the
nominations as given were then made by
reclamation amid much enthusiasm and
General Palmer entered about this time
ana the delegates and audience arose and
cheered Justify. When introduced General
Palmer appealed to his hearers to be firm
above party and defeat both Mckinley and
Bryan.
Mr.: Palmer recited some transactions in
which Illinois had figured as insisting upon
paylr her debts in gold and said:
Il am justified In saying that illinois,
present great prosperity-and she is the
third most prosperous state in the Union
Is because she met her. debts fairly and
other great states In the Union will follow
year."
sreaking Of Mr.. Bryan's Endorsement on
Inree platforms he said: 1.-THE populists like
Bryan because he is a populist; the silver
men like him because he is a silver man,
ana the Chicago platform makers like him
because he Is everything to everybody and
~AA SiASt, IL you pl0dSS. (ApplduSe
and laughter)
General Palmer then went into a lengthy
discussion Of the free silver question, after
which the convention adjourned without
any formal resolution.
Educational Glasses.
An occasion of especial interest to the
members of the Young Mems Christian
Association is planned for this evening,
when the registration book will be opened