Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-24
THE MORTON BOOM.
Great Preparations for Its Launching in
New York To-Day.
ZIG wKINLEY DENOMINATION.
Some Kisses for the Empire states
Executive Resolutions and
speeches Condemnatory of the
PIntt md Other Party Machines.

NEW YORK. March 23-The prepara-
tions for the formal launching of the Nor
ton boom were completed to-day, and
there is every indication that the senti-
ment Of the Empire State Republicans
will be voiced by to-morrow's convention
In a manner which will attract the at
tentlon of the nation. Notwithstanding
the discomfort and uncertainty of travel
ling at this season OF the year, no more
thoroughly representative body of Re-
publicans ever met In this State than that
which will assemble tomorrow noon to
present New York's favorite son as
candidate for President Hundreds OF
men VINO have for many years participated
in the councils OF the party, and thou
sands of the younger men, who compose
its active working force in their several
localities, are gathered here 20 testify to
their admiration for Governor Morton.
New York entertains many visiting
statesmen and politicians every day, but
political convention is something OF
novelty. While all the parties conduct
their national and State campaigns from
this city, they have been in the habit
OF going elsewhere to nominate their
candidates. Whether or not It was con-
sldered by the committee in naming New
York as the place of this convention 1t
Is thought fitting by many OF the dele
gates that the metropolis With whose
social and commercial life Levi Z. Morton
has been so intimately associated should
be the starting point of his formal en-
trance OF the field as a presidential cam
ddate.
The holding of convention in New
York Is as much OF novelty 70 the dele
gates as to the city Instead OF being
confined to one or two hotels. they have
scores from which TO choose. and the re-
suit is such a scattering of the visitors
that IL Is difficult for them TO realize
that they are attending a State conven-
tIon. They seem TO enjoy the new ex-
perience OF plenty OF elbowroom and
breathing space. The pleasure of their
visit has been somewhat marred, how
ever. by the bad weather. Since noon to-
day II has been showing hard, and from
present appearances, tomorrow Will be
equally disagreeable.
SPACIOUS AUDITORIUM.
The Grand Central Palace at the cor
ner of Lexington avenue and Forty-third
street i'm which the convention will be
held Is q spacious auditorium with two
galleries. and. as arranged for this occa-
sion, will have a seating capacity Of $500
people.
A portrait Of Governor Morton, f1anked
on either side by the State and city flags,
occupies the position OF honor above the
proscenium arch, but otherwise the de-
corations are entirely Of the national
colors.
The arrangement OF the details of the
work 10 be done by the convention
has proceeded under unusual difficulties
to-day on account OF the indisposition OF
ex-senator Platt and Chairman Hackett,
OF the State Committee. Mr.. Platt, whose
side is stlll sore from the effects of his
fall last Friday remained in his room all
day, seeing few visitors. He hopes, now
ever. TO be able to attend the convention.
Mr. Hackett who has been confined TO
his room with a severe cold for several
days. says that he will call the convention
to order.
The convention will assemble at noon
and. after the address of Senator Cor
nellus r. Parsons as temporary chair
man, and the appointment OF committees
a recess will be taken, probably until
s Z. NJ
At the evening session, after the report
OF the Committee on Contested Seats
the permanent organization Will be effect
ed with Congressman George X. South
wick as chairman. His address Will be
followed by the report OF the Committee
on Resolutions. after which the delegates
at large 10 the national convention ana
their alternates will be chosen. and the
presidential electors viii be nominated.
The business OF the convention will occupy
but a small part OF the evening. but. after
It is concluded, the convention will be re-
solved into a ratification meeting. EX-
Senator j. Sloat Fassett Edward Lauter-
back, and other prominent orators OF the
party, are expected TO speak.
MKINLEY BOOM.
The Mckinley boom In New York city
was launched tonight al Cooper Union,
and. although the weather was very in
clement, and a miniature blizzard was
raging outside. the big hall was packed
with people. In the centre Of the platform
was a crayon picture OF Ex-Governor Nc
Klnley. The picture had frame made OF
tin-plate, TO remind the audience OF
what Mckinley had done for the ''tin in
dustry' in the United States. At the bot
tom of the picture was a banner. on which
was inscribed the following: The Anti
Machine Republican Organization Of the
City and County OF New York"
on the right Of the platform was a ban
T.
THE Republican parry stands for an
honest dollar. and the way TO earn it,"
and on the left was another banner, bear
ing the words: WILLIAM Mckinley-Pros-
perity's Advance-Agent."
The anti-Platt element was present in
considerable force.
Major l.. II. Jerome called the meeting
to order. and nominated General Wager
Swayne for chairman.
General Swayne received most enthu-
slastc greeting He denounced machine
politics. and said Mckinley was against
the machine. Governor MOrton's name
was Kissed once when General Swayne
mentioned IT, but he speaker quickly
rcpressed the kissing, and said that
Governor Morton had rendered valuable
service to the State. He said that IL
had been hoped that the name OF Cover
nor Morton would 80 before the national
convention without any opposition, but
that hope could no longer be sustained.
as Mckinley was the choice OF the
country. General Swayne said that a
combination OF machine proprietors had
become threatening aspect in the stu
aticn. But the Republican party did not
propose TO tolerate the rule of any boss
or combination OF bosses. and did not
Intend TO have in the Cabinet Of the
mex President OF the United States any
one who was known as the proprietor OF
a Republican machine.
The voice OF the country" said he,
SIS for Mckinley, and II Is not an I'M
wise thing for us 10 support him.
1--WE believe. and We are answerable
for o-g oe4leI, tnat II tnat man gets
nominated ard elected. he will 10 into the
White House without taking with him