Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-09-29
DOVES OF PEACE
Not Present at Massachusetts
Democratic Convention.
But George Fred Williams Scoop.
Nomination for Governor.
While the Police Are Called to Suppress Con.
gresham Fitzgerald.

Worcester, Mass, Sept. 2S.-The white
winged dove of peace had completely
disappeared from the fold Of the Dem
ocratic party, this morning, and owe
the delegates to tOday's state cOnven-
ton there hung the dark cloud OF
trouble" when they arose, this morn
ing.
All the attempts made last evening
to bring about a settlement of the old
time dispute had failed, and this norm
ing the skirmish fires of the ~contendins
followers were making the atmosphere
very warm in the corridors of the Bay
State house.
There was hardly a delegate who got
to bed earlier than 4 this morning, but
they were all up and in fighting trim
by 8 O'Clock. There was no question as
to whether there would be trouble" at
the convention to be held at IL O'Clock.
1t was an accepted fact and from the
warm discussions, the emphatic declar-
atoms and the belligerent attitude of
both sections of the party. it vas GER
tain that the stirring scenes in Music
hall last veal would be repeated.
The credentials committee were busy
all the morning and there was no hitch
about the giving out of credentials.
The early morning trains brought a
small army of Boston men who had
been called out by telephone last night
in order that h complete delegation
from Boston and vicinity might be on
hand in good time. 1t was their evil
dent purpose to fight for their faith,
and the result could only be with the
side which had the largest representa-
ton and the most fight"
The delegates did not enter the hall
until 11.35. The band vas stationed in
the balcony and played several selec-
tions as the convention was being got
ten under way. There were no decora-
tons of any kind in the big cold, cheer
less hall and it was some moments be-
fore the convention really warmed up.
There was a general laugh when the
band struck up, ''There'll BE a Hot
Time in the Old Town Tonight" ami
h delegates got down to business 1t
nee. While the band was playing the
members of the state committee met
in an ante room and held a short dis
cussion in an effort to patch up their
differences on the subject of the list OF
candidates for the state committee at
large, but the lines were so sharply
drawn that it was soon decided to dis
agree and to present both lists to the
convention.
AS Congressman Fitzgerald and a
number of others walked across the
platform with American flags in their
hands the band played the star
Spangled Banner" and as the delegates
were showing their patriotism by
cheering. the Hon. C. H.. Kemp
Sturgeon of Boston, known as the
Original Mckinley man of Massachu-
%setts." but who recently changed his
party allegiance, rose in his seat and
waved the green flag of Erin. His act
was met with applause and there was
a general laugh.
Chairman John w. Coughlin then
rose and said: The convention will be
in order and listen to the call" He was
loudly cheered, as was also Col. Frank
H. Pope. who read the call.
VIM. H. BAKER of Newton, vice pres
ident of the Massachusetts Democratic
Club, then nominated Phillip H.
Doherty of Boston. as temporary chair
MAI of the convention. The nominal
ton was quickly seconded and Mr..
Doherty was elected unanimously.
Jacob 0. Wellesley then nominated
Frank H. Pope and Francis A. Hobart
as temporary secretaries and these also
We're chosen unanimously. Mr.. Doherty
in his speech excited tremendous en-
thusiasm and for several minutes was
obliged to halt in his delivery and at
the mention of George Fred Williams
and VIM. J.. Bryan. the audience rrose
as one man and cheered them to the
echo.
AS Mr.. Doherty ceased speaking
Pierre Humbert, Jr., arose and said:
Mr. Chairman and fellow Democrats:
Before this grand gathering Of the rep
r~esentatives of the Democratic voters
Of the state of Massachusetts proceed
to their regular business in convention
assembled, / desire to place this con-
on record in the matter of sup |
porting the Chicago platform of the |
party. Mr.. Chairman, without taking
up any more of your time and without
making a speech upon a matter that
is near and dear to our hearts, / will
propose the following motion:
That the Democratic party of Massa-
chusetts, endorses the platform
adopted at the last national convention
of the party held at Chicago and will
to its ranks all supporters of
platform and will have no politi-
fellowship with those who do not
support it,"
There was an immense amount of
enthusiasm displayed at this juncture
and the motion was passed without a
of opposition.
Senator James A.. Gallivan Of BOs-
ton, then moved the appointment Of
The committee OF credentials: Hon.
John r. Feeney of Woburn, the com
mittee an permanent organization:
Robert Treat Paine, Jr., of Boston; the
on resolutions, and Rev.
John Gregson Of Worcester, the COM
to choose the balance Of the
ticket. These committees were
hen appointed by Chairman Doherty.
John II. Cusick of BroOkline, was
hen recognized, and moved that the
as chosen by the executive
last night to select 20 menu
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