Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-30
VAN WICK NOMINATED.
Not HE Mayor, However, But
a Brother Of His,
AUGUSTUS, OF BROOKLYN
Only One Ballot Taken on The Govern
OrShip Question.
80 REFERENCE TO SILVER.
stcadfast Fidelity is Pledged,
Though, TO All the Principles and
Policies of Jeffersonian Democracy.
Great Cheering aor Bryan.

SYRACUSE. n. Y. September 2s.-The
Democratic Convention OF New York
state at its session to-day, named this
ticket:
Tor Governor Augustus Van Wyck, of
Kings: Lieutenant-Governor Elliott Dam
forth. of Chenango; Secretary of State.
George w. Batten. of Niagara; Comptrol-
ler. Edward S. Atwater. Of Duchess; State
Treasurer. f. p MorIf1 of Wayne; At
torney-General, Thomas f. Conway, of
Clinton: State Engineer and Surveyor,
Martin Schenck. of Rensselaer,.
Contrary 10 all expectation, and TO the
indications OF last night and early this
nious. the only contest being for the
nomination Of Governor. and only one
ballot being taken on that.
Judge Van Wyck is a brother of Mayor
Van Wyck. of Greater New York.
GREAT BRYAN DEMONSTRATION.
mention OF the name of William Jeh-
nings Bryan by Thomas Carmody. in
secOnding the nomination. produced the
greatest demonstration made in the con-
vcntion. Delegates stood on chairs, wav-
ing hats. while from the galleries men
waved hats and even coats. and one man
grabbed q Cuban flag from the detora-
lions and waved 1t. amidst the widest
excitement. The demonstration continued
for several minutes.
The platform declares that ''under ex-
isting circumstances, state issues in the
campaign must necessarily be paramount
in the present extraordinary conditions"
In national affairs, steadfast fidelity is
pledged to all the principles and policies
OF Jeffersonian Democracy.
THE WAR.
The platform also says: 1--WE glory
in the patriotic devotion and valor OF our
brave soldiers and sailors, who have
hcnored the American people and bright
ened the lustre OF our national fame,
and We favor the adoption of a liberal
policy toward the sick and wounded and
the families Of those who lost their lives
in the service of their country. We re-
joice that the Democracy has been con-
nected with every honorable and credit
able step In the war, and with nothing
that is dishOnOrable or discreditable.
II he aNdHuuiouS dDuSt ny tue
of his power of appointment, in scatter
ing so many commissions among mex
perienced and incompetent civilians. TO
the exclusion OF experienced officers in
the service. is largely accountable for the
fearful suffering and the appalling loss
OF life among the gallant soldiers that
have brought disgrace upon the adminis-
tration and a sense of shame TO the la
ton.
DEMOCRATIC INVESTIGATION.
"A Democratic Congress will, If chosen
by the people rigidly investigate the con-
duct of the war and expose and punish
AN who may be responsible for the un-
necessary deaths, privations. sufferings,
and neglect Of the soldiers, which have
shocked the nation and abated the ma
tional rejoicing over the triumphs Of our
army"
The remainder OF the platform is main
ly devoted TO State issues. No reference
IS made 10 silver, and a delegate VINO
attempted 10 speak on the silver ques-
ton was ruled out of order.
The convention adopted the star as the
Democratic emblem on the ballot, and
adjourned.