Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-29
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
New York Democrats.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 29.-This
ticket is slated for nomination to-day:
For Governor, Augustus A. Van Wyck,
of Brooklyn: for Lieutenant-Governor,
Elliott Dantortb, of Chensngo county;
for Comptroller, Edward s. Atwater,
of Duchess county; for State Treasurer,
E. B. Norris, OF Wayne county; for At
torney General, James S. Conway, of
Plattsburg; for Secretary of State G. W.
Batten, of Niagara county; for State
Engineer, probably Martin Shenck, Of
Troy. The ticket selected was dictated
By Mr.. Croker and if nominated will be
complete victory for the Croker-Mur-
ply forces over Hill. It's stated that the
Hill forces are already beaten and that
there will be no fight in the convention.
Danforth's announcement al II o'clock,
after conference with Hill that he
would accept second place on the
ticket, makes it appear that Senator
Hill has decided to accept the inevita-
BILE. Tammany men are jubilant and
all smiles and say Croker is the great
est politician on earth. At II O'Clock
many delegates were already in their
seats in the rink and the galleries were
packed with spectators.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 29-It was
said this morning that Augustus Van
Wyck, of Brooklyn, justice OF the
State supreme court, and brother Of
Mayor Van Wyck, of New York, would
be nominated for governor by the demo-
cratic convention to-day and that
Elliott Danforth would be given second
place on the ticket. 1t is Haid that
David B. Hill has not consented to the
nomination of Van Wyck and may
break the slate. 1t is asserted in some
quarters that the old fight between
Croker ard Hill has been renewed.
Senator Murphy is doing all he can to
extend the truce between the two men.
but his efforts have not been success.
ful. The silver men have adopted a
resolution to nominate third ticket
and perfect State organization if the
convention ignores the Chicago plat
form. Efforts will be made to-day to
push the work Of the convention in or
der that adjournment may be had to-
night. Hill is said to be working to
bring about q combination OF the up
country candidates against the Tam
many slate. 1t was said that if such a
com bination could be formed the Hill
forces could control the convention,
and name the ticket.
At 11:45 the Tamusny delegates ar
rived at the convention hall. Mr..
Croker walked down the centre aisle at
the head of the delegation. There was
considerable applause and some Kissing
when the spectators caught sight of the
Tammauy chief. Mr.. Hill entered the
hall at u o'clock. His reception YVES
enthusiastic.
Temporary Chairman Palmer called
the convention to order at 1911 o'clock.
Chairman Whalen submitted the report
OF the committee on contested seats and
it was adopted without opposition. The
committee on permanent organization
reported the name of Frederick g..
Schraub for permanent chairman. Will.
liam Astor Chanler aud Samuel ]. Til
den escorted Mr.. Schraub to the plat.
form, where he addressed the conven-
lion.
At one o'clock the roll call for nomi-
nations began. The names of Mayor
J. K. Mcclure, Of Syracuse; J. E.
Stanchfeld, of Chemung county; JUS
tice R. c. Titus, of Buffalo, and Justice
Van Wyck, of Brooklyn, were put in
nomination for Governor. The name
Of Van Wyck was received with ap-
plause.
Augustus Van Wyck was nominated
for Governor on the first ballot. The
vote was Van Wyck, $50; Stanchield,
IS; Titus, Il; Mcclure, 81. The nomi-
nation wss made unanimous.
Elliot Danforth was nominated for
Lieutenant-G Governor, G. w. Botten
for Secretary OF State. E. S. Atwslter
for Comptroller, and E. B. Harris for
Treasurer, by reclamation.