New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-29
DETAILS or THE MEETING.
A VAST AUDIENCE PRESENT-POINTS OF
PALMER'S ADDRESS-THE SILVER
TIES DIscONFrTIvRE


Syracuse ~ Y, Sept. 2S.--The Democratic
State Convention met here at noon to- day. abso-
utey without a slate programme other han
the temporary organization agreed upon In the
State Committee last night The crowd that had
gathered was undoubtedly the largest ever seen
at a State convention. The great Convention
Hall was filled to its utmost capacity. and hun
dreds of struggling men were massed outside
the entrance endeavoring to gain admission.
Tammany Hall very largely represented.
fully two thousand members Of that organiza-
tion being in attendance The gallery
occupied by delegation Of several hundred
Stanohfeld shouters from Elmira their banner.
inscribed The John B. stanchield Club. ElmIra,
n. Y" being conspicuously displayed from the
balcony railing The delegation is accompanied
by a band. which enlivened the hour preceding
the opening Of the convention.
The hall is eaborately decorated. conspicuous
features being the portraits of the party leaders.
ON side Of the platform is life size portrait
| If Richard Croker. and on the other side IS
hung the portrait Il Hugh Mclaughlin. on the
sides of the hall portraits or David B. Hill
and Senator Murphy while hanging from the
balconies are also likenesses of Admrals Dewey.
Sampson and Schey.
Mr.. Croker entered the Convention Hall at
10 20. and his appearance caused tremendous
demonstration. great shout went up from
every quarter OF tho hall. ard the whole conven-
tion was in an uproar which lasted until he had
taken his seat with the Tammany delegation
next the aisle in the third from the plat
form. few minutes later Mayor Mcclure ot
Syracu-e entered. and he also greeted with
cheers especially from the galleries Senator
Murphy came in arm in arm with Anthony ".
Brady The aises were then so densely crowded
that he escaped attention until he had nearly
reached his seat. when he also was literally ap-
rauded
A few minutes later. at II 80. Chairman Elliot
Danforth appeared on the platform and was
greeted with great outburst Of applause When
this had subsided Mr.. Danforth announced that
the State COMMITTEES had directed him TO pre-
sent as the temporary officers Of the convention
| George Palmer. ~ Schohars as chairman
and as secretaries Calvin J. Huson. Thoma. e.
Benedict. Frank P Hulette and Clark Day.
CHAIRMAN PALMERs SPEECH
Arthur Mclean Of Orleans. and Charles N.
! Bulger. Of Oswego. We're appointed to escort Or.
Palmer TO the platform He was sreeted with
prolonged applause when presented by Mr. Dan
forth Mr.. Palmer began his speech. AS follows.
believe thai J but voice the ludsment Of every
reecns man in he Empire sts,s nor blinded d
of the times point unmistokabiy to sn overwhelm-
do nor believe thar the people will consent TO the
doctrines that the rule Of party controlled by
y % a aha nS% to sc this iS
and against the confessedy ruinous administrs-
man n so WIN ns md smphs as 10
landmark of their intelligence to the eye OF pos
terity
Mr. Palmer then reviewed and condemned many
] s.ft bs in S,,,
and charged the National Administration with
negecting the soldiers. and continued follows:
The pemocrate party is and always has been
masses proven dereict TO the discharge OF
duties imposed nor unfai'hful TO promises made
in this State. under tho wise direction OF ths,
@ j. Tden and # permitted 10 do so Wi 6feak
up another She has always risen triumphant over
temporary defeat. ho.dins alou as her watchword
and guiding star the principles Of Jefferson and
bearing onward with the courage and integrity OF
II is the proud possession OF the Democratic
Republican party, which tend toward the centra-
latl9n OF political power, and ths Capitalization Of
still fight against the enemies OF our freedom
% ha fna reeSom wS S shonS not ae b ae
pendent upon The FssT, 81 po!cal bates or made
10 continue our effor, to relieve the distress and
embarrassment among the laboring and agricultural
duty At this time 10. formulate and meet the issues
which 10 be presented to the people OF the
state for consideration IN the pending State cam
paign with fidelity 10 their interests.
Gentlemen Of the convention, am sensible OF
the high honor which you have conferred In max
ing me temporary chairman OF the convention I
thank you heartily for this recognition and shall
try TO meet the desires of the position to which
YOU call me in spirit Of fairness which is democ-
racv I know YOU will make the selection OF
didates and declaration of principles for our party
under the sense Of responsibility which you owe to
the people whom you represent.
Ths done. from the home OF labor. from the fre-
side OF the toer from the city streets and country
roads from all who love Justice and equality, from
ali who ich ess heritage OF freedom Will
come prayers and efforts for our success and the
overthrow OF the party that has so abused the trust
committed to its care.
When Mr. Palmer finished speaking Charles