The Portland daily press., 1898-09-29

Syracuse, N. Y, September 2s. The
Democratic state convention convened
here at noon today, absolutely without a
slate or programme other than the tenn
porary organization agreed upon In the
state committee last night.
1t is insmany respects the most remark
able political convention ever held. Never
before have ell the prominent leaders Of
the Democratic party appeared in conven-
tion and consulted as to programme with
out result.
Richard Croker, David B. Hill, Senator
Murphy and Senator McCarren, repre-
senting Hugh Mclaughlin, have had fire.
quent conferences, but no agreement has
been reached. These conferences have
been upon apparently friendly lines, and
under the leadership of Senator Murphy
there is an evident disposition for har-
mony but upon what lines it is difficult
to determine Absolutely nothing is
known of the different propositions dis
cussed, but there are rumors Of all char
acters.
Because of the delay in reaching any
agreement 1t is generally believed that
there Is trouble of some sort, and many
believe that fight will develop in the
convention. The leaders, however, assert
that all differences will be ssttled during
the day.
The crowd gathered here is undoubted-
" the largest ever seen at state conven-
tion. The great convention hall is
thronged to it's Utmost capacity and
hundreds are massed outside the entrance
for admission.
Tammany Hall is represented by 1000
braves.
The silver adherents are we'll repre-.
sented. They have had numerous confer
enoes.
1t is understood that they will demand
some place upon the ticket for one of
their representatives, probably Wilbur Il.
Porter, the party's candidate for governor
twice before.
II concessions are not made by Richard
Croker and Senator Hill to the silverites,
they threaten fight in the convention.
Mr.. Croker entered the convention hall
at 1920 and his appearance caused tre-
mendous demonstration.
A great shout went up from every quar-
ter Of the hall and the whole convention
was in an uproar, which lasted until he
had taken his seat with the Tammany
delegation.
Chairman Danforth announced that the
state committee had directed him to
present as the temporary chairman OF the
convention, the Hon. George N. Palmer
of Schoharie.
Clerk De Freest called the roll Of dele
gates and then Delegate J. G. Pierce OF
Rochester sent to the platform resolu-
tion which he asked to have read. Chair
man Palmer announced that the resolu-
tion which beentSent to the chair would
be referret to the committee on resolu-
tions wheA appointed MIR. Pierce walked
down the c@ntre aisle, loudly demanding
that the resolution be read. "That is
a RESOLUTION % instruct thegoommittee on
resolutions" he said, "and now IS the
proper time for it to be read"
"Sit down, sit down." came shouts
from the gallery. Chairman Palmer an
nounced that his decision was that the
resolution should be referred to the com.
mittee on resolutions and he directed
the clerk to proceed to read resolutions
to appoint comm itteee Mr.. Pierce was
silenced and wildly gesticulating walked
down the aisle. 81 is voice was completely
drowned in the shouts from all corners
of the hall demanding that he should take
his seat and as Mr.. Defreese continued
reading Mr.. Pierce was finally induced
to subside. The resolution which Mr..
Pierce desired read was as follows:
''I move that when The committee on
resolutions is appointed that they are
hereby instructed to ingraft in their res
olutions a plank reaffirming the Chicago
platform Of 1867
Mr.. Pierce is one of the oontesting dele
gates from Monroe and 1t is improbable
that he will be given an other opportun-
ity to present this motion.
Committees were then appointed and
recess taken until II O'Clock tomorrow
morning.