The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-22
BRYAN'S FIRST DELEGATES.
MlSsICHUSETTS DEMOCRATS LEAD
orr FOR HIM ron 1000.

Freo BuVor-hiOtous Tlme IN BoleCtin
the National DeleRates-Robsrt Treat
Paine, Jr., 10 Named for Governor
BosroS. Sept 21-Ths Democratic State
Convention to-day resulted In a complete vie
tory for the Williams faction as against Con-
prossman Fitzgerald and his followers and
Mayor Quincys Board OF Strategy" The trial
OF strength came in scene OF turmoil and
confusion over the question OF the method and
time OF electing tho delegates to the National
Convention In 1900. The 1O7 policemen had
their hands full. and at one time 1t looked
as though they would be overwhe lined. the
delegates surging over the press tables In q
mobilize effort to reach Chairman hcNary.
The use OF enormous megaphones by some OF
the shouting delegates added to the terrific
din, in the midst OF which the pounding OF Mr..
McNary's Ravel had about the same effect as a
tin whistle In u hurricane. The reporters fled
from the press tables In fear OF bodily harm.
Tho storm subsidized after a time. and the
Fitzgerald forces their leader under police re-
straint. gave up the battle, and the rest Of the
business went through with comparative
smoothness. The ticket nominated was as fol-
lows: Governor. Robert Treat Paine. Jr,. Bos-
ton; Lieutenant Governor. John II. Mack.
North Adams: Secretary OF State. Harry Lloyd,
Boston Treasurer. Joseph J. Flynn. Lawrence:
Attorney General. John II. Morrissey. Lowell {;
Auditor waiter l.. RamSdel Lynn.
The platform endorses FREQ silver. denouE cos
the fighting in the Philippines and tho imr"ri-
a!istic policy Of the Administration. denoun es
trusts. favors State ownership OF tho Boston
aud Albany Railroad and demands public own
ership and operation Of quas-public corpora
lions. A feature NJ the day was Hon. Thomas
J. GarRan's return to the fold and the speech
nominating Nr. Paine. in which he dilated
upon the iniIuities OF Imperialism. but said
nothing on the other questions further than to
pledge his support to Bryan.
The convention was called to order at about
noon by Christopher r. Callahan OF Holyoks.
In his speech Mr. Callahan aroused the first
marked enthusiasm Of the day by referring to
George Fred Williams as shat great Democrat.
second only to one In tho nation" Mr. Callahan
painted a roseate picture Of the victories
that he thought awaited the Democratic party.
accused President Mckinley OF perHdy and
trIckery and denounced imperialism. In ono
OF his bursts Of eIoquencs Nr. Callahan
charged that the hands Of the Republican party
are dripping rod with blood" but when lie
paused for applause he got only broad smile.
Even Senator Hoar and ex-Gov Boutwell, were
denounced as traitors.
Secretary McNary read the call. and Messrs.
Callahan and McNary were made temporary
Chairman and temporary Secretary re-
PRAYER
offered by tho Rev Robert E. Bispes OF
pennsrell Harry II Sohoefer ~ Win
chester was appointed Chairman OF
the Committee on Credentials Thomas
j. Morrison OF Chelsea Chairman OF
the Committee on Permanent Organization:
Charles c. Paine Of Hyannis, Chairman OF the
Committee to Report Twenty Members OF tss
State Committee and George BrioLett OF
Lynn. at tho head OF the Committee on Bal.
ance of State Ticket
George Fred williams announced the Com
mittee on Resolutions with Observation-Disclosures
a nd not including the name OF HarryJ Jaouith |
W those proposed rssolution ON thu pbilInnipo, |
situation created n di,turbance at tho Parker |
House last night. w g. McNarv va. made |
rermanent chairman and Tbopa. Kean,n
secretary. In opening hi. addrsss Mr. McN,rv
spoke Of tho princinle. NJ Dsmoor,cv a. "tba
guiding stars of seysp millions Of orr naomi.
n embodied in that mauniocsnt doc,,r.t;or |
of human riebts. the Chicago nla,form and |
,s Advocated by that brilliant orator th,t hon
est and incorruntibIe lsoisIator that sound,nd |
statesmen tbe great tribune a, |
the plsin nsonls tbo third oreat Ia,dar ~ ,,,r
historic marty William J.nnin.s prx.r III.