The Saint Paul globe., 1900-06-19
NEW YORK A MAGNET.
Meeting OF the Delegation Drew the
Curious.

Curious.
PHILADELPHIA, June 18-The meet
ing Of the New York delegation was a
sort of magnet The delegates from 9TH
er states and the corridors in front of the
committee rooms were so crowded al 6
o'clock that the local police had to be
called on to make a passage way for
the New Workers. Not more than half
the delegates were present at $50 o'clock.
The ain OF the crowd seemed to be to get
a sight of Gov Roosevelt, for when he
came through the corridor there was a
burst Of applause. A policeman assisted
him through and shortly after Senator
Depew got a similar ovation
The meeting was opened by Delegate
Charles Murray, of New York, who NOV
ed that Hon. Chauncey M Depew be Sc
lected as chairman. The selection was
unanimous, and Mr.. Depew took the
chair. John w. Dwight was made secre-
tary, and then Senator Platt was select
ed amid applause to be chairman of the
delegation National Committeeman Gibbs
was reelected and then selection made
of committeeman. Then the meeting ad-
journd until tomorrow afternoon at 4
o'clock without any mention of vice
presidential candidates. Gov Roosevelt
sat next to Senator Platt and chatted
pleasantly. Senator Platt declined to
talk on the ultimatum issued by Gov.
Roosevelt and the delegates about him
seemed also averse to discussing 1t.
On the list of selections of committee
men from New York it was noted by
some of the old politicians that all the
conflicting elements in the party in the
state are represented. Frank S. B ack,
former governor, is vice president of the
delegation; Gen. F. v Greene goes to
ident of his nomination. Frank s. With
erbee is the state representative of the
committee to notify the president George
w. Aldridge is on rules, Gen. William
c. Wallace on permanent organization,
Lemuel e. Quigg on resolutions, and Sen
ator Platt is spokesman of the delega-
ton. Senator Platt went directly to his
room after the meeting and a number
of the New York delegates followed him.
There were enough remarks dropped to
make it evident that the leaders Of the
New York delegation were convinced that
Gov. Roosevelt's statement has disposed
of his candidacy. To Mr.. Platt this ques-
ton was proposed:
'Can MIR. Roosevelt be defeated for the
nomination." to which he replied: Yes,
I think so''
More decidedly in keeping with this
VIC" VI lIlt matter were the INreGLS or
the less guarded of the delegation that
"if Roosevelt does not accept the vice
presidency he will not be nominated for
governor and will be retired to private
life"
In Gov. Roosevelt's room the atmos-
phere of doubt had somewhat cleared
away. Gov. Roosevelt himself said:
II believe that the delegations that are
really friendly to me will not vote for
me, but Will respect my wishes"
Even as he spoke a delegation from
Oregon came in and the spokesman said:
I'VE want to assure you that, while we
want your name on the ticket, we will
respect your wishes In the matter"
The Kansas delegation, the North Da-
kota delegation and the South Dakota
delegation sent the same kind of mes
sages, showing that the tide towards q
stampede was being partially stemmed.
However it was appreciated that the
sentiment was not by any means crush
ed out, and that 1t might, without care
ful management. still overwheIm the un-
willing Roosevelt.