New-York tribune., 1900-07-04

drew In FAVOR OF Mr.. Keller, and, in fact, sec
onded the nomination. which lends some color
to this surmise
1t was o'clock this afternoon when ex-senator
Hill was informed by Frank Campbell that
there movement on foot in the Tammany
delegation, assisted by Kings County and Erie
County, to sidetrack him by not putting him on
the Platform Committee. but by standing for
him for Vice-President. Shortly afterward Mr.
Hill was sent for, and had a long conference
with Mr.. Croker. Mr. Shea ex-senator Murphy
and Mr. McCarren. He informed that the
delegation stood ready 20 stand for him for
ce-President He replied that he lid not want
it, and was then told fatty that he could not
go on the Committee on Platform, Mr.. Croker
intimating that the Bryan element of the Con
vention did not want him there. While this
was being told him Congressman SUlzer was
waiting outside to hear the decision in his case
and judge Augustus Van Wyck waiting TO hear
whether ne had been selected TO go on the Plat
form Committee.
Senator Hill argued in vain against these dc
cisions. and finally the conference decided on
the course afterward affirmed by the delega-
ton, but not until there had been bitter fight.
resulting in HiITs defeat. at which he left the
delegation meeting.
The delegation first disposed Of a contest in
the Albany District by seating Patrick r. Nc
Cabe and Mark Cohn, designated by the
State Committee, IN place of W. K. Clute and
T. w. CantweH. Senator Hill argued for Nc
Cabe and Cohn When this was disposed Of the
newspaper men and outsiders were sent from
the room. and then began stormy scene.
Ex-senator Edward Murphy presided. and
when nominations were called for Judge Lynn,
of Rochester. arose and nominated as New
York's representative on the Platform Commit
tee Augustus Van Wycl1, of Kings County. He
spoke briefly of Mr. Van Wyck's standing in
the party and his ability
Mayor MCGUIRE of Syracuse moved to substi-
tute the name of David B. Hill. and then the
contest on. Mr.. Mcclure said that Mr.. Hill
had always been consistent, and that his fight
for any principle had always been in the open,
and that he had always taken defeat Loyalty.
IT had generally been understood that ex-Sena-
tor Hill to be the committeeman. and he
for one had not heard complaint from any
body against him
Senator McCarren in secondng Van wyck
said that mis- splendid run in New-York State
for Governor in 1888 against q very popular
candidate entitled him to consideration
Frederick r. Schraub then spoke, alleging
that at this time to turn from ex-senator Hill
would look like n personal insult. 1T is
time for division in the party" he said. Il
have great respect for Mr.. Van Wyck. I did
my best 70 elect him. 1 am sorry he was de
feated. Four years ago we lacked four hun
dred thousand votes of carrying New-YOrk
State If YOU turn down Senator Hill you can
not expect TO get those votes, and many Demo
Gratis who would like 10 help the party 10 vic
tory are liable to refuse to do We want
some conservatism such Mr. Hill would at
tempt to get in the platform Democrats who
deny that are more Jealous than wise. I hold
that no man in New-York State can so we'll up
Mr.. Hill He has shown that he wants Demo
cratic success, and we should not antagonize
those who are with him
NOT THE ONLY PLATFORM MAKER
Senator T F Grady got into the arena in
force. He did not personally attack Mr.. Hill,
but he asked such pertinent questions as us
Senator Hill the only man in New-York who
can draw platform? We have been told pretty
we'll" he went on, what the platform is to be
and the New-York State Convention agreed to
stand for IL There is little use of eloquence.
and they do not want eloquenCe. They want
they trust. Any proposition presented
by Hill in the committee would not receive the
same consideration II would il presented by
man like Judge Van WyCk. It is not eIoquence
and not experience in platform drawing that
they want, but confidence. The committee
would not be as susceptible TO Mr.. Hill they
would to Van WyCk any proposition of con-
servatism Mr. Hill can have no complaint
He at the head of the party long he
chose to remain. The suggestion that he is in
suited because we do not put him the COM
delegates -at-large, and is consulted on all ques
tious."
Mr.. Hill has drawn political platforms in
New York. and has assisted in drawing the
National platforms. He has been here assist
ing in the preliminary work, and Mr.. Bryan
sent for him TO see the draft of the one prepared
for this Convention. Mr. Van WyCk has never
been TO political convention and has never
aided in drawing a platform. II is going 10
hurt us seriously in Northern New-York if Hill
is insulted in this way"
Senator Grady answered curtIy and Perry
Belmont and delegate named Nolan. from
Rochester, each spoke in favor Of Hill.
HILL DEFENDS HIS DEMOCRACY.
All through the controversy the Ex-Governor
sat quietly. Then he arose slowly, and facing
Richard Croker, who sat in the rear of the ROOM
said slowly and distinctly: There have been
said some things that have seemed TO be rehec-
tions upon my attitude in 1896. 1t should he
remembered in passing such criticisms that
have always been consistently Democratic No
man has right to question my Democracy"
At this Mr.. Croker rose, saying in what was
evidently intended TO be a pacific tone: Il don't
think anybody intended to criticse your Dem
ocracy, but it is believed that. as you were SO
strongly against the silver plank. a
man would be more acceptable" and then Mr.
Croker aroused Mr. Hill by adding: And there
is no reason why you should think that the pO-
sition is reserved for you every year
No l have such idea answered Hill
shaking his finger at Croker, but l want you
to remember that what I did and what I said in
was done for the Democrats Of New York State,
and when went home stood for the ticket
we'll you did"
''Oh. no. you didn't" exclaimed Mr. Croker.
You were not heard of much In that cam
paign."
times in the partys history In the State YOU are
living in Europe" retorted Hill
You are sore" replied Croker sententiouSly.
Il accuse you" exclaimed Hill, of trying To
make me a Vice-Presdental candidate against
my VIII tell you that viii not have IT.,
You can't humiliate me on one proposition and
feed me sop another"
He sat down. and a vote then taken. re-
sUlting: For Van Wyck, iO. for Hill 26 absent
or not voting. g.