New-York tribune., 1901-09-27
CHEERS FOR MURPHY.
THE CONVENTION HALL CROWDED
DELEGATES ENTHUSIASTIC AND
HARMONIOUS

Trenton y. J.. Sept. 70 (Special).-With conf
dence in the unity and strength of their organi-
cation. and with harmony and enthusiasm un-
rarslleed in the history Of the party since 1t
has been in the ascendancy in the State the Re
publicans Of New-Jersey to-day nominated
Franklin Murphy. of Newark as their candidate
for Governor The Taylor Opera House, with
seating capacity of more than one thousand
was crowded. and many spectators were COM
PEELED to stand in the of the seats and in
the side aises. II remarked as noteworthy
that not representative Republican in the
State. with the single exception Of Senator Sew
ell missing from the throng. SO conspicu-
Gus was the absence Of the Senator. and fire.
quently was IT alluded TO. that in response to
resolution offered by Senator Kean. a telegram.
expressive Of the hope of the convention that
Senator Sewel would be restored to health,
Has sent 10 him at his home in Camden. AL
most Immediately afterward the convention, at
the suggestion of General Joseph w. Congdon.
Of Paterson, ordered a telegram sent to Presi-
dent Roosevelt. pledging TO him the loyal sup
port Of the New-Jersey Republicans.
When Mr. Murphy appeared before the con-
vention to accept the nomination he received
most hearty welcome, the people rising In every
part Of the house and giving him three resound-
ing cheers. and then adding three more for good
The opening of the convention was made i'm
pressive by the band playing and everybody
rising and singing Nearer. My God, to Thee"
President MoKney'e favorite hymn. Hundreds
of tear stained faces and Quavering voices gave
valid testimony to the sincerity Of the Offering
A large portrait of President Mckinley draped
with black and hung above the centre Of the
!Eage. lowered during this ceremony.
Ex-Attorney-General John W. Griggs, who
was the chairman OF the convention. was the
recipient of even greater applause than that
which greeted him when he nominated for
Governor six years go. His address was the
feature of the day. !.
The only incident that interrupted the formal
proceedings in the nomination Of Mr. Murphy
occurred when the motion the adoption OF the
resolutions was pending. Farmer James Van
Riper wanted to amend the platform, and was
proceeding to make a rather rambling speech,
when Senator McCarter. of Essex County. good
naturedly moved that ''the gentleman be given
permission TO print his remarks" But the old
man, who with his long white hair and a gray
beard nearly concealing his features, presented
6 unique appearance among the delegates
bravely stood his ground, and afforded the audi
ence much amusement by his appeal for the
recognition of the Beers He was generously
spplauded as he sat down, and the platform
was adopted without amendment, although he
warned the convention thdt me democrats were
sure 10 adopt a resolution In consonance with
The one he wished approved.
Congressman Charles N Fowler, of the With
District made a brief speech in response 10 re-
peated calls by the convention. He referred to
he excellent organization OF the party through
out the State, and said that with such candi-
date Franklin Murphy for Governor there
should be doubt TO the result of the cleo
tpn. But, he continued. the greatest danger
was In OVercon1idence. There unprece
dented prosperity to recommend the Republican
party 10 public favor and Endorsement and the
outlook was bright with the promise of success.
he hoped that every delegate and every one In
The audience would not only work constantly.
as every step of the way to victory was up
nll, but that each and every Republican pres
ent would remind every other Republican with
whom he came in contact that his work was
needed for the accomplishment of the result
which every true Republican desired 10 achieve.
The chairman of the convention was author
ized 10 appoint at his convenience four mem
bers-at-large Of the State committee II
understood that the committee would be
composed Of Franklin Murphy, of Essex County:
william Bettle of Camden County; Charles n.
fowler, Of Union County, and Thomas N Nc
earter' Of Essex County. William Riker jr.,
VII retire member Of the State committee.
but viii continue TO be its treasurer.
A committee to fill vacancies, in compliance
Win the State Election law also will be ap
po.nted by the chairman of the convention.