Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-01
To SEIZE COAL MINES
Advocated by the New York
Democracy.
PLANK IN PLATFORM
DEvERY'S DELEGATION RULED
OUT OF CONVENTION.
Coler Nominated for Governor - Pro-
ceedings of the Convention
in Detail
PLANK IN PLATFORM
Special From a STAFF Correspondent.

ownership Of anthracite coal mines" is
| the declaration Of the democratic plat
FORM Seizure and operation of the coal
mines by the general government under
the right of eminent domain is explicitly
recommended When the announcement OF
this startling proposition was made from
the stage there was pause of amazement
for few seconds, followed by Wild out
burst Of applause.
After night Of stormy protests against
Mr.. Hills insistence upon Mr. Coler
for governor a faction Of the dele
gates met this morning sullen and
ugly. Some of them still hoped that
Mr.. Hill might reconsider and get an
other man. The objection made against
Mr.. Coler is that he is not heavy enough
to beat Gov. Odell. His opponents say it is
sending ferry boat to fight battleship
Mr.. Coler cannot talk on the stump, and Is
otherwise regarded by many as a weak
choice. Mr.. Hills enemies declare openly
today that the selection of Mr.. Coler is a
Hill trick. They alege that Mr.. Hill, jeaI-
Gus of his prestige for 1904, does not want
big, strong man to win the fight in New
York this fall OF course that Is a hard
thing to say but 1t is repeatedly being said
in Saratoga by people unfriendly to Mr..
Hill.
Protest From Carlisle
Certain 1t is that men like Mr. John G.
Carlisle and the group of prominent gold
democrats who came to this convention In
the interest of harmony and reunion went
to Mr.. Hill last night and protested against
Mr.. Coler's selection. They urged Mr.. Hill
to make the ticket stronger. They pointed
out that thousands of gold democrats who
have been estranged from the party for sew
eral years are now ready to come back II
they can have competent leadership and a
fair show Of winning the fight. Mr. Hill
spoke of the difficulty of getting such a
man. Mr.. Sheehan had just come up from
Judge Parker with fat and final declina-
ton. Judge Parker would not accept even
If the nomination came by acclamation.
The upshot of the interview was that Mr..
Hill said: "Coler is a good enough candi-
date until tomorrow
No Enthusiasm Over Coler.
The announcement that Mr.. Hill had decid-
ed for Mr. Coler fell like a wet blanket over
the delegates crowding the hotel lobbies.
In the whole evening heard not one word
of approval. Every man among the dele
gates with whom 1 talked or heard talk
was despondent. This morning Mr.. Nathan
SlrduSS, illlueHlldl WITH tHe HEBREW vote,
bitterly denounced Mr.. Coler. So, when the
convention assembled at 10 o'clock, there
was big faction that disapproved the de-
cison of Mr.. Hill, although ready to take
their medicine if necessary and carry the
slate through.
Randolph B. Guggenheimer was offered
second place with Mr.. Co,er Il told Mr..
HILL" Mr.. Guggenheimer said this morning,
that l would not run on the ticket with
Mr. Coler, because he will be beaten" Mr..
Guggenheimer is man of influence in
Tammany. He took pains to make the fore
going statement in a way to give it the
greatest publicity.
Devery is the Whole Show.
big Bill" Devery still is the whole show
He is spectacular from start to finish. He
paraded the streets with his band and red
fire again last night. The whole town rang
with the catchy refrain of Mr.. Devery
every every time"
This morning l every, at the head of his
followers and his own band which he
brought along, marched to Convention Hall.
AS they passed the Grand Union Hotel the
band struck up the refrain and a thousand
men lining the piazzas joined in with
mighty swing. 1t was picturesque Incl
dent and big BilP' could be pardoned If
swelled up little bigger with the pride Of
it, when he compares his present position
one is prouder than Big Bilrs'' daugh-
ter, mighty pretty girl and smart as
a whip. Sne is his chief adviser and cam
paign mana ger. Beautifully gowned and
bejeweled she stood on chair topping a
roaring crowd at the States Hotel last
night, while her father was receiving an
ovation of which Mr. Hill might be proud.
her face dimpling into smiles all over at his
success.
Plea to Committee on Credentials.
,1ox, ;,,t tlal livron
light shortly before the convention met.
The committee on credentials was still out
considering his contest for a seat, when
big Bilr' swung jauntily down one of the
main aisles. The crowd thought he had
won and was going to take his official seat.
Delegates and visitors alike Joined in a
grand hurrah. The convention band took
UP the Mr.. Devery' air and for five min
ntes the whole house was in an uproar, while
Devery himself was swept around in
storm Of frantic men showering congratula-
tions upon him. but he had not heard the
decision. 1t was a clever ruse on his part
to get show down on popularity a gem
tie hint to the managers.
Mr.. Carlisle is establishing record for
party regularity in order to have stand
credentials, after rousing session, decided
to seat neither Devery nor the contesting
Goodwin delegation.
When Devery was informed of the decis-
ion he simply remarked, II am democrat
md still will be democrat
Devery sat in the visitors section with his
wife, his daughter and little Maggie Han
ey, the mascot" of the Devery party.
What the convention says goes" said
oevery to his lieutenants. "Afterward FH
say my say
The roll Of counties was then called on
he adoption of the report Of the commit
zee on credentials.
In the midst of it President Cassidy OF
he borough of Queens made speech In
behalf of Devery. The Queens county dele
ration was called individually. Seven voted
or Devery and two against him. Tne re-
0every, p votes for him.
Upon the announcement Devery left the
lall, followed by most Of his gang.
The collapse Of the Devery boom was
complete. 1t just busted" like soap bub-
lie touched by child's finger. The bubble
vas irtdescent and entertaining while II
Asted, floating g!adsomely in the air hut