The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-17
BY TWO TO one.
George Fred Williams Factions
Of Massachusetts, Democracy
Is Defeated in the Committee
ON Resolutions.

Boston, Sept 17-The faction in the
Massachusetts Democracy supporting
the principles adopted by the national
convention at Kansas City and advo-
Gated by VIM. j. Bryan and the ele-
ment which is opposed to the Nebras-
kan and many of his doctrines, were
admittedly at odds this morning over
the construction of a platform for pre-
sentat tion to the delegates of the state
convention. So intense was the feeling
manifested in committee that at one
time it appeared as If bitter struggle
for mastery would be fought out upon
the floor of the convention.
For nearly ten hours yesterday the
committee on resolutions debated the
question, with the result that the KAN
sas City platform adherents, headed by
George Fred Williams. were defeated.
IA to Z.
The convention was called to order
just after II a. M, and it looked then
as II long wrangle was in prospect.
These differences, together with the
candidacy of Charles Shanlin for the
nomination of governor, gave the pro-
ceedings an interest greater than any
that has been taken in a similar as
sembly of Democrats since the days of
the free silver campaign.
Before the proceedings were opened
Mr., Williams made statement in
which he said:
"A man is not beaten who has not
been in a fight. is he? Well, am only
just beginning to fight. I have been
lulled into sense of false security dur
ing the summer and have been led to
believe that Colonel CASTOR and his sup
porters would not make any effort to
renounce the policy of the party as laid
down at the last national convention.
have had distinct assurances to that
effect from Mr. Quincy and many of
Colonel Gaston's friends. Had it been
supposed two months ago that the
party would turn its back on the pol
icies Colonel CASTOR could not have got
thov tcar,t y a1yo
the convention. But have never been
beaten by the Boston machine yet
Whenever have appealed to the people
they have sustained me, and 1 believe
they will again when the issue is pre-
sented-''
William S. McNary, chairman of the
state committee, called the convention
to order. He was elected temporary
ent organization reported in favor Of
Congressman Henry F. Naohen. of
South Boston, for permanent chairman.
Mr. Naphen spoke in part as follows:
This is Democratic year. The splen-
did enthusiasm in our party and the
dissatisfaction heard on every side at
the refusal of the administration to
grapple with the grave questions of the
hour foreshadow victory throughout the
land
"The resolutions Of western Repub-
lican conventions reveal the dfsaffection
of the party rank and file. They pre-
sage Republican party dissensiOns, and
disruption far more violent than that
which deDosed the great leaders of a
decade ago and completely alienated
the more courageous spirits like ex-
Governor Boutelle. The recent visit of
the president to New England was sig
nalized by q declaration of convictions
more welcome in some particulars to
our own party than to his own His
frank recognition Of evils of monopoly
was an avowal of Democratic doctrine
and reflected the persuasion of a ma
jority of the people. Those who fol-
lowed him as he discussed the question
with enga gfng II limited candor, be-
longed to no class or party. BY yield
ing to the pressure of public opinion
he broke with the forces which control
the great Republican machine. Already
we hear expressions of dissent from in
fiuential quarters in which the policies
of the Republican party are shaped and
fixed, the voices Of the leaders are heard
as II mildly cautioning the fndiscreet
candidate for denomination. Behind
these men are the imperial monopoltes