The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-17

Wm- j. Bryan and the element winch ]
bitterly hostile 10 the Nebraskan an
many of his doctrines. were admittedly a
odds this morning over the construction
OF platform for presentation TO the dele
gates OF the state convention which as
sembled in fremont Temple here.
AS in times past the two schools Of po
1itical thought found great difficulty II
reaching an agreement, and so intens'
was the feeling manifested in committed
that at one time II appeared as If bit
ter struggle for the mastery would be
Fought out upon the convention.
For nearly 10 hours last night and early
this morning the six members at large OF
the committee on resolutions In session al
the Revere House. debated the question
with the result that the Kansas city
platform adherents. headed by Hon.
George Fred Williams came out second
best for the time being.
DIFFERENCES DISCUSSED.
When the delegates appeared on the
street today the differences over the plat
form were discussed long and earnestly
The williams men appeared TO be quite
numerous at the opening of the conven-
tion just after IL a. m. and II looked as
y
differences, together with the contest for
the nomination for governor. gave the
proceedings an interest. greater than any
that has been taken In C similar assem-
bly, OF Democrats since the days OF the
free silver campaign
WILLIAMS STATEMENT.
Before the proceedings we're opened.
Mr.. Williams made a statement to the
press In which he said
"A man isn't beaten who hasn't been
in a fight. is he7 Well, am only just
beginning TO fight"
'T have been lulled into a sense of false
security during the summer and have
been led to believe that Col CASTOR and
his supporters would not make any effort
to renounce the policy OF the party as
laid down at the last national conven-
ton. / have had distinct assurances to
that effect from Mr.. Quincy and from
many OF Col Gaston's friends Had IL
not been supposed two months ago that
the party would turn hs back on these
policies. Col. CASTOR couldn't have got
more than one-tenth of the delegates to
the convention.
but i have never been beaten by the
Boston machine yet. Whenever I have
appealed to the people, they have sus-
tanned me and / believe they will again
when the Issue is presented
II have had every reason TO believe that
Colonel CASTOR would be willing to stand
upon a platform. such as Mr.. Quincy was
willing to run for governor on last year
But intended to make Ii still easier for
Colonel CASTOR. / knew. of course, that
he was never free silver man. and hav-
ing consented TO his candidacy all sum-
mer without protest, / could not honestly
go into the convention and demand n re-
affirmation Of the free silver principles.
sn-A a. -.
night fair and knowing that Colonel Gas
ton was not free silver man. II had
intended TO have the free silver cues
tion made an issue. / should have let my
position be made known.
There Is no mention OF the silver
question In the platform I drew up. 1t
was Intentionally omitted"
SLOW IN ASSEMBLING.
The delegates were very slow in putting
IN an appearance at the hall and at IL
o'clock the time scheduled for the con-
vention to open there were barely 200
delegates on hand
The special tors galleries We're well hll-
ed. the visitors including fair sprinkiing
OF ladies.
While the delegates were waiting. they
were entertained by musical selections by
q band located In one of the galleries.
Colonel CASTOR presented every delegate
with a printed statement defining his
position on matters which may be at Is
sue during the campaign.
The circular touches on trusts, duties
on trust controlled goods, Imperialism.
Massachusetts, anti business laws. reel
procity with Canada, home rule for cities
and labor laws
II was II AZ when Hon. w. s. McNary,
CHAIRMAN Of the state c9mn,,ee snrrsrv eatso stsl
phen Walsh OF Lynn read the cali 1or
the convention. Hon; Mr.. McNary WAS
elected temporary chairman snH ,Sar, ar,
temporary secretaries.
The committee on credentials reported
that the convention was entiued M 70 I.i9
delegates from 9s cities and go towns, aid
that there were present 1903 from ~ cities
and 27g towns.
The committee on permanent organiza-
Henry II. Naphen OF South Boston for
permanent chairman and Messrs. Osggod
and Walsh for permanent secretaries.
chair by Congressman Thayer or Wor-
cester and Thomas J. Gargan of Boston.
THE SAME OLD CONTEST.
While Chairman Naphen was address
ing the delegates. the committee on reso-
lutions held a meeting In another hall,
and took up the contest. which they had
discussed for ten hours In an enort TO
come to a anal decision. AZ 20 whether a
minority report should be presented TO the
conventton, after the majority report had
been reported. Tho delegates waited with
considerable interest TO hear the decision
OF tho committee.
THE NOMINATIONS.
The committee appointed 20 bring IN the
delegates at large reported.
II was then moved and seconded that
the convention proceed 10 nominate can
dldates for governor. Hon John w
Cummings OF Fall River presented the
name OF Col w A CASTOR OF Boston In
speech that brought out considerable
enthusiasm.
Hon. John A. Kellher OF Boston sec
onded the nomination OF Col. CASTOR.
DIR. John W. Coughlin. ex-mayor OF Fall
River presented the name OF Charles =.
Hamlin Of Boston. During his speech
delegate IN the gallery said John. where
did he stand two years aso7"
An effort was made 20 silence the ques-
tionsr. but the speaker stated that he de-
sired 10 answer all questions. He said
fn answer:''Mr. Hamlln stood IN 1870
where tho majority OF able and leading
Democrats az the back OF Mr.. Gaston
stood"