Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-09-18
REPUTATION AT BOSTON
Democratic State Convention is Sold to
Kansas City Platform,
FINISH OF GEORGE FRED WILLIAMS
GRston's Crowd Puts Erst-
fpstIver Leader to Route
here Are Kisses
GrOans.

BOSTON, Sept. II. Icrimony was not
wanting for a time In the democratic state
convention in fremont Temple today. but
in the end harmony was restored and the
state ticket was enthusiastically greeted
The ticket follows:
For Governor-william A. CASTOR Of
Boston.
For Lieutenant Governor-John c. Crisby
OF Pittshed..
For Secretary Of state-wilmore B. Stone
Of Springfield.
For Treasurer-Thomas c. Thatcher OF
Yarmouth.
For Auditor-J. L. Chalifoux Of Lowell.
For Attorney General-John J. Flaherty
OF Gloucester.
1t might be said that in naming Colonel
Boston to the head OF the ticket precedent
was shattered, inasmuch as he was nomi-
mated and given platform of his own die
tation. Not unlike the famous conventions
Of 1895 and 1900. the fight was over the ma
tional issue on the platform. The test Of
strength was between Colonel CASTOR on
the one hand and George Fred Williams
once the stalwsrt leader Of the silver dem
ocrats, on the other. In this battle Mr.
Williams was utterly routed with the pre-
dicted result that he is shorn Of all power
of leadership.
Chilling News for Bryan.
The platform adopted is a Reputation Of
the Kansas City platform, for Mr. CASTOR
refused to be the nominee IL in any way
the declaration Of principles could be con-
strued to endorse those things most prom
inently endorsed by the party in the last
two campaigns.
Mr.. Williams was chairman Of the COM
mittee on resolutions and at first proposed
the endorsement Of the Kansas City plat
form. In Difference to the protests Of Jo-
siah Quincy, a member OF the committee
speaking for Colonel CASTOR, he consented
to waive the endorsement and proposed
planks in which the national question OF
trusts, monopolies and corporations were
dealt with in strong language.
Mr.. Quincy wrote a platform which was
acceptable to Mr.. CASTOR, whose conven-
tion strength was estimated rightfully, as
1t proved, at four to one over Charles s.
Hamlin, the other candidate for the nnmi-
nation.
In committee last night Mr. Quincy's
draft was accepted by a majority vote Of
IA to Z, which was repeated before the con-
vention opened. Mr.. Williams prepared a
minority report.
Hiss williams.
The convention opened with trouble
brewing. II came soon after Mr.. CASTOR 8
nomination. when the matter Of platform
was brought up. The battle from the floor
was one Of bitter words, during which the
delegates, obJecting to Mr.. Williams sar-
castle references to certain planks in the
platform, which he said we're placed there
at Mr.. Gaston's solicitation, Kissed and
cried him down. Throughout the tumult
the speaker exultantly surveyed the throng,
and when order was restored concluded his
speech, to be hissed again when he sat
down.
The minority report was rejected and the
majority report, representing the platform
sent out in these dispatches last night, was
adopted by an overwhelming vote. The
ticket as given above was then completed.
Immediately thereafter Mr.. Hamlin. taking
the platform, asked that Mr.. Gaston's nomi-
nation be made unanimous, which was done
amid cheers, and the convention adjourned.
williams Keeps Up Fight.
Before the proceedings we're opened Mr.
Williams made a statement, in which he
said:
A man is not beaten who has not been
In nghtE Well, am only just beginning
to fight. have been lulied into a false
security during the summer and have been
his supporters 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 from many Of
Colonel Gaston's friends. Had 1t been
would turn its back on the policies Colonel
CASTOR could not have got more than one
tenth OF the delegates, to the convention.
ha hau a..
Boston machine yet. Whenever ! have
appealed to the people they have sustained
the issue Is presented.
William s. McNary, chairman of the
state committee, called the convention to
order. He was elected temporary chair
man. The committee on permanent organ
ization reported in favor of Congressman
Henry f. Naphen OF South Boston for per-
manent chairman. Congressman Naphen on
taking the chair said In part:
Calls 1t Democratic Year.
This is a democratic year. The splendid
enthusiasm I'm our party and the dlssatis-
faction heard on every side at the refusal
grave questions of the hour hP'' foreshadow iu %
victory throughout the land. The resolu-
tions of western republican conventions
reveal the disanection of the party rank
and file. They presage republican party
| dissCrsions and disruption far more
| leaders of a decade ago and completely
| alieI ated the more courageous spirits, like
| Ex-Governor Boutelle.
The recent visit of the president, to New
England was signaliZed by a declara tion
| OF convictions more welcome in some par
| ticulars to our party than to his own. His
| frank recognition OF the evils of monopoly
| was an aVOwal of democratic doctrine and
| reflected the persuasion of a majority OF
I the people. Those who followed him as he
discussed the question with engaging, II
| limited, candor belonged to no class OF
party. BY yielding to the pressure of public
| opinion ne broke with the forces which
\ control the great republican machine.
Talks % Imperial MOnOPOIieS.
Already we hear expressions OF dissent
| from influential quarters in which the poll.
/ cies OF the republican party are shaped
| ana fixed the voices of the leaders are
| heard as II mildly cautioning the indiscreet
| candidate for denomination. Behind these
| men are the imperial monopolies which
| the president has ventured 10 CritiCise
| This is not the first time that President
| Roosevelt has broken with his party Nc
, president ever appealed more earnestly Il
! congress than he did In his message or
| reciprocity with Cuba. A minor Industry
! hypnotized congress, blocked the will OF
| the executive, caused us to break faitt
| with Cuba and ignored the interests OF
! the people.
| Gentlemen. II one trust OF secondary
power so impeded justice in our relations