New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-29
TO HOLD CONVENTIONS.
@. N. Y. d. Pledges Itself to Sup
port Fusion Candidates.

At a meeting of the executive committee Of the
Greater New-York Democracy held at the head
quarters No. 1155 Broadway, last night, 1t was
decided to hold conventions for the purpose of
nominating a State county and city ticket instead
of nominating candidates by petition.
Mayor Lows administration commended.
but It was resolved TO support independent
Democrat Every district was represented and the
resolutions were carried without a dissenting vote
William Hepburn Russell presided. Acting Mayor
Fornes Deputy Controller Phillips and John e.
Sheehan werc present. In his speech opening the
meeting. among other things. Mr.. Russell said:
We have record, sworn to by election officers.
OF the votes cast by our organization all the
State We have enough votes TO give the
thority to hold conventions, and We think we are
have a complete ticket. from Mayor down. We
shall be in line with the State organization but we
shall support an independent Democrat for Mayor
in this city.
The resolutions as 10 the attitude Of the organ
tzation in the campaign were as follows:
Resolved. That the Greater New-York Democracy
by its executive committee reattirms the position
Committee last April at Cooper Union, declaring in
favor of non-partisanshp in municipal affairs and
est and efficient city government; c,-
Resolved That return TO power OF 70 me s Cr se
of good government which we should deeply de-
Resolved. That while entertaining none but the
friendliest feelings for Mayor Low, and c0mmendlng
belief that because of the changed conditions in
public affairs an independent Democrat VIII coin
rland votes as the head or the fusion tlcketi
Resolved, That our representatives TO the 1uslon
conference be and they hereby are instructed TO
vote a unit the majority may decide, upon
all questions coming before the fusion conference
for determination.
When this resolution presented 1t was noticed
that Mr.. Fornes. who had earlier in the day given
out a statement indorsing Mayor Lows administra-
ton. remained silent
Resolutions were passed fixing dates for conven-
tons of the organization as follows:
October q at No LBS Broadway, at P m,
convention for nominating candidate for Judge or
the Court Of Appeals.
October 5, at Cooper Union, at p m, a conven-
ton for nominating candidates for city, county and
judicial Offices.
October G. at p m district conventions for
nominating candidates for Assembly and aldermen
Deputy Sheriff John T. Cronin said:
While we take pleasure in indorsing Mayor Low,
and while his administration has been good, am
unalteraby opposed to taking part in his renomi-
nation for the that he cannot be elected.
Conditions such that an Independent Democrat
can win this year. l have had talks with many
gather that most Of them are dissatisfied because
the Mayor did his office to distribute pat
ronage For this he VIII be knitted. Ihey
have told when / asked them why they in
dorsed him and ostensibIy wanted him reneminated,
thai the way TO rehuke him was IN that
manner. ] 90 not think want TO follow the
standard of any one who Is set up to be knocked
down
Mr.. Sheehan said after the meeting:
We believe that an independent Democrat should
head the ticket but shall abide by the result of
the conference We do not think the ticket should
be made up wholly Of Republicans, nor wholly OF
Democrats but that all parties 10 the fusion cause
should have fair representation