New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
ASK FOR OLNEY SUPPORT.
Massachusetts Democrats Indorse
Him-Bryan Men an Opposition.

Boston. Jan. 9.-The Democratic State Com
mittee. at meeting here to-day indorsed a
movement in favor OF having the national con-
vention of the party nominate Richard Oney of
this city, for President Of the United States
After speeches in praise OF Mr. Olney's record
had been made by Congressman William s.
McNary, chairman of the committee; Charles
s. Hemlln, OF Boston, formerly Assistant secre-
tary OF the Treasury. ex-Congressman John c.
Crosby. OF Pittsield. and others. resolutions
were adopted inviting Democrats throughout
the country 10 work in favor OF such move
ment.
When the resolutions were first presented.
however fierce opposition developed. and they
were bitterly fought. The opposition con-
Quoted though the Bryan-Williams men who
ore on the committee were under orders 10 fight
OIney. and the dream OF solid England
re sslf IS likely TO sc destroyed. The resolu-
fioas ict'ow:
The Democratic State Committee of Massachu-
setts herewith places upon record its apprecia-
ton OF the eminent services rendered the Demo-
cratic party and the nation by Richard Olney.
and expresses It's firm conviction that under his
leadership IN the coming Presidential cam
paign important New England States will swing
over into the Democratic colmun, and the na-
tionai party win achieve a sweeping victory.
insuring a speedy reform Of the abuses following
a continuance in power Of the Republican party
and the re-establishment of those fundamental
principles OF government which that party has
deliberately and fagrantly violated. To this
end we invite the cooperation OF the Democrats
OF New England and OF the nation
These resolutions were introduced by Con-
gressman McNary. who classed Mr.. Olney as
one OF the foremost Americans and foremost
Democrats" He thought that II the Democrats
were to win this year they must carry the East
ern States 1t appeared. he said. that Mr.. Olney
was strong in New-York and New-Jersey and
that he would be acceptable to those States
New York not having any candidate. the nom
nation az q man from NewEngland. and that
man Mr. Olney. would have the immense advan-
tage TO the Democrats OF establishing large
Eastern area where the scales could be turned
I'm favor OF the Democratic nominee, Mr.. Olney
would be strong In Illinois and Connecticut. In
closing Mr. McNary thought that Mr.. Olney
would receive at the polls the great independent
vote of the country.
Mr.. Hamlin. in favoring the resolutions. spoke
in a strain similar TO Congressman McNary.
He referred to the advantages which would
crue from nominating New-England man. He
traced Mr. Olney's career, and spoke Of Mr..
Olneys achievement in the Venezuela affair
when he had forced England TO arbitrate the
Venezuelan question. He declared that Sec
retary of state under President Cleveland he
had been the protector OF the South American
in effect their oppressors. Mr.. Hamlin added:
Mr. OIney Is OF sterling Democracy
and of rugged character Under his leadership
several States of New England may be counted
upon for the Democrats. Under his leadership
the Democratic party viii sweep the country"
committeeman o'Gara said that until Mr.. Oh
ney mad named Mr.. Cleveland for the next can
didate he favored Mr. Olney. but now he was fa-
vorable 20 William +. Hearst. Mayor Feeney Of
Woburn believed that the resolutions were not
in order Both these committeeman withdrew
their objections and voted with the rest in favor
OF the resolutions.
Previous to the consideration of the resolutions
the annual election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Chairman, William S. McNary, of Boston;
secretary George j. Mclaughlin, of Sandwich;
trea asurer Thomas p. Dwyer, Of Wakefield vice
presidents. Josiah Quincy. of Boston, Colonel A.
c. Drinkwater of Braintree: Robert NJ. Burultt.
of Southboro; John II. Lee, of Boston. and
Charles 6. Hamlin, of Boston
Mr.. Hamlin replaces William T. Jenny, of
MedfOrd.