New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-13
ODEIL HEADS COMMITTEE. ENTHUSIASM THROUGHOUT
The Fassett Delegation Seated
addresses of DepeJc and Payne.

In flag draped. banner emblazOned and guidOn
starred Carnegie Hall yesterday, the Republi-
can State Convention tumultuOusly cheered the
name Of Theodore Roosevelt whenever it was
mentioned and directed the delegates elected by
it TO the national convention to be held in Chi
cagO to use every honorable means TO bring
about the nomination OF President Roosevelt.
From the highes- gallery. where a brass band
blsred out natiO-aI airs. down past the boxes.
where handsomely sowned women watched the
proceedings. 10 the floor, on which hoarss
throated delegates vented their feelings. it was
a brilliant scene OF life. vivacity and enthusi-
asm. Aside from the enthusiasm for Roosevelt.
the mention Of the names OF other leaders also
evoked great applause. Senator Platt. referred
to as that leader os leaders,. was greeted with
long and hearty cheers. While the convention
was in an uproar OF excitement the Senator sat
in his seat at the head ot the TiOga delegation.
and a tear stole into his eye. II was a big re-
cepton. When B. r. OdeI. jr.s. name was men
toned again the tumult broke loose. but the
sturdy Governor. with squared shoulders ard
irnpassive face seemed hardly to notice ths
tribute. When cheers were given for Senator
Depew, the genial junior Senator bowed and
smiled and raised his hands deprecatingly FOR
silence.
The State convention assembled at noon IN
Carnegie Hall. Long before that hour the dele
gates began TO stra ggle IN. and while waiting
for the chairman to call the convention 90 order
the band played lively airs. The business before
the convention was the election OF four dele
-ates-at-Iarge to the Republican National Con-
veution 20 be held in Chicago IN June. and
aIternates for these four to select two electors
at-Iarge TO elect a new State committee. 70 pass
resolutions indOrsing the administrations OF
President Roosevelt and Governor Odell. and 20
direct the delegates TO work for the nomination
Of President Roosevelt The hall was elabo-
rateIy decorated with flags and bunting.
large picture Of President Roosevelt hung over
the platform. AS well known Republicans
entered the hall they were cheered. but the
greatest reception was that for Senator Platt aS
he walked down the aisle to his seat.
Colonel George ". Dunn. chairman Of the
State committee. called the convention to order
about 1890 O'Clock. The Pew. DR.. David J. Bur-
rel offered the opening prayer. on the rollcau
Of delegates ]. Sloat Fassett and Congressman
Gillet of Chemung. who headed Contesting dele
cations. brought the matter before the conven-
tion as to regularity but before debate could os
started 1t was decided to refer the subject 10 the
committee on credentials. and the incident
closed temporarily. Colonel Dunn then intro
duced Senator Depew as temporary chairman.
He was escorted TO the chair by John w
Dwight and George W. Aldridge.
SENATOR DEPEw's SPEECH
After the applause had died away 'he Se"a''s
said.
Gentlemen Of the Convention. -. 49,
/ thank you the distinguisnea hGnor S,, wiiiSn
,vor have conferred upon me. The kepuDlcan
~ tbs sfare of New-YOrk assemblies IN con-
YS1fion conhdent and aggressive. ~ Is unanimous
and enthusiastic In the SuPpcIt Oh - - sos ,
since last met. FOUR years ago.
Isatb ms removed great leaders OF that cam
q fnIev the best loved OF PreSl0entSs
tIaSna the most extraordinary organizer and po-
it+jc.i header OF our period and Thomas y. Reed.
'So -sgctIed the House OF Representatives. frOu
haos AMI bv his genius enabled II 20 transact pub
ii b,,siness all fell the prime OF life and in the
midst of their usefulness
esfsrs NAV die. but the great party which fol-
torrsJ them after worthy tributes to their memory
nasses on TO grapple with and solve Il has ever
done the problems which always arise in free gov