New-York tribune., 1904-09-16

cheers and shouts, secOhdeu Mt WooutuiA
nomination.
THE CRITICAL MOMENT ARRIVES.
As Mr.. Rogers left the platform it became
apparent that the critical moment had arrived.
The delegates Of the convention, weary OF the
speaking, which had lasted for more than two
hours, shouted for a vote. The nominations were
declared closed, and crowd anxiously awaited
the long expected test OF strength. Amidst a
wild tunuIt the Kings County delegation sud
denly sprang to it's feet and began another
demonstration, in the midst of which the figure
of ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff was espied
going toward the platform. Instantly the tu-
mutt took fresh impetus. There were cheers and
counter cheers, while the Brooklyn leader pro-
ceeded slowly to the platform, shook hands with
the chairman. and. walking to the desk, stood
waiting for a chance to speak.
Mr.. Woodruff's face white and set he
stood facing the tumult below and above him.
When at last the convention ceased cheering
and the delegates realized that the dramatic
moment had come. there intense silence.
Mr.. Woodruff spoke with great deliberation, but
his voice resonant and audible all through
the hall. He said
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Convention:
II Is so obvious TO the practised eye and the
sat in many State conventions before that the re-
am anxious to save the time of the delegates
which would be made necessary by the calling Of
Still more anxious, my fellow delegates, to save
great many of you from the embarrassment of
only good friends Of ali Of you, but equally good
ana condition that has entered into what to some
of us seems to be an unfortunate situation ! am
command but you cannot drive me from tho ranks
Of the Republican party.
have had the pleasure of thirty years personal
acquaintanee with Frank Higgins, and during the
never known him to do an unkind thing or harbor
an unkind thought He is as Wen equipped : as any
hs long services at Albany. He is the gentle
man from New n ork sad, a man or rare business
ability, and there Is no reason IN the world why
this convention, If it sees fit 10 do IT, should not
name him its standard bearer.
There Is however, under these conditions. rea-
SON why you should not stay here all day and why
put to the embarrassment of making selection,
TO ask the unanimous consent OF this convention
that the rollcall ordered be dispensed with and
proGuoat t,o hs USED dn@ YER Term Ia
sible TO nominate by acclamation. and will in a
ballot for the nomination of Mr.. Higgins for Gov
ernor
/ Just want TO say one word before I make that
those who have been with me. would have liked
70 have been with III me 9f he eaHqd@te JIG 0 thus ms
Kings County delegates before their fellow dele
ddate on the ticket, naturally disappointed and
even sore-l want to commit that Delegation TO as
Higgins than they would have made for me And
now MT Chairman move ShAt the rollcali MS
be instructed to the ballot OF tha convention
for Frank Wayland Higgins FOR Governor.
GREATEST DEMONSTRATION OF DAY.
As ex-Lieutenant Governor woodruff left the
platform tho most stirring demonstration Of the
day took place. People who had anxiousy
awaited the outcome OF the contest, realizing
that defeated in open convention. the Brooklyn
delegates had pledged their support to the ticket
cheered loud and long at the harmonious out
come OF a fight the result o' which had never
been in doubt. hut for which they had hardly
hoped happy outcome.
The demonstration that followed the with
drawal OF ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff
was the end of the fireworks OF the convention
The Brooklyn supporters of Woodruff soon left
the hail. the crowd in the galleries departed and
only the delegates remained 10 complete IShe
ticket The nomination speech for NJ Linn
Bruce made by Abraham Gruber. who was
| IN excellent humor and brought calm and then
| laughter. The nomination speech was a charac-
teristio Gruber performance. and his salies At
| the Democratic platform with protection
| plank written by Mr.. Devery. ex-Chief Of Po-
lice" and his criticisms at the expense OF Uncle
| Cassaway" Davis were gleefully hailed. while
| his nomination of NJ. Linn Bruce brought cheers
from every side OF the convention hall, the sup
| porters Of Woodruff Joining with the victorious
| Higgins delegates when Mr.. Gruber recounted
| the visits he had made with Bruce to No 40
| Broadway When he said that he had remained
! outside the screen while Bruce went inside SEN
Gtor Platt chuckled audby and seemed much
amused.