New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
TAMMANY BEATEN.

-NnTcQ 0Gl i'-s keT DAl tlSAE e-AtSi
ne szed before the real agreement was reached.
From untN = O'Clock the impatient dele
gates waited in the convention hall for the ar
rival OF the leaders. Again and again they
arose TO cheer the coming o: the powers, only
10 sink back in WEAKNESS.
Presently the rumor spread that the Tam
many delegation had served notice that they
would Quit the convention az 1890 o'clock. and
prospects OF harmony vanished. 1t was long
after 2 O'Clock when ex-senator Hi. Patrick H
Mcca--en. Charles F. Murphy and Victor ].
Downing reached the hall. and Il became gen
orally known that through the self-sacrifce OF
August Belmont the situation had been saved
and the impending bolt OF Tammany would not
take place.
REPORT OF HILL, BOUNCING MACHINE
When the rival Hearst and Parker bands
which for two hours had shaken the foundation
IL the hall with Democratic harmony music,
finally were stflled and the voice Of the chair
man. George Raines. could be heard the mai
session Of the convention opened with report
from the committee on credentials. known as
the 'IIiu Bouncing Machine" To the general
surprise Of the convention this committee de-
r7lonstrated unexpected moderation In Cayuga'
Chautauqua and Cattaraugus. TO he sure. the
Hin delegations were seated, but in Syracuse the
ti-Hin delegation headed by ". B. Kirk was
seated Again IN westchester. by tie vote. the
delegates representing ex-Mayor Walsh OF
Yonkers were recognized, the decision being
made that the tie vote failed to unseat them
In Clinton County. contesting delegations buried
the Ratchet an announcement which PROVOKED
applause from those who remembered the result
~ the fsctional fight in this county in 1902
HUSH OF EXPECTANCY.
There was applause and then hush Of expec-
fancy as Chairman Raines called for the report
IF the committee on resolutions Senator Nc
Csrren rose and made toward the platform
The movement was the signal that the battle OF
the night was on. AS soon as the Senator raced
the audience the Hill men cheered and. ap-
plsuded In very hoarse voice the Brooklyn
man read the committees report.
A roar Of hearty applause from the Tann7any
delegates an dthe Hearst men IN the galleries
greeted Senator Grady as he strobe to the plat
form to offer the minority resolution MI
Grady said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the ConTen-
ton: on behalf of the minority Of the com
,1ittae on resolutions 1 present the following
substitute for the resolution Of Instructions
The Democracy Of New-York believes that the
result OF the Presidential election now penolns
involves the very existence OF constitutional gov
eminent in this country. and in such grave
crisis Il has favor TO ask Of the party IN the
nation. except the privilege Of serving II. mat
sbfs service nav he most efective the delegation
here elected is left free TO take such action at
St. Louis a majority thereof may consider
most likely insure the success q the cahdl-
dates selected by the national convention.
Realizing. however. that the electoral votes OF
New-York are absolutely essential 10 Democratic
success we submit to our brethren throughout
the country that Alton b Parker, a Democrat
in the prime Of life, has been elected by a ma
iority OF over sixty thousand 10 the chief posi-
zion in the judicial system Of this State. and
during the last six wears has di- harged the
duties Of his high Office with such unvarying
dignity. shining ability and sCrupulous fidelity.
thai II his term were 10 expire This year ne
self by the concurring votes Of all his fellow
citizens.
Senator Grady continued:
That resolution clearly sets forth our views
on Judge Parker's availability. and il shows
that there is no objection on the part Of the
minority 20 the unit rule
We ask to meet the question next July We all
have in memory times when conditions changed
between April and July. Moreover. believe
this viii cOmport better with the dignity Of the
chief judge Of the Court Of Appeals. An in
structed delegation is never a very edifying
sight. Il usually carries very little weight 10 90
in and favor a candidate because you were or
dered 10 do How much better to act upon
The basis Of mature and conscientious Judgment
In so far can be. conditions have changed in
the following July We ask that you leave the
delegation bound by the unit rule to meet the
situation in July next as they then find IT, and
AS il then presents itself TO the unquestiOned
friends of Judge Parker who viii be in absolute
control of the convention At that time An in
sfructed delegation never is an edifyng sight
tApplause.l An instructed delegation. if 7 may
CApplause1
SAYS 1T LACKS ENTHUSIASM
II you advocate = thing because you are told
70 advocate il, il lack enthusiasm. 7 take it
that the only aim OF this convention is to make
NETWORKS electoral vote contribution TO ma
tional success. At another time and At another
convention we shall have time to make arrange
Tnents for success IN New York. ] leave il to
the best judgment of the friends Of Judge Parker
~ there is any evidence Of a lack Of apprecia-
tioa OF Judge Parker IN the minority resolutions
We are meeting in April. The conditions may
change IN July. ApplauseD
This convention may unanimously adopt the
unit RUE The resolution offered by the minor
.ty VIII bind every delegate to the support of
Judge Parker az St. Louis. but at the same time
81 VIII leave the delegation free to IA ke advan-
raee OF any situation at st. Louis that NAV pre-
sent itself We believe that delegation acting
under the unit rule and asking for Judge Park
er's nomination at St Louis tand the ma joritv
Of the delegates believe him TO be the hest cam
oicate) and acting from the dictates of con-
science VIII arouse the best judgment Of the
st. Louis convention. CApplauseD
CONVENTION IN AN UPRoAR.
Senator Mccarren. who had stepped aside to
hear the Senator's argument, stepped 10 the
front to reply.
Hello. Belmont" shouted a EaIlervite There
were ironical cheers and laughter at this Mr..
Mccsrren smiled grfmly. and amid perfect quiet
said:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen, the smallest
hoy in the gallery doesn't believe what Senator
Grady has just said"
Instantly there were Kisses and cries Of ooh.
on" and Take it back Chairman Raines
hammered away like Trojan with his gavel
and threatened to clear the galleries
-Furrah for Grady yelled Hearst rooter In
Tire gallery. Resuming after the racket had par
italy ceased, Senator McCarren said:
Senator Grady doesn't believe What ta cold