The San Francisco call., 1904-09-16

Republican State Convention adjourned
at 2:3O o'clock to-day after nominating
unanimously the ticket for State OFF,
GERS forecasted last night in these dis
patches as follows:
Governor-Frank W. Higgins Of Cat
taraugus.
Lieutenant Governor-M. Linn Bruce.
Secretary Of State-John F. O'Brien.
Attorney Genersl-Julius NJ Mayer
Comptroller-Otto Kelsey.
State Treasurer-John O.. Wanen-
meier.
State Engineer and Surveyor-Henry
A. Van Alstyne.
Chief Judge Of the Court Of Appeals
Edgar NJ. Cullen CDemocrat).
Associate Judge Of the Court of Ap-
peals-William Z. Werner.
The unanimous action of the conven-
tion in the nomination Of Higgins was
made possible by the withdrawal of
former Lieutenant Governor Timothy
/. Woodruff at the very last moment,
as the convention was preparing Tor
the roll call demanded by the resolu-
tion OF the Kings County delegation.
il was only, as he said, because ii be-
came obvious TO his practiced ear" that
the convention was almost sohdly
against him, after his name had been
placed in nomination in a speech by
William A. Prendergast Of Brooklyn,
IN which the management of the Hig-
gins campaign was bitterly attacked.
that Woodruff took the platform, with
drew his name from further considera-
riOn. moved that the nomination Of
Lieutenant Governor Higgins be made
unanimous and pledged the fullest ef-
fort Of himself and his Kings County
forces IN aid Of the ticket about to be
nominated. There was no contest what
ever over any other place upon the
ticket.
A protracted conference was held
early in the day between Senator Platt
and Woodruff and his immediate coun-
selors, in the Flatt quarters. At its
close Senator Platt refused 10 be in
teTtiewed and Woodruff said:
There is no change in the situation.
My name VIII be presented TO the con-
NentiOn."
Immediately after Woodruff had
left Platt. Odell called upon the
senator. Later b. said his call was
simply friendly and that he under
stood Woodruff would go into the con-
Nention and get az many votes as he
could.
In the convention the Woodruff fac
tiOn was exceedingly enthusiastic and
insistent. 3ut the only thing approach
ing a showing Of strength was when
his name was first placed in nomina-
ton. The great majority OF the con-
Nention sat silent through the demon
stration.
There was no slight anywhere in the
proceedings 10 Senator Platt, save in
refusal Of the convention 70 accede TO
his declared wish for the nomination
of Woodruff. Every mention of his
name was enthusiastically cheered
again and again. the whole convention
arising with deafening shouts and ap-
plause 10 do him honor.
Governor Odell, TOO. as Governor and
as chairman Of the State Committee,
was cheered at every turn.
Following is a synopsis Of the plat
form:
The Republicans Of the Empire State. the
home of Theodore Roosevelt. In convention
assembled, congratulate the country on the
splendid results of the recent elections in Ore
Eon- Vermont and Maine and the inspiration
they have given 20 the cause OF Roosevelt and
We reUeat and confirm the pledge made 10
President Roosevelt by our State convention
fHo years aEo. of unfaltering confidence and
We indorse the platform Of the Republicn
Aatioual Convention in Chicago IN June last
in al lts declarations. particularly those in
Favor of the maintenance Of the gold standard
and urotecfiCn 10 American workmen and the
Industries hy which they thrive.
We appeal Tor support % the common sense
~ those Who do not believe I'm change for
rlllin. ~ Jet well enough alone" and those
Who believe in the kind of protection the Re
publican PARTY has always stood for. and not
On the kind with which the Democratic party.
Win iis free trade allies. is trying 10 delude
industrial workers.
The Republican party's safe guidance is evil
cencec by the fact that during the administra-
tons of Mckinley and Roosevelt wages
reached the highest point on record and pros
perity superseded the adversity which resulted
from Democratic policies just reafhrmed at
81 Louis.
The sdrlinistration Of Governor Odau ,s
commended and indorsed.
National well State policies are in
rnlNcd IN the outcome Of our State election
and We commend 20 every citizen the faith
ful performance Of his patriotic duty.
When Senator Depew took the plat
form 10 nominate for Secretary of
State John +. O'Brien he took occasion
70 reply 10 the speech OF CONGRESSMAN
". Bourke Cochran last night at Tam
many Hall, and devoted some minutes
10 its arguments He declared that Mr.
Cochran would undoubtedly be the At
torney General Of the United States in
rhe event Of Judge Parkers election.
lie said he had heard Mr. Cochran.
whom he characterized as the great
est orator Of the Democratic party on
the floor. defend free trade and de-
rounce protection OF every name and
nature He said Mr.. Cochran evidently
had been able to find in President
Roosevelts actions and letter of ac-
ceptance but two points to sustain
The charge Of unconstitutional action
made against him by the Democrats
one was his pension order, making age
above 81 years in itself a disability.
the other his action in connection with
the Panama canal treaty.
In the one case" said Senator De-
pew, ''the President reduced by three
years the disability age limit, fixed at
g. years by President Cleveland; in the
other he secured a Panama canal