New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-12
DEMOCRATS GATHERING.
BLIZZARD GREETS THEN.
Chicago Likely to Secure the Conuen-
ti0n-Presidential Booms.
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IFRoM THE rRIrrSz BUHEAr.I
Washington. Jan. ia majority of the mem
be-s Of the Democratic National Committee and
blizzard OF unusual proportions for this sec
ton Of the country have arrived in Washington
simultaneously. and tie wiseacres are saying
that the coincidence is significant Of the fate OF
the ticket the first step toward the selection OF
which will be taken by the committee this week
AS Democratic statesmen, lean aad hungry for
the spoils OF Office. emerge from the snowdrifrs
which surround Washington on all sides. and in
quire their way to Democratic headquarters.
there is something peculiarly suggestive of the
prospective appearance OF those same states
men November 8
Arrangements practically perfected for
the meeting of the COMMITTEES 10 be held to-
morrow and Wednesday at the Shoreham Hotel
Among the first the ground were the BOOM
ers of the various cities mentioned as available
for holding the convention The interests OF
New-York. Chicago and ST. Louis in capable
hands. and their representatives have estab-
nshed headquarters. unshipped their consign-
uents Of perishable goods. unlimbered their ora
tortcal batteries and otherwise prepared for a
vigorous campaign of persuasion.
NEw-YoRK OUT OF THE RACE.
Before conferences this afternoon between
Senator McCarren. Chairman Jones Of the
tional committee. Norman E Mack, New-York's
| member of the Democratic National Committee.
and others representing the South and West. it
| had been determined to urge the claims OF New
\ York vigorously, but the discussion apparently
/ changed this intention Views were exchanged
which made Il apparent to the New-Yorkers
/ that there determined and aggressive ele-
| ment in the committee antagonistic to the
| lection of New-York. and the arguments set
/ forth were OF such character as effectually TO
put an end the efforts for the selection Of that
! city. The name of New-York will be perfume
torily presented. but beyond this IL is not likely
! that anything viii be done.
Chicago is unquestionably the choice OF
5ority OF the committee. and this choice is
| backed up by the sentiment OF the rank and
| file Of the party Little Is heard in favor OF
| the selection Of ST. Louis. although that city
stands ready with a $4,000 guarantee should
| her claims be favorabIy considered, and Mayor
Rollo Wells. ex-Mayor walbridse and dele
CATION from the ST. Louis Business Mems As
| sociati0n are IN charge OF the boom.
| The Chicago boomers were not only the fir-t
to arrive. but they have made their presence
| felt. They are also in possession of "the goods"
in the shape OF certified check for $4,000.
which be had for the asking. The only equi-
vaent they want is the selection of their city for
the convention. The Chicago delegation is head
ed by National Committeeman Gahan aad Stats
Chairman Hopkins. while it also has the assist
ance Of the magic persuasiveness of ]. Hamilton
Lewis. formerly Representative in Congress
Of wide reputation for eloquence, correct dress
and whiskers.
! According TO programme the New York Demo-
| Gratis held a conference tonight in the rooms
| OF Norman E. Mack II called for the par
pose OF discussing the presentation Of New
York's claims for the convention. Senator Me-
| Carren's explanation OF the attitude assumed az
| the afternoon conference in whio n he took paIr
| threw somewhat of gloom over the proceedings
| Ex-Mayor Robert A Van Wyck presided. and
| there were present Representatives Fitzgerald,
| Ryan. Lindsay. Rupert and Sullivan. ex-Sel-
| ator Fox. Perry Belmont. W. F. Sheeaan. Nor
man E, Mack. Randolph Gugsenhsimer. Alder
| man Doun and ex-Coroner yucca.
/ The following kilograms were read:
New-York. January Il. 1894
Hen. Robert a Van Wyck. Arlington Hotel Wash
The citizens Of Nevr-york Of all parties do. feel
Democratic National Convention to this city and il
members Of the National COMMITTEES hearty ia-
V''0 10 HV9Ps GEORGE T' B. s McIELL3N Mayor
AS the REPRESENTATIVE Of Sew-York on the Demo-
honor TO present to the committee for the city Of
NewY9rk its invitation 70 the Democgatte party to
| OF Aldermen has formally spoken IT'S invitation
GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Mayor.
| 1t decided that when the State of New
York reached Committeeman Mack should
introduce Senator McCarren who instructed
TO say that New York would welcome the con-
vention and stood ready to defray the necessary
expenses. No guarantee beyond this is TO be
made but the speaker was directed to combat
SO far as possible the arguments advanced
against the selection Of the metropolis, The COM
mittee then adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. when the situation will be
further discussed.
Harmony is the watchword OF the Democracy.
and it was eagerly sought IN the corridors OF
the Shoreham tonight. The leaders here
and those the way are unanimously of the
opinion that in order win harmony is indis-
pensabIe. and they do rot hesitate TO say
They find. however, that in Democrats gath
ering the harmony counter is neither pop
Uar well patroniZed the pie counter
essary TO fight for the peace and harmony need
ed Insure the roC5ing victory they
claiming a result Of the coming campaign
They feel the bitter need OF uniting cand-
date, and yet the mere mention OF any possible
nominee is certain to give some group OF enthu-
siastic harmony manufacturers nervous chill
and disapproval of the suggestion finds express
sion in r,ore less lurid terms.
TALK ABOUT CANDIDATES
The boons OF Parker. German and Hearst are
here and are being vigorously pushed. hut the
Parker adherents find considerable difficulty in
answering questions concerning the vote OF their
favorite in 1891, as outlined in The Tribune this
morning
An interesting bit OF gossip brought TO Wash
ington by national committeeman and politl-
clans from west Of the Mississippi concerns
Richard Olney Democratic Presidential pcs
sibilIty. 1t is asserted by leading Democrats