New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-15
ALL INDORSB ROOSEVELT.
CONGRESS- CONVENTIONS.
Only -Four Fail to Instruct Delegates
for Him.

With one exception. the XVIII Congress Dis
-rict the Republican conventions TO elect dele
CAFES to the national convention passed of
Quietly last night In all gave four the dele
gates were instructed to work for the nomina-
ton OF Theodore Roosevelt. and in ell his ad
nanistration was enthusiastically Endorsed. IN
most instances there was Endorsement OF
the State administration
In tire XVIII District came the elimination
OF the long fight against Lemuel Eli Quigg In
the sharpest Of debates, descending to loathsome
personalities. OF course, Mr.. Quigg won' his
opponent, Congressman Douglas. who had the
support OF the Associated Republicans Of the
XIXth Assembly District, receiving Just twenty
two votes From the moment when Theodore
p Gilman, the leader OF the XIXth, nominated
Mr. Quigg the convention was in a whirl
Taunt followed taunt, workers accused leaders
Of tEeachery and conspiracy, and leaders re-
turned the accusations Of bad faith between
John S. Wise, jr, who attacked Mr.. Qulgs
character, and Charles o. Mas, the lie passed.
and the apology only, Mr. Wise must
know that mean, I'm parliamentary language
that he misstated his facts
Immediately after Mr.. Gilman had nominated
Mr. QuIgg Alexander T. Mason was named as
the other candidate Then arose William B.
Fuller OF the Associated Republicans, who
We must always ask IL a candidate is hon
est" said he IF so is he in touch with the best
sentiment OF the voters of his district and does
he command their absolute respect and conf
dence? The man I name fills that bill. BY the
honesty and faithfulness Of his service when
the great Democratic whirlwind left only one
Republican Congressman TO represent Manhat-
tan Island. you can't refuse TO give him the
honor OF being a delegate TO the national con-
vention"
Abraham Gruber threw considerable light on
political methods in district fights by declaring
that he was to go into the Quigg-Mason combi-
nation because he replaced Mr.. Quigg on the
State committee. He explained the XXIst's at
titude on the national delegation fight, and
asked: We're out to elect Roosevelt aren't WEI
Won't Quigg vote for him just the same as
Douglass and IL he wants to get out OF Rooose-
welt why not let him work? Why shed blood
on the eve Of an important campaign? Isn't 1t
the better way. the Republican way. for the mi
nority 10 get into the band wagon with the ma
jority and have everything serene? The AHIst
District would have been glad TO vote for Doug
lass. but he removed himself from the field
when he refused to make unanimous the cleo
tion Of Quigg."
Mr.. Mason received 124 votes, Mr.. Quigg, lOo
and Congressman Douglas, %.
The platform. as adopted by the convention.
Endorsed the administrations of President Roose-
welt and Governor Odell. There was no mention
OF instructions to the delegates to work for
President Roosevelt's nomination. but before the
vote was taken an amendment was offered, d.
recting the two delegates Ito their utmost
efforts to secure the nomination Of Theodore
Roosevelt for President OF the United States.
Mr. Ouigg was called for after the platform
was adopted. He made a brief speech Of thanks
mas Ia -nrlr
The formal voting was preceded by the adoption
Of resolutions indorsing the Presidents admins
tration and instructing the delegates 20 work
for his nomination A schedule OF the results
is appended.
WITH DISTRICT
Delegates -. AIternates
y t q. Tinoiat l. J. Hoennger-
1xTH DISTRICT.
ce.slss M.EFsy 2tto a N s1sslsy
xTH DISTRICT.
Thomas RothnAnn- lDr. F. l. Marshall.
Thomas L Hamilton Max Hahn
xTTH DISTRICT.
s SpRP e p PAGE George ". Wanmaksr.
xIITH DISTRICT.
F Norton Goddard. Jacob Kahn.
xIuTH DISTRICT
Eeg Root ,5-. Rn,,.r G stns. f y As9e"
XIvTH DISTRICT.
4 AFBSF Vs. Bennett SsiI gastr oi Aie1andeT
XvTH DISTRICT
Alexander 7 Mason. William }. Rogers, jr.
xvITH DISTRICT
Nathaniel A. Elsberg. Isaac Newman
xvIITR DISTRICT.
Julius NJ Mayer. ERNEST N Enert.
XvIHTH DISTRICT
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