Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
GHEERED BYDEMOORATS
DEMONSTRATION FOR ROOSEVELT
AT NEW YORK CONVENTION.
Mcclellan Renominated for the Mayor
alty-Metz and MCGOWAN Named
for Offices.

foiiticai precedent was upset last n,rht
when resolutions praising President Roose
welt for his tact and craftsmanship In bring
ing about a settlement of the R,sso-Jana-
nese war were adopted amid enthusiastic
cheers at the democratic city convention In
Carnegie Hall
j Prepared by the committee on platform
ana read by Senator Thomas f. Grady. the
cemmittee's chairman. the resolutions Gre
a'eu a sensation They spoke of the Presi-
oents remarkable tact, surprising courare
uis'ihsuished ability and commanding in
Huehce In achieving the greatest peace
triumph of the age. Loud cheers markea
the mention of Mr.. Roosevelt's name and
d storm OF applause followed the conclusion
of the reading
ihe convention was marked by nerfact
harmony and remarkable enthusiasm. The
.iche' which had been prepared by Charles
+. Murphy was put in nomination. There
was not dissenting voice, not the slightest
suggestion of anything but complete accord
and confidence In victory
MI Murphy's plans were carried ont IN
the letter. He sat at the head of the Man
NATHAN delegates and was cheered as he
appeared In the hall. Patrick H. AicCar-
rem, heading the Brooklyn delesates was
appiauded with equal enthusiasm Roth
leaders talked with each other before and
after the convention.
Enthusiasm Everywhere.
Notable for its harmony. the convention
VIII De. recorded as one of the most en-
dhusiastfc ever held In New York Tam.
many delegates and followers never loosed
a roar that was more spontaneous and
thunderous than that which greeted Navor
Mcclellan when he stepped before the audi
1 my 10 deliver his speech of acceptance
auditorium faf otc rr>x..
chorus of shouts and yells swelled until the
SiaiIs OF the hard working band in the
saiefy We're swallowed up and ceased only
when Thomas T. Smith signalled repeat.
eddy for silence
disappointment awaited those who ex-
pected he would make some reference to
his governorship boom which has already
grown TO healthy proportion. There was no
promise that II elected mayor he would
serve the full term of four years Such an
| assurance had been looked for in many
quarters. He repeated the sentiments on
municipal ownership which he has uttered
heretofore. He said that he believes In the
doctrine only when 1t is shown that pri-
vate interests operating public utilities fall
| to give the public adequate service He
added that under existing debt Limitation
further purchase by the city of franchise
| property would bring the principle of mu-
nicipal ownership into contempt. He de-
| clared that while in administrative power
| he would remove incompetent department
| heads regardless of political influences
Mcclellan Glorifcation.
From beginning to end the convention
| was Mcclellan Qualification. Every speak
| er praised him. every mention of his name
| evoked storm of applause. He was re-
| ferred to as a coming governor and a new
| leader from the east destined TO sit In the
White House.
After the candidate were nominated they
were presented to the convention and each
delivered speech of acceptance. A tumult
reigned for five minutes after Mayor Nc
Clellan rose to speak. He arrived at the
hall at ten minutes after IL O'Clock
The nomination of Patrick F. MCGOWAN
| for president of the board of aldermen came
| as surprise to many delegates, who had
| believed that John 7. Mccall would be the
man. Although Mr.. MCGOWAN lis a COM
parative stranger in politics, he was
! cheered vociferously
Roosevelt Resolution a Surprise.
| Excitement was created when Senator
| Grady. returning from the meeting of the
platform committee. read resolution COM
| mending President Roosevelt for bringing
| about the settlement of the Russian-Japa-
nese war. 1t came an entire surprise to
the convention and was received by the
heartiest applause. With the mention Of
the name of Mr.. Roosevelt a burst of cheers
echoed through the hall and Senator Grady
was interrupted for full minute. When
the reading of the resolution was concluded
a wave of applause swept through the hall,
and when 1t subsidized whispered exclama-
tons of surprise and admiration were