New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-21
CROWDS CHEER WEAVER
CONVENTION VISITS HIM.
City Party Delegates Mount Mayor
on Table tn Office.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2O.-The new City party,
reform body opposed to the methods Of the
Republican organization. held its convention for
nominating a county ticket in the Academy Of
7fuCic to-day. and never before in the history OF
this city have the scenes Of the convention been
equalled On motion. it was decided that the
entire body Of delegates and alternates should
march to the City Hall. three blocks away, and
Quaint Mayor Weaver OF the action Of the con-
ventioa. Headed by 8 brass band the delegates.
numbering nearly one thousand. marched TO the
Mayors Office and were met by him in the re-
ception room adjoining his Office Not more than
half OF the crowd could gain admission to the
room. and those who were forced to remain
outside ulassed themselves in the adjacent cor
ridors- The Mayors appearance was the signal
for q demonstration which continued fully five
minutes Mayor Weaver was lifted 10 a table
n the centre Of the room and & delegate stood
on either side OF him with g large American flag
City Chairman Edrnonds mounted the table. and
addressing the Mayor. congratulated him on the
work Of the convention
Mr.. Mayor" said Mr.. Edmonds. there are
here 81 delegates every one pledged TO the
support OF your administration They have
nominated ticket which represents the wishes
Of the people We assure you Of the support
Of the people Of Philadelphia"
''To-day's convention" said Mayor Weaver in
reply. rs only the beginning of the fight in
which ne administration and the people are
pledged 10 stand together. Philadelphia has
been corrupt. but whether she has been con-
tented will be determined next November. Your
ticket represents the reform I stand for. Lei
US work together for the overwhelming defeat
OF the organization That is the way TO make
reform permanent The man who votes the
ticket nominated to-day is the true Republican.
Let Us make a pledge. you to the administration
and the administration 10 you, that will
not rest in our earnest endeavors TO bring about
the defeat of the machine
SHAKES HANDS WITH HUNDREDS.
On entering and leaving the room Maya
Weaver was surrounded by the enthusiastic DEL
egates and he was compelled to shake hands
with many hundreds Of them before they would
allow him TO return 10 his private Office.
The ticket is as follows: Sheriff Wilson H.
Brown: coroner. J NJ r Jernon: City Commits
soners, Rudolph Blankenburg and Edward A
Anderson judge Of Common Pleas Court No. I.
Craig BiddIe; judge OF Orphans Court, Morris
DaIIett.
Judges BiddIe and DaIIett are at present on
the bench and are the regular Republican NOM
nees for reelection These offio5s NOT being
considered partisan positions by the city party.
the candidates We're indorsed by the convention
To-day's convention was the first in many
years IN this city To which the delegates went
uninstrUcted. There was no slate" and each OF
the 917 delegates was at liberty to name whom
he chose for the Offices. The result was selec-
Ton Of candidates who fairly represent the re-
form element that has come into prominence
since Mayor Weaver's break with the organiza-
ton last May.
The convention vas orderly but the enthusi-
asm was unbounded. When the nominations |
were declared n order the freedom Of the dele
gates was shown by the numerous names pre-
scented 70 the convention Eulogisttc speeches |
were many, and as each candidate was named |
he was hailed with enthusiasm.
DETAILS OF THE CONVENTION.
The convention was called TO order by Frank |
lin S, Edmonds. chairman Of the city com
nittee Of the party, who said IN part:
We come here because We are lovers Of our city /
was here that were rsr enuncIated the 1-iren1es
bet+eT rfan &c. We pence good name is
votion 70 our great city. This Is the D-fnctDls TIE
fair city shame II The face Of the VOID 9le P5e
ggg 1e o. me city has brought the blush OF
10 redeem The city Of Philadelphia
q Philadelphia shall end This Is a body cen
trbGte Of e ant9 o1 ~ JIM RG6Pzs ssvs wish 70 g
sdelphia prolonged cheers, who has done more /
dsipha an opportunity % win tks s0 Sre @5 mia
At the close Of the chairrlans speech the band
played S1The Star spangIed Banner" and again
the delegates. aIternates and spectators Joined in
the chorus
a platform was adopted, in part. as follows:
The city party has beer. formed for the redemp-
ton Of the city OF Philadelphia from the control If
corrupt and criminal corEpiCators calling them
selves Republicans It aims put g end 10 gov
substitute government by and for the citizens as
necessary incidents 10 is policy Of reform ana |
progress the city party demands;
tlrst-A complete and thorough revision Of the
present election laws, including provision for per
sonal registration.
second-The repeal Of the Ripper bill. denying
20 the Mayor the right 70 appoint his heads OF de-
paTJments.
Third-A sincere and impartial enforcement Of +he
Civil Service provisions OF the city charter making
appointments 10 once depend wholly on merit and
not at al On political pull
FoUrth-Tnat municipal franchises when grant
sd. shall be for limited periods only, and with
proper compensation, and not as matters OF DO
htiCal OF personal favor.
F1fth-The election Of municipal officers RESPONSE
BE 10 the entire body OF citizens. and TO any
sIxthEAn honest open. economical and efficient
sdunisrra ton Of municipal affairs. based on /
The absolute divorce OF oficeholdeTs from political
city employment or be interested IN any city
seven.h-T-he abolition OF grade crossings. the en-
largeme7r Of oar school facilities and the cO-OperE-
tior with the State and national government in
deepening me Delaware River channel and the
speedy completion Of underground transit facilities
The platform closes with the Endorsement Of
the administration Of Mayor Weaver and the
approval OF his directors IN administering their
departments with faithful adherence to the let
ter and spirit Of the law"
The Democratic County Convention was held
tonight. and after some discussion the ticket
dominated by the City party was indorsed-
T--nrD caTn HND C0nADT