New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-06

the most spontaneous applause of the night
I know my book" said Senator McCarren. as
the audience laughed, and I am too well disci-
pllned to go outside Of it I move the nornfna-
uon OF George 5 Mcclellan by reclamation"
This item Of business was put through with 6
rush
Assistant Corporation Counsel Hughes. Of
Brooklyn. in a brief speech nominated Herman
A Metz for Controller. He said that mr. Nets
father was banished from Europe along with
Carl Schurz. The speaker sketched the pros
porous career Of Mr.. Metz
Mr.. Hughes said that Mr.. Metz furnished
money to pay school teachers wages. and MS
confidence was not misplaced At another time
be helped to buy athletic grounds for Brooklyn
schooIooys.
n. Marley Platzek. George W. Stake. of Rich
moRd, and George A. Gregg seconded the nonai-
nation Of Mr. Metz
Justice George T. Roesch nominated Patrick
z. MCGOWAN. of Manhattan, for President of the
Board Of Aldermen He gave fair warning that
Ny MCGOWAN would be Mayor of New York
when Mayor Mcclellan became Governor Mr..
Roesch said Mr.. MCGOWAN Is & large employer
of labor. director in a savings bank, and came
from the great East Side. formerly derided by
the rich, but now the place where the million
aires 60 when they seek their brides
John Green, Of Brooklyn. seconded NIcGowans
nomination. Ex-senator Thomas c. O'suInvan
moved the nomination by reclamation.
J. Sergeant Cram moved that q committee of
notification bring the nominees before the con-
vention. Mr. Cram was appointed chairman. A
recess Of ten minutes was taken. The committee
found the candidates with the greatest ease
Sure they're the kind that'H stand without
hitchin'," said Colonel Mike Padden. 1t turned
out that way. In a few minutes the bearning
committee haled their willing prisoners into
court.
MR. ATCLELLANS SPEECH
Mayor Mcclellan and his running mates re-
Ceived tremendous applause as they walked
through the sitters from the back of the stage
10 the front OF the platform The delegates rose
and cheered. and the band played. The Mayor
waited till the storm subsidized when he spoke as
follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Delegates to the Convention:
I haze come here tonight TO meet you face to
7-ecfv ron oU- hands me highest honor in the
gf, Of the Democratic party in the city Of NewYork
1 an profoundly moved. not only ~ the honor you
have done me, but more especially by the way IN
1 hope that DO not presume too much # feel
that this nomination, coming unanimously and spon-
taneously. unasked and Unsought, is the expression
OF your confidence II ne and your approval OF my
administration: 10 one knows better than the
ceaseless anxiety Of the that been set ne
during the laSt Two years, Nheh nave been IN
doubt upon questions Of policy, have often con-
but with refpi sentative citizens OF all part When
dlsagreements have occUrred-and disagreenents
Of nv oath Of Office have not hesitated to assume
the Responsibility Of pursuing that course which
If during the last two years any progress has
been made in civic righteousness, If municipal con-
ditons at the close Of my administration are even
little better than they were at the beginning, the
credit and the thanks are due to no one man, but
to all those public spirited citizens, belonging to
that I intended to try to do my duty, constantly
and Loyalty supported me in the effort.
the issues Of the campaign. It viii be my priv
lege TO do so often before election But there are
my position upon them plain to you now
Eirst-The question Of municipal operation of
public utilities. As Democrat believe that that
community is best governed which is least gov
vate enterprise can accomplish the same result as
government. government has right to interfere.
Where, however, public utilities conducted by pri-
qu6te service JLen Delleye that II Is the duty OF
government 70 take control. In pursuance Of this
Island ferry. has taken the first steps for the &C
eo1strctfo q Of acpsi eectric ngtng Plant mt
municipal operation is as old as history the Gues
ton Of municipal ownership is as old as the hills
There is no sentiment about II. It is purely a
nunity may best be served whether by the private
or public operation OF public utilities, must be de-
termined BIZ the man Of business, and not by the
theorist-
FRANCHISES BELONG TO TIE PEOPLE.
The franchise wealth Of the city belongs to the
people and should never be parted with Fran
on terms most advantageous to the public,
any attempt. however, 10 acquire franchise prop
ertv not now IN its possession by a municipality
TetIered to the existing constitutional debt unita
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nous ooAgaIloIs o. PlI T me 5 55 t,LF9 az -
Violation OF sound business laws and its criminal
disregard for The rights Of taxpayers. The cor
Ascaton Of private property, even by municipal
nv IS not yet recognized as Democratic doctrine
By the Democracy OF New orE- .,-
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not OF itself entirle any man 10 retention IN tne
believe that the interests Of the city VIII be better
served by change az lte agae q any oeDf ~
cIarnor from either without OF within the party
o+Eer hand believe that the retention Of any
head Of department viii best serve the pubic IN
Of carnor from either without or within the party
wiz force me to remove Mn a ~,ora ,,,+ Ia
Have that the interests Of party must always be
gUbordinated to those Of the, people. No public
nent forgets that he is sworn TO serve tAe peop4s
as a Whole, regardless OF faction or Of party,
apply municipal government are Irgse o5g &
economy and efficiency; IN otner "oLq st 500 soT
eminent II any man disagrees Win ne Upon
these vital principles s. tPen IN NOT want It r. on the
0fher hand any man agrees with me, ana 6eeves
ma +bsse 20 TirSIes then ask him follow the
dictates OF his conscience ana 70 sUpPoiI N-7 sl
when haEg s 105 gr5tefri to you for the honor
ana SO sllSe etS 5-1sIge5 10 anv man or group
to the best Of my ability, I accept your hoillha-
ton
After a burst of applause almost equal to
that which had greeted Mayor Mcclellan had
died away. Mr.. Metz was introduced, greatly to
the Brooklyn delegation's JOY
Mr. McGowan's speech ended the convention
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