New-York tribune., 1906-09-20
MACK GIVES UP HEARST
ASKS MAYOR ADAM TO RUN
Spit iH Democratic Party an Erie
County Certain.
LBy Telegraph to The rribuue.I


Buffalo. Sept ia certain section OF the
Hears. Democrats IN Buffalo ars up in arms -
nig1t because Of the action OF Norman E Mack,
Democratic National Committeeman. in throw
ing William Randolph Hearst overheard and il
declaring for Mayor Adam Of Buffalo for Cow
ernor. Mr.. Mack sent a letter 10 the delegates OF
his home Assembly district while they we;e in
convention. saying that hs would not support
Hearst because Hearst was the nominee Of the
Independence League. Mr.. Mack and W. J. Con
ners were elected delegates to the state conven-
ton and were instructed for Mr. Hearst. but on
Mack's suggestion the Instructions were that the
delegates would be for the editor only provided
he was not the candidate of any party or or
ganization at the time Of the Democratic State
Convention.
Three other Democratic Assembly COovsn-
tions held to-day adopted the resolutions in
structirg the delegates to vote for William R.
Hearst for Governor. provided "at the time of
the convention he is not candidate Of any other
party or organization" In the 4th. Representa-
tive Ryan's district. and in the 9Th the resolu-
tiOns were not introduced.
The letter addressed 10 the de- aSates follows:
Buffalo September 10. 1906.
The District Delegates Of the I'd Assembly Dis
trict
Gentlemen: You are undoubtedly we'll aware
I II 4
William r. Hearst for Governor on the Demo-
cratic ticket for several months past. I thought
I was justified in taking the attitude; that il
was for the hest interests Of the Democratic
party
However since the nomination OF Mr.. Hearst
bv the Independence League Convention held
in Carnegie Hall IN New York City. on Septem-
ber II. where a full ticket. with Mr.. Hearst az
its head and a platform Of principles were
adopted. making il appear from the Atlantic to
the Pacific in the press that Mr. Hearst is a can
didate of another party, no matter what indi-
viduals may say TO the contrary, am convinced
that I cannot with prOpriety or justice 70 my
position the official head OF the Democrats
party in this state any longer favor the candi-
dacy of Mr.. Hearst for Governor by the Demo-
cratic State Convention 10 be held in Buffalo
next week.
AS / understand 1t is the intention TO elect
me one of the delegates TO the state conven-
ton from the ID Assembly District az your con-
ventOn. TO be held this afternoon. feel that II
is but proper you should know my exact position
at this time in order that there may be mis-
understanding.
However should the convention honor me Sy
selecting me as one of the delegates to the state
an honor and win fulfil the trust repOsed in me
10 the best OF my ability in the interests OF the
Democratic party. Cordially and respectfully
Member of the Democratic National COMMITTEES
for the State Of New York.
Mr. Mack followed up this action by writing a
letter 10 Mayor Adam. telling him that he
OIack) had declared against Mr. Hearst and
closing his letter follows:
In common with other Democrats in this state
who favor the nomination OF a full Democratic
ticket from top 70 bottom By the regular party
convention next Tuesday 1T Buffalo, I respect
fully ask you. II the convention tenders YOU the
nomination for Governor. without pledge or
condition OF any nature beyond the perform
ance OF your duties you see them IL elected
will you accept the same?
I will be glad 10 get from you a frank answer
10 this letter. II you In your Judgment will ac-
cept the nomination the head OF the party
organization in the state / will at once proceed.
with other leaders OF the party IN the state TO
endeavor 70 bring about your nomination. not
only for the reason indicated I'm this letter, but
because i believe you would lead the party
ticket TO victory. The Democracy OF the Empire
State must stay with the Democracy OF the na-
tion. and the Democratic party will never die
Or surrender.
Mayor Adams reply TO Mr.. Mack's letter was
AZ follows:
Answering your note Of to-day would say