New-York tribune., 1907-10-13
WHITNEY WINS POINTS.
Hearing on Democratic COnCentiOn
Middle Goes on an Boston.

Boston, Oct. 1.-THE Whitney faction won two
favorable rulings from the Ballot Law Commits
sion which is engaged in the task Of adjudicat-
ing the contest in the Democratic ranks occa-
stoned by the turbulent convention last Satur-
day at Springfield in the course OF William S.
McNary's continued testimony shortly after the
hearing opened to-day. The first Of these rul-
tnes brushed aside the objections raised by coun-
sci for Mr. Bartlett TO having the witness de
clare in testimony that he knew the convention
officers were Bartlett supporters.
The second ruling came on a question put 10
Mr. McNary as to what was customary in past
wears in selecting convention officials, when'
despite strong protest from the Bartlett counsel
he cited contest for the Governorship nomlha-
tion several years ago between William A Gas
ton and Charles F. Hamlin, when the commit
tee on credentials was then maze up Oh mem
bers Of both factions.
Mr. Parker. counsel for Mr.. Whitney, in max
ing plea 20 the commission when the first OBJ
lection was raised maintained that 1t was nee
essary to show whether Mr.. Kiley, as chairman
Of the committee appointed to select d hS' VI
convention officials acted in good faith IN look
ing after both sides or in bad faith by oehs paa
tisan in his choice. -,
Mr NcNarv told of several conferences whion
he had had with John p. Feeney and Daniel ).
Kilev. of the state committee, previous TO the
them TO arrange for convention officers VINO
would he acceptable 10 both the Whitney ana
Bartlett supporters. None of these conferences
Mr. NcNary said, resulted in any compromise
and Mr. KiIey insisted on being temporary chair
man Of the convention.
Mr McNary then related his experiences in
trying to obtain admission TO the theatre. Two
tickets were issued in exchange for his creden-
,aI pink one for admission and blue one for
Incl, Ia ha fp1Tnn
ihe orchestra partly filed, and he recognized 4
number Of delegates from Boston. half of whom,
he added. appeared to hiTa TO be second class
puGilists He then told OF Chairman Feeney's
call To order and Mr. Kehers announcement
that there were still a number of delegates in
line outside
Mr MeNary said that lie nominated Mr. Conry
as temporary chairman, but that Chairman
Feeney recognized another man who proposed
the same name. Kiley's name was then pre-
sented as q substitute and Mr.. McNary de-
manded ballot Mr.. Feeney. he added, was
looking al him the time. but refused to rec
ognize him and called for voice vote He
put the ayes" but, declared the witness, did
put the noes" Mr. McNary doubted the
vote, and again demanded a roll CALL but the
chairman ignored the protest and declared Mr..
Kiley elected.
Mr.. McNary said he then went back up the
aisle. and, mounting a seat, addressed the dele
gates about him. declaring they were not getting
fair treatment, and calling upon them to take
some action.
Nomination papers were taken out at the Of
fee Of the Secretary Of State to-day by repre-
sentatives of General Barrett II is under
stood that in the Ballot Commission should
decide that the ticket headed by Henry NJ.
I Whitney is a regular Democratic ticket General
Bartlett and those nominated with him for other
state Offices viii run on nomination papers It
IS expected that the Whitney supporters will
take similar action.