New-York tribune., 1908-04-12
HUGHES UNANIMOUSLY
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bes- chosen selections viii he made by the Con
r-esS district committees and the names for
ua-ssd 70 the state committee.
Az senator White announced the name Of
,-5a-le. " Anderson, the negro internal reva-
mo collector. as one Of the alterna1es-at-la
vfIfa~- = T Richardson. a negro delegate from
Tho 9th District. Interrupted The chair refused
IN -aoo-rize him General Woodford to help
Richardson. raised : point Of order that Richard
s7r had t-;ed % get recognition before Senator
White had read the report the delegates-at-
large Richardson wanted some one in place Of
Anderson. The chair ruled against him. and
N- White continued reading the resolutions or
platform.
- senator White moved the adoption of the
resolutions ex-senator Bracket, president Of
tre Hughes State League, was recognized.
There we're cries Of Platform! Platform"
which NJ. Bracket disregarded.
VINO killed Gale MITCHELL" shouted a dele
gate rom tho rear Of the hall
No one volunteered information on the point.
and NJ. Bra ckett moved 70 strike out the part
n me resolutions instructing the delegates
large 20 use all honorable means to accomplish
the nomination Of Governor Hughes at Chicago
and substitute his own, which as already stated.
TOT only instructed the delegates 70 vote for the
Governor until 2 nomination is made. but re-
quas-ed the district delegates around the state
10 vote for him
WOODRUFF DEFENDS PLATFORM
scsre Chairman Woodruff was recognized and
took rhe platform. He said;
senator Rrackett has presented 10 you a
minority report signed by seven or the thirty
seven members of the committee. I think that
The vote speaks for itself Lest there should be
E misunderstanding I desire 10 say that the plat
rz hae ted n fna iorr
report was prepared with great care and de-
liberation and after consideration Of all the cir
ounsta1ces and conditions.
7 had the approval Of some Of the most ar
cent supporters Of the Governor. The dele
Estes-st-large are the choice Of the State Of New
York. and, Of course, they will use all hon
cradle means 70 bring about the nomination Of
rhA Governor. I think that any alteration Of
tas resolutions on the score Of their lacking
sincerity. is reflection on all those who drafted
Inc report As for the proposition that this con-
Her-iou can even suggest procedure for the
Congress district conventions. il will be re-
-srred as 4 reflection on the judgment Of the
various conventions throughout the state
~I aurreciate the courtesy of the committee
IN allowing ne 70 make minority report" said
Senator Bracket in reply. 7 also appreciate
the fact that the language employed in the res
o-t1on is the same as in the Morton resolution
II 1895 deny that stand against larceny IS
a. insult 70 any man or set Of men unless some
one IS disposed 70 steal"
Representative Payne asked that the resolu-
ton ard tire proposed substitute be read again
Then he said
yield 70 no man in this convention in de
sre 70 Go honor 70 the integrity and ability Of
TIE Governor Of New York / am not one Of
MS self-s appointed friends ! would like 70 see
ms convention present : united front for his
'snd fdsCE. But I cannot vote for a substitute
t9sr insults every delegate who Is accredited 70
.Iis convention. We have no right 70 question
iAelr loyalty or devotion. We shall select hon
cradle men 10 represent US. Why send them out
Nith stigma attached 30 them which adver-
Uses tnsr their integrity is questioned by the
electors = 10 sent them All that is necessary
e ~ nrt upon these gentlemen 4. commission
- use al honorable means in procuring the
nomination Of the Governor.
Judge Ounmore. Of Utica. spoke in such
weak voice that 10 one i've feet from him
heard What ne said
SENATOR WHITES COMMENT
Senator White said that the committee had
Grated the resolutions with the intention OF
carving them our, the same had been done
WITH Morton and Roosevelt
hate 70 hear any one impugn the integrity
o the delegates shall send" said he. Il do
10Y admit that the language Of the substitute
's as strong the original This move TO sub
sutdte is mere boys play. Has the gentleman
forgotten the last time Republican State Con-
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