New-York tribune., 1918-07-25

minutes. CHAIRMAN Kellogg, Wh1te
with rage, banged hia gavel for order
Time again and again he cried that
this was Democratic gathering, where
the unruly delegates some one in the
back of the hall bawled forth:
"Hey, judge, you got the nomination
from Tammany. didn't you? ~
"Yes," was the ready retort. "but III
give your candidate more support than
you gave me-"
This reference to Tammany's knitting
of Judge Seabury two years ago. when
Hearst and his newspapers openly sup
ported Governor Whitman, silenced the
Seabury hecklers
81 look forward to the time" con-
tinued the jurist. "when this state will
have real Democratic leaders; to a
time when Tammany Hall will only
control New York County. And be-
cause l believe that William Church
Osborn typities all that is best in the
Democratic party | cast my vote for
HIM"
Thomas 2. Brennan, of the Suffolk
County delegation, arose and said that
there were two delegations from Suf
folk County, due to the death of the
state committeeman, and that there
fore each delegate had only half a
vote, and that Judge Seabury could
cast only half a vote for Osborn or
any other man.
Judge Seabury in reply outlined the
circumstances which resulted in two
delegations being seated and declared
that he was exercising only his right
when ne cast solid vote for Osborn.
81 know that this convention can
GoCido 7 haUo oitbnr half n \
whole vote. or no vote at all" he said.
"You can throw me out of the conven-
tlon If you are SO mlndco.'
"There is no intention to do that"
said Chairman Kellogg. "The Suffolk
vote is five to one"
This did not satisfy the Tammany
Tammany contingent, moved that Judge
Seabury be allowed only half vote.
The motion was put and carried.
Then Sam Marx, who was seated
near SAKE, jumped to his feet. Chair
man Kellogg told him to be seated
Marx shouted that he arose to Ques-
tion of personal privilege.
"How can l sit here" he exclaimed
81 canst sit here. won't sit in this
convention and be abused like that
I'm Tammany Hall leader and proud
of it. How can we sit here and hear
him (Seabury) say we are the lowest
class of Democrats in the state? If
| had my way I'd pick him up and
throw him out"
After the tumult subsidized and the
rest of the counties were called, Judge
Seabury again asked for the privilege
of the floor. Once more storm was
raised by the Tammany men, but again
Chairman Kellogg prevailed upon them
to let Judge Seabury be heard.
May | have the pleasure" he said.
"of moving that the ratification of
Alfred E. Smith be unanimous? You
have seen fit to cut my vote in half,
but | will give my support to the can
didate of the Democratic primaries
sincerely and whole -heartedly."
The motion was carried unanimously.
From the moment the delegates en-
tered the hall it was obvious that the
slate determined upon would go
through. AS Gal" Smith came down
the aisle he was greeted with cheers.
The supporters of Walker and Lunn
Joined in the applause.
The first county called was Albany.
William V. Cooke answered. The dele
gates. knowing that Albany would put
Smith in nomination, shouted for
Cooke to take the platform. He did So
"Patriotism is not a political ISSUE"
said Cooke. at is an individual duty,
a blessing, bestowed on the American
people regardless Of party. creed or
color, and he who does not possess it
is traitor"
He then took fling at the Whitman
administration and said that Smith. if
elected Governor, would put the EN-
pire State in complete accord with the
patriotism. vgor and craftsmanship of
Woodrow Wilson. He recalled Smiths
legislative record and he said that Eli
hu Root recognized him as one of the
best qualified men in the convention.
He is a leader of men who com
mands the respect of his opponents
and the affectionate regard of our own
party" said Cooke, placing Smith in
nomination.
Then the delegates arose to their
feet, cheering and stamping their feet
and yelling "Smith! Smith Smith,"
This demonstration was kept up for
three minutes.
Callahan Seconds Smith
The seconding, speech was made by
Joseph M. Callahan, County Clerk Of
The Bronx, who succeeded CAL" Smith
as minority leader of the Assembly.
Broome County, the home of Mayor
Harry c. Walker. who until the slate
was maze up continued to nave hopes
of heading the ticket, through ex-
Mayor John j. Irving of Binghamton
formally withdrew its favorite son
as candidate for first honors and
Endorsed Smith.
When Cayuga was called, Charles f,
Ratigan, consistent Tammany leader,
took the first fling at Hearst, saying
that "Al" Smith would not have to
spend cent in newspaper advertising
to prove his loyalty.
Schenectady was recognized out of
turn to permit Frank Cooper, on be-
half of the Schenectady delegation. to
withdraw Representative George r.
Lunn from the race.
John +. Murtagh. former majority
leader of the Senate, when Chemung
was called, said that "Al" Smith was
the best equipped man in the state for
Governor.
The first woman delegate to respond
in behalf of q county was Mrs Edward