New York Republicans

Saratoga, Sept. 27. - The Republican state convention assemblee! here Tuesday. At 12:14 Mr. Platt entered the hall. Somebody saw hira as he carne through the door and started applause which finally beoame general. At precisely 12:25 Chairman O'Dell rapped for prder and Rev. Dr. Johnson of Saratoga was asked to offer prayer. Following the prayer, Louis F. Payn entered with his delegation, passing Mr. Platt without recognition. The roll of delegates for substitues and corrections was called. While it was being called Lieutenant Governor Timothy L. Woodruff entered the hall and was greeted with the heartiest cheer of the day, the roll cali having to be delayed. Mr. Platt had another ovation when he árese to make a substitution in the Tioga delegation. Congressman Sereno E. Payne was chosen temporary chairman and escorted to the platform. He ad3ressed the convention. The mention of President McKinley's name during his speech was the signal for wild and continuous cheering and Delégate Charles A. Moore of Brooklyn capped the climax by asking for three cheers. which were given with a will. At 1:25 the convention on motion of J. Sloat Fassett took a recess until late in the afternoon.