New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-27
Observation-Disclosures

PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS
THE PREARRANGED PROGRAMME CARRIED
OUT AT LANCASTER.
GOV. HARTRANFT RENoMINATED BY THE STATE
CONVENTION WITHOUT OPPOsTTION-rHE CAM
ERoN-MAcKEY RING FORCES THE NOMINATION
OF HENRY RAwIE OF ERIE FOR THE TREASURER
sHIP-wHY lie WAS CHosES-THE ANTI-rHiRp
TERM sENTINENT-THE PLATFORM.
[BY TELEGRAPH FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF
THE rRIBUSE.l
LANCASTER, Penn, May 26.-Never was Conven-
ton thoroughly and dried than that which
met to-day. Once started, it went through Its Work
with tho speed and regularity of o well-Oiled ma
chine. The grist it ground not of its own choos-
ing, but was put in the hopper by the men who for
years have turned the crank in all Republican state
Conventions in Pennsylvania. 1t was perfectly
well known last night what the grinding would
produce. Some of the country delegates supposed
they would be allowed to enjoy an old-fashioned
square fight over the Treasurcrship, but they were
undeceived almost soon they put their carpet
bags down at their hotels yesterday. The Cameron
Maekey Ring had named its men, and there was
nothing to do bnt acquiesce. II foolish to sup
pose that the Office from which proceeds the chief
sstenance of the Ring weud be left to the chances
of the baloting of go uninstructed men; in the
struggles of score of candidates it might happen
that an honest nan would win. The risk was too
great. Before bedtime last night the Ring
had put its mark upon clear majority
of the Delegates and boosted that there were
200 to be had if wanted. Thus it happened,
20 the amazement of the greenhorns. that Henry
Rawle of Erie-who did not bring 20 delegates to
Lancaster chosen with the understanding that they
would support him, who was entirely unknown
outside OF his own county and whose Republlcanism
was, besides, of comparatively recent datc-won the
prize. 1t was a game in which the rival candidates
were the nine-Qins and he the ball. Leading men IN
the party able legislators old campaigners, faithful
workers. and ambitious young politicians were alike
bowled down at a single stroke by this Erie Mayor,
propelled by the skillful hands of the Ring. Why
was this lately converted Democrat, without expert
ence in politics. preferred over all others Chiefly
because he is very rich and will come down hand
somely to run the canvass. Another reason almost
strong is that he only asks for the honors OF office,
and is willing TO let the emouments go into the
hands of tue men who have had them in years past.
The deposits CT State money he will keep IN Cam
eron & Mackey's bank, and the old Treasury regime
will be continued for another three years,
with Mr.. Rayle as a respectable tgure-head.
To accomplish Gov. Hartranfts denomination
no such methods were required. If they had been
needed the would certainly have been used. 1t lap
pened that party traditions and public sentiment
were in accord with the plans of the dominant Ring
in favorng q second term for the Governor. The
only criticism which can be made on the manner of
the nomination is that it would have looked better
if the large banner with the Governors portrait had
not been set up on the stage until the form of vote
had been gone through with. A large pile of
placards, ornamented with the good-looking
countenance, might too have been left behind the
scenes instead of being piled up around the Chair
mans seat.
The Convention met at noon in Fulton Hall, o
handsome theater-like building. Gen. Harry Bing-
ham of Philadelphia nominated Congressman John
Cessna for temporary Chairman, in accordance with
the prearranged programme. Mr.. Cessna walked
brisky upon the stage and pulled from his pocket
large roll of manuscript, which proved when read
to be very smooth speech in glOritcation of the
great deeds of the Republican party, and sounding
a. if it had been written for similar occasions six or
eight years ago. The usual routine work of organi-
cation filled mp most of the morning session.
Committee on Permanent Officers, consisting of one
member from each Senatorial district, made up
By the delegates, and Committees Resolutions
and Credentials by the Chair. The Committee on
Resolutions follows:
Edward Mcpherson. of Adams, Clerk OF the National
phia W r Leeds Of Philadelphia l. G. OInstead OF pot
ter H. Southern of Erie ". = Moore of Washington L.
Bartholomew Of schuykill, NJ. $. Humphries Of Ale,
gheny II. Il. Payne Of Luzerne, John j. Mitchell OF
Tioga. t. Blanchard OF Centre, and H. NJ. sceey Of
wayne
The anti-thrd term expression which the mana
gers had decided was essential to float the ticket
was not allowed to come from the machine-made
committee without previous spontaneous express
sion Oh, the part Of the Convention. Mr.. Harry
HuhITSiate Senator from Philadelphia, just as the
~ al offa he
hsrsby sirtas il aPSgcnce the weli1elned policy
ina Sfs iS 5la5s I ~ & II III Eif s:f a IL r.
Presidential office to period not exceeding that OF Wash
from these wesetted precedcnts would he unwise i'm
polite AID contrary to the spirit and genius OF Repub
can Government.
Prolonged and hearty cheering followed the read
ing OF this resolution. Gen. Campbell Of Cambria
offered another resolution the same subject
which appeared to look longngly toward the third
term, aud then to put the coveted thing regretfuy
away 1t read as follows, and was heard in dead
silence.
Resoyrsd. That we humby indorse and approve the
general policy Of President Grants administration OF the
dictated by spirit OF LOFTY patriotism and devotion 10
tine principles OF the Republican party; that the unjust
President by his enemies, through their per-
sstent and oft-repsated assertion Of a desire on
his part secure nomination for third
term. are without foundation in fact, unjust
Election upon the patriotic character OF the PRESIDENT
and insult to the people who have bOnored him with
their confidence and SURFACES, and utterly deny and
epudate any Intention upon the part OF the Republican
party set aside that time hOnored precedent esab-
i,hed by the Father OF his Country which has become as
sacred TO the American people the Constitution Itself
A third resolution was offered by Mr.. Arnold of
Clearfield of similar tenor to Mr.. Huhn's, and
fourth by Frank Mantor of Crawford, favoring a
one-term amendment to the Constitution. All these
resolutions we're Immediately bundled Oft to the Com
mittee, and an adjournment for dinner was carried.
After the recess, the permanent organization was
effected on the report of the Committee by the choice