The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-04-17
PRESIDENTIAL.
Preparing for the Great Quad
renniaI Political Contest.
Conventions for the Selection Of Del
egates In Four or the States.
STATE CONVENTIONS.

Pennsyivanin Democrats
r. Milton Spear presided over the Pennsyl-
vania Democratic State Convention, which
met NJ Allentown. The Chairman's refer
euce 10 Randall I'm connection with the Presi-
dency was enthusiastically received. The
resolutions adopted denounce the attempts
ssrid TO have been made recently TO overturn
the principles of government ordained by the
Federal Government, and proceed as follows;
We are against Capitalization, monopoly, ex-
travagant expenditure, subsidies, ana the
debasement of civil service TO par
tisan spoiiation. We believe that the s electoral
Thomas A Hendricks were cheated out OF the
Offices OF President and Vice President, TO which
they were fairly elected, was a most deadly
government, and the duty OF driving
from power the men and party VINO made
that fraud triumphant is the most
sacred obligation ever imposed upon con-
scientious freemen. We favor tariff for revenue,
limited to the necessities OF the government
economically administered, and so adjusted m
its application as TO prevent unequal burdens,
encourage productive industries at home, ana
afford just compensation TO labor, but not 70
create or foster Inonopolies and to this end Ia
vor the abolition of the internal revenue system
of taxes. and such an adjustment OF existing
principles The importation under contract or
foreign pauper labor IL an evil which should be
remedied by judictous legislation.
ResdfDed, That Samuel j. Randall Is the
choice of the Democracy OF Pennsylvania as the
candidate of their party for President. BY long,
faithful public service he has illustrated an I'M
faltering devotion TO high political principle ana
fealty TO the Democratic party. His honesty
and honor, his capacity and courage, his faithful
labors and signal abilities have merited and won
for him the confidence and support OF the peo-
pie of the United States
The planks relating to tariff, labor, and
State administration were applauded, but the
most hearty cheers were given and repeated
again and again when the resolution refer
ring to Randall was read. The platform as
read was adopted, and then loud cries were
made for Randall. The gentleman was sent
for, and when he appeared a delegate who
had the floor at once declared, amid burst
OF cheers, that he "gave way TO the next
President"
AS soon as quiet was restored, Mr. Randall
addressed the convention, briefly assuring
his hearers that he should continue TO pur-
sue his previous aggressive course in
obedience TO the principles advocated by
jefferson, Jackson, Polk, and buchanan.
His remarks were greeted with great ap-
plause. The various contests having been
arranged by the Committee on Credentials,
Gen. Davis was nominated by acclamatfons
for Congressman at-large. Delegates 70 the
National Convention were then selected The
delegates-at-large are: William j. Harrity,
OF Philadelphia; William A. Wallace, or
Clearheld; James p. Barr, OF Allegheny;
Eckly B. Coke, OF LuZerne: Ii. +. Myers, Of
Dauphin; and William II. Sowden, of Lehigh
Missouri Republican.
The Republican State Convention of Mis-
souri, met at Sedalia, and was called to order
by r. Il. Van Horn, Chairman OF the State
Committee. Chester A. Krum, OF ST. Louis,
was made Temporary Chairman. The usual
committee of one from each Congressional
district was appointed. The Hon. j. B.
Henderson delivered address
urging harmony and an uninstructed
delegation to Chicago. The convention
n mi on
Credentials, and elected Gen. o. Guitar, OF
Boone County, Permanent Chairman; james
G. Broadwell, of St. Louis, Secretary, and r.
Il. Van Horn, Gen. Prentiss, j. b. Hender-
son, and II. E. Ravens delegates-at-large.
A mass-meeting of both Fiey and anti
Filley delegates was held in the morning In
the interest OF harmony. Dir. Filley called
the meeting TO order and urged the delegates
TO act as though there were no factions in the
party, but TO present ticket and platform
which every Republican could indorse. In
the convention, Mr.. FIley, who was not a
delegate, was unanimously invited TO a seat
on the platform. He then made another
speech in favor of harmony. He declared
he did not wish to be Chairman OF the
new State Committee, and would not.
take the position under any circumstances.
ethen shook hands heartily with Col. Van
Horn and John ID. Henderson, amid loud ap-
plause, and retired from the hall.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the
following which were adopted:
Resotred. That the Republicans of Missouri
renew their allegiance and adherence TO the
principles OF the Republican party, as enunciated
in the national platform Of 1880 and carried out
by the national administration of President
Arthur,
Resolred, That the Republican party of Mis-
souri, having buried all past differences, will
discountenance any man or set OF men who
seek to create dissension in its ranks, and we
hereby pledge our unfaltering support TO the
national nominees OF the party
Arkansas Republican,.
The Arkansas Republicans met In State
Convention at Little Rock. and appointed as
delegates-at-large 10 the Chicago Convention
Powell Clayton, II. II. Cooper, Logan III.
Roots. and NJ. w. Gibbs; alternates, ii. L.
Remmell, f. G. Morris, X. b. Thomas and
M. A. Clark. The following district delegates
were chosen:
First District-Jacob Trieber and S. H. Hol-
land; alternates, j. Z. Jones and NJ. q. Turner.
Second District John j. Johnson, Ferd
Havis: alternates. o. M. Spellman, o. NJ Nor
Third District-A. A. Tufts, George H. Tomp-
son: aternates. II. w. Adkins b. g. Bryant
Fourth District-M w. Benjamin, Jacob
Toes aternates, VILLAIN Laporte, Josiah
Clark.
Fifth Observation-Disclosures Gregg. Kidder Kidd:
alternates, j. w. True, J. A. Spradling
All the delegates are unpledged. but, II 10
understood, are favorable TO Arthur, If pos
sessing good chances. The following resolu-
lions were unanimously adopted:
Resolred That the administration OF Presi-
dent Arthur has commended itself to the Re
publicans of the country, and TO the people at
large. When he was called to the Presidency
he found the Republican party distracted by
internal dissensions. His wise and prudent adj
mnistratisn Of the affairs OF the Government
has tended to heal these discussions. strengthen
and build up the party, and enable il now TO
present united front 10 the enemy, with full
assurance Of success In the coming campaign:
also
ResolUed. That we put full State ticket in
the field.
resolution indorsing Senator Logan was
offered as a substitute, but declared out Of
order under the rules
Georgia Republican.
The Georgia Republican State Convention
met at Atlanta and elected ~ u. Clark tenn
porary Chairman. Considerable time was
taken up in the discussion over the contested
delegation from Chatham County. That set
tied, X. X. Locke, the Marshal of the South
ern Georgia District, was elected permanent
Chairman. A. II. Buck, N. A. Pledger L. NJ
Peasants, and G. ID. Forsyth were elected the
delegation TO Chicago from the State at large
The delegates go unlnstructed, but are con-
sdered for Arthur as long rs he has any
hopes OF success.