Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-03

seating the regular delegation and the re
port was adopted on a test vote of 47O TO 90
the only point where a recorded vote was
taken. The following resolutions were
adopted:
1. The democrats Of Iowa in convention as
sembled endorse the administration of Presi-
dent Cleveland and his enforce
ment of all the laws and his manly and cour-
ageous declaration for a reduction of the use
less war taxes, and his clean, honest and
economical administration of public affairs
and the liberal, prompt and generous pay
ment of all pensions on meritOrious claims.
9. We are opposed TO the exercise OF the
taxing power for any but public purposes,
and fully and unequalifiedly declare Presi-
dent Cleveland's message as the views of the
Iowa democracy on the tariff question. In
the interest of American homes, we demand
free coats and blankets; in the interest of
temperance and morality we oppose free
whisky and tobacco.
3. In appointments to all offices, the duties
of which may reflect the policies of the adj
ministration, persons should be selected
whose principles harmonic with the party
having the responsibilities of such admins
%tration but subordinates should be selected
and retained for their efficiency. The levy
ing OF assessments on oficeholders for par
tsan purpose cannot be too strongly con-
demned, and we to the fullest ex-
tent every effort which President Cleveland
has made in the direction of reform and the
elevation of the civil service.
A.. We again declare our opposition to all
prohibitory liquor laws in the state or ma
ton.
Delegates at large were elected as follows
+. w. Lehman of Des Moines, j. G. Kelly of
Iowa City, w. II. M. Pusey of Council Bluffs
and Z. G. Ballingall of Ottumwa; and alter
mates as follows: w. W. Dodge Of Burling.
ton, w. G. Earl of Waukon, j.. w. Crockett
of Adair, and ]. M. Swigart. The delegation
is solid for Cleveland; for vice president it is
divided between Gray, Black and Stevenson,
with a majority probably for the Indiana
man.
Allison for President.
Dies MONIES, Ia, May 2.-The state con-
vention of republican clubs was called to or
der at II o'clock to-day. Frank d. Jackson,
secretary of state, was made temporary
chairman. He made a brilliant speech, in
which he concluded by saying: ~ venture
TO predict that the next reunion of the repub-
lican clubs of Iowa will be called to celebrate
the Inauguration of William B. Allison as
president of the United States.n
This afternoon John N. Irwin of Keokuk
was elected permanent president. Speeches
were then made by e. p. Wolcott Of Denver
and Colonel w. p. Hepburn of Clarlnda, who
made a ringing speech, creating great enthu.
siasm in the convention. The platform was
adopted, expressing the general principles Of
| republicans and the desire that Iowa repub'
lican clubs might follow the leadership OF
Allison in the coming campaign. Officers OF
the league were elected as follows: Presi.
| dent, Frank jackson, secretary of state; vice
presidents, Charles M. Harle of Council
| Bluffs, job N. Irwin of Keokuk and f.. p.
Seeds of Manchester; secretary, Charles M
Junkin of Fairfield; treasurer, Robert Full
lerton of Des Moines.
About fifteen hundred delegates and alter
mates attended the convention and nearly
four hundred clubs are organized in the state
Anti-Saloon Republicans.
New York, May 2.-The second %nationa
republican anti-saloon conference began this
morning with delegates present from all tn,
states. Letters of regret were read from
Joseph r. Hawley, William M. Evarts. JOIN
Sherman and William Window.
After the committee on resolutions wa
appointed, the following telegram was sent
MONIES, To-, and the state convention a
Springfield, Ill: 1.-THE national anti-saloor
republicans in convention assembled in New
York city telegraph you cordial greetings
with the keynote, the saloon must be de
stroyed."
Frank Haddock, of Sioux City, Ia, son o
the murdered temperance lecturer, Rev
George c.. Haddock, made a speech, in which
he said he believed the republican party wa!
the instrument in the hand of God, used il
working out the greatest problems of on
race, and one of these was the liquor Ques
ton
Tonight a mass meeting will be addressed
by Mrs. Foster.
Nutmeg Bourbons Cheer Cleveland
HARTFORD, Conn.,, May 2.-The democratic
state convention was called to order a
10:45 this morning and Colonel Charlie!
M. Joslyn was chosen permanen
chairman. He made a brie
speech which closed with congratulationt
upon the condition of the party. The con
| VentlOn then proceeded TO the election n
delegates, and the following were chosen
Piggott, Charles M. Allen and VIII
liam H. Barnum; first district, Congressman
trict, Charles A. Tomilson, Clinton H.. Davis
third district, S. o. Bowen, Alexander G
Robertson; fourth district, Milo p
Richardson, Henry A.. Bishop.
The platform reaffirms the democrati,
national platform of 1884; demands a re
adjustment of the tariff laws; calls on con
gress to revise the internal revenue laws il
regard to tobacco; endorses Cleveland
administration, and instructs the delegate
to vote for his denomination. With tire
cheers for Cleveland the convention ad
iourned.
California Republicans.
SACRAMENTO, May AT the republican
state convention held yesterday resolution
were adopted d%enouncing the Chinese treaty
endorsing the United States senate in it
so-called bond purchase bill; denouncing tn
action of the democrats in the house of reI
resentatives in smothering bills in favor o
the issue by the government of Gel
titicates for every silver dolla
in the treasury and proclaims allegiance I
the doctraine of protection. The resolutio
expresses regret at the refusal of James G
Blaine to allow his name to be used as a cal
didate at the coming national conventio
and reiterates his integrity and eminen
ability. Greed Hammond, John +. Swift
Morris M. Estee and Henry II. Gage wer
elected delegates at large to the nationG
convention.
The following delegates were ~selecte
from the congressional DISTRICTS: w. W.,BS
ington, j. +. Ellison, A, w. Simp son, ID. +
Knight, Eli Dennison, X. d.. Robbins, G. +
Croker. w. II. Dimond, Nj. III. DeYOung
w. C. Frank, Davis hlllowin, and ii. u. o.
borne. The delegation is not pledged.
Pennsylvania Prohibitionists.
HARRISBURG, Pa, May about fou
hundred delegates were present when III
state prohibition was called to order thi
morning.
The following in substance is the platforr
adopted this afternoon; Total prohibitlo
by constitutional amendment; an interni
tional tax on liquor and tobacco; the bible j