The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10

L uC oCCOuO NOGO do 1Ol1Oh6s
Scott 81; Sheldon IL; Ritchie9.
Mr.. Scott was declared elected as
delegate, and on being called for, made
some extremely pertinent remarks in
returning his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him.
A vote was then taken for the other
delegate and resulted in the choice of
Mr.. Sheldon. He also was called for,
and in answer returned his thanks in a
few appropriate remarks.
A motion was made and seconded,
that the delegates be instructed to vote
first, last and all the time, for James
G.. Blaine, which was met with loud
and repeated cries of mo no. and
after some discussion was ruled out of
order.
The selection of alternates was then
taken up, and Messrs. McKercher and
Mcdonald were selected.
Nominations for presidential elector
being in order, MI. John Madden of
Strong City was nominated.
Col. Woodward of Woodson was
placed in nomination.
A vote resulted in the election of Mr..
Madden by vote of Al, to "a for Mr..
Woodward. Mr.. Madden, on being
called for, made short address of
thanks to the convention.
The following were then selected as
members of the Fourth congressional
district central committee:
Chase-F. p. Cochran.
Marion-W. G. Hill.
Butler-J. w. Sattherthwaite.
Shawnee-Byron Roberts.
Osage-J. w. Admire.
Morris-M. L. Richie.
Coffey-J. w. Hamilton.
Greenwood-T. Z. Dettermore.
Lyon-D. A. Hunter.
Waubunsee-W.H II. MelroSe.
The committee on resolutions pre-
scented the following, which were
adopted:
Proud of its record and glorying in its
achievements, OF which we are the
b6neficiaries; we, in convention assem-
bled, cheerfully responding to the sem
timent of the people of the Fourth con-
greSsional district whom we represent,
renew our fealty to the republican par
ty to which we, as people, have been
unalterably faithful, and
Whereas, The greatest duty devolv-
ing upon American citizens since 1.-The
firing on Fort Sumter" is incumbent
upon patriotism and loyalty this year,
therefore be it
Resolved, That the republicans of
the Fourth congressional district pledge
themselves to be found voting this fall
as they were found fighting when the
union was but little more imperiled
than now.
Resolved. That fully approaching
the signs of the times, we commend,
approve and endorse the exposure of
the fraudulent attempts of treason to
gain by peaceful methods but with
sinister subterfuge what it failed to Sc
cure by outright fighting, and that our
distinguished senator, Hon. John J..
Ingalls,, is worthy of the patriotic sup
port of all true Americans in his SUI
pTeme and successful efforts to make
treason keep in 1.-THE back seat into
which it was crowded at Appomattox,
/ and that as true Kansans we are proud
| of being represented and having our
sentiments so ably maintained as they
are in the councils of the nation by
him and his colleagues, Senator Pres
/ ton B. Plumb in the senate, and our
splendid delegation in the house of
representatives.
Resolved, That we take especial
/ pleasure in recording here at his home,
| where he is best known and respected,
| our cordial appreciation of the eminent
services of Honorable =. b. Plumb to
his State, the Nation and the Republi-
can party. That we recognize his Wig
orous statesmanlike efforts to protect
from the encroachment of monopolized
power the farming and cattle interests
| of the west. and his unvarying devo-
ton to all the interests which naturally
concern the productive classes of the
country, and that we take pride in the
skill, ability and watchless devotion to
duty which have placed him in the
forefront of American statesmen.
Resolved, That six times elected to
represent his district in the popular
branch of the national legislature, the
Hon. Thomas Ryan has never failed to
appeal by sterling services to constitu-
ency proud of his record and apprecia-
tive of his usefulness; and that his sew
enth nomination and election as repre-
resentative will be but recognition of
the principle eterniZed in the words
of ssWell done, thou good and faithful
servant"
Resolved. That the tyranny of the
present Tory government of Eng.
land toward the unhappy suffering
people of Ireland is brutal and de-
serves The execration of all liberty Low.
ing men, and that we extend to that
gallant uncomfortable race our warm
est sympathy in their patriotic struggle
for freedom.
Resolved, That state and interstate
commerce should be so regulated by
law as to prove no unnecessary burden
and pay no tribute to fictitious OF
Watered capital.
Resolved, That the pension system
should be extended to the full meas
ure Of Justice to the men who saved
the life of the nation.
Resolved, That the Republicans O.
, this Congressional district although
duly mindful Of their continued low.
and devotion to that prince of Amer
leans, James G.. Blaine. are yet unwiil
ing to embarTass the cause of our part,
: in the approaching struggle. and d.
/. therefore commit the question of Sc
I lection Of our standard bearer to thu
Judgment of the Republican nationa
. convention.
:, Resolved, That our thanks are du
{. and hereby rendered to Col. FL. c
Whitley for his generous courtesie
TO the convention, and to the people O
: Emporia for their hospitality AM
:. kindness.
A djourned.
!. After the convention adjourned th
central committee met and formed a
b organization by selecting Hon. j.
y Admire for chairman and J. w. Han
q mond as secretary.
,oI CONVENTION NOTES.
Col. Harry Richter of Council GROW
le Was at the convention
r. The names of Blaine. Gresham, an