New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-18
CHEERS For BLAINE.
HARMONIOUS MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
FAvoRING REFORM IN REVENUE LAws-THE MILLS
BILL CONDEMNED DELEGATEs-AT-LARGE TO
CHICAGO CHOSEN.

rAFOhiNG kEFOkM IN kEEENUE LAWs-IHE WILLS
BILL CONDEMNED - DELEGATEs-AT-LARGE TO
CHICAGO CHOSEN.
fBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIDuSgf
Easton Md, May 1.-THE Blaine spirit that
pervaded the Republican State Convention to-day
was unmisteksble. 1t came out in the talk about
the hotel corridors before the convention opened.
and DE- Washington G.. Tuck, Of Anne Arundel
County, the temporary chairman and an out-and-
out Blaine man, started the assemblsge cheering
when, in his opening speech hesaid that his own
preference for President was leader whose name
would thrill the convention but he hoped that in
this gathering OF the Republicans Of Maryland
consideration would be shown to every ones
opinion.
The town of Easton was never so full of Re-
publicans as it was to-day Steamboat loads of
them came down from Baltimore, including large
delegation of the Young Mems Republican Club,
who made the old town lively It was an en-
thusiastic assembage Of Republicans that filed
Music Hall. There was none Of the cut-and-dried
style Of business about it that characterized the
Democratic Convention, which had only to con-
f1rm what German had already done. ConteSting
delegations from Baltimore City caused a little
excitement at the start but after the Committee
on Credentials settled this matter perfect
harmony prevailed. There was in this convention
as there Is In nearly every convention some turbu-
lent spirits to make the proceedings lively There
is no better Republican than William T. Hender-
son, of Baltimore City, nor one who does more
work for the party; but to-day he was proxy for
]. G. Rose, and in q discussion about the repre-
sentaton Of the city district delegations in the
Committee on Credentials he nearly caused q
rupture. He protested that the Id and Hid Dis
tricts of Baltimore should be represented on the
o1at, hat la Lol
There were contested delegations from the Ist and
lid Districts and the chairman decided that none
Of the city delegations should have representation
on the committee. Mr.. Henderson protested so
violently that the serscant-atarms was asked to
make him sit down. Colonel Thomas S. Hodson,
OF Crisned, was chosen permanent president, and
in his opening speech referred to the manner in
which the Civil Service rules bad been violated
in Maryland to afford fat places for the benchmcn
of the German ring James A. Garry presented
the report Of the Committee on Resolutions and
the sound sentiment expressed on the tarln caused
wild applause. The resolutions declare:
That the free trade movement inausurated by the
Democratic party recognize renewed effort to aid
foreign dsplsce the products Of Amen
workmen with those OF paupcrzed labor we De-
lieve that the protective system which has made this
Nation great and its people prosperous is the best
means for maintaining that greatness and prosperity and
cenounce and oppose the unpatrioc assault upon the
independence ad prosperity of American workinsmen.
That recognizing the undestrabity OF large surplus
revenue we favor abolition Of the internal taxes on
tobacco, on alcohol used in arts and the mcdinca-
OF the duty sugar and declare that In justice
to the American interests involved, any necessary read
usment Of the tariff should be made by its friends and
not By It's enemies.
That the open narrant violation OF tho true pnc
pies Of Civil Service reform BY the present Adminstra
ton merits the unsparng condemnation OF all patriotic
citizens and stamps Democratic party as sefcon'
fessed conspiracy for plunder and spoils
The platform favors iberality in the matter
of pensions to old soldiers declares the necessity
of q change Ia the State Administration, and
pledges support to the nominees OF the RepuDncan
National Convention
An amendment was adopted declaring that
Maryland Republicans were in favor OF enforcing
the civil rights Of the colorcd man.
John T. Enser then nominated Walter B. Brooks,
last fall for delegate atlarge and he was elected
by rising vote. Dr. William A. Mantell, of
Baltimore, nominated David d. Dickson colored,
Of Baltimore John FORESTER, Of Queen Anne Ann.
County. j. Goodman Boyd, of Baltimore, nolni'
mated General Adam E. King. w. H. Butler, jr.,
of Anne Arundel nominated Dr. w. 6. Tuck.
Colonel John H. Rousen named Milton G orner;
Thomas Gorsuch, Of Frederick. Charles 7; Wes-
colt, OF Kent County, nominated State Senator
w. D. Burchinal In Der of the speeches
made for the delegates enthusiastic illusions were
On the first ballot King and Burchinal were
elected. DR.. Tuck withdrew in favor Of Dickson
who beat Urner in the vote and his election
completed %s1ha ai list o. Of desstss GIPTS Ss
Kurtz, of Baltimore County, and John w
Adams Of Baltimore City, Were elected al
ternates. F. .Snowden HILL, Of Prince Georges
Captain W. e. Griffith and John r. Bond, OF
Cecil County, were chosen elcctors-at-large.
FOR CLEVELAND IN SOUTH CAROLINA.