The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-05-17
EMPIRE STATE REPUBLICANS
VIII send Depew, Hiscock, miller and
Platt to Chicago.
Proceedings of the State Convention
at Buffalo Yesterday.
Blaine and Depew vociferously
Cheered by the Delegates.

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 16-A lowering sky
and chilly air saluted the delegates to the
Republican State convention this morning
The arrivals of the night before were heavi-
ly reinforced by contingents brought in on
the morning trains.
Music Hall, the scene of the convention,
has a seating capacity of about 250O BY
1915 the great body of the delegates had ar
rived and the secretaries Of the State Com
mittee began preparations for the opening of
the convention. On the delegates and visit
ors an occasional Depew ribbon was to be
seen, and the r. l.. button badges of the
State Republican League were to be seen on
all sides. The stage accommodations were
given up largely to ladies and veterans OF
party struggles of many year ago. Senator
Frank HiScOck's appearance was greeted
with considerable applause.
Chairman Knapp, as chairman Oh the
State Executive Committee, called the con-
vention to order and the Rev. DIR. 5. ).
Mitchell of Buffalo was presented and Of
fered prayer.
During the roll call of delegates, when the
secretary called the name of Chauncey, M.
Depew, storm of cheers went up which
lasted some time. When quiet was restored
a delegate proposed three cheers for DepeW.
They were given with great heartiness. FL
liott +. Shepard is the substitute for Depew
at the convention. The name OF Senator
Hiscock was received with cheers, as were
also the names of Senator Miller. ex-Gover-
nor Cornell. Stewart L. Woodford and many
other acknowledged leaders of the party
After the roll-call. Charles E. Fitch was
chosen temporary chairman, and, being con-
Quoted 70 the desk, addressed the conven-
tion.
When the names of Blaine and Depew
were spoken there were deafening cheers Tor
one as strong as the other. Upon the con-
clusion of the address the usual committees
were appointed.
The convention reassembled at 4.5O. Ed
mund L. Pitts, of Orleans, was made perma-
nent chairman, and the remainder OF tne
temporary organization continued. Mr.;
Pitts referred to Cleveland as an accidental
president and condemned his pension yetoes,
foreign and tariff policy. Geo. 4. Bliss,
from the committee on resolutions reported
the following declarations:
The Republicans of New York, in convention
assembled, certain that the national conyentlen
at Chicago will present candidates for PRESIDENT
and Vice President whose devotion TO American
Ideas and to the protection OF labor, agriculture
and manufactures, will command the approval oi
the people, pledge to the Republican standard
bearer in the national contest their united and
jealous support, and enter upon the canvass con-
fident of victory.
icy of the Republican party as TO National ana
State policy be referred to the Republican Nation
al and State conventions respectively to be held
the present year.
Resolved, that we approve the action OF the Re
publican members Of Congress In opposing the
Mills tariff BILL SO called, and urge them to perse-
we're i'm defeating every device intended to place
upon the statute book the free trade theories OF
Cleveand's annual message.
The committees report was approved.
State Committeeman Aldrich, of Rochester,
presented suitable resolution on the. death
of Senator COnkling which was adopted:
The following was adopted, on motion OF
Col. George Cliss:
Resolved That in 1892 and every year there
after in which President is elected, the district
electors be selected by delegates from their res
pective districts elected to the State convention
at the last preceding electic3.
Then Gen. James Varnum killed opposi-
tion to Senator Hiscock by reading a tele-
gram from Levi p. Morton asking that his
name be not used.
Closely following him, George Bliss nomi-
mated four delegates at large:
Chauncey M. Depew.
Frank Hiscock.
Warner Miller.
Thomas C. Platt.
BY vociferous acclamation they were en-
do-sed and elected. The alternates were al
so nominated and elected by acclamation.
Revolutions of thanks and endorsing the
State league were passed and the convention