The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1888-03-29
Allison Endorsed.

The Iowa Republican Convention, in ito
meeting at Des Moiues was largely attended.
Col. Sapp presided. Gov. Larrabee was
nominated for permanent president and
also Geo. F. NJ. Drake, the latter by M.
Huffer; who urged recognition OF the G. A.
H. Col: sapp, ex.Speaker Afford and 9th.
era said they were Grand Army men. but
they were not clamorous for such action.
Mr.. GARRISON and Col. Henderson were
to be conceded as delegates at large. II
Gov. Larrabees legislative supporters
were not recognized they would spring the
governor for delegate at large. which
might defeat Col. Henderson. Certainly
the convention would not select both Lar.
was already district delegate. Gov. Lar
rabee received all but two votes.
On behalf Of the state committee it was
moved and carried that nominations for
delegates at large be made without nom-
mating speeches. The name OF Col. Hem
derson was presented by Senator Seeds.
and on call he was chosen by accla nation.
Hon. John Y. Stone was next presented,
and an attempt was made to escape the
ballot on him, but this failed. Mr.. Clark
son was named. and failed the same way.
mated. Post Office address, was
yelled from the stage. Gov. Lar.
rabee was next named. but DIR.
Beardsley, chairman OF the state commit.
tee, stated that the governor had said that
he did not want his name used. Chairman,
Dolliver was then presented, and perhaps
would have been chosen instanter, but
he recognized his townsman, ex-senator
Measervy. who stated that Mr.. Dollivez
had other uses for him. The roll call was
then taken, resulting. after many changes
had been made, as follows:
Stone. 400; GARRISON, 845; Perkins, CAB
Dolliver, SIS; Larrabee. 1874; Brewer, S.
Besides lone for Maginnis," for whom
there were loud calls when the pools clos
ed. Mesers. Uarkson. Perkins and DOLL
yer were ratified by reclamation.
Col. E: S. Ormsby, OF Palo Alto; John
Ladd, Of Ottunwa, and 8. c. Mcfarland
OF Marshalltown, were chosen as alter
mates by reclamation.
The committee on resolutions then re-
ported.
Realizing at this time on the eve OF the
meet ting OF the national convention that q
platform OF principles by the Republicans
OF this state is not required further than a
declaration OF re-atfirmation OF the past
announced position OF the party. vet the
Republican OF Iowa improve this oppor.
NuHAtt w uSSAaIC VhnO WIN
and enthusiasm we present the name oil
William r. Allison to the Republican con
ventiOn for nomination for the Office Of
President Of the United States and We
do this, not from feeling OF state
pride. but from q profound conviction
that we are acting III obedience to an OBJ
legation now resting upon Republicans
everywhere to urge the selection only Of
the strongest and best candidate. His
quarter OF q century OF service in bort
branches OF congress has been conspicuous
for loyalty to the Republic; for fidelity to
principles that underlie the governments
for profound knowledge of the material
resources and needs OF the nation; for
great wisdom and skill in fina nce for br Dad
and prudent craftsmanship. In party
counsels he has beenthc foe ofiaction: fear
lese, but ever courteous foe. He is in the
full visor OF his mental and physical pow.
ers. genial affable and approachable. New
err acting from passion, rarely from i'm
pulse. but uniformly from calm considera
ton and judgment; kind in thought anC
speech and purpose. the embodiment o
personal and official integrity. He pre-
sents Il rare combination Of all the ele
ments for a strong party candidate and 8
wise, popular and hOnored executive, aud
we commend his name to the judgment OIL
the Republicans of the nation.
Ex-Congressman Hepburn made stir
ring speech, and an Allison brigade was
organized to so to Chicago in JuIs.