New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-08
Fl. K. BOYER THE NOMINEE.
NAMED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLI.
CANS FOR STATE TREASURER.
NOTABLY HARMONIOUS CoNvENTIoN-CoN.
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tpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSEl
Harrisburg. Penn, Aug THE Republican state
Convention held here to-day the most harmonious
IN the history OF the party, and showed that the party
organization under Senators Cameron and Quay Is
stronger than Neither Of the Senators was here
There not hitch In the proceedings of the con
vention from start 10 finish. 1t was essentially
young mems convention. engineered by young men,
presided over by young and It nominated by
reclamation candidate for state Treasurer In the
person of Henry X. Boyer. of the most vigorous
young Republican leaders in the state
The tenor Of the addresses was aggressive and in
referring to National questions the speakers took broad
Ground and predicted lasting defeat for the Democracy
and the solid South The platform was completed
late last night by the young leaders and when it was
submitted to the COMMITTEES to-day not wOIu oi u
was altered. The result of This days proceedings
means that PENNSYLVANIA will give not less than
$4,000 Republican majority in November. The mar
nony and smoOthness of the convention has completely
dtmfounded the Democracy. One OF the prominent
Democrats mentioned state Treasurer said to-day
that he would not under any circumstances be a
candidate, and thst tho who takes the Democratic
nomination viii do only 10 keep the party oreanr
zstion together for year Republicans all over
the State ere jubilent.
Chairman Andrews called the convention 20 or't
al 10 80. The following were unanimously elected
temporary officers Of the convention Chairman. Walter
Lyon. Allegheny secretary. Frank Willing Leach
Philadelphia: assistant secfeiafes. Henry HUM, j. u
Edolbutc. John W. Morrison sergeanaiarnls william
Blait Pitsburg. Mr.. Lyon being introduced briefly
thanked the convention for It's action euloskcd Presi-
dent Harrison and Chairman Quay, and congratulated
he party on the harmony among Pennsylvania Re
lublicans. Upon the conclusion of MIR. Lyons speech
senator PcHrcsc offered a resolution. which was
adj hat
% the platform be referred to the Committee on Reo-
biiOns without amendment debate
The report of the Committee Organization recon-
uiended that Senator G.. W. Dclamater be permanent
chairman and that the temporary secretaries assistant
secretaries and subordinate officers be continued.
This report, which included long list OF Vice presi-
dents anu honorary secretaries, adopted unani.
mously General Frank Reeder, of Easton. and Gen.
.ral William Lilly, of Mauch Chunk escorted senator
Dcamater TO the stage. and when ne stepped forward
70 speak the convention gave him round of applause
He dwel upon the excellent Administration OF PIesi-
dent HARRISON and paid glowing tribute TO Governor
Beaver. His reference TO Chairman Quay's magnih-
tent leadership evoked lOngconiinued applause.
sttIng eulogy was pronounced upon General simon
Cameron and then the speaker described the Admin
straiion of exPresident Cleveland, the latters posi-
ton on pensions and his subservlency to the south
being the leading thoughts.
The platform then presented and adopted.
It's principal points as follows:
The Republicans OF Pennsylvania in convention as
smbled submit the following platform
The doctrines enuncate1 at Chicago in June lsSs. by
the National Republican party Received the Endorsement
OF the people at tie polls in the following November
Upon them the Keystone State set the seal Of her approval
by $4,000 majority. With renewed emphasis we reafiim
those cardinal principles and again submit them to the
electors Of PenhsySani for their APPRECIATION
greatly rejoice In The National victory Of 1888 for
twood reason first because it fought and won under
Pennsylvania leadership and upon Pennsylvania platform
and second because the executive and legislative power
the Union thereby been restored 70 the Republican
party. which within period Of less than thirty years has
rescued the country from the pers OF rebellion OF teach
,ros reconstruction of financial dshDnOr and of reckless
Industrial legislation, all of which were distinctly involved
policy acts Of the Democratic party as now gov
.ined.
rhe Republicans OF Pennsylvania claim especial reeos
atio Tor the reason that the OF its extremity they
furnished the National Republican organization chair
man who, during ali the anxious days of the recent Nh
uOnal campaign cooperation with the honore1 repre-
senatves other States controlled the forces at hand
~ compel victory. The thanks OF the Republicans OF
his Commonwealth are hereby rendered to Mat
thew S. Quay for the honorable and masteliu way Ill
which he conducted that campaign.
we cordially indorse Administration OF President
Benjamin Harrison because it steadily devotes itself to
The work of broad and intelligent administration by comp
tent and truy officials. and makes its rule OF inheMoe
duty the faithful Observance the hypocrtca evasion
Of the public statutes; because it proposes honestly to
collect and honestly dLurs the proceeds of public taN
alton and adjust the burdens thereof that those
persons and Interests able bear most shall bear most ana
those bear least shall bear least ana That III AL
Eases and uqusoria forms OF taxation shali
ne first reduced and abolished II Is pledged 10
rive to suffering needed help I'm the necessary
work Of public education in order that thereby the clu
enshlp of this whole country be elevated; because II
inns TO secure adequate legislation protection against
he offences suppressed and mscounted ballots Of per
;erei returns falsc certificates Of election ana OF
nurerous methods maintaining the insuerable wrongs
which now stain the Southern States and touch
The honor OF southern people, making Of elections In
furea t0nl. II lis
body OF Democratic uurpers assuming TO represent
those States the legislative halls OF the Nation; and
because than all else 1t makes its cardinal aim in
foreign Affairs vndcatiOn Of the rights Of America
and the defence honor safety, and dignity Of all
Americans and affairs development Of our
own resources the of interests, the
the labor OF our people against all of which the Dem
ortc PARTY present danger and menace
protection" Is the cornerstone Of political faith
The platform heartily commends the wise and
friendly lberalliy shown by Commissioner Tanner 10
his brother soldiers, in the conscientious discharge
OF the duties of his office; ndorses the BROOKS High
License law. and recommends such amendment 10 IL
as will bring within ns scope the control OF wholesale
licenses, commends the administration of Governor
Nesvpr ana euUglzes Simon Cameron.
When General Recder finished reading the plat
form the ripples Of applause that had greeted the
various planks sweled INTO mighty shout that eA-
pressed The approval of the convention.
Mr. Kennedy, of Allegheny, offered resolution
naming W. II. Andrews for chairman of the Repub-
ncan State Committee for another term, beginning
January /, 1890. This resolution was unanimously
Then senator pcnrose presented the name of Henry
X Rover, of Philadelphia for state treasurer
seve,aI spcnnding speeches made, and Mr. Boyer
was nominated by acclsmatiQn. Mr. BOYER made
short speech which loudly cheer,l. and the con
vhnton adjourned. It's deliberations han occupied a
total Of less than nlueiy minutes
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