Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-29
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! NORFOLK, VA, Aug. 22.--When Chair
man Malone called the state Republican
convention to order at IL 80 this after
noon the Academy of Music was filed to
OVERLOOKING with delegates, alternates
and visitors. The sir was intensely hot
and close. At 1926 o'clock the band
played "Dixie," and amid uproarious APP
plause, General Malone appeared on the
stage.
Chairman Malone introduced Rev.
Vernon I. Arson, who opened the con-
vention with prayer. The chairman then
addressed the convention. He held his
address, which was in proof slips, IN his
hands, referring to it occasionally to re-
fresh his memory. He said he returned
TO the convention the Craftsmanship which
he had held since the Mozart Hall Con-
vention, 10 years ago. He reviewed the
history Of the party since that time and
made sharp attack upon what he termed
the unfair methods of the Democratic
party at the polls. He commended
seek the states so long rs this
Charged that the Democratic party
had wasted the public money in foolish
and vexatious litigation in the matter Of
the public debt. He believed the thought
ful and best people, OF the state demanded
that the state debt should houosably
settled. The people of the state were not
disposed to bear the burden of the pres
!. snt taxation when over 25 per cent Of the
expenses of the government were I'M
q eecessaYy.
n At 1850 the chairman introduced a.
q o. Wood Of Scott county, as temporary
chairman. After the introduction and
adoption OF resolutions for the appoint.
ment OF various committees and call OF
the roll the convention took recess until
. o'clock.
The convention reassembled at $50
o'clock and, after receiving reports Of
the various districts as 70 membership OF
different committees, took recess until
so'clock, for permanent organization.
Committee on credentials reported four
eontesting delegations. The convention
decided to seat those having prima facie
evidence of election, except in Elizabeth
City, the county where the vote was
divided. The committee on permanen.
organization reported for permanent
den of Norfolk, and Asa Rogers OF
Petersburg, secretary. Mr.. Bowden was
introduced and acknowledged the honor
conferred upon him in brief and vigor.
Gus speech. Colonel William o. Elan oil
j LouiHa county, chairman OF the commit,
tee on resolutions, reported the platform
which was unanimously adopted.
The platform congratulates the coun-
try and President Harrison upon the
restoration Of Republican administration
p In Federal affairs and upon the triumph
Of the policy of q protective tariff de
olares that loyalty to the party in Viz
ginia il indispensable to harmony snC
success and rehearses the Republican
psrty's claims to support in the state
The document declares in favor OF tn,
speedy restoration of silver to its full
monetary functions by its full and IN
limited coinage Of the national mints ant
as a step towards such action recon
I mends the coinage of the maximum
amount now provided for by law
4 $4,000, 900 per month; pledges protec
ton to the states oyster ana fishin
interests; advocates the repeal of al
laws, state and municipal, whereof
farmers and truckers are requires
to pay special taxes for the sale of thei
pIOuuOth Ii lu6 Cltleb VI lu6 CuuL1OI
wealth; proclaims as false the charge thu
the success Of the Republican party {
Virginia would endanger the social ordt
and civilization Of the State and place il
ignorance and vice over intelligence an
virtue, and declares for prompt and fin
settlement Of the State debt. The pla
form concludes: 1.-THE Republican part
of Virginia points to its past records I
surety for present promise and futut
fulflmenti more practical than sentinel
tai, it addresses the pockets as we'll
the patriotism of the people, and ia su
1t ia right. 1t will move straight on
victory, constituting the eyaaive y
abusive cries, catch words and epithe
Of passion and prejudice as Democrat
confessions of wrong and of merit
defeat. Peace and goodwill for ALL
At the conclusion of the reading al
adoption Of the platform o resoluti
was adopted appointing o committee
ten to take steps to change the press
plan of party organization. Genei
Mahoneiwas appointed on this commit:
Oouonel William Lamb Of Norfolk,
an eloquent speech, in which he deelar
his love for his native state. and his o.
inability to accept any office within |
gift Of the people or OF the Preside
nominated for governor General Willil
Malone. The nomination was second
by s. Brown Allen OF Stanton. Il.
Paul, oolored, of Richmond, who here
fore had been prominent Snti- MatC
Republican, also seconded the pomil
ton.
After the speeches General Malone
nominated by reclamation.
A committee was appointed to not
General Malone OF his nomination.
was introduced TO the convention and
cepted the nomination in brief spec
in which he pledged the convention VII
had chosen him as its candidate for 9
ernor an active and resolute campaign
Colonel Campbell q. Slenp, OF
county, was nominated for heuten
governor, and Captain Warren s. Lu
Of Hsrrisonburg, for attorney-geRe
both by reclamation.
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