Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-17
NEW JERSEY REPUBLICANS.
They Assemble Today to Nominate State
Officers.

TRENTON, N. j., Sept 1.-THE delegates to
the republican state convention were astir early
this morning, and by 10 o'clock the vicinity Of
the leading hotels was made lively by the music
of several bands. The Grubb men are still full
of confidence and declare that the situation
today since the arrival of all the delegates, is
more favorable even than last night, when q
number of delegations were absent. Mcgowan
and Kean are still in the fight with understand
ing that whichever develops the greater
strength in the convention will receive the
others support against Grubb. The platform
is now nearly complete.
The interesting point is the plank on the
liquor question which the committee have
decided to pledge the convention to stand by
the record OF last legislature and national plat
form, which means practically, without so
saying, declaration in favor Of local option.
THE CONVENTION ASSEMBLIES
Shortly after IL o'clock today the republican
state convention met in the Taylor opera
house. On the platform we're Gen.
E. Burd Grubb, ex-Congressman Halsey, Con-
gresham Kean, Rev. DR.. Hanlon, president of
Pennington seminary; Rev. Messrs. Wright and
Studdiford, and ex-senator Hobart.
The opera house was gaily decorated and at
either side of the stage were portraits of Lin
coin and Harrison. Garrett A. Hobart, chair
man of the state committee, called the conven-
tion to order. Rev. DR.. Wright of Tren ton offered
a prayer. After the reading of the call for the
convention Joseph II. Gaskell of Burlington,
tees first choice, was chosen temporary chair
man. John l. Blair of Warren and Peter RyIe
Of Passaic escorted Mr.. Gaskell to the chair.
MIR. GAsKELL's SPEECH.
Mr.. Gaskell said he accepted the chair as a
compliment to the young men Of the
party, and was applauded for refer
ence to the necessity for protecting
American industries. Lincoln" he said,
''raised the slaves from servitude, while Har-
rison represented the principle to raise Ameri-
can workmen from an almost equal servitude
today. As to the liquor question, republicans
had taken advanced ground and would not re-
treat from their position.
NAMING THE CANDIDATES
A mention Of the names OF the different CUB
ernatorial candidates raised something of q
storm, each faction cheering Justify for its own
candidate. Finally the applause gave way tn
opposing Kisses, and when quiet was restored
punster in the gallery yelled ''What would we
do without Grubb"
the roll was called, which showed that all the
counties were fully represented. Each county
then named its choice for vice presidents and
the usual committees The committees got to
work aud recess was taken till 2 o'clock.
To Hunt q Murderer With Blood Hounds
HopKINsvnLE, KY, Sept. 1.-THE excite
ment over the killing of Conductor Lemon by
VIM. Brame of this city continues, as Brame
has been seen by reliable parties near here in
the past forty-eight hours. Those who are
most determined in the efforts to catch him
yesterday received pair of blood hounds from
Nashville with which to continue the hunt
Reception to Congressional Party.
Guthrie, L T., says: The visiting congressional
party, consisting of Members of Congress
Allen of Mississippi, Bacon Of New York,
Springer Of Illinois, MRnsur Of Missouri and
Perkins and Peters of Kansas, were rendered
public reception yesterday afternoon, during
which the citizens informed them of the
congressional legislation desired to benefit the
territory. Speeches were made by all the Con-
gressmen, Mr.. Springer was given an ovation
when he rose to speak The Congressnen left
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