Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-23
PAVING THE WAY.
Malone Made Leader to Victory in Vir-
ginia,

NORFOLK, Va. August 22.-When Chair
man Malone called the state Republican
convention to order at 1910 the academy
Of music was filled to overfiOwlng with
delegates, alternates and visitors. The
air was intensely hot and close. At 1926
the band struck up Dixie and amid up
roarous applause General Malone appear
ed upon the stage Chairman Malone in
troduced Rev. Vernon Arson, who opened
the convention with prayer. The chair
man then addressed the convention. He
held his address, which vas in proof slips,
in his hands, referring to it occasionally to
refresh his memory. He said he returned
to the convention the craftsmanship which
he had held since the Mozart hall conven-
ton, ten years ago. He reviewed the history
Of the party since that time and made a
sharp attack upon what he termed
the unfair methods of the Dem
ocratic party at the polls.
He contended that neither men or capital
would seek the state so long as this condi
tion of things lasts. He charged that the
Democratic party had wasted the public
money IN foolish and veXatious litigation
in the matter of the public debt. He be-
lieved the thoughtful and best people of
the state demand that the state debt shall
be honorsbly settled. The people of the
state We're not disposed to bear the burden
OF the present taxation when over IS per
cent of the expenses Of the government
were unnecessary.
At 1880 the chairman introduced II. c..
Wood, of Scott county, as chairman.
After the introduction and adoption OF
resolutions for the appointment OF various
committees and call of the roll the con-
yention took recess until 3o'clOck.
The convention was called to order at :
o'clock tonight by Temporary Chairman
Wood. The committee on permanent or
ganization reported for permanent chair
man, congressman George +. Bowden. of
Norfolk and Asa Rogers, of Petersburg,
secretary.
The committee on resolutions reported
the platform, which was unanimously
adopted. The platform congratulates the
people on the restoration of the Republic
can party to power 1t favors the protec-
tive tariff and condemns the existing
onerous war taxes on tobacco and fruit
brandies." The platform declares that the
Republicans Of Virginia, while averring
their positive knowledge" of fraud by
Democrats in the returns of Nir-
ginia's vote, congratulate Harrison on
his election despite the fraud practiced
there and elsewhere. The platform ap-
peais to voters to elect the Republican
nominees because the Republican party
made suffrage free and always respects
and defends the popular will and the bal
lot box which Democratic oligarchy de
spises and defrauds; because it is ever
ready TO champion our free school system
now deprived of free books by the heredi-
tary foes of popular education; because in
il the ex-confederate fathers
and sons can find sympathy
Or succor; because it does not teach
hate, prejudice or passion As paramount
in politics, business or religion; because it
fulhlls its promises; because IL does not
supplant agricultural Office holders with
eX-brigadiers; because it offers the only
free, rightful solution of race and sectional
differences which the Democrats persist
intlame; because in everything Re
publicanism truly represents popu-
lar aspirations for American progress
and prosperity. Continuing the platform
favors "A speedy restoration of silver 10 its
full monetary functions. The platform
also pledges that if the Republican party
shall be successful it will settle the debt
question.
Colonel Lamb, of Norfolk, then nomin-
sted General William Malone for COVER
nor. After several seconding speeches had
been made Mahoue was nominated by ac-
clamation.
Colonel Campbell C. Slemp was nomin-
ated by reclamation for lieutenant gov
erncr.