Telegram-herald., 1891-08-20
ONR MORE FOR BLAINE
Pennsyiyanis Republicans Cheer
the Maine Mans Name.
RiLLIIyC CRY AT TIE CONVENTION
ib~s Reaa<st His sssai sArisa for the
rr~siasaey d. Issz-A brief sy.sp-
sis Of the Platform ss AaeptsA
sy the Asy sssss state

HAssIssUss. Pa. Aug. Is.-"BlaineI
BlaiBes james G. Blainsi" This Was
the railying cry in the republican
state convention here. The eonvea-
ton boldly iadorsed the Maine states
man and called oa the next national
republican convention 10 nominate
him a. the pArtys standard bearer in
issa
Ihs convention was called 10 order
In the Grand opera house by Chairman
Andrews Of the state committee. in the
presence Of about 500 persons in
addition 70 the so4 delegates
Hall. Of Mercer county. WAS Unani-
Gously elected temporary chair
man In his speech he said the party
was harmonious He delivered a pane
gyric upon Mr.. Blaine. which evoked
immense enthusiasm and which named
Blaine as the probable presidential can
didate Of the party. A committee on
platform was appointed. also on per-
m4nent organization, credentials and
on candidates for the constitu-
tional Convention Chris Magee, Of
Pittsburgh, was made chairman of the
committee on resolutions and William
*. Leeds. United States marshal at
Philadelphia, chairman Of the commit
tee on permanent organization At
noon the convention took . roocss for
two hours When the convention reas-
semoled the committee ON resolutions
reported the platform. which was
a1RnfAA - fof1A,-a.
II indorses the adm inistrs,ioa OF Pressden.
Harrison- CoMm-nas the course OF Post
mastsr0enersl Wanamskor; cordially In
corscs the action OF the republican congress in
passing the Mckinley oin in conformity with
the aAsional pledz, 20 pro,ecs the material In
teresss Of Americas labor; fsvors oimetal-
hsm. 50 regulated 10 allow free
coinage Of ah tho sold and silver pro
duced from American mines; approves the re-
puohcgn pension legislation; recognizes the
rights OF labor 70 appropriate legislation;
favors sns submission 10 the people in
November Of sAe question OF . sonstitu-
tionsi convention ss requested by the
labor organizations; approves the ballot
reform lav and promises such improve
ments a. may be necessary and favors a consti-
tutionsl amendment In that respect; refers 20
the party's reduction OF state taxation and
promises further benefits in that direction; de
n0unces Gov. Pst,ison for vetolns apportion-
ment bill, tie compulsory education bill
and other legislation, eommends the repuo-
iicAn ofncIals Of Philadelphia for exposing and
reforming abuses in government; advocAter
the repeal OF mercantile taxes and other state
tax reforms and fsyors pensions for disabled
nremen or their dependent families
The third plank in the platform is as
follows:
II has been with special qualification that
the republicans OF this coRmonw wealth have
observed the brilliant administration OF
the state department by one OF Penn
sylvania's native sons. whose superb di-
plomscy has electrified the hearts Of all
Americans. exaoted from foreign people a de
gree OF respect and admiration for the
United States nas hitherto unequaled and
opened vide 10 In other lands CONNER.
eial gates heretofore barred In view OF
his magnificent achievements in diplomacy
aud statecraft earnestly express the
hope that the republican national convention
OF is9a may place In unanimous nomination for
the pr-sdency-which nomin alton feel rs
ssred viii be followed oy a triumphant election
.-Jsmes O. Blaine. Of Pennsylvania and
G2ine.'