, 1891-08-20
DOOMED Mr.. BLAINE.
A Dull Day in the Pennsyl-
Vania Republican Camp.
The Convention Boosts the Man
From Maine.
Nominations Made for Auditor
General and Treasurer.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. l9.-Had it
not been for the mention of Blaine's
name in the resolution adopted today
there would have been no enthusiasm IN
the Republican convention. All the
delegates are delighted with the ticket
and especially the old soldiers. The plat
form declaring for the free and unlimited
coinage OF the American product Of
precious metals, was received with salts
faction by the convention. Grey OF Burks
county was nominated for auditor general
on the first ballot, and Morrison of
Allegheny for treasurer was placed on the
ticket in the same way. This concluded
the work of the convention.
The reference to Mr.. Blaine is as fol-
lows: 1T has been with especial graiif-
cation that the Republicans of this com
monwealth observe the brilliant admins
tration of the state department by one OF
Pennsvlyania's native sons, whose superb
diplomacy has electrified the hearts OF the
Americans and forced from foreign Deo-
pie a degree of respect and admiration
for the United States flag hitherto un-
eaualed. and opened wide to us In other
lands commercial gates heretofore barred.
These magnificent achievements Justify
confidence and furnish a new occasion for
us to reaffirm the loyalty and devotion of
the Republicans of Pennsylvania to her
most distinguished son, Hon. James G..
Blaine"
The silver plank reads:
I'VE favor bi-metallism and endorse
the action of the fifty-frst congress in
..ou;l;,. Eor tho nnrohaaa and Nntnaua of
all silver produced from American mines,
and recommend such tariff duties as will
protect our country and its currency from
the debasement which will surely follow If
this nation Is made a dumping ground
for the silver Of the world.
The platform further reafiirms devotion
to the welfare OF veteran soldiers. IN
spite of malicious and unrelenting Demo
cratic opposition" pledges itself to vari-
ous' state reforms, including a pure and
unrestricted ballot, tax equalization, etc.
and denounces the INSCRIPTIONS partisan
ship of Governor Pattison in vetoing al
apportioument bills passed IN compliance
with constitutional direction by the late
Republican legislature. aud in negativine
other legislation. particularly the compul-
sorry education bill, having in view the
material and moral interests OF the people
of Pennsylvania.
The platform commends the Republi-
can mayor. city solicitor. county comptrol-
Ter and district attorney OF Philadelphia
for the discovery and prompt prosecution
OF those guilty of official malfeasance
Dishonesty, 1t says, IL non partisan.
Tweeds and BaTdsleys arise in all parties,
The Republican party always shows itseli
ready to punish official dishonesty where,
ever found. The legislature is urged &c
take such action in the improvement oil
the laws as to absolutely prevent the use
of public funds for the personal benefit
of public officials. 10 conclusion. it re-
afhrms the unswervring devotion OF
Pennsylvania Republicans to the supreme
and sovereign right cf every lawful citizen
to cast a free ballot and have it counted.
aud demands effective legislation within
the constitutional limit to secure the IN
tegri:y and partly of federal elections
throughout the nation.