The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-20
PARTY CON MENTIONS.
Platform Adopted by the Penn
sylVania Republicans.
BlaineS administration Of the State De-
partmHnt Commended.
An Auditor General and State Treasurer
NOminated-ACtiOn of the Me-
braSka Independents.
Epecial to THE MORNING CALI.

Harrisburg Pa.), Aug. 19.-The con-
vention was called to order at 10: 40 o'clock
this morning. The portion Of the speech of
Temporary Chairman Hall referring to
James G. Blaine as "that Republican of Re-
pubicans, that leader of leaders," was
vociferously cheered. After selecting COM
mittees, the convention at II o'clock took a
recess until Q o'clock.
The platform adopted heartily indorses
the Administration of President Harrison
and Postmaster General Wanamaker, and
approves the course of the Republicans in
the last Congress, especially in the passage
of the Mckinley bill
Regarding Blaine, the resolutions declare
that it has been with especial qualification
the Republicans of this common wealth have
observed the brilliant administration of the
State Department by one of Pennsyly ania's
native sons, whose superb diplomacy has
electrified the hearts of all Americans and
exacted from foreign peoples degree of re-
spect and admiration for the United States
flag hitherto unequaled. and opened wide to
us in other lands commercial gates hereto
iolo 1H6oC dCuleNe-
ments justify our confidence and furnish
anew the occasion for us to reaffirm our
loyalty and devotion of the Republicans of
Pennsylvania to her most distinguished son,
Hon. James G. Blaine.
We favor bimetallism and indorse the ac-
tion of the Fifty-frst Congress in providing
for the purchase and coinage Of all the sill
yer produced from American mines, and
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our country and its currency from debase-
ment which will surely follow if this nation
is made the dumping-ground for the silver
Of the world.
The platform further reaffirms devotion to
the welfare of veteran soldiers, "n spite of
malicious and unrelenting Democratic oppo-
sition," pledges itself to various State re-
forms, including n pure and unrestricted
ballot, tax equalization, etc, and denounces
the INSCRIPTIONS partlsanship of Governor
Pattison in vetoing all apportionment bills
passed In compliance with Constitutional
direction by the late Republican Legislature,
and in negatiying other legislation, particu-
larly the Compulsory Education Bill, having
in view the material and moral interests OF
the people of Pennsylvania.
The platform commendS the Republican
Mayor, City Solicitor, County Comptroller
and District Attorney of Philadelphia for
the discovery and prompt prosecution of
those guilty OF official malfeasance, dis
honesty, 1t says, IS non-partisan. Tweed
and BardSleys arise in all parties. The Re-
publican party has always shown itself
ready TO punish effical dishonesty wherever
found. The Legislature is urged to take
such action in the Improvement Of the laws
as to absolutely prevent the use of public
funds for personal benefits of public Of
ficialS.
In conclusion, it reaffirms the answering
devotion Of PENNSYLVANIA Republicans TO
the supreme and sovereign right OF every
lawful citizen to cast free ballot and have
1T eouuted; and demands effective legislation
within constitutional limit TO secure the i'll
tegrity and purity of Federal elections
throughout the nation.
The convention reassembled at 2:20
o'clock. John p. Elkins of Indiana County
was made permanent Chairman. He made
short address. His reference to Blaine
was greeted with cheers. The one thing
necessary for Republican success in Penn
sylvanla this fall. lie declared, is harmony.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the platform. There was some opposition
to the Blaine plank in the platform as re-
ported by the committee. As originally
prepared the plank iudOrsed Blaine as the
most available candidate for the Presidency
in 1892.
This was struck out. and motion to re-
insert It declared carried amid great confu-
Sion. The decision was recOnsidered upon
protests from various parts OF the house,
and the motion was Withdrawn. The plat
form was then adopted.
For Auditor-General D. Mem. Gregg and
Amos Ii. Mylin were placed in nomination.
On the first ballot Gregg was nominated by
large majority, and the nomination was
afterward made unanimous.
For State Treasurer Captain John W.
Morrison of Allegheny. Caleb G. Thomp-
son of Warren, and Miles d. Price of Erie
were nominated. On the irst ballot Morri-
son received 167 and Thompson a. The
nomination was made unanimous.
Lieutenant-G Governor l.. A. Watres was
elected Chairman of the Republican State
Committee, TO succeed w. Il. Andrews.
After brief speeches of acceptance the
convention adjourned sine die.