The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
Secretary Blaine Doomed by the State
Convention at Harrisburg.
4 REMARKABLE PLATFORM ADOPTED,
In Which the "Billion" Congress is Com
plimented with Whoop-The Nc
Kinley Bill Endorsed.

HARRISBURG. Pa, August 19.-The Penn
sylvania State Republican Convention was
called to order in the Grand Opera House
this morning by Chairman Andrew, of the
State committee, in the presence ofabout five
hundred persons outside Of the 204 delegates
comprising the convention. Harry Hall, Of
Mercer, was elected temporary chairman. In
his speech he said the party was harmonious.
he delivered panegyric upon Mr.. Blaine,
which evoked immense enthusiasm and
which named Blaine as the probable presi-
dental candidate of the party.
TIKI PLATFORM.
After some discussion tho following plat
form was adopted
The Republican party of Pennsylvania. IN
convention assembled, reaffirming the card-
nal principles of the party enunciated by the
National convention of 1888 and approving
the course of the Republicans of the tfty-fifs
Congress in Incorporating them into the law
of the land. make the following declarations:
First. We heartily indorse the broad and
statesmanlke administration Of President
Harrison, which has exhibited an intelligent
and inheIible purpose 10 execute the Federal
laws. maintain the dignity OF American lnstl-
tutions and insure the continuance and
growth of prosperity and peace in the nation.
Second. We view with peculiar satisfaction
the direction of the affairs of the Postofice
Department by one of our own citizens the
Hon. John Wanamaker whose clean, bust
ness-like and comprehensive administration
of it's affairs has advanced the postal operations
of the nation to plane never previously at
tained
SECRETARY BLAINE INDORsED.
Third. It has been with special qualification
that the Republicans of this Commonwealth
have observed the brilliant administration Of
the State Department by one of Pennsyi-
yania's natives, whose superb diplomacy has
electrified the hearts of all Americans. eXacted
from foreign people degree of respect and
admiration for the United States fag hitherto
uneaualed and opened wide TO Us in other
lands commercial gates hitherto barred.
These magnificent achievements Justify tho
confidence and furnish new occasion for Us
now % reaffirm the loyalty and devotion Of
the Republicans of Pennsylvania to her most
distinguished son, the Hon. James G.. Blaine
Fourth We cordially indorse the action of
the Republican Congress IN passing the
Mckinley bill in conformity with the National
pledge TO protect the material interests OF
American labor The bene6cent measure,
has in spite Of malignant Democratic abuse
and Misrepresentation, already brought about
and will in the future continue to bring about
Il broader and more settled prosperity to all
classes. particularly 10 the operative, the
mechanic the miner and the farmer.
DIsfETALLIsM FAVORED.
Fifth. We favor bimetallsm and indorse
the action Of the Fifty-frst Congress in pro-
yiding for the purchase and coinage of all the
silver produced from American mines, and we
recommend such tariff duties as will protect
our country and its currency from the debase-
ment which will surely follow if this nation is
made tho dumping ground for all the silver OF
the world.
The remainder Of the platform approves the
Republican pension legislation. recognizes the
rights of labor to appropriate legislation,
favors the submission to the people in Noyem-
Der Of the question Of the constitutional con-
vention as requested by the laOor organiza-
tions. approves the ballot-reform law and
promises such improvements rs may be ne
cessary. and fayoss constitutional amend
ment in that respect. and denounces Governor
Pattison for yetoing apportionment bills. tie
Compulsory Education bill and other legsla-
ton.
David NJ Gregg was nominated for Auditor
General and Jonn W. Morrison for State
Treasurer. Both nominees made short
speeches of acceptance aud the convention
adjourned sine die.