The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-20
Pennsylvania Republicans, in Con-
vention Assembled, Slight
the President.
But the Secretary of State Ia
Lauded in Very Flattering
Terms.
Every Mention of the piumed knights
Magnetic Name Received With tho
Widest EnthusinsIn.

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can state convention was called to order Mt
1910 this morning. That portion of the
speech Of Temporary Chairman Hall re-
ferring to James g. Blaine az that repub-
lican of republicans, that leader of leaders,"
was vociferously cheered. After selecting
committees the convention at IL O'Clock
took recess until two o'clock. The con-
vention reassembled at 2:20 p. III. John II.
Elkins, of Indiana county, WAS made per-
manent chairman. He made short nd
dress, and his reference to Blaine was
greeted with cheers. "Ihe one thing nee
essary for republican success In Pennsyl-
vania this fall" he declared, "is harmony"
The committee on resolutions reported the
platform. The platform adopted heartily
endorses the administration OF President
Harrison and Postmaster General Wana-
maker, and approves the course Of the re-
publicans in the last congress. especially
In the passage of the Mckinley bill.
In regard to Blaine the resolutions declare:
1t has been with especial Rratihcation that
the republicans of this commonwealth OBJ
serve the brilliant administration of the
state department. by one Of Pennsyivania's
native sons. whose superb diplomacy has
electrified the hearts of all Americans, ex-
acted from foreign people degree OF re-
spect and admiration for the United States
flag hitherto unequalled, and opened wide
to ne in other lands commercial gates
hitherto barred. These magnificent
achievements justify confidence and fur
nish new occasion for us to reaffirm the
loyalty and devotion of the republicans of
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endorse the action of the Fifty
first congress in providing for the
purchase and coinage OF all
silver produced from American mines and
recommend such tariff duties as will pro-
tect our country and it's currency from the
debasement which will surely follow if this
nation is made the dumping ground for the
silver of the world.
The platform further reafflrms devotion
to the welfare of veteran soldiers. in spite
of malicious and unrelenting democratic
opposition; pledges itself to various state
reforms. including pure and unrestricted
ballot, tax equalization, etc., and denoun-
Pattison in vetoing all apportionment bills
passed in constitutional compliance with
constitutional direction. by the late repub-
licAn legislature, and negativing other legis-
lation, particularly the compulsory educa-
tion bill, having in view the material and
moral interests of the people of Pennsyl-
yania.
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 and dis
honesty. This, 1T says, is non-partisan-
Tweeds and Bardsleys arise in all parties
ha atoy11s1 hoc oil oh
itself ready to punish official dishonesty
wherever found. The Legislature is urged
to take such action in the Improvement of
laws as to absolutely prevent the use Of
public funds for the personal benefit of
public officials. In conclusion it reaffirms
| the unswerving devotion of Pennsylvania
republicans to the supreme and sovereign
right of every lawful citizen to cast free
ballot and have it counted, and demands
effective legislation within the constitu-
tional limit to secure the integrity and
purity of federal elections throughout the
nation.
There was some opposition to the Blaine
plank in the platform as reported by the
committee. AS originally prepared the
plank endorsed Blaine as the most availa-
BILE candidate for the presidency in 1892
This was struck out and a motion to REIN
sert it declared carried amid great con-
fusion. The decision was reoonsidered
upon protests from various parts of the
house and the motion withdrawn. 1Ae
platform was then adopted.
For auditor general Gen. d. Nom. GREGG
and Amos H. Mylin were placed in nomina-
tion. On the first ballot GREGG was nomi-
mated by large majority, and the nomina-
tion WAS afterwards made unanimous.
For state treasurer Capt. John w. Morri-
son, of Allegheny. Caleb G. Thompson, of
Warren. and Miles d. Price, of Erie, were
nominated. On the first ballot Morrison
received 167. The nomination was made
unanimous. and after brief speeches of nc.
ceptance the convention adjourned sine die.