The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-04-13
RepueIlean counts convensl0n.
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TIE Convention OF Republican Commit
teemen held in the Court House Tuesday
afternoon Was largely attended, only three
precincts in the County being unrepresent-
ed
Chairman Biesecker called the Convention
to order, when A. J. Sembozer, OF Upper
Turkey foot. and L D. Sine. Of Shade, were
unanimously chosen as Vice Presidents Of
the Convention.
H. T. Barron and J. C. Lowry. Esq,
were appointed teilers and Chsunesy Dick
ey, Of Somerset township, and W. II. Miller,
Of Stonycreek township. clerks.
Chairman Biesecker was reelected for an
other year on the first ballot; his oppone7t,
" Col d. ]. Homer, only receiving eight
votes. The gentleman who placed Sol Hor-
ner in nomination moved that the election
Of Mr.. Biesecker be made unanimous, and il
was accordingly done
J. c. Lowry, Esq, was elected Chairman
pro ten, and Hon A. J. Colborn, A J.
Hilsman and A. ]. Ssmbower were elected
members Of The Executive Committee.
The vote cast at the primary election
Saturday was computed and the result an
nOunced.
The following resolutions were subni;ted
and were unanimously adopted By the Con-
yentioR
B-kzers; the Republican party Of Somer-
set county sdheres with nnsWerTiug Il iieiity
70 the principles as announced in the plat
forms Of its National and State Conventions
and as represented by its martyred leaders.
lincoln, Garfield and their worthy Repnbli-
can Presidential s1ccess0rs. Born as the
party Of freedom the Republican party IN
It's more than s. years OF growth confidently
points tOi its record in the past with all its
pledges fulfilled animated with single
continuous aim 10 promote the Interest Of
this important Presidential eleetion. IN
which tbe signal gun ofvictory from Rhode
Island opens the campaign, the Republicans
Of Somerset county declare.
fst Their confidence in, snd approval Of,
the administration Of Benjamin Harrison.
President Of tie United States. who las
proved himself equal 20 the requirements
Of his great Office.
2nd. The choice Of the Republicans Of
this county for United States Senator's ths
next election IS Hon Matthew ) Quay, and
the candidates this day nominated for the
legislature, If elected, are requested TO vote
for MIN. Our generous support, We are cor
hdent, viii be justified by Senator Quay By
such a representation Of the great Interests
Of Pennsyl lyania in the highest council Of
the nation as viii reflect credit upon him
self and honor upon the State
3-d. Tne unanimous support of Hon. Ed
Scull, hy tie Republicans of this county, is
4 merited tribute 70 bis ability sld worth
He has closely identified himself with the
business interests Of tlis district, and his
election viii continue % the people an eff
cient and Trustworthy representative IN
Congress.
4fh- We heartily endorse the ren0mina-
ton Of the Hon. +. d. Miller and J. c.
Weller TO the Legislature, approving their
former course ss members Of the House o.
Representatives.
5ih. We heartily endorse the able and
efficient manner in which our Chairman.
Frederick ". Biesecker. has discharged tlse
duties Of his Office and his faithful adher-
ence TO the rules governing the Republican
party Of our county.
While the clerks were engaged in casting
up the returns Of Saturday primary, Hon.
A. J. ColbOrn was called upon and respond
ed with speech thst made glad the hearts
CT bis hearers. BE was frequently interrup-
ted by applause, and At the close Of his re-
marks the applause vas long continued.
The Convention was a most enthusiastic
snd harmonious one.