Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-06
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
Fifer Renominated for Governor-Del
gates Instructed for Harrison.

Ftfer KenOmfnated for GOvernOr-Dele-
gates Instructed for Harrison.
SPRINGFIELD, ELL, May 5.-The Re-
publican state convention reassembled
this morning. After the reports of
committees and the election of delegates
at large to the national convention and
presidential electors, the convention
PROCEEDED to- nominate, q state ticket
Gov. Joseph w. Fifer was renomi-
mated on the first ballot, as were also
Lieutenant Governor Lyman B. Ray,
Secretary Of State I. N. Pearson and
General Pavey, auditor.
Henry Hertz, of Chicago, was. nomi-
mated for treasurer on the first ballot,
and George w. Prince, Of Knox county,
for attorneys
George s. Willets was nominated for
congressman-at-large.
For second congressman-at-large Rich
ard Yates, son of the war governor of
Illinois, was selected.
For trustees of the state university,
Solon Philbrick, Emory Cobb and R. B.
Stinson were named.
The platform was then read and hot
fight followed. Briggs of Chicago
moved to strike out the paragraph in
structing for Harrison.
Judge Donnelly Of Henry after
speech of some length, moved substi-
tute for Briggs's motion, to the effect
that instructions for Harrison be
stricken out, and in place thereof be in
serted instructions for James G. Blaine.
The widest enthusiasm greeted this
proposition, and for time it looked as
though it might carry by storm. After
q lengthy talk, however, calmer judg-
ment reasserted itself. Judge Donnelly
withdrew his substitute, saying it is
possible Blaine's name may not be pre-
sented to the convention.
A motion to table the amendment
was agreed to by large majority, and
the question on the adoption of the re-
port of the COMMITTEES on resolutions
was then put. With the exception of q
few disconsolates, everybody voted aye,
and the resolutions were adopted with
out amendment. After speeches from
some of the candidates. the convention
adjourned.
The platform declares that the unex-
ampled prosperity of the nation is the
most forcible demonstration of the wis
dom of protection as expressed in the
Mckinley law. It pledges unfaltering
support to reciprocity; heartily en-
dorses the wise, patriotic and thorough
ly American administration of President
Harrison; instructs the delegation
to the national conversion to sup
port him for denomination; re-
cognizes the prudent, brilliant
conduct of the state department by Sec
retary Blaine, and the vigor and wis
dom which characterize the navy and
other departments of the government; ;
arraigns the Democratic party for
treachery to the cause OF honest money
Endorses the Republican defense against
the spoliation and degradation OF the
national currency in the threatened free
coinage measure; favors an international
conference looking to the restoration OF
silver IN the monetary system OF the
world favors governmental super
vision to subordinate all corporations
to the common welfare; the amend
ment and vigorous enforcement Of the
interstate commerce act; the establish
ment OF q government telegraph and
telephone system; urges the establish
ment Of department of labor: de.
mands further legislation to effectually
exclude paupers, criminals and contract
labor; favors the repeal of the present
compulsory school law, and the enact.
ment of one which will allow parents to
send to parochial schools.