New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-14
JOHN KEAN FOR GOVERNOR,
NAMED BY NEW-JERSEY REPUBLICANS.

AN ENTHUSIASTIC CoNvENTIoN-Two BALLOTS
TAKEN-THE NOMINATION MADE UNAN-
IMoUs-A VIGOROUS PLATFORM ADOPTED
-pREsIDENT1AL ELECTORS CHOSEN.
Try rILEanArn TO rKmUNE1
Trenton. ~ j., Sept l3.-John Kean, jr, OF
Union. was nominated for Governor by the Rpub-
lican State Convention which was held in lay
Tor Opera House here this afternoon. General Il.
Burd Grubb, Of Burlington; Franklin Murphy, OF
Essex, and Frank A. Mcgowan, of Mercer, were IN
the struggle for the nomination. but after the
second ballot their followers went sody over 10
Kean and his nomination was made unanimous.
IL was a big and enthusiastic convention, ana
nearly all the Republican leaders were on the
floor as delegates. Conspicuous among these were
General Sewell, in the Camden delegation; Senator
Gardner, in the Atlantic delegation and National
Committeeman Carrot A. Hobart, in the Passalc
delega alton.
Mr. Kean, as chairman Of the State Committee,
called the convention to order at noon. Ex-Sena-
tor Henry NJ. Nevius, of Monmouth. vas chosen
temporary chairman and John Y Foster, of Essex;
John r. Cox, of HunterdOn: j. Herbert Potts, OF
Hudson A. S. Barber of Gloucester: and Barton
B Hutchinson, Of Mercer, were elected temporary
secretaries. All these officers recommended
later by the Committee on Permanent Organiza-
ton, and they served until adjournment. In his
speech Chairman Nevius arraigned the Democratic
administration Of the State for its bitter parti-
sanship, and hits directed against Governor ABB
bctt and his methods were loudly applauded.
Tie preliminary session was concluded with the
appointment OF the standing committees After
recess the Committee on Resolutions reported the
following platform. which was adopted:
The Republicans Of New-JerSey, through their rep
esentauves in convention assembled, reafirm their
adherence and undying devotion to the great prln-
owes long years OF unexampled prosperity In the
past. and through which We look for its future great
W. approve and indorse the declaration Of prin-
cples set forth In the platform adopted by the
Republican National Convention at Minneapolis on
We reailirm our belief in the doctrine OF tariff
for the projection Of American industry, and We
opposed TO the pencious doctrine OF Free Trade,
whether presented IN It's true name or disguised
We repudiate the Democratic doctrine enunciated
in the platform OF that party that the Federal Gov
eminent has constitutional power TO impose and
collect tarih duties. except for the purpose of
revenue only" As evidence Of wise Republican less-
lation on this subject. call attention TO the gen
era prosperity of the country the decreased prices
Of manufactured goods, the Increased value OF agrl-
as shown by statistics collected and published by
Democratic officials. .
We rcanrm our Enforcement OF the wise and able
administration OF President Harrison. whose broad
craftsmanship In the treatment of every question
and whose unerTing accuracy OF Judgment and action
In every emergency have earned for hun the title OF
who never makes IA mistake. The glorious past
earnest Of sun more glorious future, and we
want no change.
We denouncc ms utterly vicious, scandalous and
contrary 10 public policy the passage by the last
Democratic Legislative, under the direction Of Dem.
Of the Democratic State Executive Committee. OF "a
BIN TO esalize an unconstitutional ana perncio'us
combination OF corporations engaged In the production
AMI carrying Of COAL AS the result OF which the prices
q this necessary commodity have been Increased ana
the burdens Of consumers have been Vastly aug
mented We remind the people that this legislation
affects not only men Of wealth and the great INDUS
tries OF the state. but increases the cost OF living 10
that more numer class who are compelled to meet
the increased burden out OF the proceeds OF their DAILY
Labor and capital should be allies. not enemies
We favor arbitration and profit sharing as remedies
for idleness. want and suffering, and tending to 20
peace. plenty and prosperity 10 our people so
We favor reduction in the hours Of labor We favor ,0
tenement house and factory inspection In the In
terest Of health and morals
We are In favor OF the principle Of home rue oy
all peoples everywhere. and especially DO we favor
the extension Of this principle to the local govern
W indorse the principles set forth In the commu
nicatlon from the colorcd voters OF NewJersey' In
9aycnOa sf%Ss1 in g RdSnso Of Camden b.
added to the Republican State Committee us desired
Ne favor the passage Of an act restoring the pro
cees of the sale Of riparian lands TO The school fund
We are opposed TO an administration OF the state
Government personal uses the subseryency OF
safs and ID the he courts 10 nmdsr executive
orders OF local home government TO the multiple
ton of public offices and the increase OF salaries o1
tr lrerance Of personal and political ends 10 inc
appointment Of public officers for stated conslieri
tisn to be- paid TO the party campaign mnd 10 inc
10 the unheardof extravagance Of the, present
S clothing the the 'tD DSeoT with
dictatoria powers ~ the acts OF legislature OBJ
sequiously subject to execuv" control 10 INC ces
partisan purposes. investing them with arbitrary
powers and placing them beyond the control OF me
neople Inv making their terms OF once subject 10 the
Sil Of the Government to evaslons and misconstruc
lions OF the Constitution by the Chief Executive 10
secure polcal and personal support. to the c0un
tenancc and support by state oncsrs ana part,
leader, OF race-track gambling, with all lie attendant
cvils 10 The destruction OF the right Of suffrage BY
false registry, ballot box slnins and ndlrn, coHnt
nlhlIc Affairs which, during the current AdminstIa
lion has brought shame ard dis grace upon the state