The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-05-04
Nine Ran,,hlloan conventIons.

The State Convention Of the Republicans
of Maine was held al Bangor Wednesday
The resolutions expressed continued loyalty
and devotion TO Secretary Blaine, cangrstu-
lated the country upon the Supreme Courts
"vindication of the principles ofthe msjoEi-
ty rule" maintained by Speaker Reed, and
declared in favor Of the denomination OF
President Harrison.
The New Jersey Republicans, in State
Convention at Trenton. adopted a platform
endorsing Hafrison's administration; the
Mckinley tariff and reciprocity, and declar-
ing firm and unyieIding opposition 10 free
silver coinage. The delegates were instruct
ed for Harrison.
The Republican State Convention of New
Hampshire was held al Concord, and dele
gates to the National Convention were elect
ed The platform endorsed Harrison's adj
ministration: declared in favor Of the pro-
tective tariff on the lines Of the Mckinley
law, free trade in articles which this count
ry cannot produce, and reciprocity and in
favor Of honest currency.
The Nebraska Republicans, in State Con-
vention at Kearney, instructed their dele
gates TO the National Convention TO vote for
the denomination Of Harrison.
The Colorado Republicans held their
State Convention at Denver. The platform
adopted declared in favor Of free coinage Of
silver, and complimented Blaine for his
craftsmanship sin directing the diplomatic
policy ofthe government" and for his doc
trine Of reciprocity; and the delegaiel to the
National Convention were instructed to OPP
pose the nomination of any man not in fav-
OF Of free coinage. A resolution indorsing
Harrisons administration was defeated by
vote of G23 70 >.
The expected struggle in the Ohio Repuh-
lican State Convention, at Cleveland, Thurs
day, between the Sherman and Foraker fac
tions, did not take place. an agreement hay-
ing been reached by which each side was
equally represented on the delegation-at-
large TO the Minneapolis Conveniion-Mc-
Kiniey, Foraker, Bushnell and Hahn being
elected by scciamation. Governor NJ cKin-
ley presided and made an address. The
platform indorsed Harrison's administra-
ton as well as that of Mckinley; declared
adhesion to the doctrine of protection as EN-
bodied in the Mckinley bill, and opposition
to free coinage.
The State Convention Of the New York
Republicans was held in Albany Thursday.
Whiielaw Reid was elected permanent
chairman, and HiscOek, Plstt, Depew and
Miller were chosen as delegates-at-large to
the National Convention. The platform de-
clared in favor of protection and against
the free coinage of silver, bitterly arraigned
the Democrats Of New York, and recognized
the 'consummate ability Of President Har-
rison and the wisdom and sagaci;y Of his
Cabinet and especially Of his chief Cabinet
officer, James G. Blaine
The Missouri Republican State COnyen-
ton was held at Jefferson City. The plat
form indorses the administration of Presi-
dent Harrison, praises Secretary Blaine and
instructs its delegation for Harrison. Major
William Warner, of Kansas City, was nomi-
mated for governor.
The Alabama Republican Convention was
held at Montgomery, and resulted in a split,
two conventions being held. Each elected
delegates to Minneapolis and indorsed the
administration.