The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-04-30
THE POLITICAL ARENA.
Empire State Republicans IN
Convention at Albany.
nLrsors DEMOCRATS FOB PALMER

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ALBANY, April - The m delegates 70
the state Republican convention in Har.
manus Blocker hall were nearly all In their
seats today when Chairman Brookfeld, Of
the state committee, called the convention
70 order The temporary chairman named
was ". A. Switzerland, who made speech
in which he thanked the convention for the
honor and then dwelt briefly upon state
and national politics.
Il is understood that Hon Whitelaw Reid
viii be made permanent chairman. There
il letter from Warner Miller IN the pos.
session Of ex-Congressman Burleigh, and i
win be read at the convention. II win be
Mr.. Millers views on state politics very
briefly given.
No Instructions for Delegates
So far as is known the convention win not
be called upon to transact any business out
side Of the selection Of delegates to the ma
tional convention, the naming of presiden-
tial electors under the new congressional
superintendent, the selection Of electors at
large, adoption Of the platform and reor,
gaRization Of the state committee.
This morning the state committee met at
the Kenmore to decide contests. The only
one noted Is in Albany county. It Is be-
lieyed that the convention can get through
today. Indications are that while indorse-
ment Of the national administration win be
made, that no resolutions will be adopted
favoring any one particular candidate, or in
any way tending to instruct the delegates
to the national convention.
There is a good deal Of talk among the
delegates as to the legality Of the new APP
portionment. It is not improbable that q
y test case win be made Immediately. The
board OF supervisors Of some counties viii
redistrict the assembly districts under the
reapportionment bin, and the Republicans
VIII apply to the courts to prevent the
change from being made. Appeals win be
taken to the court Of appeals, and II the re-
straining order Is finally granted it win pres
vent the execution Of the redistricting or
dered by the legislature.
Il To Name the Big Four.
It Is generally conceded that the delegates
at large win be the same as four years ago
Depew, Platt, Miller and Hiscock. There
has been some talk among the Brooklyn
men Of putting forward ex- Mayor Schroeder
as q candidate against ex-senator Platt, but
Il Is not likely to fructify into any formida-
bic opposition.
The platform win reiterate the funda-
mental principles OF Republicanism, includ-
ing protection and sound finance, indorse
reciprocity and give commendation to Pres
ident Harrison's administration, with Q
complimentary mention Of his able secre-
tary Of state; there win be scathing de-
nunciation of the policy which has been
inaugurated in this state by the present
leaders Of the Democracy. There is no
question but that the resolutions win be in
the same tone on national affairs as those
recently passed in Massachusetts and Penn
sylvania-
The undercurrent of sentiment which in
sists upon leaving the delegates free from
instruction is largely charged with in
quiries as to the possibility Of Mr.. Blaine's
acceptance Of the nomination II it was
Thought that he would refuse to run, there
aWould DO practical unanimity among the
delegates for a resolution requesting the
delegates at large and the district delegates
- well to vote for him at Minneapolis.
Fassett and Reapportionment.
Ex-senator j. Sloat Fassett was asked if
the Republican convention would take any
action in the Democratic reapportionment
Of the state. Mr.. Fassett said.
az don't believe they will. Personally,
do not believe that there is any necessity
for such action. The reapportionment will
act upon the Democratic party with much
more force than any appeal of ours to the
people Why, by its action the Democracy
has made Rochester Republican for ever,
and don't know but some other cities.
While am talking to You want to say
this one thing: 1t is notable fact that only
such sections as are controlled by Irish
Democrats have been given any greater
Kings county, with Hugh
Mclaughlin; New York, with Dick Croker
Erie, with William Sheehan; Rensselaer,
with Ed Murphy. What do You suppose
snch men as these care for country Demo
cratsi 1t win not be many months before
the Democrats in the country throw ovel
the present controlling influences and refuse
70 allow she cities 70 dictate the entire
legislation Of the state.
New Jersey Republicans Meet.
TRENTON, April Is. The Republican STATE
convention TO name delegates 70 Minneapo
lie made Judge John A. Blair both tempo
rary and permanent chairman The dele
gates loudly cheered illusions 70 Secretary
Blaine in his address, and then somebod,
proposed q cheer for Harrison, which wa
gwen The platform commended Harri
sons administration, the Mckinley bill ane
opposed free silver Every point in tn,
platform was received with enthusiasm
When the reading was completed dele
gate tried TO move recommitment will
instructions to insert an Endorsement o