The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-21
0TAY CAUSED A RUMPUS.
PENNSYLvANIA's REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION VRLY.

Ea
Adopted - Two Candidates Nomi-
mated for Congressman at Large
and Delegates to Minneapolis
chosen.
HARRISBURG, PA, April 20.-The repub-
Tcan state convention to nominate a candi-
date for supreme judge, two candidates for
c,ncressmen at large. four electors at large,
and eight delegates at large to the national
convention, was called to order by State
chairman Watres at 1920 o'clock this
morning in the Harrisburg opera house.
The house was packed to suffoostion. The
delegates occupied the first floor and the
snectators crowded themselves into the two
galleries. The flags and banners that did
dutv at last weeks democratic convention
still hung from the walls and balconies.
Secretary Leach road the call for the con-
ventiou and then called the roll. All of the
on delegates responded to their names.
James l., Miles of Philadelphia nominated
Gen. James w. Latta, also OF thai city, for
temporary chairman.
MIR. Latta addressed the convention. His
sneech was punctuated with frequent ap-
plause and at It's conclusion the usual resolu-
tiops for the organization Of conventions
we're adopted. Gen. Latta's quick decisive
manner in putting questions found favor
with the assemblage and each announce
ment by him OF the result OF vote was
greeted with good natured applause.
After the announcements of the commit
tees on resolutions and permanent organi-
zation the convention took a recess till 80
o'clock.
Chris L. Magee OF Pittsburg was made
chairman of the committee on resolutions.
The committee met ab once and soon COM
pleted its labors. The platform which was
prepared last night, was presented for its
consideration and was adopted without a
dissenting voice.
The convention reassembled at 1:45
O'clock.
E. K Martin of Lancaster was made
permanent chairman.
The platform was then read. Great ap-
pause greeted the mention OF the names Of
President Harrison and Secretary Blaine.
UPRoAR OVER QUAY.
Mr.. Phillips Of Schuylkill offered the fol-
lowing as an amendment TO the platform !:
RESOLVED, That we congratulate our junior
United States senator upon the spontan
e9us and unbounded manifestations of
approval of his course recently exhibited
throughout the commonwealth, and as repre-
sentative of this state at large, in this presi-
dential year, recalling his ma gnificent services
70 the party in 1888, we cannot refrain from
adding our testimony of appreciation and
tendering our fluctuations to Hon. NJ s Quay.
Tremendous cheering, mingled with boots
and Kisses. followed the reading of the reso-
luton, A dozen delegates were on their
feet demanding recognition, but Mr. Magee
Of Pittsburg being nearest the platform, was
the first to catch the chairman's eye. The
audience was dlsinclined to listen to Mr.
Magee and continued to call for the adoption
Of the amendment. Mr.. Magee maintained
his position, however, and was finally able
to make himself heard. He said: "I want
to know what that resolution has to do with
the republican platform in a presidential
year; | cannot see"
Mr.. Magee was here interrupted by an
uproar of confusion. Cries Of "Quay,
Quay" "Magee, Magee." went up from all
sides, accompanied by Kissing. hooting and
cheering
The matter was finally settled by Mr..
Phillips temporarily Withdrawing his
amendment.
Inc platform was then adopted as read,
and the confusion was renewed when Mr..
Philips again offered his resolution. He
was finally prevailed upon to withdraw 1t,
theobJection being to its local character
A COMPROMISE RESOLUTION.
conference resulted in the offering by
Mr. Phillips of the following: 1.-THE ear
nest public and party services of Matthew
stanley Quay entttle him to the thanks and
vanian
Ar. Magee-Mr. Chairman, to that reso-
tlon can subscribe with all my heart, and
move Its unanimous adoption. 1t was
-Four electors at large were then unani-
H9UUusIy CHOSEN as follows: B. +. Jones of
A!egheny, William Wood OF Philadelphia,
II =, francis Dunlap Of Wooster and William
u. Sayers Of Delaware.
Mr. Aagee read the list of delegates at large
Gs Er agreed upon as follows: William L.
6ikins III OF Philadelphia, Hamilton Disston of
ITIhiladelphia, William Finn Of Aliegnenv.
garry W. Oliver Of Allegheny, s. A.
davenport OF Erie, Lyman D. Gilbert of
pauPG1ln, d. Clay Mccormick of Lycom>
mTg' ten. Frank Reeder of Northampton.
MY were elected unanimously.
N4ne oallot5 were required TO settle the
a.Pnrem9 .n court judgeship nomination. 1t
S |lI 10 Judge John Dean of Blair county.
wen names were presented to the conven-
MAJ. Alexander Mcdowell of Mercer
~ulty and Gen. William Lilly of Carbon
large. -Oi 'oSSDlena'
'De convention then adjourned.
~ THE PLATFORM.
c,r.s plattorm reaff1rms protection as the
Gus ruof stone Of the republican faith, and
-1llsads the Mckinley tariff act as its
NJ plhcation. 1t also declares in favor
il ~. isderal election law. The following
sue financial plank:
4 ottba afpprove and commend the general policy
tbs slvSS. lao. republican congress in dealing with
4 c1i,syer ayer question. We are opposed to free
Amar}iees OF silver, but favor the purchase OF
ss1z s-tClu t u SILVER at its market value and the
pay1,ssyy. ne ne government of treasury notes in
i y, lieat thereof.
M SI SeIeg gates are not instructed.
can bo wing are the only utterances that
NJ ,aken as referring to a candidate:
presijau1ss usG5are nre our unbounded confidence In
fear en3 D9nJamln Harrison, a leader without
i the come mlIuout reproach. He has given to
i oigovsrs,y wise and patriotic administration
dipitv an.ii,eht; ne has maintained the national
4 the 1r1alu 1nu honor; he has upheld the glory OF
peace a. Ioah nag abroad, while promoting
mef aa snd dyancing prosperity at home: he has
geuca etis duty of his office with inteIi-
pledge M courage and has redeemed every
upon vyiiS[l 20 the country in the platform
ulse "Ign SiIne ne was elected. In the unfort-
threatene5i iS puUes with ItNly and Chile, in;the
Ali the ID Co'upllcationS with Great Britain
ciprocaI co1a pment of the principles of re-
Ican s5ri.lli oi.lliherclal intercourse, the repub.
terpar %, -55lstration has acted with judicial
&C ClieverT,aa,a ~ win American spirit; and in the
repubica,l' ot these victories of peace we as
right In Us us OF pennsylvania have an especial
dlS.inrn{st5aals ln the eminent services az the
son Of PenToeul9 secretary Of State, that brilliant
Header JoIly lyania, and the ideal republican
James G. Blaine.
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cay STATE REPUBLICANS