The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-04

S1OChION, SdA., May 81 uS ISS puUllCdu
state convention of California was called to
order at o'clock this aftern DON. In addi-
ton to the regular delegates, 54S in num-
Der, the city was filed with prominent
politicians of the party from all parts of
the state.
The call for the convention provided only
for the selection of delegates to the Mime
apolis convention, but it was also known
that the selection of four delegetes-at-larg
would have some bearing on the election of
United States Senator, which is to occur at
the next session of the legislature. Among
those prominently mentioned for delegates
at-large were United States Senator
Charles n. FELTON,, NJ. M. Estes and NJ. H.
de Young, all of whom were prominent in
the last senatorship fight and representing,
necessarily, somwhat divergent interests.
THE CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
In calling the convention to order Hon.
Irwin Q. Stump, chairman of the state
central committee, after congratulating the
delegates upon the large attendance and
enthusiasm shown, said 1.-THE principles
of protective tariff that protects are of
vital Importance to our varied and rapidly
developing Industries, and the business of
this convention at all stages should be so
conducted that in the fall campaign those
principles may not suffer by any set of
ours, but may be sustained and endorsed
by the people with more enthusiasm than
ever before l congratulate you that we
enter the campaign with no apologies for
our conduct of public affairs. The manly,
patriotic and consistent management of
our foreign affairs, under the guidance of
that matchless statesman, James G. Blaine.
will be tower OF strength in the contest.
| We can congratulate ourselves that time
has proven the wisdom of the measures
bearing the name of that eminent son of
Ohio, William Mckinley, and the three
| years of careful and conscientious devo-
ton to duty and country of our honored
chief magistrate, that great and good man,
Benjamin Harrison, is matter of honest
| pride Of our citizens. 1t remains for US to
do our duty well and fearlessly; to place
measures above men and principle above
| personal ambition
CHEERING FOR THE LEADERS
There was great cheering at the mention
of the names of President Harrison, Score
tary Blaine and Governor Mckinley.
James Il. Neff, of Placer county, was
chosen temporary chairman He said
1.-THE gentlemen whom you select to Min
neapolis will represent the party of protec
ton and of reciprocity. Whether James G.
Blaine or William Mckinley be nominated
we propose to elect them"
After the selection of committees on Or
ganlzation, credentials and platform, the
convention adjourned until 7:30 p. m.
THE PLATFORM.
| The platform which will be presented Il
the Republican state convention endorse!
President Harrison's administration anC
his action in the Gillian, Italian an(
Behring Sea controversies. The plan o
reciprocity is also Endorsed; revision O.
the naturalization and immigration law
demanded, so that undesirable people WIZ
are sent here or come here voluntarily car
be kept out; Improvement in the enforce
ment of the eight-hour labor law is de
manded and the election of United State
Senators by popular vote endorsed
AGAINST FREE SILVER.
The platform declares against the fire.
coinage of silver and fayors the Restriction
of coinage to the product of American
mines; government control and operation
and speedy construction of the nicaragua
canal are also favored.