The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1892-05-07


Sixth Congressional Observation-Disclosures, A. Ct.
Sturgis, or Garrett, and Allen Ct. Rutherford OF
Montgomery: alternates, John W. Gable, Of
Washington and X. X. Henderson, OF Aliegany.
Elector X. NJ. Boyd.
PRELIMINARY ORGANIZATION
The convention was called to order in
the Frederick Opera House by Charm Ii
Clabaugh, of the State central committee
who stated that there were no contestiDg
delegations from the counties, but that
two sets of credentials had been presen-
ted from the second and two from the
third Legislative districts OF Baltimore.
Col. Thomas S. Hodson nominated
Charles I. Westcott, of Kent county, as
chairman, and he was unanimously
elected. Messrs. Hodson and McComas
escorted Mr.. Westcott to the stage Mr.
Westcott thanked the convention for
his election and spoke of the approach.
ing presidential campaign. He coun-
seled the putting aside OF personal ambi
tions for the success of the party, and
added eve can go into this fight armed
as we never have been before. We can
point to three ard a half years of
national adm in istration rs beacon that
stands out for good government, pure,
manly, clean and successful. We have
had matchless ability in the State
Department and have opened up new
field for our producers, and we have had
passed for the benefit of American work
ingmen the Mckinley bill. We coufid-
emily hope with the progress of this year
that the effects OF that bill will be what
we predicted"
Colonel Hodson nominated Dr.. J. j.
Weaver. Jr., of Carroll comfy, as tenn
porary secretary. and Sidney E Mud
nominated Richard II. Neal, colored, of
Anne Arundel county, as assistant
secretary. They were elected.
Mr.. w. G. Bradley moved that the
roll be called and each county and the
first legislative district of Baltimore
city name member of the committee on
credentials. The motion was carried,
and after the naming Of the committee
recess was taken.
RINGING SPEECHES.
During the recess calls were made for
speeches and Messrs. Thackery, Yelling
ton and McComas responded.
Mr.. Thackery asked the members OF
the convention to lay aside any differ
erces that might arise or had arisen
aud urged that at the next election every
man exert himself to the utmost in the
advancement of the party. He paid the
Harrison administration glowing
compliment.
Mr.. Wellington said the falling off in
the Republican vote in Maryland was
owing to factional contests in Baltimore
city. He then eulogized PresidenC
Harrison and the members Of his cabinet.
Among all Republican administrations
he said, there has been none that has
been purer or had less scandal than
Harriscn's. He stands to day as one of
the greatest and grandest Presidents that
any party has ever given to men,
Mr.. McComas then took the platform
amid cheers, which were interspersed
with Kisses, which came from the left of
the stage where tn g colored delegates
sat. Mr.. McComas said in part: you
live In State governed by ring rule and
the pesple are ring ridden. For sample
of the party you have only to look at
that body which has SO recently ad-
journed at Annapolis. They have made
all kind of promises only to break
them" A voice in the hall: "Wlsro
are your promises?" Mr.. McComas
looking in the direction of the voice,
asked the speaker to keep quiet He
then went on to review the work of the
last Legislature and of the present
Democratic House of Representatives,
oondemning both, alleging that the
business of the people was neglected.
AFTER THE RECESS.
The report of the Committee on Gre
dentials on which Mr.. H. H. Hainss
represented Cecil County recommended
that the temporary officers be made
r----s-~--;th the "a ss;-z.s.-,.-4--.-'
permanent wrcL-.o-JsuuTEIon of one vice
president from each Congressional dis
trict. On motion of Mr.. L. E. McComas
the Baltimore contrasting delegations
were both admitted each delegate hav-
ing half vote.
The Committee on Resolutions on
which Mr.. r. c. Thackery represented
Cecil reported the following, embodying
the platform of the convention.
PREFERENCE FOR HARRISON.
The republicans of Maryland, in convention
assembled, make the following declaration OF
principles:
I'VE declare our firm adherence to the protec-
tive tariff policy OF the Republican party, where
by the American workman is everywhere in his
own country sovereign and may become the
owner OF his own home. We call attention to
the fact that the Interpretations of the Nc
KinIey. bill, by which the Democratic party was
enabled to obtain control of the lower house OF
the present Congress, have been already cor
rected by actual demonstration of its
practical workings, and the late elections show
that the inevitable reaction of truth against
ialsehOod has set in.
That we commend the doctrine of reciprocity
ps defined by our matcnless premier, James G.
Blaine, whereby the advantages OF American
commerce opened only to those foreign nations
which offer reciprocal advantages to us in
turn.
sThat we believe the duty of Congress is to
give to the people OF the United States an Ameri-
can dollar, whether gold, silver or paper, which
shall be worth 100 cents everywhere.
I'VE recognize in the administration Of Ben
iamin Harrison, President of the United States.
the genuine type of American craftsmanship.
We congratulate him that the stirring events
which threatened to disturb relations with
foreign countries, while they have greatly in
crease his labors and responsibilities, have also
served to bring out prominently before the ma
ton his own firmness patriotism and statesman
ship. and have written his name imperishably in
the hearts of his countrymen.
I'VE hereby declare our preference for his
denomination TO the high office which he now
Hills and we hereby instruct our delegates to the
national convention to use all honorable means
10 that end
The report was adopted with cheering