Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-04-29
REID In THE CHAIR.
Chosen to Preside Over New
York Republicans.
THE BIG FOUR" GO TO MINNEAPOLIS

Depew, Miller. Hiscock, and Plat Sc
lected as Delegates-at-La rge-Gov. Nc
kiniey wields the Gavel at Cleveland
and Addresses the Buckeye Convep-
tion-sIissouri Republican Ticket-No
Instructions Anywhere-Senator Pal
mer Endorses the Action of His Illi-
nois Friends-Fifcr Wins at Chicago.
ALBANY, April 29-The Republican
state convention was held here yesterday
William A. Sutherland, of Rochester, was
elected temporary chairman. Upon taking
the chair Sutherland delivered speech
Of one hours duration. His illusions to
Lincoln, Grant, Harrison, Blaine, Fassett
and Depew were loudly applauded; the
enthusiasm at Blaine's name being par
ticularly noticeable. Previous to this the
only notable incident was the announce
ment that ex-senator Warner Miller had
been unable to attend the convention for
business re;i-ons. A letter from Miller
was read giving his reasons for absenting
himself. The reading of the letter was
applauded. The preliminary business was
then transacted and recess taken.
WhiteIaw Reid Permanent Chairman.
1t was S:45 when Chairman Sutherland
again called the convention to order The
committee on credentials reported that
but one contest was presented, and it had
decided to report in favor of the sitting
delegates. The report was adopted Hon.
Whitelaw Reid was then chosen as per-
manent chairman and amid great ap-
plause was escorted to the chair. In in
PRODUCING Reid to the convention, Chair
man Sutherland said: For distinguished
services rendered to the state, party and
nation, as a journalist; for lustre added to
the name Of American citizenship through
out the globe. the gentleman l am about
to present as the chairman of this conven-
ton stands almost without an equal, Mr..
Reid -
The Presidents Remarks.
When the applause had subsidized Chair
man Reid addressed the convention. If
the record of the Republican party through
the whole thirty-siX years of its glorious
history Is not sufficient reason for trust
In 1t now said Reid, 1T is at least no con
trolling reason for distrust. Can any one
say as much for theother party: Let US
not be Unkind enough to 90 back TOO far
Let me merely ask if its record last winter,
either in Albany or in Washington, is a
satisfactory guaranty of the future; Are
the farmers of New York, even the Demo
cratic farmers, anxious that another legis-
lature like this should have another chance
at their tax levy! Are even the Demo-
cratic business men of New York anxious
that this congress should have its way I'M
opposed about either free silver or the
tariff?
Man Under Grandfather's Hat"
al
ly give thanks last winter that they had
been beaten four years ago; and that there
now sits on watch in the White House the
safe, honest, sturdy, great big man under
his grandfather's hat We are for honest
money, and We mean fight on that line to
the end that, in the presidents illumin-
ating phrase, any dollar issued by the
government shall be as good as any other
Ii issues or ever did. We are for protec-
ton to American industry; we are for the
Mckinley tariff; we are for that wise and
fruitful system of reciprocity with which
the name of the great secretary, the
matches Blaine [greaJ enthusiasm, is
forever identified"
Depew Entertains the Delegates.
In response to loud calls, the Hon.
Chauncey NJ. Depew then took the plat
form and delivered speech, the leading
feature Of which was a strong Endorsement
of President Harrison. He was followed
by ex-Collector J. Sloat Fassett.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Fassett's
speech the chairman of the resolutions
committee was recognized to read the plat
form. 1t is a standard Republican pro-
nouncement on all issues. The consum-
mate ability of President Harrison, and
the wisdom and sagacity of his cabinet,
and especially of his chief cabinet officer.
James G. Blaine" is recognized in the sue
cess of this administration.
Delegates to minneapolis.
The platform was adopted. The follow
ing delegates-at-large to the Minneapolis
convention were then elected: Warner
Miller Frank Hiscock, c. NJ. Depew and
Thomas c. Platt, They are uninstructed.
Electors-at-large: II. II. Sage, of Ithaca,
and ]. Seligman, Of New York After the
appointment of the state committee, the
convention at 5:36 p. m. adjourned sine
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