, 1892-05-05
MORE CON v ENTIONS
The Republicans Of Illinois Re-
nominate Fifer

AEhe SAEVer Platforms an Many OF
tEae States -HaFrison,s Admins
tratiOn Endorsed and the Name
OF Blaine Loudly Cheered.
SPRINGFIELD, III, May 5.-The republi-
can state convention re-assembled this
morning. The temporary organization
was made permanent. After reports OF
committees and the reelection of dele
gates-at-large to the national convention,
and presidential electors, the convention
proceeded to the nomination Of a state
ticket. Governor Joseph w. Fifer was re-
nominated on first ballot.
Lieutenant Governor Lyman r. Raw
was nominated on the first ballot. Fer
secretary of state, l. N. Pearson was re-
nominated on first ballot. General @. w.
Pavey was renominated for auditor on
first ballot. Henry Hertz of Chicago, was
nominated for treasurer on first ballot.
The platform arraigns the democratic
party for treachery to the cause of honest
money, indorses the republican defense
against the spoilatiOn and degradation Of
the national currency in the threatened
free coinage OF silver at fictitious value
and faYors an International conference
looking to the restoration of silver in the
monetary system of the world The plat
form endorses Harrison and Blaine.
For attorney general. George w. Prince,
OF Knox county, was nominated on the
first ballot.
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 5.-,rhe republi-
can platform says I'VE are unalterably
opposed to the free, unlimited coinage Of
oil lyT11s
silver conference is commended, and the
modification of the silver act, so as to en-
able the president to regulate the silver
purchases as recommended. The adminis-
tration of Harrison is strongly endorsed,
No mention is made of instruction to dele
gates for him.
DELAWARE REPUBLICANS.
DOVER, Del, May 5-The republican
state convention met this afternoon; Or.
Hiram Burton temporary chairman. At
ter the appointment of COMMITTEES a recess
was taken.
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
ROANOKE, Va, May 5.--The republican
convention was called to order this after
noon by General Malone. Three cheers
were given with will for Harrison, the
next president of the United States.
MINNESOTA REP JBL1cANs.
NJ A fholIi 10y - 4 IC LGplD1lCdl SGdU6
convention for the selection Of dele
gates to the national convention met here
today. Chairman Joel Il. Heatwolf, ofthe
state committee, called the convention to
order, and spoke of the coming campaign
as one certain Of success, on account of the
fact that heparty SIS perfectly united. Sem
ator Davis was made temporary chairman
The mention 0f the nasaes 0f Blaine
caused hearty applause. After the APP
pointment Of committee on resolutions, a
recess was taken until afternoon
ARKANSAS PRoHIBITIoNIsTs.
LITTLE Rock. May 5.-The state prohibit
tion convention met here and reatfirmed
the national prohibition platform, recon-
mended equal suffrage without regard to
race, sex Or. color. Money of equal legal
tender value, restricted immigration
against convict labor, for the appointment
of a joint committee by congress to invest
igate the liquor ques tion, government
control of railroads and settlement Of
strikes by arbitration.
IN THE CHI KAsAW NATION
T1sHIMINGo, /. r., May 5.-Robert Har-
ris has been nominated for governor Of the
Chickasaw nation. Wm Kemp for at
torney general. Harris represents the
Byrd administration, now in power. He
is a half breed and his nomination does not.
meet with the favor of the full bloods.
Harris is opposed by Jones Wolf, dis
tinguished full blood Chickasaw.