The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-04-14
POLITICAL DOINGS.
Michigan Republicans to Select
Delegates To-Day.
ALGER'S FRIENDS WILL CONTROL
THE CONVENTION.
The j., ocrats of Pennsylvania, in
State Convention Assembled, APP
pIay d the Mention of Ex-President
Cleyeiand's Name, and Pass Reso-
buttons Demanding His Nomination
at the Chicago Convention.
Special to the REcoRp-USroS.

have delegates selected at the Republican
State Convention in this city tomorrow
instructed to support Alger for the Presi-
dency. The only serious opposition they
are encountering appears to be from pol
lt1clans, who regard Harrison's renomi-
nation at Minneapolis as assured It is
understood the Democratic gerrymander
law OF the last Legislature will be ig-
nored, and delegates and electors Sc
iected on a basis of the former apportion-
ment, as it has been decided to test the
constitutionality of the law. The result
OF the remaining local conventions
throughout the State shows that there can
be no doubt that Alger will largely domi-
nate the convention tomorrow. The
harrison faction is in such hopeless mi
norlty that tonight all that is asked is
that customary resolutions approving the
past Republican administration be
adopted. This proposition finds no OPP
position, as Alger indorses it.
In an interview tonight Alger said he
did not expect the delegates to the Ma
tonal Convention to be instructed for
him. neither did he desire it. If the con-
ventlon did such thing he would release
the delegates from the instructions at
once.
An exciting contest between two fac
tons to secure control of the Republican
County Convention was held here to-day,
with Mayor Pingree, candidate for Gov
ernor, and ex-senator Palmer, President
of the Worlds Fair on one side, and
Senator Mcmillan on the other. The con-
test was to secure the selection of State
Central Committeeman favorable to Pin
gree's aspirations for the Governorship
a Pingree man was called to the chair,
and when he assumed the prerogative of
appointing Committee on Credentials
the trouble began, and the Mcmillan
faction elected a Chairman, and for the
next hour the convention had two pre-
siding officers. The opposing delegates
crowded on the stage, and scutfie en-
sued. Finally a compromise was effected
by the rival Chairmen being constituted
a Committee on Credentials. The con-
tests We're decided by tossing a coin.
After the Credentials Committee re-
ported, Mcmillan candidate was elected
Chairman by 81 to 81, and after that had
it all their own way.
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS,
HARRISBURG, April 13.-The Demo
cratic State Convention met at noon. The
Opera-houSe was crowded. Congress-
man BeltZhooVer was temporary Chair
man. In the address of acceptance he
arraigned the Republican party for its
diiCG, tuG MChl0IeV
law and free silver and made a plea for
economy in Government expenditure.
He paid a glowing tribute to the qualities
of Grover Cleveland as leader, linking
his name with that of his beautiful wife
and interesting baby. He also referred
to Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania
and Senator German of Maryland as
suitable men for President.
His references to Cleveland and Patti
son were received with long continuous
cheers. The name of Hill shouted from
the gallery caused groans and Kisses.
The usual committees were then APP
pointed.
The Credentials Committee battled with
numerous contests, and, it is understood.
lively scenes ensued. The anti-adminis-
trationiSts, to the number of fourteen.
finally left the meeting room. When the
convention reaSSembled the Credentials
Committee reported the seating OF all adj
ADMINISTRATION delegates, and ignoring the
ants. n minority report was presented
but defeated, and the regular report
adopted. Much bad blood was engen-
dered in the discussion, and an attempt of
the sergeants to eject two members led to
a fight.
Quiet was restored when the permanent
Chairman, Senator Ross, took the gavel. |
In his address, Ross hoped the proceed
ings would be characterized by harmony. |
He arraigned the Republican party and |
eXtolled the Democratic. His illusions |
TO Cleveland and Pattison were received |
with wild demonstrations of approval.
The Committee on Platform and Reso- |
lutions next reported. The platform |
pledges anew fealty to the principles and |
belief and doctrines taught by Jefferson.
Jackson, Tilden and Cleveland; declares |
for an honest and economical administers |
ton; for local elf-government; for honest |
money; for civil service reform; for lib
eral, but not reckless pensions, and for |
speedy abatement of all forms of needless |
and oppressive taxation: declares the |
paramount reform demanded was that of |
tariff laws upon basis Of the Democratic |
platform of 1888; demands the repeal of |
the Mckinley bill, and that essential raw
materials be placed upon the free list, |
and a revision of the tariff; demands the |
nomination and election of Grover Cleve- |
land as President, and conmends the |
administration of Governor Pattison:
directs the Democratic State and County |
Committees 10 further, by every means |
in their power, the organization Of regu-
lar Democratic societies, and approves !
the appointment of William F. Harrity |
to the vacancy in the Democratic Ma !
tional Committee.
References to Cleveland and Pattison
Were cheered long and heartily, but the
mention of Harrity's name brought forth
the greatest amount OF enthusiasm. A
substitute to the second section of the
platform was offered instructing the dele
gates to the National Convention to vote
as a unit. 1t had been agreed in COM
mittee that where the ants were beaten
in their efforts TO prevent the admission
of the unit rule the tight should be
brought before the convention, and
O'Brien took the platform and spoke at
length favoring the substitute. Chair
man Reed favored the adoption of the
platform as presented from the COM
mittee, and upon his motion the amend
ment was voted down and the report of
the committee adopted.
Nominations We're then declared in |
order, and Christian Heydrick of We
mango was nominated for Judge of the |
Supreme Court. George A. Allen of
Erie and Mayor Thomas p. Merritt of |
Reading were named as candidates at |
large for Congress. For electors at large, |
Mortimer h. Elliott of Tioga, John c. |
Bullitt of Philadelphia, Thomas b. Ken |
nedy of Franklin and David T. Watson |
OF Allegheny were chosen.
When the naming of delegates to the |
National Convention begun much confu-
sion ensued, as there were eight regular |
candidates and dozen or more ants. |
The vote resulted in the election of the |
regulars.
JEFFERsoN's BIRTHDAY.
ANN ARBoR (Mich.1, April I3.-Jeffer- |
sons birthday was celebrated here this !
evening by the Democratic Club of the
University of Michigan. Among those