The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-04-28
THE POLITICAL ARENA.
Empire State Republicans in
! Convention at Albany.
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS 5 FOR PALMER.

n n Western Man is TO Be Named for
President They want Their Famous
Senator to Get the womination-Coio-
RADIO Desires a Free silver Man.
ALBANY, April 2s.-The m delegates to
The state Republican convention in Har-
manus Blsecker hall were nearly all in their
seats today when Chairman Brookheld, OF
the state committee, alled the convention
TO order. The temporary chairman named
was W. A. Southerland who made speech
In which he thanked the convention for the
honor, and then dwelt briefly upon state
and national politics.
1t is understood that Hon. Whitelaw Reid
will be made permanent chairman. There
is letter from Warner Miller in the pos
session of ex-Congressa1an Burleigh, and it
will be read at the convention. 1t will be
Mr.. Miller's views on state politics very
briefly given.
No Instructions for Delegates.
So far as is known the convention will not
be called upon to transact any business out
side of tho selection Of delegates to the ma
tional convention, the RAINING of presiden-
tial electors under the new congressional
apportionment, the selection of electors at
lersc; adoption Of the platform and a reor-
ganization Of the state committee.
This morning the state committee met at
the Kenmore to decide contests. The only
one noted is in Albany county. 1t is be-
ieved that the convention can get through
in one session and that all will be over by
today. Indications are that while indorse-
ment of the national administration will be
made, that no resolutions will be adopted
fayoring any one particular candidate, or in
any way tending to instruct the delegates
to the national convention.
There is a good deal of talk among the
delegates as to the legality of the new ap-
portionment 1t is not improbable that a
test case will be made Immediately. Tho
board of supervisors of some counties will
redistrict the assembly districts under the
reapportionment bill, and the Republicans
will apply to the courts to prevent the
change from being made. Appeals will be
taken to the court Of appeals, and if the re-
straining order is finally granted it will pre-
vent the execution of he redistricting or
dered by the legislature.
To Name tho Big Four.
1t is generally conceded that the delegates
at large will be the same as four years ago
Depew, Platt, Miller and Hisc0ck. There
has been some talk among the Brooklyn
men of putting forward ex-Mayor Schroeder
as candidate against ex-senator Platt, but
it is not likely to fructify into any formida-
BILE opposition.
The platform will reiterate the funda-
mental principles of Republicanism, includ-
ing protection and sound finance, indorse
reciprocity and give commendaton to Pres
tdent Harrison's administration with q
complimentary mention of his able secre-
tary of state; there will be scathing de-
nunciation Of the policy which has been
inaugurated in this state by the present
leaders of the Democracy. There is no
question but that the resolutions will be in
the same tone on national affairs as those
recently passed in Massachusetts and Penn
Bylyania
The undercurrent of sentiment which in
Hists upon leaving the delegates free from
instruction is largely charged with in
quires as to the possibility of Mr.. Blaine's
acceptance of the nomination. II it was
thought that he would refuse to run, there
would be practical tlnanimity among the
delegates for resolution requesting the
delegates at large and the district delegates
Is we'll to vote for him at Minneapolis.
Fassett and Reapportionment.
Ex-senator j. Sloat Fassett was asked if
che Republican convention would take any
action in the Democratic reapportionment
OF the state. MIR. Fassett said:
81 don't believe they will. Personally, 1
do not believe that there is any necessity
for such action. The reapportionment will
act upon the Democratic party with much
more force than any appeal of ours to the
people Why, by its action the Democracy
has made Rochester Republican for ever,
and l don't know but some other cities.
While am talking 10 you want to say
this one thing: 1t is anotable fact that only
such sections as arc controlled by Irish
Democrats have been given any greater
representation-Kings county, with Hugh
Mclaughlin; New York, with Dick Croker;
Erie, with William Sheehan; Rensselaer,,
with Ed Murphy. What do you suppose
such men as these care for country Demo.
cratsf 1t viii not bp many months before
the Democrats in tile country throw over
the present controlling influences and refuse
TO allow the cities TO dictate the entire
legislation Of the state.n
TRENTON, April 2s.- The Republican state
convention to name delegates to Minneapo-
lis made Judge John A. Blair both tempo
rary and permanent chairman. The dele
gates loudly cheered illusions to Secretary
Blaine in his address and then somebody
proposed cheer for Harrison, which was
given Tho platform commended Harri-
opposed free silver Every point in the
platform was received with enthusiasm
When the reading was completed dele
gato tried to move q rccommitment with
instructions to insert an iudorselnent of
Mr.. Blaine, bat, though Mr.. Blaine's name
was received with cheers, the motion was
not even seconded, and the platform was
adopted as read.
Upon motion of Senator Griggs the state
committee was recognized SO as to be COM
posed of one member from each county and
four committeeman at large.
w. j. Sewell, John A Blair, Garrett A,
Hobart and George A. Halsey were nomi-
mated for delegates AT large.
During the convention the members of
the state executive Committee resigned in a
body. The ditrict delegates chosen were;
First district-David Baird, of Camden,
and Daniel p. Elmer, of Cumberland Sec