Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
VIEWS OF THE VOTER
Conventions Held in q Number of
States.
TROUBLE WITH CHEYENNES FEARED.
Marseilles, ILL.,, in Peril
From Floods.
ELLIS ISLAND A F F AIR S =.
TROUBLE WITH CHEYENNES FEARED.
ELLIS ISLAND AFFAIRS
MANY STATE CONVENTIONS.

Action Taken by the Representatives Of
the Voters.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.,, May 4.-When the demo-
cratic state convention met here at noon today
the name Of Cleveland was in every mouth.
The district conventions were held during the
morning and emily Cleveland men we're put
ON guard to vote as a unit for him and
sound money at Chicago. Chairman Z. C. Wall
called the convention to order and State Sena-
tor ROBERT Lees, temporary chairman, made an
eloquent address. dwelling at length on the
principles OF parties founded by Jefferson and
Hamilton. Committees we're appointed and
recess taken until o'clock.
The delegates at large will doubtless be Sem
ator VIM. F.Vilas. Gen. Edward Bragg, Edward
Z. Wall and Cot. john II. Knight.
CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS.
STOCKTON, CAL, May 4--The republican
| convention reassembled at 7:30 last evening"
The report of the committee on credentials
was read and unanimously adopted. The re-
naming permanent officers we're thon selected.
The order OF business is as follows: Report OF
committee on platform and resolutions; olec-
ton OF delegates to the national convention;
reports of congressional district delegates;
selection OF state central committee.
hot discussion arose over an amendment
disqualifying all Office holders from member
ship on state central committee. The amend
ment was finally defeated-l20 to 428. The
convention then adjourned until IL o. m. to-
day.
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, May 4-The republican
convention reassembled this morning at 1890
District and county caucuses previously had
selected members Of the state central commit
tee and nominated delegates and alternates
The committee on permanent organization re-
ported list of officers headed by Senator Haw-
ley as permanent chairman. and on taking the
chair the Senator spoke at considerable length
Senator Hawley in his speech depiored tho
announcement that Blaine would not be can
didate for President. He paid high compli-
ment to President Harrison. The following
delegates were then elected at large: Morgan
G. Buckley, James II. Platt. Timothy Z. Hop
kins, Lorrin A. Cooke.
The platform Endorses Harrison's administra-
| ton, eulogizes protection and the financial
policy OF the republican party, demands proper
pensions and discusses state issues. District
| delegates to Minneapolis were then elected,
| and after a brief speech by Gov. Buckley and
cheers for Senator Hawley the convention ad-
journed.
NORTH DAKOTA RHPUBLICANs.
GRAND FORKS, N. D., May 4-The republican
state convention will be in session here this
afternoon. President Harrison will be Endorsed
and delegates favorable to his renominati
sent to Minneapolis. The convention will also
probably indorse the proposition for the
calling of a special session of the legis-
iature to provide for the election of
presidential electors and for canvassing the
vote OF such election, and also incidentally to
| make further appropriation of ESQ, 900 for
the state exhibit at the worlds fair, the appro-
priation Of last session, 900. having been
found entirely insufficient to mako creditable
exhibit.
ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN,.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. May AT 2 o'clock this
! afternoon the republican state convention was
called to order by A. NJ. Jones, chairman of
| the state central committee. There will be
1.235 delegates. Congressman Hopkins was
| made temporary chairman and DR. Joseph
Robbins permanent chairman. Gov. Fifer
has an overwhelming majority Of the
delegates and il certain Of renomina-
! ton. All signs also point to the denomination
| Of LYMAN b. Ray as lieutenant governor, l.
n. Pearson as secretary OF state and c. w.
Pavey as auditor, although there are candi-
| dates in the field for all these Offices. The
| nominations will not be reached until tomor-
row morning. The resolutions will heartily
! indorse the administration OF President Harri-
son and the delegates-at-large will vote for his
denomination.
Mr.. Hopkins made a speech Of considerable
length. The usual committees were then ap-
| point d and the convention adjourned until to-
morrow, when the real work Of the body will
begin.
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS.
MUSHROOM, Mich, May 4-This city is
| crowded with delegates to the democratic state
convention which opened today. 1t is the
first time that it has ever entertained 40 large
| a crowd, but the citizens have done nobiy and
! are giving the visitors right hearty welcome.
The convention ia held in . wigwam which
has seating capacity Of 5000 The delegates
! to Chicago will be in favor OF Cleveland.
] Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star. r
MUSHROOM, Mich, May 4-Herman B. Hud-
son OF Mancelona opened he convention.
Every reference to Cleveland was rapturously
| appiauded. Delegatcs-at-large will be Don NJ.
Dickson, Edward Ryan, Wellington r. Burt
and Edwin r. Uhl. The resolutions in all prob
| ability will instruct for Cleveland and knock
| out the silver plank.
TENNESSEE REpUBLIoASa
NASHVILLE, TENN, May 4-The republican
state convention opened here today for the Sc
lection Of delegates-at-iarge to Minneapolis
and the nomination Of governor. The dele
gates will PROBABLY be instructed for President
Harrison. For governor John E. Mccall of
IT 'rson county is in the lead twenty five
| c a having instructed for him. Hon. H.
v Id Of Weaklep is his most formidable OPP
ponent. 1t is thought that Mccall will have
an easy victory.
MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
FRxDERIcK. Nd, May 4-The republican
state convention was called for 10 o'clock this
morning, but the converting hour was delayed
until after noon. The indications are that the
! delegates-at-large will be James A. Gary, Mai
Alexander Shaw, Thomas s. Hodson and Louis
4. McComas. President Harrison's administra-
| ton will be Endorsed and the delegates will be
requested to use all honorable means for his
| denomination. The platform, it 10 stated, will
ho,o n vla Hk tha fpa ar1svn ~ all
] will approve Of the working Of the reciprocity
| act and will approve the Mckinley bill
The convention was called to order BY Harry
! NJ. Clabaugb. The contesting delegations
from Baltimore city, representing the John
| son element Of the party, were decided to have
| NO standing snd the Gary delegation was
! seated. Mr.. Chayles 7. Westcott was chosen
| famncrarx chairman and mada n abort aAdrass