, 1892-04-15

eral rule in other states.
THE DELEGATES.
Following were the delegates chosen to
the national republican nominating con
vention which meets in Minneapolis next
June:
Nelson Bennett, Pierce, 211 votes.
John H. McGraw, King, 2o8 votes.
A. M. Cannon, Spokane, 1874 votes.
ia. Perkins, Whitman, 164 votes.
John Cleman, Yakima, 151 votes.
William Kirkman, Walla Walla, 1928 votes.
Edward Eldridge, of Whatcom, I29 votes.
L. "A. Davis, Of Lewis, 122 votes.
The alternates are:
J. S, Mcmillan, San Juan.
John I. Redman, Pierce.
W. R. Forrest, King.
Tom May, Columbia.
J. p. Candy, Spokane.
Harry Montgomery, Wahkiakum.
r. N. Winship, Lincoln.
T. /. Savage, Stevens.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Following were the resolutions adopted
by the convention:
w y LA1C p0OllOdl4S VI DllG SIdGG OI wv ASH
ington, in convention assembled for the
purpose of electing delegates who shall ex-
ercise for the first time the right Of the
state of Washington to participate in the
nomination of republican candidates for
president and vice president of the United
States, Teatfirm our devotions to the prin-
ciples Of that party and believe that the
best interests ofthe state and nation will
be advanced by the continuance of repub-
ican policy in national and state affairs
Resolved, That we heartily approve of
the administration of President Harrison.
as honest, capable and courageous, and in
all respects entitled to a continuance ofthe
confidence of the American people.
The conduct of our foreign affairs has
been vigorous, yet within the bounds of
statesmanlike moderation; and the admin
istration of domestic affairs of the nation
has been free from scandal and corrup-
ton.
Resolved, That we unqualifedly advo-
cate and assert our adherence to the princi-
pies of protective tariff as heretofore an
nounced by the republican party in its
national platforms, and as now practiced
under provisions of the act Of congress
known as the Mckinley tariff bill.
Resolved, That we believe that the in
terests of that great and important part of
our county known as the Pacific coast
states, require that the Nicaragua canal
favor such friendly legislation by congress
as may speedily affect that result.
Resolved, That we are In favor of free
coinage of silver only when it shall have
been the result of an International bime-
tallic conference, but in no case are the
republicans of the state of Washington in
favor of any dollar, whether silver, gold or
paper, that is not equal to any other dollar.
Resolved, That we are in favor of a
speedy survey of the unsuryeyed public
| lands in this state.
Resolved, That we favor the improve
ment of the Columbia river and the re-
moval Of all distractions to WATERWAYS
within the state.
| Resolved, That we favor the immediate
opening Of all Indian reservations in this
state, and denounce the present house Of
representatives for its niggardly policy in
regard thereto.
CONVENTION NOTES.
The Lincoln club badges Of Olympia
were the prettiest badges displayed at the
convention.
Rev. J. R. Thompson, of Vancouver, ex-
president of the territorial council, was the
chaplain of the convention and made a
good prayer.
The Thurston county delegation was a
very important one in the convention.
Judge Robinson, of Thurston, and r. M.
| Winship, of Lincoln, conducted the chair
| deafening cheers.
Governor Ferry has promised to speak
in every county in the fall
| Nelson Bennett voted for holding the con
vention in Olympia. Eugene 7. Wilson
voted for Spokane.
highest number ofvotes in the convention.
Eldridge, of Whatcom, and Davis, of
/ Lewis, are representative old timers in the
/ best sense of the word. Both of them were
in Washington when it was part of Oregon.
and before the territory was founded. Ell
bridge is one of the ablest men in the
state. Both were territorial legislators a
generation ago.
Hon. T.. A. Davis, of Lewis county, one
of the delegate to Minneapolis, is farmer.
He is the father of Brad. w Davis, the
deputy secretary of state, has a splendid
farm near Chehalis and another the head
waters of the Cowlitz river, seventy-five
miles distant. He was member Of the
/ territorial legislature more than twenty
4 years ago.
Hon. John Cleman, of Yakima county
one of the Minneapolis delegates, is q
farmer. He is less than forty years of age
has a big ranch near North Yakima, and
was a member of the first legislature of the
state, voting for George Turner, of Spo
kane, for U. s. senator.
The Thurston county delegation cast itf
seven solid votes for Bennett, of Tacoma
Cannon, of Spokane, and McGraw, of Sc
attic.
Two farmers and six bankers and capital
lists are the delegation to Minneapolis. No
an old soldier in the crowd.
Hon. J. a. Perkins, of Whitman county
one Of the delegates, is a banker in Colfax
Delegate William Kirkman is the wealth
lest stock raiser in Eastern Washington.
McGraw voted for holding the conven
ton in Olympia against Spokane.
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