Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-05
Illinois Democrats Cheer for
Cleveland.
IA BITTER STRUGGLE IN OHIO
Colorado Republicans Refuse
to Endorse Harrison.
Republicans of Maine Stand by Harrison
and Give Reed IA Friendly Tap--The
Foraker-Sherman Fight--Texas Prohi-
bitionists Put Full Ticket in the Field.

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tho delegations from southern Illinois, and |
also by a section of the delegates from the |
Seventh and Eighth districts. The gal |
leries took up the applause. An unsuc-
cessful attempt was made to take recess
until tomorrow and nominations for gov
ernor were declared in order. General
John G. Black, Delos r. Phelps, Andrew
J. Hunter, W. II. Neece and John F.
Altgeld were placed in nomination. The
result of the first roll call was as follows:
Total vote cast $50. Necessary 10 a choice
4So. Altgeld, SOL; Black, 1856; Hunter, So;
Neece, A; Phelps, lB.
The chair announced that Judge Altgeld
wns nominated, and a storm of applause
went up. When the committee to wait ON
Judge Altgeld had been appointed, j.
Stanley Brown said he wanted to make a
nomination which would solidify the
party, and insure the election of Judge
Altgeld. He moved that the rules be siis-
pended, and that Gen. John C. Black be
Nominated for congressman-a t-large by
reclamation. The motion Was seconded
from every part OF the convention. Chair
man Craft put il promptly, and the whole
convention rose to its feet and Gen. Black
was nominated.
Senator Ed Mcdonald. taking advantage
of the enthusiasm of the moment. nomi-
mated Andrew Hunter for the second place
as ongressman-at-large,a and this nomina-
IA
G. C. Whiteside also tried totalSe advantage
of the generous mood Of the convention,
and nominated w. Ii. Neece for lieutenant
governor. This was going too far. There
was shout of disapproval from the
friends Of Senator Coppinger and Joe Gill.
The ticket was completed by the nomina-
ton of the following: Joseph y. Gill,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; Fl. Henrichson Sec
rotary of State; David Gore, Auditor;
Rufus n. Ramsey, Treasurer; NJ. T.
Maloney, Attorney general.
The financial plank Of the platform de-
clares for gold and silver standard the
establishment of currency that will be
convertible without loss to the holders.
and the fixing of ratio by an inter
national monetary conference, so that
parity may be maintained and all minis
thrown open to free coinage. A declara-
ton is made in favor of senators by pupu-
lar vote, and unrelenting war on the trusts
and combines designed to degrade wage
earners is proclaimed.
The convention adjourned shortly after
II tonight, having instructed the illinois
delegation to vote as a unit and To present
Palmer if the candidate is to be western
man. 1t also endorsed Cleveland admin
istration.
POLITICAL NOTES.
The state convention of the Republicans
of Maine was held at Bangor yesterday
The resolutions expressed continued
loyalty and devotion to Secretary Blaine.
congratulated the country upon the Su-
preme Courts ''vindication of the princi-
pies of the majority rule" maintained by
Speaker Reed and declared in favor of the
denomination of President Harrison. The
delegates to the national convention were
not instructed.
The New Jersey Republicans, in state
convention at Trenton, yesterday adopted
nlntfnrFn q oil ItafS.
trntion, the Mckinley tariff and recipro-
city, and declaring firm and unyielding
opposition to free silver coinage.
The Republican state convention of New
Hampshire was held at Concord yesterday,
and delegates to the national convention
were elected. The platform endorsed
JIarrison's administration.
The Nebraska Republicans, in state. CON
vention at kearney. yesterday, instructed
their delegates to the national convention
to vote for the denomination of Harrison.
The Colorado Republicans held their
state convention in Denver yesterday The
platform adopted declared in favor Of free
coinage of silver, and compli mented Blaine
for his craftsmanship lin directing the
diplomatic policy of the government ana
Tor his doctrine of reciprocity and the
delegates to the national convention were
instructed to oppose the nomination d
any man not known to be heartily ii
favor Of free coinage. A resolution en-
.dorsing Harrison's administration was de
feated by vote of 623 to :
The Republicans i-the, Third, Ninth an,
Eleventh Missouri districts hare elected
Harrison delegates to the national co1iven
ton.
The Prohibiuonists of Texas on Tuesda,
nominated d. NJ, Bendereast forgovernoi
anda full state tcketas well as Presidential
electors.
In the New York Republican CONVEX
hon Thursday Whiteiaw Reid was mad
permanent chairman. He spoke at Length
and when he referred to President HAIR
500 the house rang with cheers.
II remained, however, for the utteranc
characters zi1lg ;Blaineas that great seer
tary, the matciTiess Blaine 10 bring Ii
convention to its feet, soto speak. I'll
flags in the galleries anf'the drapings {
the boxes filed with ladies well-nigh 'ilu
tered in the clamor-tiled air,
There came more breeze and good fec
ing in the convention Just as MIR Re-
closed his address. Away back in Il
house some man shouted "Depewli'
an instant 100 voices were CRYING "Depev
Derew y Cheers were renewed and mai
tanned until Mr.. Depew mounted the stag
Throughout an address which sparkli
with wit Mr. Depew kept his auden
busy with laughing and cheering al
earnest applause. 'Nu Presidency c;
honor him more than the aurels of 10
and esteem placed by the people linnn ii
head of James G. Blaine" spoke II
Depew, and the tlmult broke loose bevo
restraint for many moments. And VIII
Depew retired up the aisle 10 his seat tho
were renewed cheers, and several deega
already on their feet, with hats in a
slapped the orators shoulder with CO
mendation as he passed.
Then came cries for Fassett who
tempted response from his place on I
fioor, but was forced to the stage where
spoke for about three minutes.
Following the address OF Mr. Fass,
the platform was read by the chairman
the committee on resolutions.
1t is a lengthy document, which endor
Harrison, Blaine, Tracy, reciprocity
Mckinley bill, the honest dollar and abb
every other Republican measure in 81
or national politics. The Democratic pa
of the state is arraigned for falsifying 81
ton returns and for the elevation of Iu
Maynard to the supreme bench of
state. The legislature is taken to task
granting valuable franchises TO politi
favorites and for passing the new apr
tionment bill.
The committee on electors reported
names of Senator Frank Hiscoci, Thor
G. Plat, Chauncey NJ Depcw and War
Miller to he delegates-at-la large 10
Minneapolis convention. The dclegt
were not instructed The committee 4
reported the names of H. w. Sage
Ithaca, and |. Seigman Of New York {
10 be electors at-large. The report
adopted
Judge Armour offered a resolution wi
was adopted. regarding the counting
votes by partisan inspectors and rec'
mending that the inspectors be Il
partisan. A number Of focal matters v
then attended to,
The Ohio Republican convention, III
day, elected Mckinley, Foraker, 81
nell and Hahn. by reclamation, IS d
gates-at-large TO Minneapolis. Cover