The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-05-04
BLAINE OR M,K1NLEY.
Either Ono Will Suit the Republicans o
California;

Either One Will Suit the Republicans OF
California.
STOCKTON, CAL, May 3.-Ths republican
state convention of California was called to
order at two o'clock this afternoon. In
addition to the regular delegates, 54s in
number, the city was filled with prominent
politicians of the party from all portions of
the state. The call for the convention pro.
vided only for the selection of dalegates to
the Minneapolis convention, but II was also
known that the selection of four delegates
at large would have somo bearing upon the
election Of United States senator which ia
to OCCUR at the next session of the legis-
lature. Among those prominently men-
toned for delegates at large were United
States Senator Charles N. FELTON,. M. M.
Estee and NJ. H. do Young, all Of
whom w, were prominent in the last
necessarily somewhat divergent interests.
In calling th8 convention to order
Hon. Irwin G. Stump, chairman OF the
state central committee, after congratulate
ing the delegates upon the large attendance
and enthusiasm shown, said: 1.-The prin-
ciples of n protective tariff that pratects are
of vital I'm portance TO our varied and rap
idly developing industries, and the business
OF this convention at nll stages should be
40 conducted that in tbs fall campaign
those principles may not suffer by amy act
of oura, but may be sustained and endorsed
by the people with more enthusiasm than
ever before.
II congratulate you that we enter the
campaign with no apologies for our con-
duct of public affairs. Tho manly putrlot-
ism and consistent management of our for
eign affairs under the guidance of that
matchless statesman, James G. Blaine, will
be towar of strength in tho contest. We
rh}r lufn statu %hnt J.,
proven the wisdom of measures bearing the
name OF that eminent son ot Ohio Will
lam Mckinley, and during these yeers the
careful and conscientious devotion to duty
and the country OF our honsred chief mag
istl ate, that great and good man, Benja-
min Harrison, in matter OF honest pride to
our oitizens. 1t remains for us to do our
duty we'll and fearlessly; to place measulss
above mon and principle above personal
ambition"
There was z cat cheering at the mention
of the names of President Harrison. Seore-
ta1y Blaine and Governor Mckinley. JAS
II. Neff, of Placer county, was chosen tenn
porary chairman. He said: 1.-The Rsnt,e-
men whom you select to 20 to Minneapolis
will represent the party of protection and
of reciprocity. Whether james G. Blaine
or William Mckinley be nominated, wo
propose to elect him."
Ths platform which will be presented en-
dorses President Harrison's administration
and his action in tho Chilian. Italy and
BerinR sea controversies: the plan OF reoi-
rrooity; also endorsed the revision of nat
uralizntion and immigration laws. de-
mnnded, so TINT undesirable pcopls who
are sent here or come hero voluntarily, can
be kept out. improvement in tho enforce
ment of the eight hour labor law Ia de-
manded and tho election of United States
senators by popular vote ID endorsed. The
platform deolates against the free coinage
of silver and favors the restriction of COIN
age to the product of the American mlnes
Government control and operation and
speedy construction of the Nioaraguan
canal IL afro favored.