The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-14
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCES
The Green Mountain State Unanimous
for Harrison.
MICHIGAN FiI0RS GENERAL ALGER.
Pennsylvania Democrats for Grover Ceyeland-A
Faction Fight al IIarrisburg-The B0yd
Contest at omaha.
MICHIGAN FiV0RS GENERAL iLGER.
Special TO THE MoHNIys CALL

DETROIT, Mich, April 13.-The friends
OF General Alger are making strenuous
: efforts TO have the delegates selected al the
Republican State Convention Of this city
tomorrow instructed to support Alger for
the Presidency. The only serious opp0si-
tion they are enc0untering appears to be
from the politicians, who regard Harris0n's
denomination at Minneapolis as assured.
1t is understood that the Democratic gerry
mander law OF the last Legislature will be
ignored and that delegates and electors will
be selected Oh the basis of the former ap-
portionment TO test the constitutionality of
the law. The result Of the remaining local
conventions throughout the State to-day
shows that there is no doubt Alger men
will largely dominate the convention to-
morrow. The Harrison faction is in such a
hopeless minority that tonight all that is
asked is that the customary resolutions ap-
proving the past Republican administration
be adopted. This proposition finds no op-
position, as Alger indorseS it in al inter-
view tonight.
Alger said he did not expect the delegates
to the national convention TO be instructed
for him, neither did he desire it. If the
convention did such a thing he would re-
lease the delegates from the instructions at
once.
Two Chairmen Elected.
An exciting contest between the two fac
lions to secure control Of the Republican
county convention was held here to-day.
Mayor Pingree, the candidate TO! Governor.
and ex-senator Palmer, president of the
Worlds Fair, are on one side. and Senator
Mcmillan is Oh the other The contest took
place to secure the selection of State Con-
troll Committeeman favorable to Pringree's
aspirations for the Goyernorship. A Prin-
gree man was called to the chair, and when
be assumed his prerOgatiye OF appointing a
committee on credentials the trouble began.
The Mcmillan faction elected another chair
man, and for The next hour the convention
had two presiding officers. The opposing
delegates crowded on the stage and a scuffie
ensued. Finally compromise was effected
by the Iiyal charmen being constituted
committee on credentials. The contests
were decided by tossing coin. After the
credentials were reported the Mcmillan cam
didate was elected chairman by vote of 81
10 81, and after that they had it all their
own way.
Vermont for Harrison.
MONTPELIER, Vt, April l2-The Republi-
can State convention to-day selected the fol-
lowing delegates at large and alteruates to the
Minneapolis convention: Hon. Henry Pow
ers, Morrisville; l.. d. Hazen, ST. Johns
bury; Colonel George Chiids, st. Albans;
George Smith, Montpelier. Aiternates-A.
A. Fletcher, Middlebury; Nathan Hobson,
Brighton; Jefferson H. Judson, Arlington,
and o. b. Boyce, Barre.
Their platform recognizes the well-kn own
principles of the Republican party as a sale
policy for the future; it regards the protec-
tion OF American industries. an honest dol
lar and an honest ballot as leading considera-
tIOns and deserving Of the continued and
earnest national Endorsement; il also in
dOTseS the administration OF President Har-
TIson.
Victory In Jersey City.
NEW YORK, April 13.-Complete returns
Of the election in Jersey City on Tuesday
give Colonel p F. Wanser, Republican can
didate for Mayor, the magn fcent plurality
Of 1867. almost 1000 votes more than his most
enthusiastic admirers expected him to re-
ceive. The Mayor elect was kept busy all
day yesterday receiving the congratulations
of Republicans and Democrats who called
at his Office. Republicans and Democrats
IN Jersey City are united ln tie belief that
this victory means the defeat of Gov
ernor Albeit for United States Senator next
winter. The possibility of the entire State
becoming Republican is discussed. In 1883
General Harrison carried the State outside
OF Hudson County by 1000 plurality. If the
DeInoeratic plurality in Hudson County can
be kept below this the State will be Repub-
lican without a doubt The Mayor elect
says that 5000 Democrats voted for him, and
he believes that as many Illegal votes were
cast by direction Of the ring against him.
Senator German was one of the busiest
men in New York to-day. He came over
from Washington to try to patch up truce
between Cleveland and Hill, being urged to
do so by friends of both men.
Cheering for Cleveland.
HARRISBURG, April 13-The Democratic
State convention met at noon. The opera
house was crowded. Congressman Beltz-
hoover was temporary chairman. Ia the
address OF acceptance he arraigned the Re-
publican party for It's eXtrayaganee de-
nounced the Mckinley law and free silver
and made plea Tor economy in Government
expenditure. He paid glowing tribute to
the qualities of Grover Cleveland as leader.
linking his name with that Of his beautiful
wife and interesting baby. He also referred
to Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania and
Senator German Of Maryland as suitable
men for President.
His references to Cleveland and Pattison
were received with long continuous cheers.
The name OF Hill shouted from the gallery
caused groans and Kisses. The usual COM
mittees were then appointed.
The committee on credentials batt,ed for
some time with numerous contests, and il
is understood lively scenes were enacted.
and the Observation-Disclosures, to the num-
ber OF IA, finally left the meetng-room
When the convention reassembled. the ere
dentials committee reported In favor Of
seating all the administration delegates and
ignoring the ants. The minority report
was presented. but was defeated and the
regular report was adopted. Much feeling
was engendered In the discussion. and the
attempt Of the seTgeants-at-arms to eject
the members led 10 a fight. Quiet was
finally restored. when the permanent chair
man. Senator Ross, took the gaveI. Iu his
address Ross hoped that the proceedings
would be characterized by harmony; be
arraigned the Republican and extolled the
Democratic party. His illusions to Cleye-
land and Patt1sOn were received with wild
demonstrations of approval. The commit
Tee on resolutions next reported.
The Platform.
The platform pledges new fealty to the
principles OF the Democracy and belief in
The doctrines taught by Jefferson, Jackson,
I1iden and Cleveland declares for an hon
est and economical administration; for
local sef-government; for honest money;
Tor civil service reform; for liberal but
not reckless pensions, and for the speedy
abatement OF ali forms OF needless aud op-
pressive taxation; declares that the para
mount reform demanded is that of the tariff
laws upon the basis OF the Democratic plat
form Of 1888; demands the repeal of the
mckinley bill, and that the essential raw
materials be placed on the free list, and a
revision OF the tariff; demands the nomlna-
Ion and election OF Grover Cleveland as
Ifesident, and commendS the administra-
tion OF Governor Pattison; directs that
Uemocratic State and county committees
Iurther by every means in tbsir power the
organization OF regular Democratic soci-
IH.Ss, o"u approves the appointment of
Wnilam r. Harrily to the vacancy in the
Nadiohai democratic Committee
The references 10 Cleveland and PATTI
son were cheered long and heartily. but the
mention OF Harrity's name brought forth
the greatest amount Of enthusiasm. A sub
stitute to the second section of the n, atform
was offered instructing the delegates to the
national convention to vote as a unit II
was agreed in the committee. where the
antis were beaten In their efforts 10 prevent
the admission OF The unit rule, that the fight
should be brought before the convention.
and 0Brien took the platform and spoke al
length, favoring the substitute. Chairman
Reed favored the adnntinn of the nlatfnrm