The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-05-24

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She mention of the name of John b.
Robinson apparently aroused the great
est enthusiasm of the day, If the noise
Produced by his friends was any criterion
: walter T. Mcrrick, of Tioga, seconded the
nomination in a speech in which he in
finaated that bossism was responsible for
!, lyons nomination.
} Out of 255 votes cast Lyon got 1903 and
'9obinson g. and the former was declared
10 choice of the convention. Philadel
hia and Allegheny cast 81 solid votes foI
~ yon. EX-State Senator Amos II. Mylin,
, ePf Lancaster was named for auditor gen,
fral by B. Frank Eshelmau, of that city,
tx-Iieutenant Governor Davies of Brad.
ford, seconding. Mr.. Mylin was chosen
iy acclamation.
District Attorney Graham, of Philadel
phia, in nominating James w. Latta, OF
that city, for secretary of internal affairs,
advocated strongly the restriction of inn.
migration, and declared that "Our com.
mon schools should be kept free from sec.
tarian bias" pointing TO Mr.. Latin rs one
Of the best products OF the common schools
of our state. Major Everett p. Warren,
Of Scranton, seconded Latta nomination,
which was made unanimously.
George b. Orlady, of Huntingdon,
named "the pioneer of Republieanism, u
tiaiusha A. Grow. for second term as
songressman-at-la large. A second was not
Aeemed necessary, and Mr.. Grow was
chosen by aeclamation.
Ex-Congressman George F. Huff, OF
"estmoreland, was named as Crow s
cunning mate on the congressman-at-
large ticket by James S. Beacour, his fel,
low townsman.
Samuel Miller, of Mercer, named Alex.
Under Mcdowell, the present congress
man-at-large, to suceeed himself Major
Mcdowell took the stage and withdrew
his name. lie said when he cnme to Har.
risbnrg on Monday to work for renom.
Snation he found sympathy a foot thick
and yard wide, but Huff had carried off
the votes. As German friend of his ones
remarked, tits votes that count and as
he hadn't enough he desired to withdraw
his name. Congressman McDowells good
natured acceptance of involuntary retire.
ment sfrom the political arena won the
favor of the crowd, and he was cheered
again and again as he took his seat The
unanimous selection of Mr.. Huff con.
eluded the business of the convention, and
then the candidates were introduced.
In his speech of acceptance General
Hastings called attention to existing bust.
ness depression, which he charged to the
uncertainty over tariff legislation, and
predicted an overwhelming victory for the
Republican ticket at the next election.
He said in conclusion;
awe will continue to favor a distinctive
American policy, which comprehends the
best interests of all American citizenship,
white or colored, rich or poor, native OF
natnraiizcd, aud which will maintain oul
national well being and the honor and
glory of orr flag in every country, on
svery sea and in every island of the sea. y
Walter Lyon paid IA graceful tribute to
his defeated rival, ",Iack. Robinson, who
In response TO calls from all over the house
took off his hat to Mr.. Lyon in such .
manner as to win applause The othe
candidates spoke briefly, and then, at 81
M, the Republican state convention O.
1894 became thing OF the past