Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-03
Nominated by Acclamation For Con-
gresham at Large.
REPUBLICANS At HARRISBURG, PA.
Resolutions Denouncing the Tariff
Bill.
STATE COMMITTEE MEETING.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 8.-The repub-
Hcan state committee this morning. after
somewhat active contest. decided 10 hoio
the next state convention, which Will nomi-
nate candidates for governor. lieutenant
governor auditor general. secretary OF IN
ternal affairs and two Congressmen-at-large.
in Harrisburg on Wednesday, May e. VIII
Transport made q spirited contest for the
convention. The vote resulted: Harrispurg'
90; Williamsport, "a; SUM bury, 1.
The Convention Today.
The reconvened republican convention of
August 10 last, to nominate a candidate
for congressman-at-large to fill the unex-
pired term of the late Gen. VIM. Lilly. was
called to order at 1918 this afternoon in the
opera house by Permanent Chairman Hor-
ace B. Packer.
Two hundred and ffty-seven delegates
answered to their names. The convention
got down to business at 12:35 o'clock when
Chairman Packer announced the object OF
the gathering and predicted the election of
the prospective nominee, Galusha A. Grow.
Mr. Packer made a fifteen-minute speech
in which he denounced the Wilson bill and
charged President Cleveland with having
violated his constitutional authority In the
Hawaiian affair.
Christopher l.. Magee of Allegheny coun-
which was unanimously adopted
I'VE deplore the death of Gen. VIM. Lilly,
cut down in the day Of his usefulness In the
House Of Representatives. His memory will
ever remain in the hearts of republicans Of
Pennsylvania as that of a man representing
the best and noblest type Of American citt-
zenship Of lofty character and unimpeach-
able integrity. He was one whose services
to his country, his state. his party and his
friends were rendered with unfailing pa
triotiSm and fidelity"
Chairman Magee Of the committee on
resolutions then read the platform, which
was adopted unanimously.
The platform was chiefly devoted to de-
nunciation Of the Wilson tariff bill, the
opening clause reading as follows:
Resolved. That the republican convention
of Pennsylvania, recalled TO nominate q
candidate for Congressman-at-large.n needs
not to be reminded OF the fact that this is
a representative office: that the situation in
Washington gives it not only state. but ma
ional Importance, and that ii invites the
fullest possible expression of the public view
on Tuesday, the Goth of February next, to
tenor of current thought upon the most im-
mediate and vital issue presented in the
measure has closed thousands Of workshops.
Grow Named by Acclamation.
Chairman Packer, having announced that
the nomination for candidate for Con-
gressman-at-large was in order. ex-Attor-
ney Seneral falrner pidceu SaiuSna A.
Grow before the convention.
The mention of Mr.. Grows name was re-
ceived with loud applause. The ex-Attor-
ney General paid high tribute to the
veteran statesman and extolled his pro-
tectionist theories.
The nomination was seconded by Repre-
sentative Harry Walton on behalf Of the
Philadelphia delegation.
The name of James H. Biery was pre-
sented, but that gentleman withdrew his
name in favor of Mr.. Grow in a speech. in
which he suggested that Mr.. Grows nomi-
nation be made unanimous.
The nomination Of Mr.. Grow was then
made by acclamation, amid loud applause
and a committee was appointed to notify
Mr. Grow of his nomination and to escort
him to the hall.
Ovation to Mr. Grow.
Mr. Grow was given an ovation when he
entered the hall. When order was restored
he addressed the convention briefly. and
upon the conclusion of his remarks the con-
vention, at AZ o'clock. adjourned sine die