New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-01
GOV. RICH RENOMINATED.
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS NAME THEIR
CANDIDATES.
MAYOR PINGREE's DELEGATES DECLINE TO VOTE
"A CONSERVATIVE FINANCIAL PLANK
ADoPTED-TALK OF A BOLT BY TIE
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nation. and a single ballot sufficient for the
others. The Pingree element there, but made
no hostile demonstrations other than to cast
blank votes on Governor and to maintain a sullen
silence throughout the proceedings. not once TAX
ing part In the debate speechmaklng. The
convention assembled at 10 o'clock and the hall,
with capacity for 3000 was gay with flags and
streamers and full TO overiOwng. Every
seat In the gallery was occupied and standing
room was at a premium. And among the specta-
tors were many women Philip T. COlgrove, Of
Hastings was temporary chairman. and
tinued In the chair for the afternoon session. His
opening speech brilliant effort, and
frequently appauded In 1t reference
made to the possibility OF discordant elements.
References to Blaine received with special
enthusiasm.
In the afternoon when It came to presenting
candidates for Governor George 4. Farr took the
platform as champion for Governor John T. Rich.
lie was inclined to rub 1t in on the Pingree ee-
ment, although without direct reference. bolt
ers and soreheads. The Pingrec partisans mani
Tested themselves occasionally by shouting PIN
grec's name when Farr paused. Charles l..
benjamin OF Saginaw named Colonel A. 7. Bliss.
and in doing 50 expatated upon the one-term
idea insisting that with one term the Governor
would conduct himself with eye single 10
making a good record and not with the view Of
winning second term. The ballot showed the
strength ~ the respective candidates. Pingree,
who a month ago claimed everything. received
but 12l votes. of which 100 were from wayne
SHOWN by the blank ballots. Bliss received IS
and Rich 40. and the result received with
burst OF enthusiastic applause. Governor Rich
and Colonel Bliss were brought In and each made
graceful speeches. the latter promising his
warmcst and most loyal supper, for the ticket.
The remainder Of the ticket was easily made
up. Alfred Milncs. OF C0ldwatcr. WAS nominated
FOR Licutcutut- Governor the first ballot, his
rival being Thomas H. Dunston. II Houghton.
The Wayne delegation gave over half IT, vote 20
Mines. Tho Rev. Washington Gardner. II Jack
son. was named FOR Secretary by acclamat1n,
General. and William y. French. of Presque Isle.
for Land Commissioner J. NJ. Wilkinson, ot
Marquette. was named for TREASURER on the hrst
ballot. receiving 57i votes 10 355 for George \.
steel his only rival. Stanley W Turner. u
Roscommon was nominated FOR Auditor on the
first ballot. with three other candidates In the
ncld
The only warm debate OF the day on the
resolutions \ minority report demanded free
coinage of American silver and gold at a 10 to l
ratio. but this was defeated and The more con
servative majority report WAS adopted. The pat
form says In part:
We reaffrm our adherence and increased devotion
10 the American doctrine Of protection We be
rev. that the present unhappy Industrial condition
II our country Is In great part due to the threat
and purpose OF the Democratic party To destroy
'ss A'fH Ta shh o. Snhnot be- Produced in the
tnitef States except. lururies should be admitted
free OF duty. and mat on a" imports coming In com
petition with the products OF American labor there
should hc duties levied equal 10 the difference be-
tween wages abroad and wages at home.
We believe that the doctrine ~ r"c!pTo'ity as az
iT,',' .bould under our PROTECTIVE system. be
the policy of our Government and applied Ia our
iradc relations with other nations.
We recognize that The employment oi pom saptn. p,
and labor ls necessary for the peace and prospeTy
as win rroperiy and wisely avoid and settle labor
dificultles is one Of the duties " the Republican
~ mo hurnbiesi tocr While we believe that gov.
eminent was instituted 70 protect me wax As"Ins
tha, II is therefore. the duty of the state to
regulate All corporations ana comhlnauoh, SO ~
~c insi't .n~ l% "'. box and court OF justice and
NOT ne sword and torch. must settle economic
W tc.cvc In arbitration - one OF tho means to
sove The abor Disputes and favor ne cn' ,'meh DN
the Iesiaur" % avs 70 carry 'u ,n, m ~ IN
State - Michigan which provides for establ ShlnS
courts of Cancellation Win such powers ana '""e'
W.. relieve IN the use Of gold AMI silver A. money
cguai,tv and in'crconverubliiy. We recosn.ze ne /
ic,iics silver o. iestion as of tn paramount
issues ~ the day. and believe that the Pcope oi
this STATE am '9S@y }S@ p,rr t y ability and progress,
As The only party tha' can gYe vs. ~ .r.t"rc .nI S"
quair solution q this problem 49, We th,r''orc /
plcige the Republican party of Michigan 10 n,e |
every effort IN i's power 20 restore sl''r' ~ ',n
metal We pledge this IN the belief that permaneinu,
prosperity VII not be assured or JusT 1 a. one
II the two great money metals Of the w'ri
Secretary Bates read the following telegram
from Senator Mcmillan:
Washington; July 81
Please say that would lke to meet with me Re-
here lust so long as there is chanc" TO icieat a |
iarln bin Justly called Infamous ak 10y ns %p
An m
CONVENTION viii nominate ticket and frame pat
fern u ha' S w s%sSP TsSnPbsan s S deesaon to the Fy
fourth Congress Nothing rs sn'ur u,r,fJSN
this year JNMr' d" MI
The Pingree element is in deep consultation 10,
night II IS looked upon as certainty that |
Mayor Pingrec will head an independent ucKct
and a convention will probably be called soon,
either here OF In Lansing for ne purpose. - -
doubtful. however. if Mayor Pngrce ""ud "e
followed in the bolt 10 any alarming eN,eh, anu
no fears are entertained a. % any serious con-
sequences. The Republicans were never ''''e
connd mt II victory than tonight
Said Mayor Pingrec just before the convention,
when asked II he would bolt the ticket To De put
up by the party: .,o .,,r,.
II IS lust rs / said I'm my letter yesterday. ne
machine has control II the whole thing ana mas
proved that there is only one party don lI''cn"
- how 10 the dictaion of Mcmillan why some
time ago Senator Mcmillan sent his men To me
and asked me II / would bury the hatchet III
return for their support for Governor. S%''u sara no,
because I was never In deals. Why, II has GOT
On thai every office in the State Is filed by the
machine 49,, ~
Il don't mind telling you that was the man
went TO General Algrr 10 get his consent /"
run for United States Senator against the M"
chine Alger said: Pingree. 90 you know """'
that reans?' Why. 1t means victory re-
pllcd No. It don't. II means quarter oi d
milan Of dollars and haven't IL 70 spend so
Alger was out . - o f., tho
conate who is opposed TO watering STOCK anu /"
control We want man ior cover
rtar, aro farmers in the State, who eat only TWO
meals a day who understand the situation pe't.r t
than most men In office. | could not help VII
Going into the convention? Why. what Is the
use? Wayne County Is not considered worth
much of anything. Why. they oh!y saNe "'
,wentv-nve tickets to the convention