The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-08-29

yPntiOn that Will be held Will be fought
en- the state craftsmanship, the candi-
dates being United States Senator Quay
and B. F. Gilkeson. The compromise
by which a bolting convention was
avoided was arrived ut about 3 a. III. In
the conference that led to this result,
Elk Chairman Thomas V. Cooper, Lieu
tenant Governor Walter Lyon and Judge
Miller of Mercer county, represented
Senator Quay. and State Senator Flynn,
District Attorney Graham OF Philadel-
phia, and ex-Congressman Yardley rep
| resented the so-Called 'cOmbine.'
Terms of the Compromise.
After much discussion it was agreed
that but enc convention should be held,
that the six superior court judges shall
he renominatrd. and that the cOnven-
ti3n roll shall be made up with each OF
| the six contestants and contestses al
lowed half IA vote. 1t was also agreed
to admit none but delegates II news
| payer men to the convention hall. The
settlement indicated above is contingent
upon it's approval by the leaders OF each
faction.
The Quay delegates considered the
proposed compromise in "a secret caucus.
There was considerable opposition OPP
to the plan md while it is I'M
derstoOd that it was finally agreed to,
David Martin said to a reporter: We
have agreed to stand together, and will
demand a vote on every question OF re-
organization"
Ii hail opened at 10 o'clock, but the
delegates did not begin to put in an APP
pearance before II.
On the two front rows on seats III the
first gallery was a formidable body Of
men in shirt sleeves. They had been
placed in charge of the hall by Chairman
Gilkeson and were ready to carry out his
orders. There We're, however, no signs
of trouble.
Governor Hastings and David Martin
were the first delegates to arrive. They
came in together and were received with
much enthusiasm as they took their seats.
Senator Porter of Philadelphia was the
| next arrival. He, too, was applauded as
he came down from the stage in the
front hall.
The Convention Opened.
The convention was called to order at
11:5S by Cha; rman Gilkeson. Secretary
Reed called the roll of delegates. Con-
gresham Stone Of Allegheny wa substi-
tuted for Frank J. Terrence.
At precisely II o'clock Senator Quay
entered the hall with Congressman Stone
of Allegheny He was %applauded as he
walked up the aisle and took a seat just
behind Governor Hastings. Neither of
the rival leaders gave evidence that he
knew of the others presence. Senator
Quay's friends crowded round him a,
they came i'll the hall and congratulated
| him on what they believed was a vic
tory.
The Hastings people nominated Henry
Hall of Pittsburg, and the Quay people
| Congressman Jack Robinson of Dela-
ware county, for temporary chairman.
0uay's Men Elected.
the roll call complete Speaker Walton
ramed Colonel Henry Hall of Pittsbury
f + t ,mpOrary chairman. Senator Quay
said: by direction of the caucus, I
have the honor to name for temporary
! chairman, Hon. John B. Robinson Of
Delaware"
Ex-Collector Thomas V. CooIe r Of
Delaware made a speech s%econding Rob-
inson's nomination.
While Cooper was talking Senator
Quay arose from his seat. he walked
over and shook Governor Hastings hand
and whispered something in his ear
| which must have been pleas alt' as both
smiled as Senator Quay resumed his
seat.
The announcement that Robinson had
beeg elected by q vote of 1873 2-3 to
1873 ID for Hall was greeted with the
widest applause.
Made 1t Unanimous.
A. JI.1 .,o,,,J %ln& +Ln r1ooA:o~ e
! Robinson be made unanimous. Cover
was carried.
In taking the chair Mr.. Robinson said:
Il thank you for the honor you have
conferred on me, and l wish to say l am
now ready for the business of the con-
v%entiOn.'
The briefness of the speech surprised
everybody.
senator Quay moved that the commit
tee on permanent organization be in
structed to report the lame Of Governor
Hastings for permanent chairman. Car
ried.
On motion of Governor Hastings the
provision for a recess was stricken out
and there was but one session. This ac-
ton was the result Of a whispered con-
ference between Senator Quay and Gov
ernor Hastings.
On motion of Congressman Stone it
was decided that the state chairman be
named by the convention Immediately
after the ado ptiOn Of the report of the
committee OH resolutions instead of by
the candidates and permanent chairman
a; has been the practice. The currency
plank Of the national Republican con.
uentiOn of 1882 was re-affirmed.
Escorted Hastings.
The temporary chairman designated
Senator Quay and G. l.. Magee as com
mittee to escort permanent chairman
Hastings to the platform. Wild enthu.
siasm followed the appearance Of the
two rivals, arm in arm.
Governor Hastings thanked the con
vention for the honor of his unanimou,
election as chairman. He said that thu
> recent events in the Republican party o.
, Pennsylvania proves the prophesy tina,
electric storms have the effect of clear
ing the atmosphere and land we reserv,
i our cyclone o rfree trade and the Dem
Ocratic party" "