Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-08-29
ALL WAS LOVELY
The Pennsylvania State Conven-
ton Was Exceedingly
Harmonious.
Governor Hastings and Mr.. Quay
Patched Up a Very Effective
Peace,
And Both Sides Got About ALI
They Had Been Contend
ing For.

will not be two Republican conventions
here, and the contest i'll the single con-
vention that will be held will be fought
the state craftsmanship, the candi-
dates being United States Senator Quay
and B. F. Gilkeson. The compromise
by which a boiling convention was
avoided was arrived at about 3 a. IN. In
the conference that led to this result,
Ex- Chairman Thomas Y. 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 one convention should be held,
that the six superior court judges shall
be renominated, and that the conven-
ton roll shall be made up with each of
the six contestants and contestees al
lowed half a vote. 1t was also agreed
TO admit none but delegates and news
. men to the convention hall. The
settlement indicated above is contingent
upon its 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 and while it is I'M
derstood that it was finally agreed TO,
David Martin said TO a reporter: 1--WE
have agreed to stand together, and will
demand a vote on every question OF re-
organization"
Governor Hastings and David Martin
were the first delegates to arrive. They
came III together and were received with
much enthusiasm Us they tookthel seats.
Senator Porter of Philadelphia was the
next arrival. He, too, was applauded as
he came down from the stage i'll the
front hall.
The Convention opened.
The convention was called to order at
11:5S by Chairman Gilkeson. Secretary
Reed called the roll of delegates. Con-
gresham Stone of Allegheny was substi-
tuted for Frank J. Terrence.
At precisely IL 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 as
they came IN the hall and congratulated
him on what they believed was a vic
tory.
Ouay's Men Elected.
The roll call complete Speaker Walton
named Colonel Henry Hall of Pittsburg
f + temporary chairman. Senator Quay
said: by direction Of the caucus, l
have the honor to name for temporary
chairman. Hon. John B. Robinson Of
Ax- Collector Thomas V. Cooper of
Delaware made a speech seconding Rob
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 pleasant as both
smiled as Senator Quay resumed his
seat.
The announcement that Robinson had
beeg elected by a vote of 1913 2-3 TO
1873 1-3 for Hall was greeted with the
widest applause.
Made 1t Unanimous.
Mr.. Hall moved that the election of
Robinson be made unanimous. Cover
nor Hastings seconded the motion and it
was carried.
In taking the chair Mr.. Robinson said:
II thank you for the honor you have
conferred on me and l wish to say / am
now ready for the business of the con-
vention."
The briefness of the speech surprised
everybody.
Senator Quay moved that the commit
tee ON permanent organization be in
structed to report the name 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 IN session. This ac-
ton was the result of a whispered con-
ference between Senator Quay and Gov
ernor Hastings.
On motion of Congressman Stone il
was decided that the state chairman be
named by the convention Immediately
after the adoption of the report of the
committee en resolutions instead OF by
the candidates and permanent chairman
q has been the practice. The currency
p ank of the national Republican o
Vi ntion of 1892 vas fe-affirmed.
Committee on permanent organiza-
ton met at once in the lobby and went
through the form of agreeing ON Gov
ernor Hastings for permanent chairman.
On motion of b. +. Gilkeson the
election of Senator Quay as chairman Of
the Republican state convention was
made unanimous. He, in u speech, an.
nounced that he Withdrew in interests
of the party. Ea was greeted with tire
mendous applause.