The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-29
OJ-H WINS THE FIGHr.
ghc Master of Politics Brings Harmony
out of Disorder.

out of Disorder.
HARRISBURG. PA. Aug. 2S.-The most
bitter nsht that has ever been experienced
IN the ranks of Pennsylvania Republ-
cans is at an cnd and Senator Quay is
victorious.
The Beaver statesman swept everything
before him and magnauim0usly consent
ed ia the interest of party harmony, TO
the nomination of the six Republican
Superior Court Judges as the administra-
ton forces had desired. The convention.
which lasted scant three hours. no
recess hc.ns taken. was maWellously har-
monious.
Judged hy the way the Quay and Has
tIngs forces h0h-uobhcd within half
hour after the convention had been call
eI 90 RIDER. the respective chiefs setting
the example by consulting with one au-
other. 30 was not evident that the party
had been rent in twain during the past
TWO months and up TO the very day of tho
convention Dog lacuOnalsm that was un-
rrsccdcutcd for ns bitterness The sue
cess OF Senator quay is regarded as
mastery political achievement. hc has
secured control of the party organization
in the keystone State. has hai himself
elected State chairman 90 succeed an ace
tive political opponent the latter himself
placing the Senator ln nomination, ans
literally was the power az the conven-
tiou.
Speaker of the Pennsylvania IIcusc ~
Representatives Harry Walton. an adj
minlstraton leader placed the name of
COL Henry Halo.of pittsburg.and Senator
QUAY followed with the name of Repre-
sentative John Il. Robinson. Of Delaware
county.
Fx-State Chairman Cooper QUAY
lieutenant. seconded tho nomination OF
Robinson amid great applause. and plead
a. for harmony.
When Cooper was growing eloquent
Senator quay surprised the asscmolage
hy slowly arising from his seat, which
was but two rows behind that occupied
by Governor Hastings. and approach
ing the Governor extended his hand
and the Governor. being taken by sur
prise. warmly grasped n.
Mr. Quay then whispered something
pleasant i'm Governor Hastings ear, ana
they smiled simultaneously. The dele
gates accepted this manoeuNre as peace
Offering and the cheering was terrific.
Quays majority was 20 l-2.
Senator Quay made motion. which
was seconded by Representative stone,
that the Committee on Permanent or
panization bc instructed TO report the
nfnt chairman Of the convention. IL
was adopted. There was no objection
80 this.
Chairman Eyre OF the organization
committee formally reported that Cover
nor Hastings had been agreed upon as
permanent chairman. and tho temporary
chairman appointed Senator Quay ana
chris. l. Magee. OF Pittsburg to escort
the Governor 10 the platform.
I'pon taking the chair the Governor
said.
.Gentlcmcr OF the Conventional tnanK
sci most sincerely for this great honor.
The weather is too warm. viii not make
h speech. ] nay. however say that the
recent events IN the Republican party OF
pennsylvania prove the saying that eiec-
,rle storms have the cnect OF clearing
ibe atmosphere, and we reserve the cy-
,lono for tie frec-tradc. debt-creating
party" ,..
p'he resolution committee not peing
seaAy 10 rcpC ri. Chairman Hastings caiico
tor the next order Of business. and Colo