The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-29

tense be assessed upon his salary, and all
unnecessary positions and salaries should
be abolished and expenditures and taxa
tion reduced; there should be q uniform,
basis of valuation Of property for public
purposes; corporations enjoying public
privileges should pay for them, and schools
should be divorced from politics and kept
absolutely FREQ from political influence
and control"
At 1901 p. nj. the committee on perma-
nent organization met in the lobby, and
went through the form Of agreeing on
General Hastings for permanent chair
man.
Political Rivals Arm in Arm.
Temporary Chairman Robinson deslg-
mated Senator Quay and G. L. Magce as
q committee to escort Permanent Chair
man Hastings to the platform. Wild en-
thusiasm followed the appearance Of the
two. rivals, arm and arm with tho big
governor
Governor Hastings thanked tho conven-
tion for the honor Of his unanimous cleo
tion as chairman. He said that the recent
events In the Republican party Of Penn
sylvania prove the prophecy that electric
storms have the effect of clearing the at
mosphere, and we reserve our cyclone for
the free trade, debt creating Democratic
party.
Nominations for state treasurer were
called for, and Colonel Henry Hall, of
Pittsburg, named Benjamin J. Haywood,
OF Mercer county. There wore no other
nominations, and Mr.. Haywood was unani-
mouBly chosen.
Senator Quay was then recognized. He
said: Il am satisfied, while 1 have my
prejudices In this fight, that 1t ID for tho
best interest Of the Republican party that
the nominees Of our governor for the SUI
perior court be the choice of this conven-
tion." He thereupon named the six Hast
fngs Judges, and they were unanimously
nominated.
Gilkoson Nominates Quay.
Chairman Gilkeson, who sat in front Of
Senator Quay, was substituted for one OF
the delegates from Bucks county for the
purpose of making motion. He said:
1T Is perfectly evident to my mind, after
the vote for temporary chairman, what-
would be the result of vote for state
chairman. I therefore, In the interest Of
party harmony, withdraw as candidate
for this place. and move the unanimous
election of Matthew Stanley Quay"
This statement was received with wild
applause. The delegates stood up in their
seats and waved faps and handkerchiefs.
The spectators In the galleries applauded
and for minute the convention was q
bowling mob.
Congressman Stone seconded the mo-
tion in brilliant speech, which was on
Enthusiastically applauded
Before the question was put Congress
man Robinson apologized for the author
ship Of the Quay campaign slogan, what
did he do with itf" Referring to Chair
man Gilkeson's disposition of the cam
paign funds, he said he was satisfied that
Gilkeson spent the money honestly.
Senator Quay was thon made the unsn-
imous choice of the convention for state
chairman.
There were loud cries for speech from
Senator Quay. The senator arose. and
declining to take the platform simply
said: ~ will endeavor in the campaign
now ensuing to make 1t campaign Of
merit"
AS soon as Senator Quay finished, the
delegates and spectators who had been
sweltering In the awfully hot theater for
more than three hours began to break for
tho doors, evidently not caring to hear tho
platform,
Hastings Presents Quay with . Gavsi.
gavel, made from part Of rafter
in the house In Whloh Blaine was born In
Washington county, was presented to
Chairman Quay by Governor Hastings.
In taking the stage to read tho report of
the platform committee District Attorney
Graham, Of Philadelphia, said it was the
platform agreed upon by majority of
the committee, although there was large
minority against it. Senator Ponroso
called Mr.. Graham TO order for revealing
the proceedings Of the committee Con-
gressman John Dalzell, in reply to Mr.
Penrose. stated that the resolutions wore
forced through By the majority without
deliberation.
The harmony program struck snag at
tho conclusion Of the reading of the plat
form, when Mr.. Ritter, of Philadelphia,
moved the substitution OF his sound
money resolution for the money plank in
tho platform as read. Congressman Dal-
zell made a strong speech In support Of
Mr.. Riter's attitude He reiterated his
well known views on the money question
and urged that the platform of the Penn
sylvania Republicans should be made as
strong as possible. Senator Quay said ho
saw no objection to Mr.. Ritors resolu-
tion as long as 1t was attached to the
platform as read. Mr.. Riter's amend
ment was then agreed to and the platform
as amended was adopted.
Points of the Platform.
The financial plank Of the platform says
in part;
Believing 1t to be the settled doctrine
of the party that the honor of the nation
and the interests of Its citizens require
the maintenance of a national currency,
every dollar of which, whether in gold,
silver or notes, shall be of stable value
and of equal purchasing power, this con.
vention hereby declares its opposition to
the debasement Of the national currency
by the admission of silver TO free and un,
limited coinage at tho arbitrary ratio of
t6 to l."
On the Wilson tariff bill the platform
says:
I'VE thank the Republican members Of
the house of representatives from Penn
sylvania for their activity in exposing the
destructive character of the Wilson tariff
bill, as passed by the house of representa-
tives, and we thank the Republican soma
tors from Pennsylvania for their efficient
help in securing Its defeat. Especially do
we thank Senator Matthew Stanley Quay
for his heroic resistance to the bill through
out many weary months, leading tho Re-
publican opposition to its enactment, and
finally compelling the Democratic ma
jority In the senate to agree to the substl-
tuition Of many protective duties for its
free trade provisions.
The administration of Cove rnor Hast
ings is thus extolled;
1--WE commend the splendid administra-
tion of Governor Daniel H. Hastings,
which has fully justified the confidence in
him OF the voters of the commonwealth as
expressed in the enormous majority given
him last fall"
After the adoption of the platform the
convention passed a resolution Of thanks
to Chairman Gilkeson, and adjourned sine
die at s:4s p m.
Senator Quay left for his home in Beaver
today. After getting his affairs in shape
he will go to st. Lucie, Fla, for few
weeks rest before the opening of the fall
campaign.