The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-08-28

to walk the streets all night occupy
benches in Capitol park or lounge about
the hotel lobbies.
The reason there were not two Repub-
lican conventions here today was on ac-
count of a compromise which was ar
rived at about o'clock this morning.
In the conference that led to this re-
suit, ex-Chairman Thomas V. Cooper,
Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon and
Judge Miller of Mercer county repre-
sented Senator Quay, and State
Senator Flynn. District Attorney Graham,
of Philadelphia, and ex- Congressman
Yardley represented the so-called ''com-
bine" 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 con-
vention roll shall be made up with each
of the six contestants of the contestees,
allowed half a vote
1t was also agreed to admit none but
delegates and newspaper men to the con-
vention hall. The settlement indicated
above is contingent upon it's approval by
the leaders of each faction. There now
seems to be no doubt that Senator Quay
has won his fight The Quay delega ates
considered the proposed compromise
in secret caucus. There was consid-
cradle opposition to the plan, and while
it is understood il 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 or
ganization."
Gov. Hastings did not concede that
/ Senator Quay had won his fight, but as
serted that the situation was favorable
to Gilkeson's candidacy.
The tickets to the convention hall
were limited to the delegates, newspaper
/ correspondents and one hundred follow
ers of each faction. The hall opened at
10 o'clock, but the delegates did not be-
gin to put in an appearance before II.
In the two front rows of seats in the
gallery was formida BILE body of men in
shirt sleeves. They had been placed in
charge of the hall last night by Chair
men Gilkeson and were ready to carry
out his orders. There were however, no
signs of trouble
Gov. Hasting 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 appiauded as
he climbed down from the stage to a
seat in the front of the hall
At precisely II o'clock Senator Quay
entered the hall with Congressman Stone
of Allegheny. He was appladed as he
walked up the aisle and took a seat just
behiud Governor Hastings. Neither of
the rival leaders gave evidence that he
| knew of the others presence. Senator
Quay's friends crowded around him as
they came in the hall and congratulated
| him on what they believed was certain
| victory.
The convention was called to order al
1853 by Chairman Gnkeson. Secretary
Rex called the roll of delegates. Con
gresham Stone of Allegheny was sub
stituted for Frank ]. Terrence.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
providing for the election of state chair
man by the committee instead of by the
candidates as heretofore.
resolution reafirming the currency
plank of the Republican national con
vention of 1892, was referred to the com
mittee on resolutions.
Senator Quay offered the following
resolution:
"Resolved, That we decry the growing
use of money in politics and the corporate