The morning times., 1895-08-29
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Hastings, and, approaching the Governor
the Senator extended his hand, and the
Governor, being taken by surprise, warmly
grasped il. Mr.. Quay then whispered
something pleasant in Gov Hastings ear,
and they smiled simulta neously. The
delegates accepted this maneuver as
peace offering, and the cheering was ter
rifle Cooper was abruptly stopped in
his speech by the occurrence, and he ceased
talking soon after he had been allowed To
resume
A roll call showed 163 2-3 votes for
Robinson and 1913 Ia for Hall, which
clearly disclosed Quay's control of the
convention.
The election was made unanimous, and
Chairman Gilkeson appointed Messrs. Hall
and Cooper to escort the successful candi-
date TO the chair Another roun nd OF
cheers greeted Robnson's appearance on
the stage. The temporary chairman did
not make speech, but simply thanked
the convention for selecting him, and de-
clared himself ready for business. Sen
ator Quay made a motion. which was
seconded by Congressman Stone, that the
committee on permanent organization be
instructed TO report the name Of GOV.
Hastings for permanent chairman of the
convention. 1t was adopted. Gov. Hast
ings. after consulting with Senator Quay,
moved that no recess be taken by the con-
yention, but that it continue in session
ings, after consulting with Senator Quay,
moved that 10 recess be taken by the con-
vention, but that it continue in session
until all business should be disposed of
This was also agreed TO.
Senator Quay Offered a series of res
olutioaS, which were referred and after
ward adopted, declaring for civil SER
vice reform nd all other reforms, and es-
peciaIly gainst granting OF municipal
privileges to contractors and corporations.
UNANIMOUS FOR QUAY.
After speeches dominating Quay for
State chairman, the principal one being
made 10y Congressman w. a. Stone of
Allegheny, the Senator was unanimously
elected amid wild cheering, the motion
TO that effect being made by Chairman
GilkesOn.
Chairman Eyre. OF the organization
committee. formally reported that GOV.
Hastings had been agreed upon as perma-
nent chairman ana the temporary chairman
appointed Mr.. Quay ana Chris L. Magee
OF Piusmrg, a committee TO escort the
governor to the platform.
The trio were cheered long and loud as
they marched down the aisle. a spirit
or harmony now pervaded the heated con-
yenjion han and The already enthusiastic
delegates became noisicr Than ever. The
cheering continued until long after the
Governor had reached the stage. Upon
Ia king the chair, the Governor said:
Gentlemen Of The convention: / thank
you most sincerely for this great honor
The weather is too warm / Will not
make a speech. may, however, say thai
the recent events in the Republican party
OF Pennsy ylVania prove the saying that
electric storms have the effect Of clearing
the atmosphere, and we reserve the cyclone
for the free trade debt-creating Demo
cratic party
The platform adopted endorses unre-
servedly the declaration of the national
Republican OF 1892 in regard to the use of
both golc end silver money, with such re-
strictions as win maintain a parity of
value; against the free coinage OF silver;
lauds the protective tariff policy; gives
the Democratic party the benefit Of the Gus
tomary criticisms and commends the splen-
did administration OF Guv. Hastings.
Congressman Dalzell, in committee, want
ed declaration IN favor Of an International
agreement upon silver, but his suggestion
was voted down. The convention ad-
journed sine die at 2.4S p. IN.
To night Senator Quay Is the hero as well
as the idol OF Pennsylvania politicians of
all degrees Of prominence His rooms at the
L0chiel Hotel have been constantly be-
seggcd since the convention ended 10y men
anxious 10 pay homage TO his matchless
leadership. The Senator takes all of the
praise and congratulations that are being
showered upon him with his usual stpicism
and so far as outward appearances 60, his
demeanor is just the same as when the fight
seemed 10 be going against him