Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-08-30
The Pennsylvania State Conven-
tion Was Exceedingly
Harmonious.
Governor Hastings and Mr.. Quay
Patched Up a Very Effective
Peace,
And Both Sides Got About All
They Had Been Contend
ing For.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 29.-There
will not be two Republican conventions
here, and the contest in the single con-
vention that will be held will be fought
on the state craftsmanship, the candi-
dates being United States Senator Quay
and B. f. Gilkeson. The compromise
by which q bolting convention was
avoided was arrived at about a. m. In
the conference that led to this result,
Ex- Chairman Thomas V. 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-
tion 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
paper 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 i'll a secret caucus.
There was considerable opposition op-
to the plan and while it is un-
derstood that it was finally agreed to,
David Martin said to a reporter: eve
have agreed to stand together. and will
demand a vote on every question OF re-
organization.
l:he hail opened at 10 o'clock, but the
delegates did not begin to put in an ap-
pearance before II.
On the two front rows on seats i'll the
first gallery was formidable body Of
men in shirt sleeves. They had been
placed in charge Of the hall by Chairman
Gilkeson and were ready to carry out his
| orders. There were, however, no signs
| Of trouble.
Governor Hastings and David Martin
We're the first delegates to arrive. They
came i'll together and were received with
much enthusiasm as they took their seats.
Senator Porter of Philadelphia was the
| next arrival. He, too, was applauded as
he came down from the stage in 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 Alleg heny was substi-
tuted for Frank J. Terrence.
At precisely II 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
The Hastings people nominated Henry
Hall Of Pittsburg, and the Quay people
Congressman Jack Robinson of Della.
ware county, for temporary chairman.
| Quay's Men Elected.
The roll call complete Speaker Walton
named Colonel Henry Hall of Pittsburg
Il temporary chairman Senator Quay
have the honor to name for temporary
! chairman, Hon. John B. Robinson Of
Delaware"
; Ex-Colector Thomas V. Cooper of
Delaware made speech seconding Rob-
| inson's 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 1853 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.
Il thank you for the honor you have
conferred OH me, and wish to say am
now ready for the business of the con-
vention."
The briefness Of the speech surprised
everybody.