Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1895-08-31
WAS VERY HARMONIOUS
Promised Row at the Pennsyl-
vania Convention Fails
to Develop.
Quay's Candidate Chosen to
Preside by a Majority
..... of Thirty.
Senator Named State Chair
MANA Sound Money
Platform.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 28.-The Re-
publican state convention met here and
unanimously agreed upon the following
ticket:
State chairman-M. 8. Quay.
State treasurer-Ben J. Haywood of
Mercer. ...-..
Superior court judges-James A.
Beaver of Center county, e. N. Will
ard of Lackawanna, Charles e. Rice Of
Luzerne, George B. Orlady of Hunting
don, John J. Wickham Of Beaver,
Howard Reeder of Northampton.
Senator Quay is now the hero as well
as the idol Of Pennsylvania politicians
Of all degrees of prominence. His
rooms at the Lochiel hotel have been
constantly besieged since the conven-
ton ended, by men anxious to pay
homage to his matchless leadership.
The senator takes all of the praise and
congratulations that are being show
cred upon him with his usual stoicism,
and, 50 far as outward appearances 60,
his demeanor is just the same as when
the fight seemed to be going against
him.
Developed Into "Love Feast"
The convention, which started out
with every promise Of being one of the
most exciting ever known in the state,
developed into "love feast" and
wound up about as tamely as any ever
seen here.
The first battle between the factions
came on the election Of temporary
chairman. The Quay candidate won by
majority of 20, and after this the sem
ator had his own way completely.
An incident Of the day was the offer
ing by Senator Quay of resolution
calling for the publication Of politics
and civil service in all branches of the
public service, which was afterward
embodied in the platform. Regarding
this document there was much discus
sion in committee. Because of the fear
that the
Outside Rsbble Might Break I'm,
IL was deemed unwise to open the doors
Of the hall after all entitled to admis-
sion were inside, and it was necessary
for the 90 platformmakers to get in one
corner and discuss their business.
The anti-Quay minority, led by Con-
gresham Dalxell, fought for a more def
mite expression in favor Of sound money,
and being outvoted in committee,
brought their fight to the convention
hoor and carried their point without
much opposition, Senator Quay accept
ing their plank as addition to the one in
his platform. The resolutions were pre-
pared by men opposed to Governor
Hastings and the matter of endorsing
his administration was very nearly over
looked, Q thoughtful delegate Offering
the necessary plank few minutes be-
fore final adjournment.
The delegates who arrived early found
over 1875 men In the hall, guarding the
entrances to prevent toughs and heelers
from taking possession Of the premises.
They had been there all night and
showed evidences Of their long vigil as
they marched ont Of the hall shortly be-
fore the hour for oonvening.
Although there was an outward indi-
cation Of harmony and forgiveness it is
said that this extends only to Governor
Hastings and his friends. Those ON the
platform observed that Senator Quay
did not look at or speak to @. L. Magee,
David Martin and Senator Porter, the
men who hsye led the fight against
him, and it Is predicted that the
wounds now partly healed viii be opened
In a very short time.