Evening journal., 1895-08-29

showered upon him with his usual stoi
cism, and so far as outward appearances
60 his demeanor is just the same as when
the light seemed 20 be going against him.
Tho convention, which started out with
every promise of being one Of the most ex-
citing 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 chair
man. The Quay candidate won by ma
jority of 30, and after this the senator had
his own way completely.
An incident of the day was the Offering
by Senator Quay Of a resolution calling
for the publication of politics and civil
service In all branches of the public sorv-
ice, which was aftorward embodied in the
platform. Regarding this document, there
was much discussion In committee.
A Sop TO the Minority.
Because of the fear that the outside rab-
Bile might break In, It was deemed unwise
% open the doors Of the hall after all en-
titled to admission were inside, and It
was necessary for the so platform makers
% got IN one corner and discuss their busi-
moss. Tho anti-Quay minority, led by Con-
grossman Dalzell fought for more def
mite expression in favor Of sound money
and, being outvoted in committee, brought
their fight TO the convention floor and here
carried their point without much opposi-
tion, Senator Quay accepting their plank
as an addition 60 the one in his platform.
The resolutions wore prepared by men
opposed to Governor Hastings, and the
matter of indorsing his administration
was very nearly overlooked, thoughtful
delegate Offering the necessary plank be-
fore final adjournment
The day was the hottest Of the season,
and for more than four hours the delegates
newspaper men and spectators were inn
prisoned In a sweltering atmosphere with
out either food or drink With a few ex-
ceptions every man sat in his shirt sleeves
Senator Quay being one of the first to set
the example.
The delegates who arrived early found
over 125 mon in the hall, guarding the
entrance TO prevent toughs and heelers
from taking possession of the promises.
They had been there all night and showed
evidences Of their long vigil as they
marched out OF the hall shortly before the
hour before cOnvoning.
Although thore was an outward indioa-
tion of harmony and forgiveness, Il Is said
that this extonds only to Governor Hast
form observed that Senator Quay did not
look at or speak 60 G. i. Magee, David
Martin or Senator Porter the mon who
have led the fight against him, and it is
predicted that the Wounds now tcmporari-
ly healed will be rcoponed in a very short
while.
The harmony programme struck a snag
at the conclusion Of the reading Of the
platform, whom Mr.. Ritter of Philadelphia
moved the substitution of his "sound
money" resolution for the money plank in
the platform as read. Congressman Dali
goll made a strong speech in support Of
Mr.. Rltcr'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 no
saw no objection to Mr.. Bitor's resolution
rs long as it was attached 10 the platform
as read.
Mr.. Riter's amendment was agreed TO,
as was also the platform as adopted. Tho
platform was as follows:
The Platform.
"The Republican party of Pennsylva-
MIA in convention assembled makes the
following declaration of principles:
"We accept unreservodly the detcrmina-
tion enunciated by the Republican nation
nj convention of 1892; that we demand
the uso Of both gold and silver money
with such restrictions and under such pro-
visions 70 be determined by legislation,
MS will secure the maintenance of the par
| lty OF values OF she two metals so that tho
| purchasing and dcot paying power Of the
| dollar, whether Of silver, gold or paper
shall at all times be equally faithful 10
! the Republican party, and believing it 20
be the settled doctrine Of the party that
the honor of the nation and the interests
| Of its citizens require the maintenance Of
I the national currency, every dollar of
/ which, whothcr in gold, silver or notes
shall be of stable value and Of equal pur-
chasing power hereby declares its oppo-
sition TO the dehasoment of the national
currency by the admission of silver TO free
and unlimited coinage at the arbitrary ra-
ito Of 1G toll
'Mc declare our continued adherence TO
the protective policy which has been so
sturdily championed for 100 years by the
great men of our state and of our nation,
and 20 the acceptance Of which policy by
the Republican party the country owes
| all the prosperity It has enjoyed during
the last 80 years
We insist upon the passage OF such
| legislation as viii secure the restoration
and maintenance Of this policy without