The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-28
QUAYS FRIENDS lead
In the Fight for Republican Con-
= troll in Pennsylvania.
A MAJORITY OF THE DELEGATES

Meet at the Quay Headquarters and De-
clare Their Allegiance to the Junior
Senator in tho Great Party Contest.
Gilksson Captures the Opera House.
HARRISBURG, Aug 2s.--Both factions Of
she Pennsylvania Republican party held
held caucuses In this city last night, with
the result that Senator Quay has appar-
emily won his fight, the caucus Of his fol-
lowers containing 152 delegates, whose
seats are uncontested, or seven more than
the number necessary to a choice. The
anti Quay people got together first, but
their session was secret and short one,
lasting about ten minutes. There was no
roll call. 1t is understood that DIR. r.
Bruce Burns, of Philadelphia, presided.
Governor Hastings offered resolution
asking that committee Of five be ap-
pointed TO draft the business Of the caucus
into shape and to ARRANGE any other
business necessary" which was adopted.
The committee appointed under this res-
olution was composed Of George S. Gra-
ham of Philadelphia, r, NJ. Yardloy, Will
lam Flynn and Emerson Collins. The
caucus then adjourned until O'Clock this
morning.
The caucus of the Quay delegates met
In the Quay headquarters at 9;85 o'clock,
and the reporters for the newspapers wsro
admitted. On motion of Walter Lyon, Of
Pittsburg, Senator Penrose, Of Philadel-
phla, was mude chairman. In taking the
chair, the latter made short speech; in
the course of which he said:
'"rhe people are against the combine
nd ha frao ott,,o . Of otn nt,o
We have won our credentials honestly,
and will elect the man who is the friend
of every Republican in Pennsylvania,
and who stands closer to tho people than
any other American citizen. No other
man could have won against the COM
bined power of patronage and money that
we have contended against. Senator
Quay's sagacity and knowledge Of men
has been vindioated, and ho will bo elected
by an overwhelming majority"
Senator Arthur Kennedy, of Allegheny,
was chosen secretary. At this juncture
Senator Quay was escorted into the hall,
and scene Of the widest enthusiasm en-
sued. In speech he said: II understand
that hundred and sixty delegates are
hero II that is so the great issue which
has convulsed the Republicans Of Penn
sylvania for the past two months is set
est of good government generally and the
purity of Republican politics. You fought
under unfavorable circumstances. The
next time yon wage war with your oppo-
nents of today the state will go over
whelmingly in your behalf"
The roll of delegates was then called,
and l52, whose seats are uncontested, un-
swered to thoir names. The five contest
ants from Philadelphia and one from Wy
omlng county were called and their votes
recorded. When the name Of Henry Il,
Shultz, of Philadelphia was called United
States District Attorney Ingham, of Phila-
delphia, stated that he had telegram
from Mr.. Shultz saying that he had missed
tho train, but II In Harrisburg he would
bo with Quay. Mr.. Shultz was therefore
added to the roll, and Chairman Penrose
announced total of 159 delegates for
Quay, six Of whom are contestants, leav-
ing 1855 or eight more than the 1io neces-
snry Co elect.
Senator Thomas of Philadelphia, Of
fered a resolution stating that the chair
man Of the state committee having Called
to designate in his call for the convention
the place for holding the meeting oonl-
mittee be appointed to select suitable
hall, and that tickets of admission thereto
be issued by the Quay members of the
state eommittee. This resolution was
adopted, after Walter Lyon had made n
speech, in which he said it was ruinored
on the streets that it is the purpose Of
Chairman Gilkeson to attempt TO hold the
convention in the Opera House mere, which
is now in the possession OF desperate sot
of men.
delegates favorable to Quay" no said,
"take their lives In their hands when
they go to that house. Riot aud blood
shed may result The strong should al
ways bo merciful to the weak. They
should not forget what is due 10 II inisled
minority. 1t is proper to hold the con-
vention where its business can be tran
Bacted peaceably and in order"
Senator Thomas resolution was adopted
and S. Ii. Miller, w. H. Andrews, Alex
ander Grow, t. v. Cooper and Walter
Lyon were named as the committee
In declaring the meeting adjourned, at
10:15 O'Clock, Chairman Penrose cautioned
the delegates to accept tickets only from
tho Quay people, and to be prompt and
faithful in their attendance at the con-
vention.
A dramatic company was holding forth
at the Opera House, and there was to have
been matinee yesterday afternoon and q
performance ut night. Chairman Gilke-
son Is said to have received Information
that tho Quay people had planned to fill
tho house at the afternoon performance
with "heelers, who would refuse to
leave at the end of the performance, and
remain all night, thus gaining possession
OF the house To circumvent this movo
Chairman Gilkeson bought off the tho
atrical company and, securing the keys
from the lessee placed in the house about
hundred ex-policemen, special officers
and other determined men, who arrived
from Pittsburg yesterday under the charge
of Superintendent of Police Roger
OMeara, of that city Their meals were
sent into them, and they remained in the
house all night.
Today's convention Is to select candi-
dates for state treasurer and superior
judgeships. b. J. Haywood, Of Mercer
county, will probably be chosen for state
treasurer, but in the light of tho events of
last night It is possible that the six judges
who wore appointed by Governor Hast
ings, and who, 1t was thought, would be
unopposed for tho nomination, will find
themselves cast aside by tho Quay people,
and new men named for their places.
Among the dark horses named are Judges
Wilhelm Of SchuylSill, Davenport of
Erie, Stewart OF franklin, Crumline of
Washington and Schaefer Of Delaware.
The anti-Qnay leaders are claiming that
there were 100 delegates at their caucus
last night, although there was no roll call
and no reporters present, and that the
Quay people worked the old trick of an
sworing to the names of delegates who
were not present. The Quay people. how
ever, publish the list OF delegates who an
Sawered to thpiY namea