St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-05-07
ALL THE ENTHUSIASTS OF THE
GOLDEN STATE FOR THE
OHIO MAN.
IRON BOUND INSTRUCTIONS.
DELEGATES TO THE ST. LOUIS CON-
yENTION GIVEN NO OPTION
OF CHOICE.
SILVER PLANK Tackled ON ALSO.
Republicans of California Think
Protection and Free Silver
Should Go Well Together.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, May 6.-The McKin-
ley enthusiasts completely captured the Re-
publican state convention today, although the
district delegates elected from the Fourth con-
gressional district are unpledged, and are
avowed Allison supporters. The Fifth dis
trict delegates will probably be of the same
political complexion, but the other fourteen
are bound to Mckinley by the strongest
pledges that could be framed. After eulogiz-
ing the American protective tariff system as
advocated by Blaine and Mckinley the plat
form, as reported, continued:
"a delegate to a national convention is
charged with public trust, with the execu-
tion Of mandate. William Mckinley, of
Ohio, is the choice Of the people Of the state
of California for the nomination for president
Of the United States. Therefore, we indorse
him for such nomination, and our delegates
are hereby instructed to vote for him and to
use their best endeavors to procure his nomi-
nation.''
George A. Knight, Of San Francisco, said
that the Mckinley plank in the platform was
not strong enough, and offered the following
substitute, which was adopted amid enthusi-
astic cheering:
THE Republicans Of California, while recog-
nizing the earnest worth and fitness of each of
the distinguished statesmen of their party
whose names have been mentioned as aspi-
rants for the presidential nomination at St.
Louis, and, while pledging in advance the
electoral vote of the Golden state to the Re-
publican nominee. whoever he may be, hereby
fornia is In favor Of the nomination of that
wise and able statesman; that pure and unsuI-
lied patriot; that true and loyal American !;
that peerless champion of protection, William
Mckinley, of Ohio, and the delegates from
this state are hereby directed and Instructed
to work and vote for the success of William
Mckinley as long as there is reasonable
prospect Of his nomination.
The following amendment to the platform
was adopted unanimously: 1--WE commend the
course of our delegates in congress in oppos-
ing the proposed funding schemes of the Pa
cific railroad companies, and urge that the
latter be compelled to settle their indebted
ness in some reasonable and business way or
that the government shall foreclose it's liens
and take possession of the properties"
The convention came out squarely for silver
IN the following declaration, which was enthu-
siastically adopted:
I'VE favor the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver at the ratio Of 16 to 1, and the
making OF silver, as well as gold legal
tender in payment of all debts, both public
and private"
The following was the conventions position
regarding the public schools: 1--WE heartily
recognize the right to establish schools
through private enterprise, but we demand
that none but non-sectarian free public schools
shall receive public aid"
For delegates at large the following were
elected on the first ballot: John D. Spreckels
and George A. knight, San Francisco; U. S..
Grant Jr., San Diego; l.. A. Sheldon, Los An
geles G. F. Crocker and Irving M. Scott
were nominated for presidential electors at
large. John T. Lynch was nominated for
Lieutenant governor. and then the convention
adjourned siue die.