The herald., 1896-05-08
The Republicans of Indiana In
struct for Mckinley
FREE COINAGE IS OPPOSED
Ex.President Harrison Stays ModestIy
Ia the Background
nlehigan Endorses ncKIniey and Straddles
.slivor-Democrats In Tennessee Demand
and In New Jersey Oppose Silver
Associated Press Special Wire.

the ba+d played Paradise Alley and
Sergeant-at-Arms Mount bawled him.
self hoarse ordering the delegates into
seats at the Republican state conven-
ton, at Tomlinson hall today, 5000 en-
thusiastic Republicans crowded the
corridors, gallery and floor. Fourteen
hundred and fifteen delegates, as wei
as vast throng of spectators, were dis
cvss.nS the possible effect Of Gen. Har-
rison's appearance on the platform. II
would carry the convention If no sensa-
ton was sprung by the friends Of the
ex-president.
The platform extols Benjamin Har-
rison, contrasting his administration
with that of his successor; demands a
return to the Republican policy Of pro-
lection and reciprocity; favors silver as
q currency, "but to the extent only and
under such regulations that it's parity
with gold can be maintained, and In
consequence we are opposed to free,
unlimited and independent coinage OF
silver at a ratio of to l"
A resolution was adopted by which
delegates to the Republican national
convention selected by this body are
directed to cast their vote for William
Mckinley as frequently and continu-
ously as there is any hope Of his nomina-
ton"
Col. Richard w. Thompson and Gen.
large by acclamation. The second bal
lot resulted in the election of Milliken
and Fairbanks. The following alter
mates were chosen: r. Il. Mcdonald.
Hiram Brownlee, George l.. Knox, c. O.
Hopkins. Knox Is colored man.
H. G. Thayer of Marshall and c. f.
Jones of Henry county were chosen
electors at large.
The sudden collapse OF the anti-Mc-
Kinley forces was a surprise to friends
and foes Of the Ohioan.
The great struggle of the opposition
was to permit McKinleys endorsement
II necessary, but to prevent instructions
at all hazards. But Gen. Harrison fall
ed to appear. though as the convention
preliminaries proceeded the cries and
cheers for him were frequent and
hearty, but as the permanent organiza-
ton was effected and committee re-
porting proceeded his continued alb
sence began to tell on the anti-instruc-
tion delegates. When the report of the
committee on resolutions, the signal for
the expected battle. was called, there
were frantic yells for Harrison, Har-
rison." but the ex-president was at home
a mile away. and the fight was plainly
lost. The various planks in the plat
form We're heartily cheered, and when
the instructions were reached the out
burst of applause was tremendous.
When It had subsided the motion to
adopt was made and put, and although
there were frantic yells Of mo" from
the negative, the vote was very evident
ly about to l in the Ohioan's favor.
There was an interval Of applause suf-
fcient to satisfy the most exacting Of
Mckinley enthusiasts, and then the del
egates abruptly settled down to the
work OF making ticket apparently ut
terly forgetting the Indiana presiden-
tial situation, which has been a matter
of national interest for months. The
sudden wind-up of what had been ex-
pected to be a sensational and bitter
fight was markedfeature of the davis
proceedings. What its significance and
what the significance of Gen. Harrison's
faiiure TO addres the delegates may be
was a matter thoroughly discussed
about political headquarters tonight.
put opinions diffeHed widely. Some ex-
pressed the opinion that the ex-presi-
dent felt that the instructions were a di-
rect slap at him, while others declare
ne had merely emphasized his previous
iy expressed desire to be considered en-
tlreiy out OF the presidential situation.
Gen. harrison refused to discuss the
days proceedings in any way.
The most bitter fight of the conyen-
tion. that of the gubernatorial nomina-
lions, was begun with twelve names
presented. The leaders on the first vote
were Grimm, Doxey and Posey, the first
vote giving Griffin 1885, Doyey las and
rosey lf4; necessary to choice, 70S.
Inese men continued to lead until the
NTH ballot, when Posey dropped back
and Mount came to the front with 25i
against 317h for Doxey and 25blh for
Griffin. The sixth vote stood: Mount
357. Doxey 2591a. Griffin 26S.
1t was evident after the announce
ment OF the result of the sixth ballot
that the delegates. wearied by the ton
hours session, were ready for hreok
TO q winning candidate. AS the call he
gan 1t was plain that Mount was profit-
ing Dy the break. Marion county with
Drew the name Of Griffin. and when
Mount was given the majority of the
indianapolis delegations vote the mat
ter was settled. The final ballot was.
Mount 1853, Griffin 302, Doxey PSI, the re-
naming votes being scattered in small
lots among the other candidates IJnon
motion of Mr.. Griffin the nomination.
was made unanimous. Mr.. Mount made
q graceful speech of acceptance. and
ed candidates.
James A. Mount, the candidate for
governor. is farmer of ShannondaIe
He Is an ex-member of the state senate
Is prominent in farm institute work and
yearly delivers lectures in the a gricul-
tural department of Perdue university.
He Is quite wealthy.
IL.
gard of Tippecanoe county and John w
Baker of Whitley were placed in nomi-
nation. Baker received 66S votes and
Haggard III; necessary to a choice. 70S
For secretary of state, w. d. Owen of
Cass county, and for auditor. A. G,
Daley of Boone county We're nominated
by acclamation.
For treasurer, Fred j. Schlotz was
nominated over Leopold Levy. Schlotz
is the incumbent
w. A. Ketchum was renominated for
attorney general
For reporter of the supreme court.
Charles F. Remy was nominated.
For superintendent of public instruc-
ton D. M. Geoting of jefferson was
nominated
For state statistician s. J. Thomson
of Shelby county was nominated by ac-
clamation.
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS.
DETROIT, May 7.--An animated fight
over the money question was the most
striking feature of the Michigan Repub-
lican convention. 1t resulted in suuelch-
ing both the gold plank offered by the
majority and the silver plank submitted
by the minority of the resolutions COM