The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-16
MKINLEY Is ENDORSED
by THE NORTH CIROLfNI SITE
GEPUBLiC8N COSTENTION.
9Th. Restoration of silver WIN be En-
dorsed-fusion with Popuiists
still Hangs Fire.

RALEIGH. n. c., May 1.-THE sec
ond DAYS session OF the Republican
state Convention began at noon. STATE
Chairman Hoiton presided. -Four hours
were then devoted 70 passing upon tho
report OF tho Credentials Committee, ana
IN each case when vote was taken the
delegates favorable TO Russell FOR Gov
ornor were seated by an overwhelming
majority. This was done evidently "s
a cut at Chairman Holtom as the Rus
sell men charged that h. had packed ihe
Credentials Committee with Dockeiy
.in.n There was a great deal or dis-
order. and some delegates said haIsH
words about HoitOn.
Senator Pritchard was nominated as
permanent chairman OF the convention.
but declared he would not accept. Inc
contest for that position was then be-
tween V. $. Lusk and Marshall J.. Mott,
and the latter. who was the son OF Dr.
Mott. chairman OF the National ShNer
party. was the winner. The following
resolution was offered by ex-Congress-
man Ewart, and adopted BY acciamation
ana q rising vote: -..
PRITCHARD FOR THE SENATE.
Resolved, That Jeter c. fritchard be
nominated as the candidate Of the Re
publican party for United States senator,
ana that delegates 10 this tohFeh"V"
pledge thcmselveJ TO use all honorable
means to secure his reelection.
Senator Pritchard offered the following
resolution, which was adopted by accia-
nation and rising vote:
Resolved. That the delegates elected
by this convention 10 the National Con-
vention be instructed and directed 10
vote for that typical American and ideal
citizen William Mckinley, Of OHIO. Tor
President so long as his name is before
the convention"
Senator Prltchard also offered the fol-
lowing resolutions which were given 10 a
committee and will b. adopted:
I'VE denounce the policy Of the Demo
cratic party I'm placing on the free Ilst
the great bulk OF raw materials OF the
South and agricultural products OF the
country. By adopting such policy the
Democratic party has arrayed hseI ON
the side of the trading ana specuiauns
classes of this and foreign countries. We
favor such q rate OF duty on raw mate
rial and agricultural products as will In
sure ample protection 10 the American
people.
we have neglected to protect our ship
owners. The time has come 10 return 10
the policy of Washington ana Hamilton.
which. If restored. Will again revive our
shipping and cause American ireights 10
be paid to Americans.
FAVOR SILVER.
1--WE favor the use Of gold and silver
as standard money and the restoration or
silver to fits functions and dignity as a.
money metal. We are oppo@d 10 retiring
ercenbacks. the money Of the people, the
money favored by Lincoln. We are OPP
posed 10 the issue of interest-bearing
bonds in time Of peace. and We condemn
the policy Of Cleveland and Carlisle n
contracting the sale of Government bonds
to foreign syndicate ON such terms as
TO enable IL 10 realize the enormous prclt
OF ten million dollars at the expense oi
the people
"We .oanirm our ALLEGIANCE 90 the prin-
ciples of Republicanisr and pledge our
united support TO the nominees Of the
National Republican Convention"
Senator prilchard submitted the report
of the Conference Committee. on which
ne was chairman. 10 arrange terms Of fu-
sion w b the Ponulists. The SCS O. Com
mittoe OF the latter party rejected the
Rtubhpn prouosition which was for
division Of the state Offices and co-opera-
iicn on state. congressional and local
affairs. The report made by Senator
rritchard was adopted. II goes on 10 say
If the Topunst State Convention fails or
refuses 20 nominate its part Of the can
didates on the State ticket the Repubii-
can state Commiftce S. given power 90
complete the state ticket. The Populists
who met here Yesterday TO arrange with
the Republicans for this fusion are said
by senator Buffers State Committee OF
Populists. TO in no wise represent their
party, and 10 have no authority TO speak
for It and pledge Il.
Hezekah 4. Gudgor and oscar J. Spears
wore elected ELECTORS at large.
Banoung for Governor began at u
o'clock. Three ballots were taken up To
midnight y. J.. Russell Lending. with
q. H Dockery second, !. r. Boyd
third. ana j. NJ. Moody fourth.
Al 1:;0 this morning the Republican
State Convention nominated y. l.. Rus
sell for Governor on the seventh ballot.
Colored i.epubiicans.
PUEBLO. COL, May iJ.-it was nearly
midnight last night when the Committee
on Resolutions OF tho Stale Republican
Convention reported.
Ii was decided to let Senator Henry
NJ. Teller head the Colorado delegation.
This was reported 10 the convention
and his nomination was made unanimous
Instructions TO cast the Colorado vote
according 10 his views were also passed.
The money plank reads:
1--WE therefore declare that the free
coinage OF silver and gold at a ratio of
rs TO / is for the time being OF para
mount and controlling Importance and
the most pressing question connected with
our political duty and action. The doc
trine of b.mciaiism has ney.r been de-
MED by any National Republican Con
ventiop. but often asserted. and they
who deny Il are false TO the party. and
not we. who Will maintain IL. lnterna-
tional himetaiism can only be achieved
through national bmetaliism, adopted by
the United states.
ITO tho maintainance OF this principle.
as well as TO the. restoration Of silver
as money metal, 10 the full standard
of the Constitution. VIC. as Republicans.
pledge oar most arduous and persistent
effort"
The resolutions were adopted with d