The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-20

ularly made. do hereby most unreSeryedly
and heartily indorse and confirm the NOM
nation for president of the United States
OF that soldier patriot. whose public service
and record stands for prosperity and pro-
lection TO American Industries and Amer
lean labor, the Hon. William Mckinley, Of
Ohio: and we do further indorse the NOM
ination OF Carrot A. Hobart, Of New Jer-
sey, for vice president.
"Second-We do further adopt and de-
clare as our principles the platform of the
Republican party as enunciated in nation
al convention assembled at st. Louis on
June IS last past.
'"Third-Tt Is with pride that we point
TO and Indorse the fearless, honest. eff
cient, conscientious and business-like ad-
ministration OF public affairs OF our state
government under its chief executive, the
Hon. John II. McGraw.
'F0urth-We pledge and demand Of our
nominees for public Office the strictest
economy In the administration of public
affairs consistent with an efficient public
service.
"Your COMMITTEES on platform beg leave
TO present the following resolution:
Whereas. Since our last county Repub-
ncan convention assembled. death has re-
moved from our midst two OF our most
honored and useful citizens. the Hon.
Elisha P. Ferry. and the Hon. Frederick
James Grant: therefore, be Il
King county in convention assembled. do
hereby express our profound grief In the
loss OF those whom Providence has seen
fit TO remove from the walks OF life.
I'VE recommend the adoption OF this
resolution by rising vote"
W. r. Gay moved that the resolutions be
adopted by rising vote. The convention
arose as one man when the motion was
put, and the chair declared the platform
and resolution adopted unanimously.
II was now close upon 6 o'clock and a
recess was taken until T;G9 p. M
Evening Session.
IL became apparent as soon as the even
ing session began that the convention pro-
posed TO do business and that PROMPTLY
The first thing after the chairman called
the meeting % order was a motion that
nominating speeches be dispensed with.
and Notwithstanding some slight opposi-
ton. it carried b a strong affarua tive vote.
". = Cay and the chair had a slight
colloquy over this. Mr. Gay wanted 70
know whether che convention intended 10
adopt 'the Pop methods"
The chair IS not acquainted with Pop
methods" was the reply that brought ap-
plaase from the convention.
Gay persisted 81 understand that II re-
Quires n two-thir6s vote 70 suspend the
rules, which allow thTee-minute speeches. -
The chair rules that the majority can
control Tia proceedings % this Convention.
Il IS a Republican. not Democratic con-
venta0n. "
Gay theu nominated A. r. Van de- Van
tsS. The nomination " as received with an
enthusiasm which Indicated clearly that
the present sheriff vas the favorjse with a
large majority % the convention
Hartman nominated John Van Horn.
E3sea nominated J II. Mclaughlin.
There wers several seconds from all
parts g che convention. ana the roll pro-
cecde1- IL being clearly apparent that Nc
Isaaghlin vas ogt u IL. bis name was with
drawn before the Toll call wss finished. AS
u proceeded il appeared that the majority
for Van &c Waiter vas overs helmiag. ard
before the vote eouid Dc announced * vas
stated ea behalf g Van Horn thAt Re de-
sired TO have tha nomination % Van De
N&nIer made uaanlnozS. The E1otlon vas
pat ant carried NTH great enthusiasm
Tie vote as II stood On tie ballot before