The morning times., 1896-04-23

Nashville, Tenn, April 22.-The State Re-
pubitcan convention met here today In the
hall OF the house of representatives. 1t was
one OF the largest conventions In the history
OF the party in this State, and great deal
OF enthusiasm was manifested. The Nc
Kinley men were largely in the ma tority,
but Reed and the other candidates had a
respectable following.
The Chief fight of the convention was over
the selection OF E. j. Sanford. who was
opposed beca use of his anti Mckinley senij'
menis. A compromise was finally effected
which resulted in the election of Sanford by
reclamation. after he had pledged himself
TO carry out the Instructions of the con-
yehtton, and vote for Mckinley.
The other delegates were II. Clay Evans,
Ernest Caldwell and James Jeffries.
M'KINLEY is INDORSED.
Mr.. Mckinley was indorsed for President
OF the United States, and the delegates
to the convention instructed to cooperate
with the friends OF the Ohio man in the
temporary and permanent organization
OF tue national convention and To vote for a
Mckinley man as a member of the COM
mlttee on credentials from Tennessee.
H. Clay Evans was indorsed for Vice
President and the delegates Instructed to
use every honorable means to secure his
nomination.
ALABA MA DEMOCRATS.
Montgomery, Ala, April 22.-The Demo-
cratic State convention assembled at 10
O'Clock this morning. The committee on
platform was ready as soon as the conven-
ton was called To order. Gen. Pettus,
chairman, took the stand and read the
following: We, the Democrats of the
State of Alaba ma, in convention assembled.
declare our continued faith in the old time
honored principles OF the Democratic party,
and among those principles are the follow
ing:
First, the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver and gold at 8 10 / as the standa rd
money OF the country. without any dis
elimination against either metal; and with
out the consent of foreign nations. as the
United States coined silver and gold before
the Republican party obtained control
OF the government and changed the coinage
laws OF the country for the benefit of a
class and to the injury of i great mass OF
the people"
Substitute resolutions indOrSing Cleye-
land, leaving The silver question 10 he de-
cidcd, without declaration. at Chicago.
were tabled by Il vote Of 343 to I73.
FREE SILVER WON.
There was immense cheering on the part
of the free siiverites When they secured
their platform aud instructions.
Nomina tions for governor were then
made, the names Of Joseph F. Johnston
aud Richard H. Clarke being presented,
/, Johnston receiving 356 and Clarke 14S
Both appeared before the convention and
made speeches, which were heartily
cheered. t..
Other nominations are: G. w. Ellis,
treasurer; j X. q Jackson. secretary of
state; W. s. White, auditor; j. o. Turner,
superintend OF education: w. c. Fits. at
torney gener3l; j. F. Culver, commits
sioner OF agriculture.
For electors al iarge-S. W. John aud
j. w. A. Sanford.
For delegates at large from State to
national conye ntion-A. II. Keller. A. o.
Lane, j H. Bankhcad. and j. B. Knox
The districts all elected free silver men
except the First and Sixth. but as they
are bound by Instructions, they win have
to vote with the majority.