Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
Delegates Elected.
Most OF the COngressmen Opposed to
Mckinley Instructions.

Most OF the Congressman Opposed to
Mckinley Instructions.
TRENTON, n. j., April 16.-The dele
gates 10 the republican state convention to
elect delegates to the national convention
at St. Louis began to arrive in large num-
bers early this morning aud swarmed all
over the hotels and public places.
All of the New Jersey Congressman are
here. and except Stewart and McEwan, are
in favor of Reed for President Taey.
therefore opposed any Mckinley resolu-
ton. Senator Sewell says he is against
anything in the way of Instructions to the
delegates. either direct or indirect. The
sentiment for Garrett A. Hobart for Vice
President is practically unanimous. and
his name is being coupled by the rank
ard file of the delegates with that of Nc
kinley
No change was made today in the slate
that Senator SeweH. Garrett A. Hobart and
John Kran should be three of the four
delegateS-at-larg
The fight between Franklin Murphy and
Elias Ward for fourth place will be carried
10 the convention this afternoon. the action
OF the delegates from Essex. the country
of both Murphy and Ward. not being ac-
quieSced in The declared result of the
Essex caucus last night gave Murphy one
majority, with thirteen delegates absent
The Ward men wanted another caucus this
morning with all the delegates present
but the Murphy men Were not disposed to
give up their vantage grounds and said
they were satisfied to have the matter go
before the convention.
1t was t2::5D o'clock when Gov John W
GriSss entered the hail of the repablcan
state convention. escorted by John Kean
ami Barker Gummude He was greeted
with housekeeping by the delegates and
the band struck up Hail to the Chief -
The convention was called to order by
FRANKLIN Murphy, chairman of the repub-
mean state committee, who, after PRAYER by
Rev Dr. Dixon of Trenton Introduced
senator Edward c. Stokes of Cumberland
a. the choice of the state committee for
temporary chairman of the convention. The
selection was unanimously ratified. He will
also he the Permanent chapman
senator Stokes was escorted TO the Mat
FORM 10y eX-Congressman George Hires of
salem. AMI Richard Goodman of sussex
IN accepting the honor, Senator Stokes
said, in part:
Chairman Stokes Speech.
I'VE gather here today in response to the
demand for d change in the administrat ton
OF national affairs. We have had change in
IN state of New Jersey ind We rather like
II nder the magnetic and inspiring leai-
erShlp OF John W. GriSgs, the horde OF
plunde}eTS and SpOilsnen that so long dis
Sraced our commonwealth nave been driven
nom power. and the banner of reform has
b1"n planted on the capitol of the state
nut the work OF rescue and reform is not
YET complete The White House at WASH
II gton Is still held by those whose Interests
are not the interests of the American nco-
PIE l. still in the possession of ro0spira-
t'Ts' Nho nave sold the prosperity and the
Ioin-GerrlaI welfare Of this nation 10 for
eISH capitalists and foreign traders-cou-
SriidtrrS who. though repeatedly g>Snel
an rehuksd, have refused 20 heed the be-
nests OF their constituents and insist in
using the p5Wer they yet ret ain to block all
etcrtS Tor relief and to pe,petuata m.
misery and shame tn have in1irtaT NOV
Us nd@r their malfsn influence the clouds
OF diEerSity have Gathered and darkeUeI
OFT fair lam III the last annual message
winch that distinguished statesman OF IN
h;ana. then President of the United States
sent 70 congress he was able to congratu-
late US upon the fact that so high a degree
OF prosperity had never before been an iSy,ad
ny our people Indeed. our success tarrfff.I
our democratic friends They took alarm
al tfe eEer-increaSsing surSlus in the treas
ury- Almost in the twinkling Of an eve
the scene changed. The republican Marty
Went oIt or power and democratic pros-
peFity came in. II came with n ve,rgesnce
II Tanlr WIN its silent machinery. II came
WIN IT'S empty work shops: IL came with
tL-Srd mills; 1t came with dead In st-i.s.
IL came with its soup houses
w men We enjoyed a period of Ire
me wage earner5 Of the country We, III Il
vacation But the people got some valuable
informant ton In their adversely. and they
can tell you today more about the Ily5-
tefle5 and the arts of the democrati. state
craft than they could four years ago
Referring to the finances Of the country.
AR. So, Stokes compared the decrease of pub
TON curing President HarrisOn's adminis-
tration and the record of President C1nve
IL nd's administration, and said. II Iaava
this record of national shame He sid
thdt the American people were tired o. a
tarlf that encourages US to buy our goods
abroad and then compeis us to borrow
ToHey to pay for them"
In closing he said:
The republican parry stanis for clean
politics; for pure administration. for the
reform of old abuses. for The horrn IN
fircside and the fag. | do not promise 10
play the role Of a prophet; I am contept TO
abtde the verdict of s.. Louis Ii NAV be
that sturdy citizen from New York. or it
may he that distinguished son of Maine n
may he that listing uiShel Senator from
Iowa. or Il might he he whose voice has
always been raised in behalf of the. tpiIing
masses. whose name is in Itself a SYNONYM
Tor protection: bII whoever it NAV he let
rs not forget thI- we are .JerSeymen first
o. all. We have right to cxpect hOnors
for our own state. We have citizens with
in or state worthy OF the highest reccg-
milton Las year We Wont 10 ne .1Cnty Of
ThSs&ic, ana We took one of her distin-
&uIShed "idZSnS and mai ! him governor
OF the state This year shall We rot repeat
the experiment and 20 10 the city Of Pat
ersOn and select another DISTINGUISHED son
vice presidential chair. With this end in
view, and awaiting assured honors for New
Jersey, We speed our delegation to St
Louis
There was full attendance of delegates
and the sage was crowded with party lead
erS from all over the state. The midsum-
mer warmth made the interior of the opera
house uncOmfortabiy hot, and some of the
delegates removed their coats, while others
welded fans vigorously in an effort to
keep cool.
Senator Stokes vigorous language aroused
frequent applause.
AT l:l1 pm the temporary organization
had been effected, and the convention then.
on motion of Senator Sewell, took recess
until o'clock
Mckinley's Name Cheered.
When. in the course of his address On
assuming the chair. Senator Stokes spoke
enthusiastically of Major Mckinley, there
was an outburst of applause that con-
ttnued for nearly five minutes A mem
ton OF Mr.. Hobart as fit man for the
Vice presidency was also greeted with en-
thuSiastic cheers.
District Conventions
Four of the eight district conventions to
elect two delegates each to St Louis were
mill