The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-24

people are entitled 10 the use OF tne 80
the industrial and commercial prosperity OF
the Union, the Republican party favoLs III
ternational bimetallism and until tnat GU a.
be established on government account IL q,
mands the maintenance or the existins soi@
standard OF value.
There should be no statute OF hmntatloh lion
ernment OF the services and sacr1hces o.
the soldiers and sailors who preserved the
Union. We denounce the present admins
tration of the Pension Bureau for its be-
trayal Of the interests of those heroes ano
its attempt to nullify existing laws
I'VE believe in the enactment OF sucn Ie-
strictive legislation as will admit 10 cur
shores only those immigrants who nave the
capacity and desire TO become good Amer
lean citizens.
1--WE congratulate the administration of
Governor Hastings on Its wise discrmlna-
ton In keeping expenses within tneir proper
limits and yet remembering that IL reflects
the interests ard views Of great and pro-
gressive State. 1t is justly entitled 10 tne
continued confidence of the Republicans and
the people of Pennsylvania"
when General Bingham had finished read
ing the platform delegate Schaeffer. OF Della
resolution suggesting that candidates for
United States Senator be given the right 20
register their names in a legislative district
and be voted for at the primaries. Inc
amendment was defeated-yeas. Sc: nays. ls2,
TUMUL.T BREAKS LOOSE
A disturbance arose when Congressman
Robinson offered as an amendment a resolu-
ton instructing the delegates at large Tor
Mckinley for second choice. Cries Of ''No!
Nov' and Quay. Quayr' came from all over
the hall. A motion to lay this on the table
was made, and the Chair decided the ques-
ton not debatable. Mr.. Robinson insisted on
speaking on a point of order, and the Chair
ordered the roll call 10 proceed, the yeas
and nays having been called for. The result
was pendemonium of noise. during which
Mr.. Robinson stood in the aisle. shaking his
demanded his rights.
Order was finally obtained, the Chair with
drew his ruling, and air. Robinson took the
platform and made his speech in support or
his resolution. He declared that he was
didacy. and would. as delegate, vote for
him at the ST. Louis convention. He felt,
however, that back of the desire OF Senator
Quays success there is a feeling In favor or
William Mckinley, of Ohio, If. after ALL it is
not possible 10 confer the high honor OF the
nomination on nIr. Quay. nIr: Robinson was
interrupted at this point by loud cheers for
Mckinley, with strong shouts for Reed
Senator Penrose responded TO Robinson's
speech. He brought the delegates 10 their
feet with the most genuine enthusiasm OF
the day when he declared he was opposed
to any action That would belittle and make
ridiculous the grand compliment the conven-
ton had paid TO Senator Quay. Mr.. Penrose
accused Mr.. Robinson OF working a small
political scheme for his own political ag
granQlZement.
Mr.. Robinson attempted angrily to inter-
rupt Mr.. Penrose. but the delegates hooted
him down.
When Senator Penrose had concluded Mr.
Robinson asked for an extra teller, saying
there had been cases of impersonation on
the previous roll call. This precipitated
scene OF violent disorder, Mr.. Robinson be-
Ing hooted and missed for some minutes.
G. l.. Magee said Mr.. Robinson's demand
was reasonable and this gentleman
was Missed and hooted as heartily as Mr..
Chairman Mylin quickly named Mr. Robin
son as teller but the latter declined, say
Senator Penrose: Are we to infer that
all interested persons are dishonest?"
AT this Mr.. Robinson went down the aisle,
out some defiance that was not heard on
the platform because of the noise that. pre-
vailed. Order was finally obtained and the
defeated-yeas s.; nays, 17s.
Mr.. Magee made a speechf against the in
said he reppesented S McKinley district and
as delegate to the St Louis convention
he would be recreant to his trust If ne did
Quay. This ended the tight on the platform
and at 4:45 il was finally adopted. Candi-
dates were then elected as follows:
Congressman at large-Galusha A. Grow,
Of Susauehanna. renominated. and Samuel
A. Davenport, of Erie.
National delegates at large-James s.
Beacon. of Westmoreland; Governor ID. II.
Hastings. who viii nominate Quay; James
Eiverson, of Philadelphia; Francis J. Tor
renee. of Allegheny; DR.. 7. L. Flood, Of
Meadville; w. w. Griest, of Lancaster; F..
II. Barker, of Cambria, and Joseph Bosler
Montgomery.
Alternates at large-Senator Arthur Ken
nedy. of Allegheny; j. b. Raymond, OF AL
toona: c. w. Miller. of yenango; Senator
Boies Penrose, of Philadelphia; Senator s.
]. w. Carrell, of Harrisburg; f. f. Hollar,
of Cumberland, and Chas. II. Plank, OF
Berl<s.
National electors at large-Joseph Whar-
ton. of Philadelphia: Alex E. Patton. OF
Clearfieid; Lyman ID. Gilbert, OF Harris
burg, and William Wither0w, or Allegheny
The last act of the convention was to re-
elect Senator Quay State chairman by
acclamation. The convention adjourned sine
die at $40 p. m.